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Brianm · 3 August 2008, 12:09 PM

I am curious how often your ExpII gets worn in comparison?

The white ExpII "smiles" at me when I try it on. In fact, today I compared it to a GMTIIC and I wanted to like the GMTIIC more, which I did like it, but every time I went back to the ExpII I really liked it.

What conerns me is that looking at pictures of people that have older ones, it "appears" that the brushed bezel has lost some of that brushed look, if you follow. I really like the look of the brushed bezel with the polished edge. So I suppose I am also asking how its look holds up over time?

stevemulholland3 · 3 August 2008, 12:12 PM

mine held up very well.it is very easy to take care of.

sparky · 3 August 2008, 12:52 PM

over time I have acquired some sweet, for me, watches. I wear a white explorer 98% of the time. It is easy to read, looks good, and can be worn everywhere I go. Great watch.

ashu2289 · 3 August 2008, 03:35 PM

I love my explorer II and whenever I start wearing it I stick with it for long:

Spark · 3 August 2008, 03:54 PM

I don't have white, but one of my Explorer II's gets a look it at least once in a while................

Timber Loftis · 3 August 2008, 03:57 PM

My ExpyII is Noir, but I'd really like a whiteface... they're gorgeous and a bit off the beaten track, since so many sport Rollies are blackface. I really love the polar ExpyII.

Z-Sub · 3 August 2008, 04:15 PM

Expy II.
It's a great watch, comfortable and gets probably the most wrist time.

Trurolexer · 3 August 2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

I don't have white, but one of my Explorer II's gets a look it at least once in a while................

Oh Boy...Oh Boy...Oh Boy...What An Expys collection!!!

Too Bad...I already flip my Polar Expy...

Jedi · 3 August 2008, 09:24 PM

I wear mine pretty much everyday. Have done so since 2nd December 2007

Jocke · 3 August 2008, 09:42 PM

I love my white one and I have more of them.

Jocke

acce1999 · 3 August 2008, 10:01 PM

I am in the very lucky position to own several Rolex watches. The Explorer II has gotten more than 50% of wrist time since I purchased it. The last month 100%. I am truly looking forward to let it rest, since I miss the others that resides in the safe at the moment. My "beater" is also an Explorer, the 14270, and this is what happened when the big one tried to do the wiggle test on the little one...

Best,

A

mopsey · 3 August 2008, 10:32 PM

I find that i wear my Exp.II most of the time and wear my Date when i get dressed up to go out all posh like.

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dweller · 4 August 2008, 01:30 AM

I have had a few Exp. II's over the years, I wear my watch 24/7 and have never noticed any more wear and tear on the brushed bezel than any other sport model.

To me, IMOP the Exp. II id the MOST comfortable and practical sport model available.

I currently have a Blk. Z serial Exp. II with 3186 movement that I love everything about...

Tools · 4 August 2008, 01:39 AM

Over time, the brushed finish on the Explorer II bezel will get worn down.. But we are talking years of use...

I'm afraid I don't see much point in having a watch if it's going to sit in a box so the bezel can retain its proper brushed finish...

dweller · 4 August 2008, 01:46 AM

Agreed, looking at pics of some older one's your correct.

I guess I have never kept one long enough to notice! Hopefully this one will be a keeper and in a few years I will see some wabi...

One thing to remember is a Rolex serivice will alway's bring back the newness, esp. the bezel is a very easy swap.

DS/B MINI S · 4 August 2008, 01:54 AM

Mine is almost one year old (Sept) and gets worn a couple of times per week. Of course, it still looks new

It's a great watch that I enjoy wearing. I also really like the fact that it flies under the radar.

Brianm · 4 August 2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I'm afraid I don't see much point in having a watch if it's going to sit in a box so the bezel can retain its proper brushed finish...

You are reading way too much into the question Tools!

Brianm · 4 August 2008, 02:57 AM

The ExpII is a "funny" watch, for the most part it does not photograph well, I have seen a couple exeptions.

dotcomakazee · 4 August 2008, 03:02 AM

Spark-

Just curious...why do you have 2 black Exp II's?

