Explorer II or Explorer vintage

[cib0rgman]

I was wondering of one of the experts can help with this.

I really like the Explorer this week I flew to Atlanta and this guy seating next to me was wearing a Explorer II, I think the watch is simple and very hard to spot if is a fake. I would like to hear comments about the vintage version too.

Can someone tell what dealers has the best edition I think Eddie Lee has a very good one.

Link to eddielee http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=1874

Thanks

Edited May 18, 2006 by cib0rgman

[thedoctor]

The explorer I is one of the closest to genuine you can get since it's such a simple watch. There is no date mag issue or font issue. There are no display back issues. There are no crown guard issues.

[ubiquitous]

I concur. The only major flaws are with the dial, and that's an easy fix if you swap it out with a genuine dial.

[oswald]

I'm no expert but I really like my vintage EXP I. The older ones have a slower beat than the modern ones so it actually makes an Asian mov't a more accurate rep

I had mine relumed and installed a rivet bracelet. It makes a greal little beater with a real "no-nonsense military" vibe

I just wanted to add that the rivet bracelet from Silix has solid center links which, while not as accurate, make the watch feel more substantial.

Edited May 19, 2006 by oswald

[cib0rgman]

Any suggestions on the dealer for a Explorer I, Does WM has it, I can swap tjhe Dial but, I would like to know which dealer to buy from.

thanks

[Indyclmbr]

I love the Explorer and EXP II. My EXP II is my daily watch. It has several flaws that are easily identified by someone in the know. Still, I think unless you are talking to a WIS or put it next to a genuine, it would be difficult to spot it as a rep. The hand stack is the biggest issue, although that has been corrected in some of the newer 2836 versions, as has the longer, thinner GMT hand. The bezel font and date font are the other two areas to look out for when picking up an EXP II.

I have a modern Explorer that I really like too. I tend to wear it as a dress watch. Very simple and very hard to spot as a rep. I'm curious to know where one could source a gen. dial? As far as I was concerned, the Explorer rep was pretty spot on, but that would be a very cool mod. If anyone knows, I'd be interested to find out. Also, I tend to like the modern version over the vintage.

Good luck with your choice. Can't go wrong with EL. Joshua has a nice Explorer too.

Climb on.

[cib0rgman]

I was doing a search on ebay for a Explorer II dial I found this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/GENUINE-ROLEX-EXP-II-W...bayphotohosting

Do this one looks good.

Ubi, do you mean swapping the dial of a vintage explorer II or the current one?

[Guest Sql_pl]

I would go for modern Exp I or II.

I got myself Exp II because it is a bit bigger than Exp I and I got used to bigger watches.

I got the newest, possibly best version of this rep with correct hand stack, corrected GMT hand, correct bold bezel numerals, hollow mid link bracelet etc etc.

I believe it is really close to gen right out of the box.

This watch is not as common as Sub in both rep and gen worlds plus even as a gen it is pretty affordable so it is not that difficult to make people believe it is not a rep.

Here are some pics:

Cheers!

[Craytonic]

Who is that from?

[Guest Sql_pl]

Angus.

Puretime.

Cheers!

[Faide]

Great looking rep. Is that the one with the independantly adjustable hour hand?

Ive been looking at Andrew (TWGs) version. Ive heard good things about his one.

_Faide

[Guest Sql_pl]

Yes it is.

I actually wonder - are there any noticable flaws left in this version?

[Richard Tracy]

I too was ruined by Pam,... 40mm is the smallest I can go with Rollix.

It got so bad that I sold a mbw drsd like it was a toy rep, and have

left my comexes in the junk drawer.

So I say Exp II as well,..