Stephane Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The Rolex Explorer II White Dial "Noob Old School" WHS Dear All, I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Looks pretty impressive Stephane! I'd be hesitant to change out that dial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm pretty much the same mind as you, and every watch I have is a black dial except for the Daytona I ordered which made it through customs this weekend!!! That said, this really looks, how should I say, "crisp" and "clean". I cast my vote for the "don't violate" option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Wow very nice Stephane!! I can see why you held out on this one Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Don't change the dial Stpeehane. I like the white dial much better then the black one. It gives the watch more class then with a black dial Wear it well Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Stephane this watch like all of yours is very nice. I know you will enjoy wearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Congrats Stephane! Explorer II is great in both colors. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate even one second if I had a spare black dial awaiting. Gen dial is always something else. But there's always one option... get them both, like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Nice pics stephane, how is the lume compared to the gen dial, is it normal rep noob lume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 That really is a fine watch, and personally, I'd keep it just as it is The watch didn't do anything for me when I tried one on in an AD, but it always photographs so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Looks pretty impressive Stephane! I'd be hesitant to change out that dial! Thanks RW. I agree with you. It's cool to have a "great rep" for once, and not go the franken route. I'm pretty much the same mind as you, and every watch I have is a black dial except for the Daytona I ordered which made it through customs this weekend!!! That said, this really looks, how should I say, "crisp" and "clean". I cast my vote for the "don't violate" option... I'll try to resist about violate it ...but I'm pretty sure I will not violate it. Wow very nice Stephane!! I can see why you held out on this one Wear it well! Thanks J. Again, it is a pleasure to communicate with you! Don't change the dial Stpeehane.I like the white dial much better then the black one.It gives the watch more class then with a black dialWear it wellCarpe DiemCats Hartelijk bedankt Cats. It's my only white dial I guess it will stay as is. Stephane this watch like all of yours is very nice. I know you will enjoy wearing it. Thanks a lot for the nice words GP. I'll wear it well, hopefuly ...I mean I hope it won't stay in the box! Congrats Stephane!Explorer II is great in both colors. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate even one second if I had a spare black dial awaiting. Gen dial is always something else.But there's always one option... get them both, like me. Thanks BT. But I think that I really want to keep it as a rep for once (exept the crown that is awfull). Of course a gen dial is a must but this one seems so good! As for getting a black too, no way If I do that, then the white one will remain in the box forever! Nice pics stephane, how is the lume compared to the gen dial, is it normal rep noob lume? Thanks Andy. Yep the lume is standart. Nothing like a gen dial. That really is a fine watch, and personally, I'd keep it just as it is The watch didn't do anything for me when I tried one on in an AD, but it always photographs so well You're right TJ, it's not a super star. I owned 3 of them in the past, a bad rep, a gen, a black Noob Eta. It's a love/hate relationship I have with this model. We'll see if I sell it or keep it this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks BT. But I think that I really want to keep it as a rep for once (exept the crown that is awfull). Of course a gen dial is a must but this one seems so good! As for getting a black too, no way If I do that, then the white one will remain in the box forever! As much as I love my black, I would always choose white (if I had to choose between them). The gen white dial is stunning... the green lume looks amazing on white Explorer II. One of my all time favorite watches for sure. Maybe it's the same thing with modern Daytona... I'd always choose white over black. And besides... even though we both have hmm... very one-dimensional and not-so-adventurous tastes... variety is the spice of life. Rolex makes so many amazing black dial watches, so why not throw in one white to the mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Beautiful. The white dial looks great to me. If you have the gen black dial kicking around...definitely put that in a SECOND watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 You're right TJ, it's not a super star. I owned 3 of them in the past, a bad rep, a gen, a black Noob Eta. It's a love/hate relationship I have with this model. We'll see if I sell it or keep it this time It's funny, it always looks so nice in photos, it just didn't 'speak to me' when I tried one on, I guess some watches are just like that. My 16610 EuroFakes Submariner, although a nice watch, didn't hold my interest enough to keep it as a permanent watch, which was why I started looking for a replacement Omega, yet my Tudor Submariner, even though it's an incomplete project, and visually very similar to the 16610, I really enjoy wearing it, so it can obviously only be some small detail which makes the difference, yet so small, I can't put my finger on it Maybe I'll give the white Exp II another try at some point If I like it, I get a new watch in the collection, and if I don't like it, I'm sure someone would take it off my hands for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Beautiful watch, Stephane. The EXII looks best in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 If you are concerned with such things, I think the white dial watches are less 'serious' from a fashion sense. I always preferred my white dial 116520's for day tripping; lunches, shopping, pool side, going to the park. Black=business=Bond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SliceMaster Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 It truely is a great looking watch you got there Stephane I bought a cheapie about a year ago and I got one with black surroundings so it actually is a very nice looking one for only 90$, even if yours look better This is mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 As much as I love my black, I would always choose white (if I had to choose between them). The gen white dial is stunning... the green lume looks amazing on white Explorer II. One of my all time favorite watches for sure. Maybe it's the same thing with modern Daytona... I'd always choose white over black. And besides... even though we both have hmm... very one-dimensional and not-so-adventurous tastes... variety is the spice of life. Rolex makes so many amazing black dial watches, so why not throw in one white to the mix? Well, to be clear, my taste originaly goes to white dials first...Breitling, JLC or Omega Broad Arrow in example. Rolex (exept the Sub) came later in my desires and are black only for sports watch thats is, and recently, I naturaly choose white for Date/DateJust. If I ever go back to Daytona, then it will be white too. Beautiful. The white dial looks great to me. If you have the gen black dial kicking around...definitely put that in a SECOND watch. I have the Black dial, but I do not intend to build a franken Toad. I'd be delighted to sell it to you Beautiful watch, Stephane. The EXII looks best in white. Well, I must recognize that it is true. At least for now. With my non grail watches I'm very versatile! If you are concerned with such things, I think the white dial watches are less 'serious' from a fashion sense. I always preferred my white dial 116520's for day tripping; lunches, shopping, pool side, going to the park. Black=business=Bond Well, Dems, I am the other way round. Interresting to notice that once again all tastes exist. Black/Bond = pool/sport A White Ultra Thin JLC = Coktail and business It truely is a great looking watch you got there Stephane I bought a cheapie about a year ago and I got one with black surroundings so it actually is a very nice looking one for only 90$, even if yours look better To be very direct: I don't see why mine is better Mr Slice Yours look beautifull and the crown is 100 times better than on mine Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geyper man Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 If you're looking for a white dial watch, go for the Explorer II. Nice review Stephane, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Thanks for the kind words ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 sweetness thanks for sharing ! very nice rep ! so the new version (with the rehaut engravings) is worse ? cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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