CPTL · 4 August 2008, 03:55 AM

White Expy is my daily wearer. Sub is for outdoor stuff, and DJ is for dress--but the Expy gets by far the most wrist time.

Dalton · 4 August 2008, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Over time, the brushed finish on the Explorer II bezel will get worn down.. But we are talking years of use...

I'm afraid I don't see much point in having a watch if it's going to sit in a box so the bezel can retain its proper brushed finish...

luckily those bezels can be refinished to give them their fresh Satin look. It's tricky to work on it if you don't know what you're doing but with the right rotary tools anything is possible.

Brianm · 4 August 2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

luckily those bezels can be refinished to give them their fresh Satin look. It's tricky to work on it if you don't know what you're doing but with the right rotary tools anything is possible.

I assume you must be very careful around the numbers?

Dalton · 4 August 2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianm

I assume you must be very careful around the numbers?

yup. There's no other way. Expyii's can also loose their numbers over time and the remedy for that is to remove the factory enamel completely, and refill the numbers with the same factory enamel(with precision of course) and go through a series of baking stages which will ensure that the enamel sticks and doesnt rub off like nail polish or some crap like that. I've seen some Expy's with no Black in the bezel numbers, and their owners simply want to restore the factory rolex appearance without giving up the original bezel. There should be no worry in owning an Expyii. Just be careful of what kind of soap or chemicals come in contact with the bezel numbers since most products other than good ole soap, will pretty much eat at the enamel. That would be my only area of concern.

f16570 · 4 August 2008, 05:49 AM

No need for another watch at the moment.......................

acce1999 · 4 August 2008, 06:03 AM

Looks like one of each: 1655, 16550, 16570... I wouldn't mind that either! Easier to collect black dialled Explorer IIs since the 1655 was only available in black, and the 16550 was sold in two versions of white (not counting all shades of cream colour): With white gold hands and indicies, and black coloured (still white gold) hands and indicies.

Best

A

dweller · 4 August 2008, 07:05 AM

Here is my Blk Exp. II

dweller · 4 August 2008, 07:09 AM

Here is a white I had.

ratae1950 · 4 August 2008, 11:25 AM

Great pictures everyone!

eyen · 5 August 2008, 12:48 AM

how much to replace a new bezel?

Dylan Wade · 5 October 2008, 12:51 AM

Mine currently get arounf 40% of the week, with weekends being taking the most chiunk of time.

Go anywhere and looks great wioth with anything watch!

3 August 2008, 12:09 PM	#1
Brianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Brian Location: Michigan Watch: IWC Portuguese Chr Posts: 100	White ExpII owners who also own other Rolexes I am curious how often your ExpII gets worn in comparison? The white ExpII "smiles" at me when I try it on. In fact, today I compared it to a GMTIIC and I wanted to like the GMTIIC more, which I did like it, but every time I went back to the ExpII I really liked it. What conerns me is that looking at pictures of people that have older ones, it "appears" that the brushed bezel has lost some of that brushed look, if you follow. I really like the look of the brushed bezel with the polished edge. So I suppose I am also asking how its look holds up over time? __________________ IWC Portuguese Chronograph; Explorer II -white (sold), Yacht-Master (sold), Turn-O-Graph (sold), GMT II (sold), Omega Speedmaster Date

3 August 2008, 03:35 PM	#4
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	I love my explorer II and whenever I start wearing it I stick with it for long: __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

3 August 2008, 03:54 PM	#5
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	I don't have white, but one of my Explorer II's gets a look it at least once in a while................ Attached Images

3 August 2008, 04:15 PM	#7
Z-Sub 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Love my White Expy II. It's a great watch, comfortable and gets probably the most wrist time. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

3 August 2008, 09:24 PM	#9
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I wear mine pretty much everyday. Have done so since 2nd December 2007 __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

3 August 2008, 12:12 PM	#2
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	mine held up very well.it is very easy to take care of.

