Why Explorer over GMT II?

[karmatp]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Excellent Point Trevor, and I pretty much agree. So here's another question:

If they came out with a C in Coke version and no PCL, would that change your opinion?

YES I think that I might really like that, I will wait and see.

[Nica64]

I don't own any of the two, but I think the Explorer II white dial looks better.... just my

I'll probably get one by the end of the year if everything goes as plan.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, if you're not a bezel fiddler and prefer a nice, elegant, sloping fixed bezel, you can't beat the clean looks of the white dial Exp-II!!

Agree, the looks.

[Solar]

Originally Posted by Tools

The advent of the 'jump' hand has made the revolving bezel redundant.. the "third time zone" is a gimmick and a worthless point to make in favor of the GMT.. With all the other shiny parts, and crockery insert, they've turned a once proud work tool into a sissy watch..

The EXP II is for real men, and it can travel with you through any timezone....

Here is where I spend my weekends. Climbing the rocks and hiking the trails... No sissy watch for me.

Beautiful pics! I love the southwest deserts.......and I'd love to move there. By the way, its -18 degrees C here tonight........

Chris

[aleeboy]

I haven't done any research, so I will add what my thoughts are based on what I've read on watch forums. The Explorer II is not as popular as the GMTIIs because it does not look like a Submariner.

You can hear people saying that the Triple-lock should be on the GMTs and the Expys, but then again, it's a functional device that's for divers in particular. The Expy II is the most underrated sports model. I like it coz it looks versatile and is clean and rugged.

I have only ever spotted four explorer II's in the wild. I've seen many Subs and GMTs, so I guess people may not be aware/interested in the Exp II for this reason.

Note: I am looking at buying a Submariner later, so I do love the look.

[jeangtd]

you know what I love about the white faced ExplorerII, when I in my car and direct sunlight hits the dial, the white shade in this watch is amazing!!!!

[travellingbrit]

Exp11 - Closest to the original spirit of Rolex. Durable, quietly understated and immensly practical in all situations....none of those gimmicky GMT fripperies for me

[chenx15]

i've owned both and i like them both. i wish i never sold my explorer II polar

[redshirt1957]

How about a look at a black dial Explorer.

[karwath]

I often wondered why anyone would buy a GMT II when the EXP II was less money. ;) As I recall, they had the same movement until recenty.

Actually, as others have said, and as it is in my case: the white dial, and the sleeker lower profile, fixed bexel.

It is a more versatile watch, comfortably covering the entire range of activies from driving a desk, to lounging about the house or engaging in other weekend R&R activies, to sports activies near water, sand, dirt and rocks, plus travel outside of one's home time zone.

I think it is the most well-balanced of the Rolexes from an aesthetic, comfort, function and size standpoint. It also is a stealthy watch, and not obviously a Rolex. Understated.

I like the GMT II, but it seemed much bulkier, and the moving bezel was not a selling point (I have never had to keep track of three time zones). Plus, no white dial.

[touchdowntodd]

im probably the only one on the site, but the explorer has always been my least favorite Rolex... i understand the uses etc, but the bezel does nothing for me personally..

[Psmith]

I'm going to stick my stick out (a little) and predict that when the current Exp II is updated, it will become more desirable/collectable. In the same way as the previous Exp II.

In the meanwhile, some gratuitous black dial pics..........

Cheers

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by Tools

The advent of the 'jump' hand has made the revolving bezel redundant.. the "third time zone" is a gimmick and a worthless point to make in favor of the GMT...

Shrug... I use the bezel quite a bit to calculate proper local time in various regions. If you work for an International company, it's handy to have a reference as long as you know the GMT offset for each regional office.


The last trip I went on (last month) - I wore my MkII 3910 Vantage.

[Tools]

And I see that you are standing at the north end of the Nevada Test Site with that fine Explorer........

[benjaminchia]

Originally Posted by TheDude

Shrug... I use the bezel quite a bit to calculate proper local time in various regions. If you work for an International company, it's handy to have a reference as long as you know the GMT offset for each regional office.


The last trip I went on (last month) - I wore my MkII 3910 Vantage.

nice photo

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by Tools

And I see that you are standing at the north end of the Nevada Test Site with that fine Explorer........

Hehe. Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley.


Thanks!

[jasper]

My 16750 GMT is the best of both worlds - two time zones with the rotating bezel, quick set date, ruggedly handsome good looks, chip resistant plexi crystal.

I would like an explorer, but it's a bit hard to justify when you've got one of these.

[DSJ]

Originally Posted by karwath

I often wondered why anyone would buy a GMT II when the EXP II was less money. ;) As I recall, they had the same movement until recenty.

Actually, as others have said, and as it is in my case: the white dial, and the sleeker lower profile, fixed bexel.

It is a more versatile watch, comfortably covering the entire range of activies from driving a desk, to lounging about the house or engaging in other weekend R&R activies, to sports activies near water, sand, dirt and rocks, plus travel outside of one's home time zone.

I think it is the most well-balanced of the Rolexes from an aesthetic, comfort, function and size standpoint. It also is a stealthy watch, and not obviously a Rolex. Understated.

I like the GMT II, but it seemed much bulkier, and the moving bezel was not a selling point (I have never had to keep track of three time zones). Plus, no white dial.

They still have the same movement. I also love the GMT and hope to have one iteration some day, but the longer I own my Explorer II, the more wedded to it I become.

[Dalton]

the only Explorer I like is the creamy beige one.