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leopardprey · 27 March 2007, 01:36 PM

My new Explorer II (Black Face), is starting to be more and more my daily watch to wear! (The IWC UTC gets some time as so does the Sub LV for the pool and gym - may have to sell the new GMT Red Black as it is hardly getting worn at all : ( )

Really liking the simplicity of the Exp II. Very slim fit, and has the date function and alternate time zone funtion. Very solid and sporty good looking watch. LIke how the bezel is fixed and slopes downward and does not interfer with the crown as the bezel on the GMT does.

Tried it with a Nato strap, but did not look right. Looks best with the SS Bracelet. Now the Sub LV looks better with a Olive Drab Zulu or Nato.

Exp II great watch for my travels, trekking, exploring, and hunting trips.

bwalkerVintage · 27 March 2007, 01:43 PM

Explorer II is definnitely nice, but it is suprising that it is getting more time than the GMT - maybe because it is new.

leopardprey · 27 March 2007, 01:46 PM

I like the way the Exp II fits on the wrist. Little smaller in diameter and like the way the bezel slopes downward. The Stainless bezel also blends in nice with the SS Bracelet. Has become my primary watch.

TARDIS · 27 March 2007, 02:16 PM

The EXPII is a very nice watch Chad. To me, no watch is 100% to my liking, but the EXPII comes close.

I like....

Fixed Bezel with impressed (not stuck on) numbers
GMT hand - ability to adjust independant of hour/minute hand
COSC

I prefer...

white dial version.

down side.....
Although it's 40.2mm in diameter, it seems a bit too small for my wrist. Must be an illusion

JJ Irani · 27 March 2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

The EXPII is a very nice watch Chad. To me, no watch is 100% to my liking, but the EXPII comes close.

I like....

Fixed Bezel with impressed (not stuck on) numbers
GMT hand - ability to adjust independant of hour/minute hand
COSC

I prefer...

white dial version.

down side.....
Although it's 40.2mm in diameter, it seems a bit too small for my wrist. Must be an illusion

Steve....the Exp-II is in actual fact only 39 mm.

JJ

leopardprey · 27 March 2007, 05:12 PM

YOu can see the big difference size wise in the bezel. That is why it is actually 39mm vs 40.2 for the GMT. The GMT's bezel hangs over the sides more. THis is readily noticable with the crown. The full crown and it's protectors are visible with the Exp II, where as with the GMT the bezel goes right up to the crown. This makes adjusting the crown to wind, set the hands,e tc.. much more easier on the EXP II than on the GMT.

Yes,the Explorer II is a fine piece of engineering.

mike · 27 March 2007, 05:17 PM

It's a great watch Chad!

It was my son's pick, albiet in white,

leopardprey · 27 March 2007, 05:23 PM

I like the white and black versions. The white looks much better in person than in photos. I picked the Black as it look a little more traditional and less sporty, to me. The Black seems to go with whatever I wear. Can understand your sons like of the White dial. Is he wearing it all the time now? Great gift for him. Would like to get a white exp II as well though.

karwath · 27 March 2007, 09:16 PM

I was thinking I would get a Yachtmaster, but saw a white Exp II. It was the first time I had that "gotta have it" feeling about a watch.

Nearly 7 years later it is still my favorite watch.

Rockrolex · 27 March 2007, 11:28 PM

The Exp II is a great watch, Chad., both in black and white dial versions. But I have to admit, I prefer the rotating bezel on the GMT. It just gives it that much more flexibility for timing things - like parking meters and the like.

Ragu · 27 March 2007, 11:36 PM

My White Exp. II is my daily wearer.

Love how it looks and feels on my wrist.
My YM is more for weekends!

sammy911 · 1 April 2007, 10:12 AM

Just got mine a few weeks ago. I wear it everywhere and get alot of looks. I went with the white face also. Goes with everything I do and wear. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine...

Blown Wide Open · 1 April 2007, 11:07 AM

I had mine for only a couple of months, really didn't smile at me.

But, it is the best "stealth" watch rolex makes. No one ever asked about it's authenticity, or even looked twice.

PAtrick

27 March 2007, 01:36 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Explorer II My new Explorer II (Black Face), is starting to be more and more my daily watch to wear! (The IWC UTC gets some time as so does the Sub LV for the pool and gym - may have to sell the new GMT Red Black as it is hardly getting worn at all : ( ) Really liking the simplicity of the Exp II. Very slim fit, and has the date function and alternate time zone funtion. Very solid and sporty good looking watch. LIke how the bezel is fixed and slopes downward and does not interfer with the crown as the bezel on the GMT does. Tried it with a Nato strap, but did not look right. Looks best with the SS Bracelet. Now the Sub LV looks better with a Olive Drab Zulu or Nato. Exp II great watch for my travels, trekking, exploring, and hunting trips.

27 March 2007, 02:16 PM	#4
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	The EXPII is a very nice watch Chad. To me, no watch is 100% to my liking, but the EXPII comes close. I like.... Fixed Bezel with impressed (not stuck on) numbers GMT hand - ability to adjust independant of hour/minute hand COSC I prefer... white dial version. down side..... Although it's 40.2mm in diameter, it seems a bit too small for my wrist. Must be an illusion

27 March 2007, 11:28 PM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,954	The Exp II is a great watch, Chad., both in black and white dial versions. But I have to admit, I prefer the rotating bezel on the GMT. It just gives it that much more flexibility for timing things - like parking meters and the like. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 March 2007, 11:36 PM	#11
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	My White Exp. II is my daily wearer. Love how it looks and feels on my wrist. My YM is more for weekends! __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

1 April 2007, 11:07 AM	#13
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	I had mine for only a couple of months, really didn't smile at me. But, it is the best "stealth" watch rolex makes. No one ever asked about it's authenticity, or even looked twice. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

27 March 2007, 01:43 PM	#2
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Explorer II is definnitely nice, but it is suprising that it is getting more time than the GMT - maybe because it is new.

27 March 2007, 01:46 PM	#3
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I like the way the Exp II fits on the wrist. Little smaller in diameter and like the way the bezel slopes downward. The Stainless bezel also blends in nice with the SS Bracelet. Has become my primary watch.

27 March 2007, 05:12 PM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	YOu can see the big difference size wise in the bezel. That is why it is actually 39mm vs 40.2 for the GMT. The GMT's bezel hangs over the sides more. THis is readily noticable with the crown. The full crown and it's protectors are visible with the Exp II, where as with the GMT the bezel goes right up to the crown. This makes adjusting the crown to wind, set the hands,e tc.. much more easier on the EXP II than on the GMT. Yes,the Explorer II is a fine piece of engineering.

27 March 2007, 05:17 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	It's a great watch Chad! It was my son's pick, albiet in white,

27 March 2007, 05:23 PM	#8
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I like the white and black versions. The white looks much better in person than in photos. I picked the Black as it look a little more traditional and less sporty, to me. The Black seems to go with whatever I wear. Can understand your sons like of the White dial. Is he wearing it all the time now? Great gift for him. Would like to get a white exp II as well though.

27 March 2007, 09:16 PM	#9
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	I was thinking I would get a Yachtmaster, but saw a white Exp II. It was the first time I had that "gotta have it" feeling about a watch. Nearly 7 years later it is still my favorite watch.

1 April 2007, 10:12 AM	#12
sammy911 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Location: atlanta Watch: Explorer II Posts: 32	Just got mine a few weeks ago. I wear it everywhere and get alot of looks. I went with the white face also. Goes with everything I do and wear. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine...

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