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yannis · 14 January 2018, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

beautifull photos

how big is ur wrist btw?? What means trf btw?? Enjoy ur watch , ur watch enjoyed me allready too

TRF means the forum here.

mailman · 14 January 2018, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

by the way,, how big are both of ur wrists ?

Mine is 8”.

crazymcmichael · 14 January 2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Mine is 8”.

àh thats perfect. mine is just 16.5 cm... Do you think this watch wears indeed large ? iread very mixed storys

RTG · 14 January 2018, 06:29 AM

I had the same dilemma. Fortunately I was able to try on both at my nearest AD. 42mm Explorer II fit much nicer and looked better to me. I wore it out of the store and it has been ticking ever since. I am thrilled with my black dial Explorer II.

kelv_w · 14 January 2018, 09:49 AM

Quite a difficult choice hence I bought both the GMT & EXII
The explorer was a first rolex :)

mailman · 14 January 2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

àh thats perfect. mine is just 16.5 cm... Do you think this watch wears indeed large ? iread very mixed storys

I don't think it wears large at all. I've had a couple of 114060's also. To me at least, they wear bigger. YMMV

TimelessQuality · 14 January 2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kelv_w

Quite a difficult choice hence I bought both the GMT & EXII
The explorer was a first rolex :)

What is that in the background of your picture? Are those wall clocks?

JRT · 14 January 2018, 12:29 PM

I think GMT is more suitable on your wrist; besides BLNR with a bi-color rotating ceramic bezel looks much better than Exp II, IMHO.

Muzz · 14 January 2018, 01:15 PM

I really miss my Explorer II and that is on the list to reaquire this year, not a GMT.

AF_Rob · 14 January 2018, 01:26 PM

With your 114060, I would pair it with a modern polar. I've done the same thing with the 5 digit references and it's perfect. Almost perfect enough to sell off the rest of the collection.

Ru4scuba · 14 January 2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kelv_w

Quite a difficult choice hence I bought both the GMT & EXII
The explorer was a first rolex :)

Nice shot. I have the same pair and love both!

datejustrms · 14 January 2018, 02:14 PM

Can't go wrong with an Explorer II.

Livermoron · 14 January 2018, 02:17 PM

I have a polar Ex II 16570 and a sub no date 14060M. good pairings. kinda wish i had had done a date sub maybe will get 16610 next. don't really want to flip.

BNABOD · 14 January 2018, 02:19 PM

My vote

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airchitect · 14 January 2018, 11:07 PM

I’ve had both, sold the Exp2. The reason for me was pretty simple. The hands. Specifically the thickness. My designer mind just couldn’t deal with the proportions of the dial/hands. They’re off. Other than that, I did love that watch, 42mm is perfect, but might try the white dial if I were to do it again.

mailman · 15 January 2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kelv_w

Quite a difficult choice hence I bought both the GMT & EXII
The explorer was a first rolex :)

That's a great picture

jets · 15 January 2018, 09:46 AM

I like the size of the 216570 better. It's also very cool. I always wondered what it would look like with polished lugs and center links though!

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Justindo · 15 January 2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravager135

I own the 42mm Explorer 2 with a white dial and the BLNR. Both are excellent. Since you already have a Submariner, I'd endorse getting an Explorer 2 with a white dial. This adds dial contrast and functionality (dive versus GMT). This was my exact motivation for adding an Explorer 2 to the Submariner I already owned.

If you were getting your first Rolex, I probably would recommend a GMT-Master II as it is more representative of the brand.

My sentiments exactly.

crazymcmichael · 17 January 2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by timelessquality

what is that in the background of your picture? Are those wall clocks?

love this photo ! !

crazymcmichael · 18 January 2018, 02:51 AM

Honest question to all:
Explorer 2 42mm on 6.5 inch. Can or cant? Pffffff to difficult

Tampashooter · 18 January 2018, 02:54 AM

I'm not a fan at all of the current GMT's. Way too busy, and if you have a sub, way too similar.

The Explorer II's however, are awesome. And REALLY comfy.

chloebear · 18 January 2018, 03:06 AM

I know Rolexes pretty well.....I'm on the forum a good hour a day, yet I still mistook a GMT for a Submariner the other day. Love the GMT, but an Explorer 2 is a better contrast to your 114060. One with ceramic bezel one with steel. One with date and one without. Good luck on white versus black on the Explorer 2.

My black Explorer 2 is my daily wearer and as others have said, it's extremely comfortable. It's big at 42mm but not too big. It's pretty thin and that offsets the diameter.

The research and hunting is half the fun. Good luck!

crazymcmichael · 18 January 2018, 03:32 AM

thank you all!! i also really really love the explorer 2.... i feel that if my wrist was just a bit bigger my choose was easy as ....!

chloebear · 18 January 2018, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

Honest question to all:
Explorer 2 42mm on 6.5 inch. Can or cant? Pffffff to difficult

I think you'll know right away if you try one on in person. If you go see them in person and try them both on you'll make a quick decision. Every time I go to an AD with a Rolex in mind I invariably end up walking out the door obsessed with a different model.

To answer your question though, my wrists are about the same as yours and I love the size of the Explorer 2. I also had the advantage of seeing my twin brother wear my watch. It was really cool to see how I looked wearing a watch while not wearing it. It looked perfect on him.

crazymcmichael · 18 January 2018, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chloebear

I think you'll know right away if you try one on in person. If you go see them in person and try them both on you'll make a quick decision. Every time I go to an AD with a Rolex in mind I invariably end up walking out the door obsessed with a different model.

