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Old 20 June 2014, 03:47 AM   #1
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Which looks best on me? Which to buy?
I went to an AD today to contemplate my first Rolex purchase. I expected to prefer the GMT-Master II or SUBc, but I think the Black Explorer II may have won it for me. What do you guys think; a second opinion is always welcome!
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:48 AM   #2
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I am amazed at how the Sub NEVER looks out of place on anyone's wrist or with any dress!
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:52 AM   #3
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I am amazed at how the Sub NEVER looks out of place on anyone's wrist or with any dress!
It's funny, looking back at the photos it looks better on then I remembered from the shop!
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:50 AM   #4
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I prefer the GMT or the white face explorer.
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:28 AM   #5
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I prefer the GMT or the white face explorer.
This!!

You ought to try the BLNR as well.
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Old 22 June 2014, 01:00 PM   #6
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I prefer the GMT or the white face explorer.
I have to agree!
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Old 22 June 2014, 03:47 PM   #7
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I prefer the GMT or the white face explorer.
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Old 22 June 2014, 06:47 PM   #8
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SubC for me. Should have made this a poll...
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:53 AM   #9
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The second and third watches (Explorer and Sub) look best on your wrist, IMO. And I'm not an Explorer guy, but it does look good on you.

My personal feeling is that the Sub is the best all-round watch in existence. You can wear it in a suit, or working out in the yard gardening.
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:53 AM   #10
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white face Explorer looks stunning
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:54 AM   #11
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Black EXPII on you.
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:55 AM   #12
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I can't live without the date function... and i do not like the EXP 2 so... With that said, White EXP looks best on your wrist out of all those
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Old 20 June 2014, 03:59 AM   #13
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GMTC gets my vote.. What's an AR... Heh
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:02 AM   #14
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GMTC gets my vote.. What's an AR... Heh
Whoops I mean AD! I don't think I'll be buying from an AD, I'm visiting the USA next week so think I'll be availing myself of DavidSW's services!
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:04 AM   #15
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Whoops I mean AD! I don't think I'll be buying from an AD, I'm visiting the USA next week so think I'll be availing myself of DavidSW's services!

Good choice!
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:14 AM   #16
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Choice is so subjective, I'd go with the sub, but you should get whichever one you want most...........if you keep visiting this asylum you will undoubtedly get others later!

It will be interesting to see how you get on with a visit to the USA next week and a TRF seller, let us know how it goes
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Old 20 June 2014, 07:24 AM   #17
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Whoops I mean AD! I don't think I'll be buying from an AD, I'm visiting the USA next week so think I'll be availing myself of DavidSW's services!
As a fellow UK member, I can tell you DavidSW is the best!
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:19 AM   #19
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I prefer the Sub, but the reason they make so many different models is to suit all tastes. If you like the EXPII better, then that is the one you should buy.
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:20 AM   #20
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Polar exp followed by gmt
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:21 AM   #21
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Like the sub the most! =)
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:21 AM   #22
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Old 21 June 2014, 12:27 AM   #23
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I prefer the GMT looks great on you
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:24 AM   #24
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:26 AM   #25
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:27 AM   #26
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The Sub is never a bad choice for a first Rolex....go GMT if you're looking for something less common and a little more dressy due to the PCLs or go with the Exp II (both dial colors are great) if you lead an active lifestyle and want a watch built like a tank.
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:27 AM   #27
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They're all a bit on the big side for you. Definitely avoid the 42 mm ones.
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:30 AM   #28
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I went to an AD today to contemplate my first Rolex purchase. I expected to prefer the GMT-Master II or SUBc, but I think the Black Explorer II may have won it for me. What do you guys think; a second opinion is always welcome!
Http://s1266.photobucket.com/albums/...xplorerChris/?

Explorer II all the way
The fixed bezel with engraved numbers is a far better look for casual and dress.
Gives youthe GMT feature as well.
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Old 20 June 2014, 04:33 AM   #29
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Sub or GMT for sure...
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Explorer looks great, my vote for the black dial
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