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Offline hanz079

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Polar Opposites
« on: July 27, 2011, 04:26:37 PM »
Yeah, I got quite alot of flak for buying two pieces of the same design with the only difference being the dial colour.
But WTH... another "logic goes out the window" type buy...
There's a long story on why I ended up with 2 of these... some of you knew the story behind it.
Well, no need for a long story, here are the pics...







Hehehe.... happy camper my dad and me.... him more.... :Cheers:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2011, 04:37:59 PM »
hanz, am becoming a green-eyed monster  :HammerHead:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2011, 04:50:19 PM »
Hanz079,

Congrats on the twins. Really nice pair. May you and your dad wear them with good health.
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 05:24:25 PM »
Quote from: ck77 on July 27, 2011, 04:37:59 PM
hanz, am becoming a green-eyed monster  :HammerHead:
No need to get all green eyed la...
I look at my bank statements, I get red eyes leh... u dunno only... :mooning:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2011, 06:30:24 PM »
very nice..btw, just would like to know something from members here..is there a 'signature' model for the Explorer II? I have some acquaintances who swore that they would not buy the black exp II as the white one is the 'signature' model..I have never heard of such thing before. I personally find that both has its own uniqueness.
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2011, 06:39:40 PM »
Quote from: hanz079 on July 27, 2011, 05:24:25 PM
Quote from: ck77 on July 27, 2011, 04:37:59 PM
hanz, am becoming a green-eyed monster  :HammerHead:
No need to get all green eyed la...
I look at my bank statements, I get red eyes leh... u dunno only... :mooning:

got red eyes, use "eye more" la.  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2011, 09:37:53 PM »
Quote from: G.MAC on July 27, 2011, 06:30:24 PM
very nice..btw, just would like to know something from members here..is there a 'signature' model for the Explorer II? I have some acquaintances who swore that they would not buy the black exp II as the white one is the 'signature' model..I have never heard of such thing before. I personally find that both has its own uniqueness.

All to do with advertising and perception. The white model is used more as it 'stands' out more as compared to the black model. Just like the GMT Master, the Pepsi is 'more' GMT Master than the coke or all black as is the gray dial Tudor Heritage Chrono is more 'correct' as all ads during the time shows the gray dial Tudor Chrono. People who buys the watch, be it the Explorer II or the Tudor will say that the white Explorer II is more correct is it is the signature watch as is the gray dial watch as they have never seen the black dial version. Same with the Tudor Snowflake, blue is in, and black is not.
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2011, 09:41:08 PM »
Quote from: G.MAC on July 27, 2011, 06:30:24 PM
very nice..btw, just would like to know something from members here..is there a 'signature' model for the Explorer II? I have some acquaintances who swore that they would not buy the black exp II as the white one is the 'signature' model..I have never heard of such thing before. I personally find that both has its own uniqueness.
Never know the Polar is the signature Exp2.
But I do heard some places especially in Hong Kong, people tends to avoid white dial Rolex.
To them white dial Rolex is 'pak lou' in Cantonese, meaning wasting effort.  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2011, 09:50:54 PM »
Another BS as to "White" is the signature model for EXP2

the first explorer 2 1655 is BLACK and not white. so how did your friend conclude that white is "the signature colour for EXP2"?

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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2011, 09:52:41 PM »
sorry Hanz..2 stunning beauties.... your MJ explorer pair  :laugh: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

so how about showing us photos of one on each wrist?

Now father and son can strut out with both watches together  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

or better yet photo of both you and your father in the Norwegian expedition post  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2011, 10:30:19 PM »
I myself have no idea. Guess Hobbit explains it well. Thanks :thumbsup:. The black explorer II as shown by terrence will always be known as the 'orange hand explorer II'.
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2011, 11:36:38 PM »
Some may prefer the Exp II in white dial as the other ss sports models are in dark dial... I guess...
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2011, 05:49:34 AM »
Quote from: zitan on July 27, 2011, 06:19:04 PM
Some people is so blessed lah, can have a full set of E2. Beautiful :thumbsup:

Zitan you are correct! Blessed

Hanz: I don't know who dished you on buying tw of the same watches but I would do it too if fund permits! Really nice pair and the thought of your dad being a happy camper is "enough said"! I think someone here mentioned that history is made and is assc with the watch to produce that "sentimental" feel and I think this story is heartening

May you both enjoy and wear it in good health!
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2011, 06:34:52 AM »
Nice pair bro!
What series is the black dial?
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2011, 07:09:55 AM »
wear in good health, both of you!

one more vote from me for the father son post...ala norwegian style
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2011, 07:37:42 AM »
Quote from: takashi78 on July 28, 2011, 06:34:52 AM
Nice pair bro!
What series is the black dial?
It's a "V" Series fullset with card dated May 2010.



