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train-time · 22 March 2009, 11:36 PM

The Expy II is on my short list of watches to acquire sometime in the future. I had been leaning towards the white dial because there are so many SS models that are standard with black dials (Sub, SD, GMT). I also saw some listings where they indicated that the white dial is the more "desirable" of the dials and harder to find.

I just recently saw a FS post with a really sharp black dial and am now imagining it on a black calf skin strap too. I find myself now leaning towards the black dial.

Ed Rooney · 22 March 2009, 11:43 PM

Both are sharp, but I find the black face a little better looking. It's close, though. Put one on each wrist and I think your choice will be easy.

Nica64 · 22 March 2009, 11:51 PM

White dial

Is a close call between the white and the black.... both are beautiful

DS/B MINI S · 22 March 2009, 11:51 PM

I already have at least 12 other watches with Black dials, so I went with this one

rkb · 23 March 2009, 12:18 AM

White, it's unique and a great departure from norm.

Lion · 23 March 2009, 12:22 AM

I'd buy the white dial ExpII. It looks great and believe it would look good on a black leather band as well!!!

kyle L · 23 March 2009, 12:31 AM

White. Much more unique than black!

karmatp · 23 March 2009, 12:38 AM

I owned a white Expy II for a short period of time, I just could not warm up to it. I love the look of the white, but it's just not for me I guess. They are both great looking watches, but in the end, I think I prefer the black dial. The cool thing about the white is it is just so different than any other sport model Rolex offers. The funny thing is, I actually miss my old white Explorer II, yet I didn't really care for it when I owned one, totally confusing. This is a tough decision, you will probably be happy with either choice, best of luck.

My old Explorer II

Chris B · 23 March 2009, 12:45 AM

The black Exp II is so classy, but if you already have black watches the crisp white dial makes such a refreshing change.

I love mine

AIKO · 23 March 2009, 12:58 AM

Not sure why but the white EXP II is one of my favorite Rolex and the black does nothing for me.

Abuwolfie · 23 March 2009, 12:59 AM

Go for the white dial and keep the SS bracelet.Simple,Classic and Elegant.

jdc · 23 March 2009, 01:01 AM

Black for me

chriseskew24 · 23 March 2009, 01:21 AM

both are great but i would get white!!!

smith · 23 March 2009, 01:21 AM

Regards
Smith

Dinky · 23 March 2009, 01:37 AM

I like the white,seems to look really good with the steel bezel......but thats just my personal opinion,both are beautiful.

Mirx · 23 March 2009, 01:47 AM

My preference would be Black.

ijen0311 · 23 March 2009, 01:52 AM

White all the way

When you're ready I'll get you 20% off + no tax, cousin!

Overkill · 23 March 2009, 02:25 AM

Definitely white! In my opinion, unlike the Sub and GMT, the Explorer II doesn't look so good with a black bezel to me because of the huge contrast between the dial and the silver bezel.

Art 1 · 23 March 2009, 02:34 AM

Black.

sea-dweller · 23 March 2009, 02:37 AM

Black for me, it may be the next Rolex I buy...

chenx15 · 23 March 2009, 02:39 AM

white... just way too many black dial rolex.

JJ Irani · 23 March 2009, 02:44 AM

chenx15 · 23 March 2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

when and why did you flip this one???

JJ Irani · 23 March 2009, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenx15

when and why did you flip this one???

Years ago.....can't remember!!

acce1999 · 23 March 2009, 03:29 AM

White, currently. But looking for a 16550 black.

Best,

A

Ning Dynasty · 23 March 2009, 03:49 AM

I love the WHITE!

ronin7 · 23 March 2009, 03:59 AM

white!agree with some of the other posts,too many back faced watches being produced.never regretted purchasing it.striking,you wont ever be sorry.

Scream · 23 March 2009, 04:02 AM

I'd say white all the way.

louie · 23 March 2009, 04:03 AM

White!

kcmo · 23 March 2009, 05:57 AM

Hmmm, I've gone back and forth with this one. I actually bought a white one about a year ago and sold it after just three weeks. In all honesty I don't know what made me sell it....I let a DJ go to get it and I regretted that so ended up buying another DJ after selling the Explorer 2. I didn't give it enough time. That being said, I have since tried on the black dial and like it a lot! I don't think you'll go wrong with either. VERY comfy watch! Sometimes I miss it.

