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Considering the Explorer II, has anyone purchased one? Any advice?

Esragency

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I've seen plenty of reviews for the Sub, but nothing for the explorer II, is there a reason?
 

The_Estimator

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Bump. Interested to hear some feedback.


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davealum

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I believe it’s just a difficult model because the CHS models are ticking time bombs. The ICHS are more reliable, but they are incorrect.
 

naturaqua

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Hope they release a nice 216570 with CHS - the white dial is so cool
 

The_Estimator

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It really sounds like there are no “good” options at this time. Maybe it’s worth waiting for a new batch.


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adj

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I have the noob version chs, got it here in m2m. Nice and works fine. Movement is delicate but if you follow the rules when setting time and gmt, you’ll have not bad surprises


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Cyrusthevirus

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Any thoughts on GM 904 version?
After rejecting few QC pics, i got a shortlisted with a. Video, not sure if its up to the mark but looks promising
 

af_newbie

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I've seen plenty of reviews for the Sub, but nothing for the explorer II, is there a reason?

None of them have good dial markers. Too grey. The markers should be snow white just like the handles.

Maybe the handles and the dial are done by different teams, so we get different shades of grey.

If any factory comes out with a good dial, it will make a killing.
 

federik91

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I have the noob version chs, got it here in m2m. Nice and works fine. Movement is delicate but if you follow the rules when setting time and gmt, you’ll have not bad surprises


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in your opionio, whats the right rules for set a gmt or a exploer with CHS movement?
 

efajri

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I have 3 explorer ii: Noob white from BK, BP black and JF black v3. They all have ichs which very reliable and relatively easy to fix.
Cosmetically, i like JF dial or the overall look for some reasons.


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naturaqua

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I have 3 explorer ii: Noob white from BK, BP black and JF black v3. They all have ichs which very reliable and relatively easy to fix.
Cosmetically, i like JF dial or the overall look for some reasons.


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Pics with all three side-by-side, please? :)
 

efajri

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Pics with all three side-by-side, please? :)

Here you go. If you notice, my black dial explorers still have plastic wrappers that because I have so many watches and I don't wear them. I just buy; I am hoarder. LOL

All of them has ICHS. Noob is old, BP is newer, JF is the newest one: V3

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naturaqua

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Here you go. If you notice, my black dial explorers still have plastic wrappers that because I have so many watches and I don't wear them. I just buy; I am hoarder. LOL

All of them has ICHS. Noob is old, BP is newer, JF is the newest one: V3

IMG-2553.jpg

IMG-5795.jpg

IMG-5549.jpg

IMG-3091.jpg


LOL. Thanks for the pics! Love the white dial explorer! Wear them in good health!