By-Tor

Happy birthday my friend!

Two more days and my work project is ready... I'm starting this rough weekend with my black Explorer II.

I can't believe Stephane sold that awesome coke "swiss" only 16710 with lugholes!!!

Ditto. Best Rolex ever made. Crazy man!

The GMT 16710 it's my all time favorite watch! I'll buy one sooner or later...

Meanwhile... you can enjoy the pics of mine.

Wow! Game over!

You're going to sell the 16610? Are you kidding me? That's a great watch!

And I am definitely falling into the "get only the best reps" mentality

Then stay away of the dealer who sold you that watch.

The dial color is not the only determining factor. The idea is to get the correct replica model.

That Explorer II in the WM9 site is terrible. It's "ceased" though... but members shouldn't automatically assume that all his offerings are in the same level with YM & Sub.

And I thought Eurotimez can still get the TW Best version of ExpI... for much better price. I could be wrong though.

PS: Most new "TW Best" models are the exact same watches as the MBK modern offerings. "TW Best" was just a sales label that EL and River used in the old days. So they're definitely NOT exclusive to WM9. MANY dealers here can source MBK watches.

Watchmaker 9 Explorer and Explorer II are nothing special. They are the same standard reps that all our dealers can get.

I highly recommend sd4k's review of the rep Exp I. Read it here.

The color difference is pretty much meaningless. At least to me. Here's my rep vs. gen wristshot.

@Noel: Quite amazing collection (rep & gen). I'm humbled!

Is that Aquaracer Quartz chrono is the gen box... or the 2000 series? Do you have a wrist shot of that?

Utterly AMAZING Sub. Congrats!!!

The base watch might even be my old WM9 version 1. It had sensational SELs.

If I recall correctly I traded it to Namor.

Hi Franke!

Welcome to the forum mate.

What do you mean "you can't post"? Could you be more specific?

(*By-Tor --> please consider adding Lani's comparison post to the Breitling Community guide)...

Here are the two links of Lani posts on the grey Skyland (thanks, Lani!):

1. Lanikai's post on the grey Skyland - macro shots, etc.

2. Lanikai's post on the comparison of the black and grey dial Skylands

The first one was already there, and I just added the grey vs black comparison. Thanks for the tip.

Bond SMP... now that's a classic design. Simply irresistible... and that's a nice rep!

If I were you I'd just forget modifying that watch. I agree with Alligoat... it's not worth it.

But then again most members here have been brainwashed with "get only the best reps" mentality. If you enjoy the watch, by all means mod it... but I don't recommend that route. It might have "correct" black hour markers but everything else on the watch leaves a lot to be desired. I hope you don't mind me saying this but it's utterly terrible rep.

This is the only way to get a great white ExpII replica but unfortunately the cases that fit gen dials can't be found anymore. This is currently the best option with black dial. Very good replica, however the new ones come with the nonsymmetric engraving. The engraving is not a "deal breaker" but I still don't like it. bklm1234 can source this watch (with engraving). If you want it without, try getting one through a member trade.

Whatever you choose, good luck! Nice to meet another ExpII fan.

I never understood why small scratches bother people on a sports watch. It's a hardcore diving tool and scratches only make it handsome!!! I understand if it's completely beat up but those little scratches from "desk diving"... who cares!!?

I'm very easy on my watches. For some reason I can't get them scratched even though I wouldn't even mind getting some.

PS: Moved a Omega thread to Omega section.

Big and impressive for sure!

Enjoy!

This beauty for Thursday.

Excellent guide, very useful.

We're planning a few changes in the forum and this article is definitely one we want to archive/stick somewhere. Actually there are many great articles like this that should have much more exposure and visibility in RWG... we're trying to achieve that somehow.

It's the "Best Sub".

Enjoy... great choice!

Hey congrats Laz... amazing watch.

Gen blue dial is on my "radar" as well.

Okay... I admit... your Bond and Double Red are exceptions to the rule. Happy now?

If you purchase a genuine watch, it definitely helps the multimillion dollar corporate pigs like Rolex and Swatch Group. If you think that purchase makes you a "genuine person"... well... good for you.

I don't see it that way. I understand the general problem with the counterfeit items but life is too short to stress about it... and these companies are superrich. And I see the reps as a "gateway drug" anyway. Most of our vet members have purchased gens because of reps.

And... we might be passionate about them but they're still just watches... lifeless pieces of metal with mechanical hearts inside. Some watches are visually attractive, some are not. For me it doesn't make a difference... I love 'em all, gen or rep... as long as it's a good rep.

I think it's also an issue about white dial... most members have lots of black dial watches. White dials are never flashy. "Understated" is a big clich

I would love to see a fantastic rep of the 14060.

Ditto.

However the upcoming WM9 Classic Dweller is the answer for people who dislike the cyclops. But yeah, 14060 is very attractive in many ways.

I wonder if Rolex still leaves the 14060 to their lineup when the new SS Sub comes out eventually.

I don't think I've seen it before, but that is one awesome shot, it's 100% catalogue-worthy

Thanks mate.

@b16a2: Try to source yours without the engraving too. Not sure if it's possible though. And do not get the white version. Black is as accurate as it gets... rep white dial is bad bad bad.