To answer your question though, my wrists are about the same as yours and I love the size of the Explorer 2. I also had the advantage of seeing my twin brother wear my watch. It was really cool to see how I looked wearing a watch while not wearing it. It looked perfect on him.

hahah in ur situation must be weird !

I love to buy myself a second Rolex and give my girlfriend ocassionaly my 114060 around the wrist when we are together

crazymcmichael · 18 January 2018, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BNABOD

My vote

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nice!

Uhtred59 · 18 January 2018, 03:46 AM

A bit surprised at the love for the exp II.

Baco Noir · 18 January 2018, 03:53 AM

With smaller wrists, you need to try on the Exp II. I have 7.25" wrists and love my 42mm polar Exp II. The black hands and hour markers pop off the white dial and the lume is amazing. Very comfortable to wear too. I have a BNLR on order, but since you already have a Sub, I'd recommend the white dial Exp II as a contrast to the Sub. If you find one LNIB and get a fair price for it, you won't take much of a hit if you decide to flip it later.

crazymcmichael · 18 January 2018, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Uhtred59

A bit surprised at the love for the exp II.

It is a absolutely stuning watch..... It is also very unique. It also gives a very different feeling than the other Rolex watches. I absolutely love it... I think it is strange that it isn't more populair.

crazymcmichael · 18 January 2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

With smaller wrists, you need to try on the Exp II. I have 7.25" wrists and love my 42mm polar Exp II. The black hands and hour markers pop off the white dial and the lume is amazing. Very comfortable to wear too. I have a BNLR on order, but since you already have a Sub, I'd recommend the white dial Exp II as a contrast to the Sub. If you find one LNIB and get a fair price for it, you won't take much of a hit if you decide to flip it later.

And this is something i am a bit worried about..... A fair price is around 15% off right? What can i expect to loose if i would flip it you think?

Tastes change over time i think, people will love the explorer 2 perhaps ''later'' people are like sheep

15 January 2018, 09:46 AM	#47
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I like the size of the 216570 better. It's also very cool. I always wondered what it would look like with polished lugs and center links though! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

18 January 2018, 03:46 AM	#57
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	A bit surprised at the love for the exp II. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

14 January 2018, 06:29 AM	#34
RTG 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: YM42 Ti Posts: 2,645	I had the same dilemma. Fortunately I was able to try on both at my nearest AD. 42mm Explorer II fit much nicer and looked better to me. I wore it out of the store and it has been ticking ever since. I am thrilled with my black dial Explorer II.

14 January 2018, 09:49 AM	#35
kelv_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 307	Quite a difficult choice hence I bought both the GMT & EXII The explorer was a first rolex :)

14 January 2018, 12:29 PM	#38
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	I think GMT is more suitable on your wrist; besides BLNR with a bi-color rotating ceramic bezel looks much better than Exp II, IMHO.

14 January 2018, 01:15 PM	#39
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I really miss my Explorer II and that is on the list to reaquire this year, not a GMT.

14 January 2018, 01:26 PM	#40
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	With your 114060, I would pair it with a modern polar. I've done the same thing with the 5 digit references and it's perfect. Almost perfect enough to sell off the rest of the collection.

14 January 2018, 02:14 PM	#42
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Can't go wrong with an Explorer II.

14 January 2018, 02:17 PM	#43
Livermoron "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 114	I have a polar Ex II 16570 and a sub no date 14060M. good pairings. kinda wish i had had done a date sub maybe will get 16610 next. don't really want to flip.

14 January 2018, 02:19 PM	#44
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	My vote Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 January 2018, 11:07 PM	#45
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	I’ve had both, sold the Exp2. The reason for me was pretty simple. The hands. Specifically the thickness. My designer mind just couldn’t deal with the proportions of the dial/hands. They’re off. Other than that, I did love that watch, 42mm is perfect, but might try the white dial if I were to do it again.

18 January 2018, 02:51 AM	#50
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Honest question to all: Explorer 2 42mm on 6.5 inch. Can or cant? Pffffff to difficult

18 January 2018, 02:54 AM	#51
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	I'm not a fan at all of the current GMT's. Way too busy, and if you have a sub, way too similar. The Explorer II's however, are awesome. And REALLY comfy.

18 January 2018, 03:06 AM	#52
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I know Rolexes pretty well.....I'm on the forum a good hour a day, yet I still mistook a GMT for a Submariner the other day. Love the GMT, but an Explorer 2 is a better contrast to your 114060. One with ceramic bezel one with steel. One with date and one without. Good luck on white versus black on the Explorer 2. My black Explorer 2 is my daily wearer and as others have said, it's extremely comfortable. It's big at 42mm but not too big. It's pretty thin and that offsets the diameter. The research and hunting is half the fun. Good luck!

18 January 2018, 03:32 AM	#53
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	thank you all!! i also really really love the explorer 2.... i feel that if my wrist was just a bit bigger my choose was easy as ....!

18 January 2018, 03:53 AM	#58
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,962	With smaller wrists, you need to try on the Exp II. I have 7.25" wrists and love my 42mm polar Exp II. The black hands and hour markers pop off the white dial and the lume is amazing. Very comfortable to wear too. I have a BNLR on order, but since you already have a Sub, I'd recommend the white dial Exp II as a contrast to the Sub. If you find one LNIB and get a fair price for it, you won't take much of a hit if you decide to flip it later.

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