22 March 2009, 11:36 PM	#1
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,154	Expy II - Black or White The Expy II is on my short list of watches to acquire sometime in the future. I had been leaning towards the white dial because there are so many SS models that are standard with black dials (Sub, SD, GMT). I also saw some listings where they indicated that the white dial is the more "desirable" of the dials and harder to find. I just recently saw a FS post with a really sharp black dial and am now imagining it on a black calf skin strap too. I find myself now leaning towards the black dial.

22 March 2009, 11:51 PM	#3
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	White dial Is a close call between the white and the black.... both are beautiful __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

22 March 2009, 11:51 PM	#4
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	I already have at least 12 other watches with Black dials, so I went with this one __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

23 March 2009, 12:18 AM	#5
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	White, it's unique and a great departure from norm. __________________

23 March 2009, 12:22 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'd buy the white dial ExpII. It looks great and believe it would look good on a black leather band as well!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

22 March 2009, 11:43 PM	#2
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Both are sharp, but I find the black face a little better looking. It's close, though. Put one on each wrist and I think your choice will be easy.

23 March 2009, 12:31 AM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	White. Much more unique than black!

23 March 2009, 12:38 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I owned a white Expy II for a short period of time, I just could not warm up to it. I love the look of the white, but it's just not for me I guess. They are both great looking watches, but in the end, I think I prefer the black dial. The cool thing about the white is it is just so different than any other sport model Rolex offers. The funny thing is, I actually miss my old white Explorer II, yet I didn't really care for it when I owned one, totally confusing. This is a tough decision, you will probably be happy with either choice, best of luck. My old Explorer II __________________ My grails:

23 March 2009, 12:45 AM	#9
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The black Exp II is so classy, but if you already have black watches the crisp white dial makes such a refreshing change. I love mine

23 March 2009, 12:58 AM	#10
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Not sure why but the white EXP II is one of my favorite Rolex and the black does nothing for me.

23 March 2009, 12:59 AM	#11
Abuwolfie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dubai Watch: SDDS Posts: 27	Go for the white dial and keep the SS bracelet.Simple,Classic and Elegant.

23 March 2009, 01:01 AM	#12
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Black for me

23 March 2009, 01:21 AM	#13
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	both are great but i would get white!!!

23 March 2009, 01:21 AM	#14
smith "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 57	Real explorers prefer white! Regards Smith

23 March 2009, 01:37 AM	#15
Dinky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Watch: Explorer 2 Posts: 9	I like the white,seems to look really good with the steel bezel......but thats just my personal opinion,both are beautiful.

23 March 2009, 01:47 AM	#16
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	My preference would be Black.

23 March 2009, 01:52 AM	#17
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	White all the way When you're ready I'll get you 20% off + no tax, cousin!

23 March 2009, 02:25 AM	#18
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	Definitely white! In my opinion, unlike the Sub and GMT, the Explorer II doesn't look so good with a black bezel to me because of the huge contrast between the dial and the silver bezel. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

23 March 2009, 02:34 AM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Black.

23 March 2009, 02:37 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Black for me, it may be the next Rolex I buy... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 March 2009, 02:39 AM	#21
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	white... just way too many black dial rolex. __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

23 March 2009, 02:44 AM	#22
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	__________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 March 2009, 03:29 AM	#25
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	White, currently. But looking for a 16550 black. Best, A

23 March 2009, 03:49 AM	#26
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	I love the WHITE!

23 March 2009, 03:59 AM	#27
ronin7 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bucks uk Watch: green submariner Posts: 424	white!agree with some of the other posts,too many back faced watches being produced.never regretted purchasing it.striking,you wont ever be sorry.

23 March 2009, 04:02 AM	#28
Scream "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: CNY Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 927	I'd say white all the way. __________________ .ROLEXROLEX

23 March 2009, 04:03 AM	#29
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	White! __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

23 March 2009, 05:57 AM	#30
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hmmm, I've gone back and forth with this one. I actually bought a white one about a year ago and sold it after just three weeks. In all honesty I don't know what made me sell it....I let a DJ go to get it and I regretted that so ended up buying another DJ after selling the Explorer 2. I didn't give it enough time. That being said, I have since tried on the black dial and like it a lot! I don't think you'll go wrong with either. VERY comfy watch! Sometimes I miss it.

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