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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #16 on: July 28, 2011, 07:38:33 AM »
Quote from: Sid Vicious on July 28, 2011, 05:49:34 AM
Quote from: zitan on July 27, 2011, 06:19:04 PM
Some people is so blessed lah, can have a full set of E2. Beautiful :thumbsup:

Zitan you are correct! Blessed

Hanz: I don't know who dished you on buying tw of the same watches but I would do it too if fund permits! Really nice pair and the thought of your dad being a happy camper is "enough said"! I think someone here mentioned that history is made and is assc with the watch to produce that "sentimental" feel and I think this story is heartening

May you both enjoy and wear it in good health!

Blessed alright, but I need to "thank"  ::) Takashi to get me started coz the white one was the one he sold to me.
After that, there's no stopping liao...
But I must admit after letting go so many pieces to fund this 2, my life has become less colourful...  ;D
Now I am only left with a Damasko DC67, The Explorer 2 Black Dial and a Zenith EP HW and the Zenith is already put up for sale...
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #17 on: July 28, 2011, 07:42:44 AM »
Quote from: ck77 on July 27, 2011, 09:41:08 PM
Quote from: G.MAC on July 27, 2011, 06:30:24 PM
very nice..btw, just would like to know something from members here..is there a 'signature' model for the Explorer II? I have some acquaintances who swore that they would not buy the black exp II as the white one is the 'signature' model..I have never heard of such thing before. I personally find that both has its own uniqueness.
Never know the Polar is the signature Exp2.
But I do heard some places especially in Hong Kong, people tends to avoid white dial Rolex.
To them white dial Rolex is 'pak lou' in Cantonese, meaning wasting effort.  :Laughing_on_floor:
Luckily my Dad retiree... so "em sai lou"  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2011, 07:46:30 AM »
Quote from: pexus on July 28, 2011, 07:09:55 AM
wear in good health, both of you!

one more vote from me for the father son post...ala norwegian style
Quote from: terrenceterrence on July 27, 2011, 09:52:41 PM
sorry Hanz..2 stunning beauties.... your MJ explorer pair  :laugh: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

so how about showing us photos of one on each wrist?

Now father and son can strut out with both watches together  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

or better yet photo of both you and your father in the Norwegian expedition post  :Laughing_on_floor:
There seems to be alot of requests for me and my dad to pose for a pic ala Norwegian style... ain't gonna happen... Although I am keen but I am sure my dad will not be...
If anyone of you guys manage to make your way down here, I can always loan you the watch and we can pose together... dare?  :Cheers:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #19 on: July 28, 2011, 10:36:40 PM »
Look what I found in Plaza Blok M Jakarta....

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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #20 on: July 29, 2011, 09:04:18 AM »
Quote from: rusminag on July 28, 2011, 10:36:40 PM
Look what I found in Plaza Blok M Jakarta....



 for sale or display.... good price? can pm?
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #21 on: July 29, 2011, 10:13:36 AM »
Quote from: hanz079 on July 28, 2011, 07:46:30 AM
Quote from: pexus on July 28, 2011, 07:09:55 AM
wear in good health, both of you!

one more vote from me for the father son post...ala norwegian style
Quote from: terrenceterrence on July 27, 2011, 09:52:41 PM
sorry Hanz..2 stunning beauties.... your MJ explorer pair  :laugh: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

so how about showing us photos of one on each wrist?

Now father and son can strut out with both watches together  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

or better yet photo of both you and your father in the Norwegian expedition post  :Laughing_on_floor:
There seems to be alot of requests for me and my dad to pose for a pic ala Norwegian style... ain't gonna happen... Although I am keen but I am sure my dad will not be...
If anyone of you guys manage to make your way down here, I can always loan you the watch and we can pose together... dare?  :Cheers:

hehehe...nanti balik Sabah i kasi tau you ba...
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #22 on: July 29, 2011, 12:24:14 PM »
Hanz, you are lucky to have the same Explorer with yr dad, like father like son.... :Cheers:
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #23 on: July 29, 2011, 01:04:54 PM »
Quote from: rusminag on July 28, 2011, 10:36:40 PM
Look what I found in Plaza Blok M Jakarta....



pre-owned watch shop in plaza blok M jakarta?  :o

photos background shown a lot of pre-owned watches! what brand is that? all rolex or mixed? ;D

explorer 2 on the left definitely a must collectible items. :P
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Re: Polar Opposites
« Reply #24 on: July 29, 2011, 02:25:42 PM »
Quote from: watchmanu on July 29, 2011, 01:04:54 PM

pre-owned watch shop in plaza blok M jakarta?  :o

photos background shown a lot of pre-owned watches! what brand is that? all rolex or mixed? ;D

explorer 2 on the left definitely a must collectible items. :P
The right one is mine lah. The left one is 1655(aka steve mcqueen). Last time i checked, the model was auctioned at hkd200k by HK christie.
Yes, there were about 5 preowned luxury watch shops there. All major brands are there.

Chrisyen. Pm sent
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