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swizznanaz · 25 December 2019, 12:19 PM

Hello TRF,
I'm currently thinking of purchasing a second watch to pair with the Black Face Rolex Explorer II 216570. I initially was thinking Airking/YM but I am leaning towards a Ceramic Bezel. I love all the watches mentioned so attempting to weigh pros and cons. I'm feeling the Submariner, Sub W/ Date, Yacht Master (Blue Face, Red Second Hand), Coke, or All black GMT. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and of course show those beauties off!
Thanks

sunnygps · 25 December 2019, 12:26 PM

My recommendation will be a Datejust41. Great for formal or informal occasions. If not DJ41, then YM 40mm.

The Explore II can do what any SubC and GMT IIc can - IMHO.

scarlet knight · 25 December 2019, 12:30 PM

Go white or blue so it differs from your Explorer.

subtona · 25 December 2019, 12:46 PM

Sub

CountryRoads · 25 December 2019, 01:32 PM

Since you already have a splash of orange, I won't recommend the Milgauss. The Explorer 2 is casual and fun. I would go YM with blue dial to give you something elegant. The PCL's and blue face will be a perfect complement.

One exercise that might work as well, is to make a list of the watches that you like the most that aren't in your collection. Once you have put them in order, choose the one closest to the top of your list that complements your collection. This will ensure that you are prioritising the watches you like the most, but also taking into consideration diversifying your collection.

Good luck.

PepsiBezel · 25 December 2019, 02:09 PM

You are right to focus on something with a Cerachrom bezel — any will make a great addition to the brushed steel on the 216570. If you use the GMT function a lot, then look at a 126710. Otherwise a simple Sub 114060 would be a nice balance and change from the busier 216570.

Good luck!

kieselguhr · 25 December 2019, 02:13 PM

Submariner sounds like a good choice! Get it!!

Dpop24 · 25 December 2019, 02:13 PM

This is how I answered that very question.

nolan · 25 December 2019, 02:19 PM

Would recommend a TT bluesy for a little bling.

A black sub is good as well.

juve · 25 December 2019, 02:29 PM

Sub.

danwang0520 · 25 December 2019, 03:41 PM

a sub, daytona, or datejust works great~

Rollied · 25 December 2019, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dpop24

This is how I answered that very question.

I see you got a little ying-and-yang thing happening there

Rado63 · 25 December 2019, 04:15 PM

The Sub and / or sub date is a good choice, and I like your other choice, the black dial, black bezel 116710. The 116710 is good buy as pre owned GMT. The watch has the maxi case design so looks like the current sub. Price is definitely lower than 116710 BLNR.

RTG · 25 December 2019, 05:31 PM

I spent the last couple years trying to find the ideal companion for my do-anything Explorer II. After lots of trial and error, finally found it!

georgekart · 25 December 2019, 05:37 PM

I will also recommend a DJ41. A dressy piece that can be worn every day. Balances out the tool aspect of Explorer II.

DLRIDES · 25 December 2019, 06:45 PM

DateJust or Sky Dweller, most other sports will look the same as your EXP II since it has a black DIAL.

Panych · 25 December 2019, 08:12 PM

Sub or DJ

watchwatcher · 25 December 2019, 10:54 PM

Lots of options. If you're going to stay 'tool-y,' then I'd go SD43.

Dress it up? Then the DJ or something similar. By the way, the Milguass/Sky-D pictures above look great.

Ragna · 25 December 2019, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dpop24

This is how I answered that very question.

Great combo !!!

Wcdhtwn · 25 December 2019, 11:09 PM

I have two black dial Rolexes and given my experience I’d nudge you towards a different dial color. I love my watches but having some dial variety would be nice, a problem getting fixed hopefully soon. If you’re good with the YM’s platinum bezel, not ceramic, that would be my first choice. Second a DJ41 blue or rhodium. Of course I’d recommend either of mine if another black dial is cool with you.

Little machines · 26 December 2019, 02:35 AM

Sub i think would be a nice fit !

locutus49 · 26 December 2019, 02:37 AM

The second perfect Rolex is a Patek. lol

Danny83 · 26 December 2019, 02:40 AM

Sub would be great

Saint-Tropez · 26 December 2019, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swizznanaz

Hello TRF,
I'm currently thinking of purchasing a second watch to pair with the Black Face Rolex Explorer II 216570. I initially was thinking Airking/YM but I am leaning towards a Ceramic Bezel. I love all the watches mentioned so attempting to weigh pros and cons. I'm feeling the Submariner, Sub W/ Date, Yacht Master (Blue Face, Red Second Hand), Coke, or All black GMT. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and of course show those beauties off!
Thanks

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ganiccus · 26 December 2019, 03:17 AM

I'm in the same boat as you OP, I would personally lean towards the Sub Hulk to mix things up with the different bezel material and that beautiful green dial.

