Would you add an exployer II to your collection if you already have a BLNR?

[Brian Page]

Thinking of something that has a white dial - which I don't currently have.

Collection includes : Sub C, BLNR Omega 9300 Speedy, PAM 28L, PAM 305

Something will need to go... Suggestions appreciated!

[subtona]

No

I'm an either or guy but they Are both nice watches.

I would actually add the exp II in trade for the gmt.

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by subtona

No

I'm an either or guy but they Are both nice watches.

So in your mind - not enough difference between Exployer II and BLNR even with the white dial and 42mm?

Thanks for the input!

[FTX I]

If you want it why not?

[rebel_1]

IMO the Exp II is much more wearable than the GMTIIC because of the brushed case. The 24hr hand is much easier to read as well. I prefer the GMT in YG over the SS or TT, but, the GMTIIC is a very comfortable watch, more than the SubC, IMO. I'd keep the GMT and sell one of the PAMs if you can't justify adding the Exp II outright.

[HogwldFLTR]

Dueling posts? IMHO; prefer EXPII to BLNR.

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by rebel_1

IMO the Exp II is much more wearable than the GMTIIC because of the brushed case. The 24hr hand is much easier to read as well. I prefer the GMT in YG over the SS or TT, but, the GMTIIC is a very comfortable watch, more than the SubC, IMO. I'd keep the GMT and sell one of the PAMs if you can't justify adding the Exp II outright.

That's kind of what I'm thinking PAM's aren't getting a lot of wrist time lately

[GradyPhilpott]

I'm 65. I've been done with employers for years now.

Oh, wait that's exployers. I'm done with them, too.

I get it now.

The Explorer II is its own watch.

If you can have multiple watches that keep the time only, why can't you have more than one watch that will keep time in more than one time zone?

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

So in your mind - not enough difference between Exployer II and BLNR even with the white dial and 42mm?

Thanks for the input!

For me the gmt and sub are too similar, both black dial/ rotating bezel.
I think us rolex wearers are either GMT or Sub guys... I'm a sub guy first.

My ideal pair in Rolex are simply these:

ps i also love the 42mm Exp II, it is a do anything/ go anywhere watch

[Eric Chan]

I actually added a BLNR to my collection when I had an Explorer II. They a very different watches in use an appearance, especially if you compare a BLNR to a white dial Explorer II. If I were you, I would do it as the Explorer II in my opinion is better suited for weekend and casual wear, while the BLNR can be worn with a suit.

[GradyPhilpott]

I find that there's plenty of room in my small collection for the 14060M and the 116715, functionally and aesthetically.

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I find that there's plenty of room in my small collection for the 14060M and the 116715, functionally and aesthetically.

I agree

[viper9669]

Imo they are different watches, it would be nice to add the ExpII to your collection.

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by viper9669

Imo they are different watches, it would be nice to add the ExpII to your collection.

Thanks

I'm thinking the 42mm width in itself will make it a different animal.

[Catyack]

Trade the Sub C for an Explorer 2, or better yet, the Sub C and a PAM for a white Daytona. But whatever you do don't get rid of your BLNR, it's your best one!

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by Catyack

Trade the Sub C for an Explorer 2, or better yet, the Sub C and a PAM for a white Daytona. But whatever you do don't get rid of your BLNR, it's your best one!

Interesting perspective, don't worry I won't get rid of the BLNR but I think if I only had one it would be my Sub - Sub C stays. Omega or one of the PAMS go.

[MTROIS]

One of the Panerai could go and you should consider an Oyster Perpetual or DateJust with a white dial to mix it up and have a more dressy option.

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by MTROIS

One of the Panerai could go and you should consider an Oyster Perpetual or DateJust with a white dial to mix it up and have a more dressy option.

I've thought of that - I have almost grabbed a DJII several times, never can decide on fluted or not fluted bezel!

[MTROIS]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

I've thought of that - I have almost grabbed a DJII several times, never can decide on fluted or not fluted bezel!

Fluted is timeless. Just be careful because the DJ2 wears quite big... Too big IMO.

[Catyack]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Interesting perspective, don't worry I won't get rid of the BLNR but I think if I only had one it would be my Sub - Sub C stays. Omega or one of the PAMS go.

Fair enough, I'm a biased aviation guy. If I'm underwater in the ocean at anything more than 100m it means I had to ditch the aircraft and didn't make it into my vest or the raft. At that point my watch developing a leak is the least of my worries.

[CHRONOLEX]

Originally Posted by Catyack

Fair enough, I'm a biased aviation guy. If I'm underwater in the ocean at anything more than 100m it means I had to ditch the aircraft and didn't make it into my vest or the raft. At that point my watch developing a leak is the least of my worries.

I like it! Hahahahaha.

[raclaims]

I have both
Very diff watches
I use exp for more spirited activities and blnr for a little more upscale look
They all have their place

[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by CHRONOLEX

I like it! Hahahahaha.

Times 2

[AK797]

White Daytona, maybe sell a PAM if you have to.

[psholtz]

Yes. Polar EXP II 42mm complements the BLNR well, I think. They're different enough.

[gummy]

Originally Posted by FTX I

If you want it why not?

amen

[SUBversive]

Why the double threads?

[rollerball]

Why not? Both watches are of different styling and different size. The Explorer 2 looks more of a tool watch whereas the GMT looks more dressy.