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StarSovereign · 11 August 2009, 12:37 PM

So I'm thinking about picking up an Explorer II to use as my everyday watch (as some at work have told me my GMT-IIc is a little flashy) and I'm just wondering which Explorer II is more popular: White or Black? Are there any plans, or rumors, to update the Explorer II anytime soon? Thanks!

Wolfgang427 · 11 August 2009, 02:22 PM

I tend to see many more white then black dial Explorers.

Lion · 11 August 2009, 02:25 PM

It's all a matter of personal preference and choice. Either way you can't go wrong!!!

JPersat · 11 August 2009, 02:28 PM

Both look great, but I personally prefer Black Dial.

sakuraba · 11 August 2009, 02:32 PM

Since you have the II-c, a white dial would be good.

DaveInLA · 11 August 2009, 03:39 PM

To me, the black Expy II is the best looking Rolex there is. I was really close to buying one, but chose to get the Sub instead. Not sure that was the best decision...

Watchdog · 11 August 2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by StarSovereign

So I'm thinking about picking up an Explorer II to use as my everyday watch (as some at work have told me my GMT-IIc is a little flashy)

I can't imagine the GMT-IIC is too flashy for work . . . unless you work in a sensory deprivation tank.

at7724 · 11 August 2009, 03:52 PM

Always bet on black. It is just stunning at work or play.

StarSovereign · 11 August 2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

I can't imagine the GMT-IIC is too flashy for work . . . unless you work in a sensory deprivation tank.

Lol, I know! But one of the junior partners at my firm commented that "it must be nice having a Rolex at your age." Then he informed me that the other associates were wondering if it was a fake! So maybe it's drawing too much attention at work...

Woody · 11 August 2009, 05:16 PM

I recently added an Explorer II to my collection although it was more to do with travelling and working in places were it was best to have a less "flashy" watch than the excellent GMTII-C. I picked the white dial as a change to the black of my GMTII-C but I think that both options look good although I have only ever seen two other Explorer IIs in the "wild" both of which were the white dial versions.

G.J · 11 August 2009, 05:43 PM

Holga · 11 August 2009, 07:49 PM

The question should not be: "whats more popular?" It should yourself deciding which is best for yourself.
I have a white Explorer II and as black watch a SDDS. This doen´t make it any easier decision which one to wear.

Cheers,

Psmith · 11 August 2009, 07:59 PM

Black (just) ...but I would persevere with the GMT IIc. They'll soon get over it. PCLs and a ceramic bezel insert don't make for 'bling' or 'flash' imho. We're not talking about gems or precious metals.

Cheers

Colnago · 11 August 2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by G.J

GJ....that looks spectacular....now I wish I had a white one coming and not black!!!....never mind, I am sure black will be great....can you tell me one thing....I have a couple of 555 end link Jubilee bracelets.....is that the model that fits????....I really hope so....the Explorer I have coming is very late 90's so pre-SEL's....I know it needs lug holes for 555 end links.....I am assuming it has them

Art 1 · 11 August 2009, 08:31 PM

White is the most popular. Black is my favorite.

jmsrolls · 11 August 2009, 08:46 PM

Ranking my dial color preferences:

Black without the Cyclops
White with
Black with
White without the Cyclops

Fr. John†

heresiarh · 11 August 2009, 10:56 PM

I voted black since I bought one myself. I've seen more blacks on the NYC subway than white ... I only remembering seeing the white version once.

rmcarlton · 11 August 2009, 11:13 PM

I prefer the white. As far as updates the the Explorer line, I haven't heard anything.

Trurolexer · 11 August 2009, 11:16 PM

If you live in Asia, better you go for black than white.
But if you live in Europe or US go for white, more classic.

TempoKing · 11 August 2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

I tend to see many more white then black dial Explorers.

LOL..thats is a terrific way to decide on a dial..

ASW1 · 11 August 2009, 11:54 PM

I have both - started with the white but coveted evey black dial one I saw, so bought one. On the basis that you already have the GM the white would be a good contrast.

train-time · 16 August 2009, 05:28 AM

They are both beautiful, but I think I would go with white since there are so many other black dial sport models out there. Just something a little different.

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11 August 2009, 12:37 PM	#1
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	What's more popular: the Black or White Explorer II So I'm thinking about picking up an Explorer II to use as my everyday watch (as some at work have told me my GMT-IIc is a little flashy) and I'm just wondering which Explorer II is more popular: White or Black? Are there any plans, or rumors, to update the Explorer II anytime soon? Thanks!

11 August 2009, 02:25 PM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	It's all a matter of personal preference and choice. Either way you can't go wrong!!! __________________ 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!!!

11 August 2009, 03:39 PM	#6
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	To me, the black Expy II is the best looking Rolex there is. I was really close to buying one, but chose to get the Sub instead. Not sure that was the best decision... __________________ Explorer I 114270 Z-serial Submariner-date 16610 M-serial

11 August 2009, 05:43 PM	#11
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	I voted Blanco... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

11 August 2009, 02:22 PM	#2
Wolfgang427 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	I tend to see many more white then black dial Explorers.

11 August 2009, 02:28 PM	#4
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Both look great, but I personally prefer Black Dial.

11 August 2009, 02:32 PM	#5
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Since you have the II-c, a white dial would be good.

11 August 2009, 03:52 PM	#8
at7724 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 148	Always bet on black. It is just stunning at work or play.

11 August 2009, 05:16 PM	#10
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,135	I recently added an Explorer II to my collection although it was more to do with travelling and working in places were it was best to have a less "flashy" watch than the excellent GMTII-C. I picked the white dial as a change to the black of my GMTII-C but I think that both options look good although I have only ever seen two other Explorer IIs in the "wild" both of which were the white dial versions.

11 August 2009, 07:49 PM	#12
Holga "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany, Hannover Watch: SDDS + Explorer II Posts: 1	The question should not be: "whats more popular?" It should yourself deciding which is best for yourself. I have a white Explorer II and as black watch a SDDS. This doen´t make it any easier decision which one to wear. Cheers,

11 August 2009, 07:59 PM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Black (just) ...but I would persevere with the GMT IIc. They'll soon get over it. PCLs and a ceramic bezel insert don't make for 'bling' or 'flash' imho. We're not talking about gems or precious metals. Cheers __________________

11 August 2009, 08:31 PM	#15
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	White is the most popular. Black is my favorite.

11 August 2009, 08:46 PM	#16
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Ranking my dial color preferences: Black without the Cyclops White with Black with White without the Cyclops Fr. John†

11 August 2009, 10:56 PM	#17
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	I voted black since I bought one myself. I've seen more blacks on the NYC subway than white ... I only remembering seeing the white version once. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

11 August 2009, 11:13 PM	#18
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	I prefer the white. As far as updates the the Explorer line, I haven't heard anything.

11 August 2009, 11:16 PM	#19
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	If you live in Asia, better you go for black than white. But if you live in Europe or US go for white, more classic.

11 August 2009, 11:54 PM	#21
ASW1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 420	I have both - started with the white but coveted evey black dial one I saw, so bought one. On the basis that you already have the GM the white would be a good contrast.

16 August 2009, 05:28 AM	#22
train-time 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, US Watch: less Posts: 4,199	They are both beautiful, but I think I would go with white since there are so many other black dial sport models out there. Just something a little different.

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