Rolex Sub 19 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Today I had a meeting with my boss and couldn't help but eyeing his genuine Rolex Explorer II. So my struggle is, if I find a rep, it wouldn't be as nice as his gen and I shouldn't wear it when I meet him. I stayed away from this model b/c of his gen. But today I had an urge to source it. As ususal, the rep is relatively simple to make in my standard (), so I would like to keep the budget under $100. What does everyone think about this one? http://houseofsouvenirs.com/rolexexplorer_005.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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USMC8404 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Today I had a meeting with my boss and couldn't help but eyeing his genuine Rolex Explorer II. So my struggle is, if I find a rep, it wouldn't be as nice as his gen and I shouldn't wear it when I meet him. I stayed away from this model b/c of his gen. But today I had an urge to source it. As ususal, the rep is relatively simple to make in my standard (), so I would like to keep the budget under $100. What does everyone think about this one? http://houseofsouvenirs.com/rolexexplorer_005.htm How many members went to the website? Have to admit I did. Beware, this looks like a plug... Could be wrong, but I don't think so. Scam site??? Me thinks yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdavis Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 How many members went to the website? Have to admit I did. Beware, this looks like a plug... Could be wrong, but I don't think so. Scam site??? Me thinks yes... I haven't any personal experience with this site but, from what I have read on other forums, it is legitimate. Allergy Doc has reported good experience with them for more economical replicas. Delivery times may be somewhat slower than our listed collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 It looks to me like both of these Explorers have the same problem- silver hour marker surrounds instead of the correct black surrounds. Now I've seen some early gen dials (c. 80's) which had the silver surrounds, but the ones now are black. This is the critical flaw with Explorer II's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 The now very sought-after early Explorer II with cream dials had white gold markers. The current white dials have black marker surroundings as said before. The only accurate EXP II reps are the ones with black dials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 The now very sought-after early Explorer II with cream dials had white gold markers. The current white dials have black marker surroundings as said before. The only accurate EXP II reps are the ones with black dials sorry, but im pretty sure there is no good rep with black dial. most important thing is the case,bezel and crystal( cyclops postion). just swap the dial with genuine one and you will have the best exp 2 possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 sorry, but im pretty sure there is no good rep with black dial. most important thing is the case,bezel and crystal( cyclops postion). just swap the dial with genuine one and you will have the best exp 2 possible Before you go buying a gen dial, better make sure that you have the right case- not all Explorer II cases accept a gen dial. The case that accepts a gen dial, as I recall, isn't even available anymore. Best to read and study By-Tor's review first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arty909 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Mine came from House of Suvenirs and after many months it's still running strong... Good luck, Arty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 What color are the surrounds on your markers, Arty? Black or silver (wg)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arty909 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 What color are the surrounds on your markers, Arty? Black or silver (wg)? Unfortunately, silver. Although it is not a bright silver, and about 80% of the time depending on what position it is in, they appear black if that makes any sense...Arty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks, Arty. I guess for $90 it's still a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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