Stephane Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 The Rolex Explorer II Black Dial "Noob" Dear All, We are all hunting for the best possible copy of these legendary watches. When it comes to Rolex it is really a full time job. We have our trusted dealers, our specialised dealers, our favourite modders… We are insane sometime. So, please bear in mind I'm into vintage watches in general and vintage Rolex particularly. I am in no way saying this is the best out of the box, the ultimate or whatever. I was simply willing to expand my "modern Rolex" collection. About the deal I am not a regular customer of Narika. I now that he travels a lot and I understand that when he is back in EU watches are available. So I asked for the Explorer II and the YachtMaster. When Narika came back down here I had to pay 60£ to get this watch. Yup, 60£/83€/124$. So please bear in mind we are looking at a NOOB factory watch which is cheap, very cheap! Delivery Once the watches were in his possession in EU, I got a PM saying it left. That was Monday. On Wednesday I got them at my place. Packing the watches I received an incredibly safe pack in which the watches were wrapped in a Jiffy and each watch was in a pouch, sealed in plastic from the factory, with bezel protection. No scratches whatsoever. Shipping costs and pmt fees Shipping costed me 6£ Pmts fees: they were included. So, how does it look Like this Am I happy or am I scammed? Come on, this is a beauty. The bezel is cool, the cyclop is not too far right, the crown guards can be modified … It looks fine now, but it could look much better with a little help from my friends! For this kind of money, it's a pleasure. My conclusion I didn't see an Explorer II for 18 months. I love it. Sincerely, I ordered this to complete my modern collection but I do like it so much that I could hunt a genuine one day. That is all for now folks. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Look very good for that price!! is this the same quality as the noob marina would you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubFrog Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Nice...that's a BEAUT! And I don't really care fore the Explorer. Good find...good review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Great looking Exp. I have just received a TAG from Narikaa, and was very impressed with the quality and service too. I love that Explorer. Good choice and great price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Great looking Exp. I have just received a TAG from Narikaa, and was very impressed with the quality and service too. I love that Explorer. Good choice and great price! Slarti, I'm interested in that Tag from Narikaa. Can you post any pics? I'm also now interested in the ExpII thanks to Stephane. You people will send me to the poorhouse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Look very good for that price!! is this the same quality as the noob marina would you say? Well, I recently answered a PM saying that at the end of the day it's more "are you happy with your purchase" than "how accurate it is". What I mean is that on this one, I would maybe shave the CG but the rest doesn't botter me. I think it's the same quality as the Noob Submariner...with some mods it could be very accurate. But I really bought it to get a nice ExplorerII "right out of the box" not to make it a super modded Rolex. @all, thanks for your feedback. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Realy nice EXP2....and the price???? WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks for another great quality review, and post Steph! You are a valuable contributor to our little family group. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 @Elprimero & OffShore: thanks guys for the nice comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I miss that Noob EXPII....I owned it before & sold it. Quite accurate IMHO except the cyclop located a little bit right side. Stepane: your photos always beautiful! Best Regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thanks Raymond. Yes maybe a bit too right but a little left compared to some others Hard to have everything correct in our world. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hi Stephane, Whats the quality/feel of the bracelet like? Hav e a few different noobs from this factory, the last few the braclets aren't as good a sthey were a year or so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hi Gargoil, Well it's not hollow but solid links and end links. So it gives the watch a heavy feeling on the wrist and in hand. I sincerely think that the bracelet is good. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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