d-rock Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 I'm still searching for the discontinued Noob Factory Black Exp. II. Is this the one I'm seeking?? Have a look and let me know what you think.
Star69 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 go get it - this is an Explorer you will be happy with cheers, Frank
grifter Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 that looks nice! i don't know if it is the exact one you're looking for.. but if you don't take it, let me know where to get it!
d-rock Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) go get it - this is an Explorer you will be happy with cheers, Frank I'm taking you expert opinion on that, my friend. I've "went off and got it". Edited January 23, 2011 by d-rock
www_watch Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 I've "went off and got it". Good boy.....
StormTooper4 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 I'd be liking one of them, don't suppose there are any more lying around?
Cats Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 Great catch d-rock. If your not satisfied with this one shoot me a PM and i will take it. The only modd it needs imo is a gen crown and tube. Show us the pics after you got it. Carpe Diem Cats
d-rock Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Posted January 23, 2011 Great catch d-rock. If your not satisfied with this one shoot me a PM and i will take it. The only modd it needs imo is a gen crown and tube. Show us the pics after you got it. Carpe Diem Cats Thanks Cats...I'm certain I'm going to be very pleased with it. And of course, it will have the gen crown/tube in the near future, though I may also have it cleaned/regulated and superlumed at that time and then enjoy it for years.
d-rock Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Posted January 23, 2011 I'd be liking one of them, don't suppose there are any more lying around? , Not that I know of and certainly not from the origin of this one. I consider myself very lucky (and honored)to have had this particular one offered to me. Thanks for all the kind words regarding it, guys. And thanks to the expert opinions offered in the last "Noob or not" Thread I posted. I certainly do appreciate it. DR
ubiquitous Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 Case and dial looks really good! But you will definitely want to find a better bracelet...
Utheman Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 Good job d-rock! With your planned mods, It's gonna D-ROCK! +1 to what Cats said. Let's see some pics after you get it.
slickdick Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 Agreed, the end links and clasp are ghorrible. Should be 1st prioritty if you intend to upgrade.
d-rock Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Posted January 23, 2011 I agree with all that's been said regarding this particular Explorer II. And I not only feel lucky for having had it offered to me, I feel a bit "honored" as I feel it is, and will be one day years from now, a piece of rep history, as it has made the "headlines" of the legendary "King of Reviews". I've purchased this watch from Avitt....have a look at the 2nd pic in this Review and what has been said regarding it.....yup...VERY lucky and TRULY honored to have it..Thanks again, Mr. Avitt... Review here
d-rock Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Posted January 23, 2011 Agreed, the end links and clasp are ghorrible. Should be 1st prioritty if you intend to upgrade. Seems I still have much to learn. The SEL fit leaves much room for improvement but what exactly looks horrible about the clasp?? Please do tell.
ubiquitous Posted January 23, 2011 Report Posted January 23, 2011 Namely the coronet on the exterior hull... And if you're a stickler for details, the inside stampings of the hinge blade...
d-rock Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Posted January 23, 2011 Namely the coronet on the exterior hull... And if you're a stickler for details, the inside stampings of the hinge blade... All of which can be corrected....how...? Gen clasp, perhaps??
By-Tor Posted January 27, 2011 Report Posted January 27, 2011 Looks great. One of the best Rollie reps ever made. Yeah your SELs aren't that great... they're always "hit and miss" on the Noobfactory watches. Other than that... fantastic. One thing you might want to remember: Never use the independently adjustable hour hand setting. There is very damage-prone system which WILL wear out if you do. When the "fork" wears out, the hour hand won't be working at all... it will stop following the minute hand. Spare parts can't be found. When it breaks, your watch is trashable. Been there, done that. I believe you'll be ok if you only set the time and date from the hack position. My white CHS ExpII lasted for years this way. Never any problems. 1
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