u/ghost_mv

This is the watch I wanted to buy, 6 years ago to the month. But at that time I could only justify $3,000. So I picked up a Tudor Black Bay steel. Pretty much the poor man’s version of this watch. Granted it’s not a GMT but it has very much the same styling in that it had the steel case, steel bezel, black dial, oyster bracelet, etc.

I had always planned on eventually upgrading to the Explorer II and last week I finally pulled the trigger.

I absolutely love it. The thin case at only 12mm compared to the 14mm+ of the Black Bay.
The lack of hype that keeps it under the radar. I wanted a Rolex that would go less noticed and continue the original “tool / sport” watch feel and look. I couldn’t be more happy with the purchase.

It’s a 2007/2008 serial with no holes and engraved rehaut. The photo makes it look like there’s a blemish on the lower left lug but it’s the photo. It’s in pristine condition. No bracelet stretch at all.

Also pictured is my Tudor Black Bay steel for comparison.

Bill is such a 90210 head, I’m severely disappointed.

Anderson lower
10.5” barrel
YHM quad rail
GG&G flip up BIUS
C-More RDS
SB PDW brace

Would throw in six 30rd MagPul mags

I was hoping with the mags, $750 but probably reaching?

Hopefully this is the right place to post this.

I built a pondless rock water feature in the corner of my yard. It’s been working great for a few months now but there’s been some obvious algae growth on the boulders.

What is the best way to deal with this? Weekly I’ve been adding 4-5 drops of Fountec Algaecide / Clarifier which I use on a couple other fountains in my yard but this fountain doesn’t seem to show improvement.