3 August 2008, 12:52 PM	#3
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	over time I have acquired some sweet, for me, watches. I wear a white explorer 98% of the time. It is easy to read, looks good, and can be worn everywhere I go. Great watch.

3 August 2008, 03:57 PM	#6
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	My ExpyII is Noir, but I'd really like a whiteface... they're gorgeous and a bit off the beaten track, since so many sport Rollies are blackface. I really love the polar ExpyII.

3 August 2008, 09:42 PM	#10
Jocke 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,542	I love my white one and I have more of them. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

3 August 2008, 10:01 PM	#11
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	I am in the very lucky position to own several Rolex watches. The Explorer II has gotten more than 50% of wrist time since I purchased it. The last month 100%. I am truly looking forward to let it rest, since I miss the others that resides in the safe at the moment. My "beater" is also an Explorer, the 14270, and this is what happened when the big one tried to do the wiggle test on the little one... Best, A

3 August 2008, 10:32 PM	#12
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	I find that i wear my Exp.II most of the time and wear my Date when i get dressed up to go out all posh like. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Lest we forget.

4 August 2008, 01:30 AM	#13
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	Exp. II I have had a few Exp. II's over the years, I wear my watch 24/7 and have never noticed any more wear and tear on the brushed bezel than any other sport model. To me, IMOP the Exp. II id the MOST comfortable and practical sport model available. I currently have a Blk. Z serial Exp. II with 3186 movement that I love everything about... Attached Images

4 August 2008, 01:39 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,650	Over time, the brushed finish on the Explorer II bezel will get worn down.. But we are talking years of use... I'm afraid I don't see much point in having a watch if it's going to sit in a box so the bezel can retain its proper brushed finish... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 August 2008, 01:46 AM	#15
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	Agreed, looking at pics of some older one's your correct. I guess I have never kept one long enough to notice! Hopefully this one will be a keeper and in a few years I will see some wabi... One thing to remember is a Rolex serivice will alway's bring back the newness, esp. the bezel is a very easy swap.

4 August 2008, 01:54 AM	#16
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Mine is almost one year old (Sept) and gets worn a couple of times per week. Of course, it still looks new It's a great watch that I enjoy wearing. I also really like the fact that it flies under the radar. __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

4 August 2008, 02:57 AM	#18
Brianm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Brian Location: Michigan Watch: IWC Portuguese Chr Posts: 100	The ExpII is a "funny" watch, for the most part it does not photograph well, I have seen a couple exeptions. __________________ IWC Portuguese Chronograph; Explorer II -white (sold), Yacht-Master (sold), Turn-O-Graph (sold), GMT II (sold), Omega Speedmaster Date

4 August 2008, 03:02 AM	#19
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Spark- Just curious...why do you have 2 black Exp II's? __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

4 August 2008, 03:55 AM	#20
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	White Expy is my daily wearer. Sub is for outdoor stuff, and DJ is for dress--but the Expy gets by far the most wrist time. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

4 August 2008, 05:49 AM	#24
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	No need for another watch at the moment....................... __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

4 August 2008, 06:03 AM	#25
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Looks like one of each: 1655, 16550, 16570... I wouldn't mind that either! Easier to collect black dialled Explorer IIs since the 1655 was only available in black, and the 16550 was sold in two versions of white (not counting all shades of cream colour): With white gold hands and indicies, and black coloured (still white gold) hands and indicies. Best A

4 August 2008, 07:05 AM	#26
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	Blk Exp. II Here is my Blk Exp. II Attached Images

4 August 2008, 07:09 AM	#27
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	White Here is a white I had. Attached Images

4 August 2008, 11:25 AM	#28
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	Great pictures everyone! __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

5 August 2008, 12:48 AM	#29
eyen Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Hong Kong Watch: Submariner Posts: 168	how much to replace a new bezel?

5 October 2008, 12:51 AM	#30
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	Mine currently get arounf 40% of the week, with weekends being taking the most chiunk of time. Go anywhere and looks great wioth with anything watch!

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