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vgs · 9 July 2020, 07:19 AM

After all of the overthinking, changing mind and trying to figure it out, I can finally say I got my first steel sports Rolex.

216570 Explorer II with black dial.

My journey here was long and full of twists. I always thought I was a Sub guy since I wanted that as long as I can remember.

Truth be told, and this is how I ended up with ExpII.
I like Bond. I like his watch. I like that sub. Applied markers, vintage look. It's so utilitarian and classy at the same time.

But I had to be honest with myself. I really like modern Rolex features.
New bracelet? Perfect
Maxi dial? Perfect
Engraved rehaut? Cool if you ask me

When I combined all of that, my heart lead me to Explorer II. I got it via TRF and could not be happier, I can see myself wearing this for a long time.

I know no one cares for the story as much for the photos, I will upload as soon as I finish typing this on PC and edit from the phone!

And if you ask me what's next??
1803, not sure on the dial, leather band, maybe even a project watch...might post another WTB soon haha.

garyk · 9 July 2020, 07:33 AM

Congratulations!!

kieselguhr · 9 July 2020, 07:40 AM

Congratulations

abozz · 9 July 2020, 08:15 AM

Perfect choice!

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HACKNSACK44 · 9 July 2020, 11:18 AM

Congrats!!

mr ling · 9 July 2020, 12:07 PM

Awesome! Please post pics when you get it!

SemperFi · 9 July 2020, 12:21 PM

Congratulations!

Enjoy it in great health.

Mike Barnard · 9 July 2020, 12:58 PM

The Ex 2 with black dial takes the win, over the Polar. The Polar looks too big in 42mm, but wins in the 40mm line.

Congrats.

dnd2984 · 9 July 2020, 01:03 PM

Congrats! My next one will be a explorer. Is the dial shiny or matte on explorer ll

ltmgeller · 9 July 2020, 01:07 PM

Congrats! Lets see a pic

Psmith · 9 July 2020, 01:49 PM

Congrats

TswaneNguni · 9 July 2020, 02:25 PM

Very nice reference !!

ndrs63 · 9 July 2020, 02:39 PM

This post lacks credibility without pics :)

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JayHantz · 9 July 2020, 02:57 PM

Congrats! I love the Explorer II, and black is very stunning in person. Wear it great health - looking forward to seeing some wrist shots!

Librandox · 9 July 2020, 03:42 PM

Congratulations. Nice

rmlovett1 · 9 July 2020, 09:38 PM

Love the ExpII! Congrats!

RichM · 9 July 2020, 10:09 PM

Congratulations

Cadi1 · 9 July 2020, 11:04 PM

Congrats!

LOWERCASE GUY · 9 July 2020, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Barnard

The Ex 2 with black dial takes the win, over the Polar. The Polar looks too big in 42mm, but wins in the 40mm line.

Congrats.

This. Black dials look smaller on the wrist (or white dials extenuate the size I'm not sure which) but you get my point. 42mm with black dial wears like a 40mm imo.

Post pic when you can.

watchwatcher · 9 July 2020, 11:13 PM

Love it!

1William · 10 July 2020, 12:43 AM

Congratulations.

Oyster Sauce · 10 July 2020, 12:48 AM

Congrats -- can't go wrong with that one!

Gerardus · 10 July 2020, 01:15 AM

Congratz!

Napoleon · 10 July 2020, 01:21 AM

Nice choice! Congrats and wear it in good health.

vgs · 10 July 2020, 01:43 AM

Thank you, everyone

I wish my photography was better, I will work on that soon

Can’t wait for my new tools to arrive tomorrow so I can properly size this beauty!

MrMercedes · 10 July 2020, 02:44 AM

very nice! much congrats!!!!

vgs · 10 July 2020, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWERCASE GUY

This. Black dials look smaller on the wrist (or white dials extenuate the size I'm not sure which) but you get my point. 42mm with black dial wears like a 40mm imo.

Post pic when you can.

I agree, managed to try white once and it looked huge. This one is perfect!

djyolky · 10 July 2020, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vgs

After all of the overthinking, changing mind and trying to figure it out, I can finally say I got my first steel sports Rolex.

216570 Explorer II with black dial.

My journey here was long and full of twists. I always thought I was a Sub guy since I wanted that as long as I can remember.

Truth be told, and this is how I ended up with ExpII.

I like Bond. I like his watch. I like that sub. Applied markers, vintage look. It's so utilitarian and classy at the same time.