TswaneNguni · 26 December 2019, 03:31 AM

Always a Sub/Date !

25 December 2019, 12:19 PM	#1
swizznanaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Ross Location: Fairfield County Watch: AirKing 116900 Posts: 105	Perfect second Rolex ? Hello TRF, I'm currently thinking of purchasing a second watch to pair with the Black Face Rolex Explorer II 216570. I initially was thinking Airking/YM but I am leaning towards a Ceramic Bezel. I love all the watches mentioned so attempting to weigh pros and cons. I'm feeling the Submariner, Sub W/ Date, Yacht Master (Blue Face, Red Second Hand), Coke, or All black GMT. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and of course show those beauties off! Thanks

25 December 2019, 12:30 PM	#3
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,458	DJ41 is a great rec Go white or blue so it differs from your Explorer.

25 December 2019, 12:46 PM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,548	Sub __________________

25 December 2019, 04:15 PM	#13
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	The Sub and / or sub date is a good choice, and I like your other choice, the black dial, black bezel 116710. The 116710 is good buy as pre owned GMT. The watch has the maxi case design so looks like the current sub. Price is definitely lower than 116710 BLNR. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

25 December 2019, 06:45 PM	#16
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,665	DateJust or Sky Dweller, most other sports will look the same as your EXP II since it has a black DIAL. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

25 December 2019, 12:26 PM	#2
sunnygps 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,145	My recommendation will be a Datejust41. Great for formal or informal occasions. If not DJ41, then YM 40mm. The Explore II can do what any SubC and GMT IIc can - IMHO.

25 December 2019, 01:32 PM	#5
CountryRoads "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: West Virginia Posts: 110	Since you already have a splash of orange, I won't recommend the Milgauss. The Explorer 2 is casual and fun. I would go YM with blue dial to give you something elegant. The PCL's and blue face will be a perfect complement. One exercise that might work as well, is to make a list of the watches that you like the most that aren't in your collection. Once you have put them in order, choose the one closest to the top of your list that complements your collection. This will ensure that you are prioritising the watches you like the most, but also taking into consideration diversifying your collection. Good luck.

25 December 2019, 02:09 PM	#6
PepsiBezel 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Neo-Vintage Posts: 1,212	You are right to focus on something with a Cerachrom bezel — any will make a great addition to the brushed steel on the 216570. If you use the GMT function a lot, then look at a 126710. Otherwise a simple Sub 114060 would be a nice balance and change from the busier 216570. Good luck!

25 December 2019, 02:13 PM	#7
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,615	Submariner sounds like a good choice! Get it!!

25 December 2019, 02:13 PM	#8
Dpop24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 348	This is how I answered that very question.

25 December 2019, 02:19 PM	#9
nolan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SG Watch: Rolex Posts: 13	Would recommend a TT bluesy for a little bling. A black sub is good as well.

25 December 2019, 02:29 PM	#10
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 892	Sub.

25 December 2019, 03:41 PM	#11
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	a sub, daytona, or datejust works great~

25 December 2019, 05:37 PM	#15
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,540	I will also recommend a DJ41. A dressy piece that can be worn every day. Balances out the tool aspect of Explorer II.

25 December 2019, 08:12 PM	#17
Panych Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: 007 Posts: 327	Sub or DJ

25 December 2019, 10:54 PM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Lots of options. If you're going to stay 'tool-y,' then I'd go SD43. Dress it up? Then the DJ or something similar. By the way, the Milguass/Sky-D pictures above look great.

25 December 2019, 11:09 PM	#20
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,058	I have two black dial Rolexes and given my experience I’d nudge you towards a different dial color. I love my watches but having some dial variety would be nice, a problem getting fixed hopefully soon. If you’re good with the YM’s platinum bezel, not ceramic, that would be my first choice. Second a DJ41 blue or rhodium. Of course I’d recommend either of mine if another black dial is cool with you.

26 December 2019, 02:35 AM	#21
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,633	Sub i think would be a nice fit !

26 December 2019, 02:37 AM	#22
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	The second perfect Rolex is a Patek. lol

26 December 2019, 02:40 AM	#23
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Sub would be great

26 December 2019, 03:17 AM	#25
ganiccus Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: QC, CA Watch: Exp II Posts: 457	I'm in the same boat as you OP, I would personally lean towards the Sub Hulk to mix things up with the different bezel material and that beautiful green dial.

26 December 2019, 03:31 AM	#26
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Always a Sub/Date !

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