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Naaah, it is the blend of styles, the anachronsim which disturbs me. The big orange 24 hours hand of the 1655, the thick font of the 16550, and the dial borrowed to the 16570.
Best,
Nicolas
.. although, as mentioned above this "depth/3D" impression is an
asset for all white/ milky.
Thus, I might call it a tie, with my personal bias to Creamy..
Best, hs
..Yes, starting the list(s) again, for April or such !
Hmmmh.. So many options.. So stringent "diets" at present..
Best, my friend
hs
.. Both are two remarkable, cool pieces, off the beaten paths..
Thx in advance, again !
Best, hs
PS: looking forward to your Basel impressions..
Rolex Explorer II, how do you like it? Milky or Creamy?
16550 / 16570:
Forget the Collector thing, just let your heart speak.
The creamy dial is extraoridinary, in terms of subtlle nuances.
Now the milky dial is not bad, either. The lacquer Roelx used gives a feeling of depth which is also remarkable.
What is your take?
Best,
Nicolas
Normally I take milk with my cup of tea...
but in this case, cream please. Neither is hard to swallow though. 
Best
fernando
Both are nice, but I prefer the milky one.
I like the dial on this particular model to be white. It just sings to me more.
Yes, the depth of that dial is absolutely stunning.
I still don't understand why it is not more appreicated.
Thanks, Luis.
Nicolas
That is a damn good reason. ;) 4-3 for the Cream. [nt]
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I prefer...
the creamy, I find that it's very delicate as nuance, less immediate rather the white one, I would say that is a dial you don't look at the time in a while, but you have to "read" the hours dedicating a moment more than the high contrast "black and white".
Lovable!
Best, dear friend.
massi
That is true that the legibility on the Cream is more " subtle ". Thanks, Massi. [nt]
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Can I take both? LOL
Sorry amanico if I am the "noise" in your survey! ok, fine! if I have to choose, the cream rail dial will be my take
enjoy either in good health
I have been thinking of Exp II white dial lately. The modern version. That's bad.. [nt]
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Let me guess, too thick fonts on the bezel?
But cannot compare it to the 2 new classics you showed us. The latest has more advanced materials and development in materials used. Or perhaps it's too orange? Compare it to Basel 2015 introductions of many, quite palatable, no? At least it's not a "smartwatch"..
Not a smartwatch. ;)
Naaah, it is the blend of styles, the anachronsim which disturbs me. The big orange 24 hours hand of the 1655, the thick font of the 16550, and the dial borrowed to the 16570.
Best,
Nicolas
Close call.. Guess, I'd prefer the Crema !.. Why ? - bit more unusual.. ;))
.. although, as mentioned above this "depth/3D" impression is an
asset for all white/ milky.
Thus, I might call it a tie, with my personal bias to Creamy..
Best, hs
The Crema, yes please.. The Milky-3D I'll just might have to decide, to keep or let..
..Yes, starting the list(s) again, for April or such !
Hmmmh.. So many options.. So stringent "diets" at present..
Explo II 16570.. A nice 3D impression, although just plain white
Best, my friend
hs
Thx kindly !.. Pls don't forget the two UN's: Freak & Sonata, if possible !
.. Both are two remarkable, cool pieces, off the beaten paths..
Thx in advance, again !
Best, hs
PS: looking forward to your Basel impressions..
Yes, Sir.
I stayed in Paris, so no Basel for me, but I closely followed the novelties.
I already have some strong favourites.
Best,
Nicolas
I already have some strong favourites.
Best,
Nicolas
very nice side by side...
Very nice to see both side by side. The bezel font on the creme is more appealing to me, but is more appropriate on the creme and would be too much on the milk. The milk gets it's distinctiveness with the black hands and details on the hour dots. If you could have both, I could imagine a brown leather strap on the creme, and a black leather strap on the milk. Both are exceptional IMHO.