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Spatmagrat · 11 May 2018, 07:33 AM

Hi, I am new around here so I better start with a hello

I have been watching this forum for a few months now.
I have owned a Sub 16610 for 10 years, purchased from new my AD who is somewhat unhelpful and is not willing to put me on a waitlist for anything.
It’s time for my next decent purchase after just flipping my 2 Breitlings and an Oris.
My choice is an Explorer II ( probably 2nd hand if i cannot find one ) or the Tudor BB GMT ( I am first on the waiting list at a local large chain jewellers )
Not worried about future value ( it does help ) but not important as this is one i hope to keep, I love both but cannot decide.... decisions decisions.

Any help would be greatly received. Thank you.

zjd168 · 11 May 2018, 08:27 AM

not a fan of any tudor watch so Exp II would be my choice

JacksonStone · 11 May 2018, 08:30 AM

Explorer II, absolutely. Unworn ones are still showing up regularly on trusted seller websites for a slight discount, so you should have no need to go pre-owned, unless that was specifically what you were wanting to do.

Welcome to TRF.

lguevara91 · 11 May 2018, 08:30 AM

explore II 16550 RED GMT HAND

JacksonStone · 11 May 2018, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spatmagrat

My choice is an Explorer II ( probably 2nd hand if i cannot find one )

Just to clarify, are you talking about the current version, or a previous generation?

Spatmagrat · 11 May 2018, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Just to clarify, are you talking about the current version, or a previous generation?

The current version, Orange pointer 42mm ( i have a 7 ¾ inch wrist )

thank you everyone for your input

JacksonStone · 11 May 2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spatmagrat

The current version, Orange pointer 42mm ( i have a 7 ¾ inch wrist )

thank you everyone for your input

With that wrist size, you can definitely pull off an Exp II. Are you thinking black dial, or Polar? Either way, it's a classic, and an underappreciated one at that.

Spatmagrat · 11 May 2018, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

With that wrist size, you can definitely pull off an Exp II. Are you thinking black dial, or Polar? Either way, it's a classic, and an underappreciated one at that.

Definitely the Polar dial, I agree a very under appreciated classic. Thank you.

Mystro · 11 May 2018, 09:12 AM

You want a Rolex.

ckaynyc · 11 May 2018, 09:13 AM

Ex ii

PLNYC · 11 May 2018, 09:41 AM

Explore 2 should be relatively easy to come by at any ADs. I’d choose the 16570 though

Rp930 · 11 May 2018, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

You want a Rolex.

This.

AK797 · 11 May 2018, 10:38 AM

You can find an Exp2 in UK, just have to hunt around.

11 May 2018, 07:33 AM	#1
Spatmagrat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Watch: 16610, 5513 (1966) Posts: 14	Decisions decisions Hi, I am new around here so I better start with a hello I have been watching this forum for a few months now. I have owned a Sub 16610 for 10 years, purchased from new my AD who is somewhat unhelpful and is not willing to put me on a waitlist for anything. It’s time for my next decent purchase after just flipping my 2 Breitlings and an Oris. My choice is an Explorer II ( probably 2nd hand if i cannot find one ) or the Tudor BB GMT ( I am first on the waiting list at a local large chain jewellers ) Not worried about future value ( it does help ) but not important as this is one i hope to keep, I love both but cannot decide.... decisions decisions. Any help would be greatly received. Thank you.

11 May 2018, 08:30 AM	#4
lguevara91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 286	explore II 16550 RED GMT HAND __________________

11 May 2018, 09:12 AM	#9
Mystro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,847	You want a Rolex. __________________

11 May 2018, 09:41 AM	#11
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Explore 2 should be relatively easy to come by at any ADs. I’d choose the 16570 though __________________

11 May 2018, 08:27 AM	#2
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	not a fan of any tudor watch so Exp II would be my choice

11 May 2018, 08:30 AM	#3
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	Explorer II, absolutely. Unworn ones are still showing up regularly on trusted seller websites for a slight discount, so you should have no need to go pre-owned, unless that was specifically what you were wanting to do. Welcome to TRF.

11 May 2018, 09:13 AM	#10
ckaynyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 753	Ex ii

11 May 2018, 10:38 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	You can find an Exp2 in UK, just have to hunt around.

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