A little bit of an unloved version.

Apr 19, 2024,13:25 PM
 

I was able to pick this "G" serial Exp II around 2010/11 from my AD. I wind it once a month, but still have not pulled the plastic off and worn it. I know, so dumb, but sometimes it's nice to see a 14 year old watch in NOS condition.


I think this is the first time I ever took a picture of it since I bought it. 













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Wow, unicorn Exp II.

 
 By: RabidManatee : April 19th, 2024-13:34

Thanks. I always feel like there are many

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-13:37
others out there in people’s safes and sock drawers 😄

The horror… the horror

 
 By: j.jota : April 19th, 2024-14:00
;-)

I know. Maybe I should

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-14:14
“Pull the bandaid off” and just wear it 😁

Wow unworn!

 
 By: gary_g : April 19th, 2024-14:31
Now Rolex AD takes off all the stickers. Such a beautiful watch. I almost feel like you can’t wear it now that it’s been unworn for so long.

That’s sort of how I feel too.

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-14:46
I could use it as part of a trade to a secondary dealer for something I really want, but they never give enough so I’m stuck with it 😂

I just may, Gary 👍

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-15:13

That’s true. Why is that?

 
 By: @wewannaporsche : April 19th, 2024-18:42
I noticed that too when I bought my wife a Rolex for Christmas this year. They took the sticker off. Is that to discourage flipping it?

100%

 
 By: gary_g : April 19th, 2024-19:17
For sure

Makes sense.

 
 By: @wewannaporsche : April 20th, 2024-00:04

Yes.

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : April 19th, 2024-21:29

Ah ok 👍

 
 By: @wewannaporsche : April 20th, 2024-00:04

It’s like wine

 
 By: EinPa : April 19th, 2024-14:35
If you can’t drink it because it’s worth too much. Then you would never buy the bottle at that price and you should sell it and buy something else that you could drink (until that gets too expensive)

I drank every bottle I ever bought

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-14:48
regardless of how much it cost, but your analogy it quite interesting. 👍

why do you say it’s an unloved version? compared to what?

 
 By: ArmisT : April 19th, 2024-15:18
No love lost from my perspective 😍

Compared to many other Rolex models.

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-15:28
Like the polar version, the Submariner, the Daytona, the OP with colored dials, etc. It’s still fairly easily gettable at fair pricing. If it was a more desirable model, prices would be stupid. I hope that makes sense.

Wow! Very nice!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 19th, 2024-15:21

Thank you, Patrick!

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-15:23

You're most welcome!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 19th, 2024-17:53
I am surprised we don't see more of these completely unused examples more often. Either way, you'll be really happy if you one day start using this piece. Or if you don't, whomever eventually does get this piece will be really happy to get it!

I think it’s going to be me using it.

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-17:55
I don’t know what the heck I’m waiting for. 😁

Ahh. Well no rush!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 19th, 2024-17:56
I don't have 10 year old watches that have never been used, but I certainly have 2-3 year old ones that have never been used.

Maybe I’ll wait another 13 years

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-18:34
and review my options😂

Sounds like a good plan!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 19th, 2024-19:02

I sincerely admire your discipline.

 
 By: KURT_DAVID : April 19th, 2024-18:14
Now if I was fortunate enough to own such a beauty it’d be stickers off and on my wrist everywhere and purists would be sick to death with all the Exp 2 posts.. Or would I? 😉 🍻

Thank you 😊

 
 By: Champthekid : April 19th, 2024-18:35

Watch looks beautiful. I love the Explorer II

 
 By: gregcarraram3 : April 20th, 2024-02:16
My first Rolex ever was the white dial version of this. I have often thought of getting another, or the black dial. I love the red hand on it. And maybe both…great pieces and I cannot understand why they are not as popular because they are awesome pieces…... 

Thank you, Greg.

 
 By: Champthekid : April 20th, 2024-03:17
I don’t understand either why they’re not more desirable. I guess it’s good for those looking for one because there are some good deals out there.