But I had to be honest with myself. I really like modern Rolex features.

New bracelet? Perfect

Maxi dial? Perfect

Engraved rehaut? Cool if you ask me

When I combined all of that, my heart lead me to Explorer II. I got it via TRF and could not be happier, I can see myself wearing this for a long time.

I know no one cares for the story as much for the photos, I will upload as soon as I finish typing this on PC and edit from the phone!

And if you ask me what's next??

1803, not sure on the dial, leather band, maybe even a project watch...might post another WTB soon haha.

Ceramic sub..

New bracelet, check
Maxi dial, check
Engraved rehaut.. Whatever

Bond wore a sub not an Explorer last time I checked. Why didn't you go with the sub again?

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vgs · 10 July 2020, 06:21 AM

As you could see, I wanted to say that vintage sub is what spoke to me in regard of submariner, and I wanted modern Rolex features for everyday wear, and Explorer was what I found that fits me most

djyolky · 10 July 2020, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vgs

As you could see, I wanted to say that vintage sub is what spoke to me in regard of submariner, and I wanted modern Rolex features for everyday wear, and Explorer was what I found that fits me most

I understand now. Bringing up Bond though, threw me for the loop in your decision making.

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9 July 2020, 07:19 AM	#1
vgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Ulm, Germany Watch: collection? Posts: 132	Incoming! After all of the overthinking, changing mind and trying to figure it out, I can finally say I got my first steel sports Rolex. 216570 Explorer II with black dial. My journey here was long and full of twists. I always thought I was a Sub guy since I wanted that as long as I can remember. Truth be told, and this is how I ended up with ExpII. I like Bond. I like his watch. I like that sub. Applied markers, vintage look. It's so utilitarian and classy at the same time. But I had to be honest with myself. I really like modern Rolex features. New bracelet? Perfect Maxi dial? Perfect Engraved rehaut? Cool if you ask me When I combined all of that, my heart lead me to Explorer II. I got it via TRF and could not be happier, I can see myself wearing this for a long time. I know no one cares for the story as much for the photos, I will upload as soon as I finish typing this on PC and edit from the phone! And if you ask me what's next?? 1803, not sure on the dial, leather band, maybe even a project watch...might post another WTB soon haha.

9 July 2020, 07:33 AM	#2
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,692	Congratulations!! __________________

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9 July 2020, 12:21 PM	#7
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations! Enjoy it in great health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

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9 July 2020, 08:15 AM	#4
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Perfect choice! Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

9 July 2020, 12:07 PM	#6
mr ling 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: My P&L Posts: 224	Awesome! Please post pics when you get it!

9 July 2020, 12:58 PM	#8
Mike Barnard Banned Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 137	The Ex 2 with black dial takes the win, over the Polar. The Polar looks too big in 42mm, but wins in the 40mm line. Congrats.

9 July 2020, 01:03 PM	#9
dnd2984 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,296	Congrats! My next one will be a explorer. Is the dial shiny or matte on explorer ll

9 July 2020, 01:49 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

9 July 2020, 02:25 PM	#12
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Very nice reference !!

9 July 2020, 02:39 PM	#13
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	This post lacks credibility without pics :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 July 2020, 02:57 PM	#14
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Congrats! I love the Explorer II, and black is very stunning in person. Wear it great health - looking forward to seeing some wrist shots!

9 July 2020, 03:42 PM	#15
Librandox Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 286	Congratulations. Nice

9 July 2020, 09:38 PM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,452	Love the ExpII! Congrats!

9 July 2020, 10:09 PM	#17
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,584	Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

9 July 2020, 11:04 PM	#18
Cadi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: David Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex,Panerai,UN Posts: 1,044	Congrats!

9 July 2020, 11:13 PM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	Love it!

10 July 2020, 12:43 AM	#21
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Congratulations.

10 July 2020, 12:48 AM	#22
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Congrats -- can't go wrong with that one!

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10 July 2020, 01:21 AM	#24
Napoleon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Gabe Location: Tampa, FL Watch: BLRO / Sub / Polar Posts: 337	Nice choice! Congrats and wear it in good health.

10 July 2020, 02:44 AM	#26
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,585	very nice! much congrats!!!!

10 July 2020, 06:21 AM	#29
vgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Ulm, Germany Watch: collection? Posts: 132	As you could see, I wanted to say that vintage sub is what spoke to me in regard of submariner, and I wanted modern Rolex features for everyday wear, and Explorer was what I found that fits me most

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