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Rolex Freak · 20 September 2012, 10:43 AM

Hello All,

Just traded my Explorer II 42mm for a Z series GMT Master II Pepsi. I found the new Explorer was top heavy for my wrist and just didn't feel comfortable. To date, I've tried two newer style watches. The Explorer and GMT IIC and haven't kept either. I guess I'm a fan of the older style cases. To me, they are much more comfortable and proportioned. I'm very excited about the Pepsi which will arrive tomorrow. Pics to come. For those reading this and own a Pepsi, feel free to post your pics. Thanks in advance.

zeuloa · 20 September 2012, 10:46 AM

Congratulations! Cant wait for the pics!

Gharddog03 · 20 September 2012, 10:56 AM

Congrats.

Sam Philip · 20 September 2012, 10:57 AM

Congrats!

nick c · 20 September 2012, 10:59 AM

Congrats

Bangel · 20 September 2012, 11:00 AM

Congrats! Seems like there's a lot of love for the more classic style GMTs on the forum lately.

toph · 20 September 2012, 11:01 AM

Good decision. I love the gmt iic but do prefer the Pepsi over the new exp II by a long way
Cheers

mjclark32 · 20 September 2012, 11:04 AM

Congrats, absolutely love the Pepsi!

FeelingTheBlues · 20 September 2012, 11:13 AM

Congratulations Sandro! I'm a fan of older cases myself! Enjoy it as soon as you get it!

toph · 20 September 2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Congratulations Sandro!Enjoy it as soon as you get it!

Carl, what did you think he was going to do with it?

FeelingTheBlues · 20 September 2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

Carl, what did you think he was going to do with it?

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...That's a very good question...

toph · 20 September 2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

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That's a very good question...

. . Well let's hope sandro enjoys it then!

FeelingTheBlues · 20 September 2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

. . Well let's hope sandro enjoys it then!

He will...I told him to do so!

Rolex Freak · 20 September 2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

Carl, what did you think he was going to do with it?

You guys are too funny. Thanks for all the best wishes. I'm really looking forward to it. It had been calling my name for some time. Love my older style Sub so I'm pretty sure I will enjoy the Pepsi too.

brkanand · 20 September 2012, 11:25 AM

Congrats in advance.

supertrooper · 20 September 2012, 11:45 AM

You've made a good choice.

Congratulations and awaiting pics of your Pepsi.

Psmith · 20 September 2012, 12:38 PM

Congrats - looking forward to some pics

Bruce123 · 20 September 2012, 01:08 PM

Good choice. Congrats

Solo118 · 20 September 2012, 02:04 PM

That is funny, I sold my Pepsi GMT to fund a Exp II.

Enjoy the Pepsi!! It is great!!!

Solo118 · 20 September 2012, 02:04 PM

That is funny, I sold my Pepsi GMT to fund a Exp II.

Enjoy the Pepsi!! It is great!!!

Hairdude1 · 20 September 2012, 02:12 PM

Congrats!

HACKNSACK44 · 20 September 2012, 02:37 PM

Congrats!!

Watchonisto · 20 September 2012, 03:06 PM

Congrats Sandro

Feras · 20 September 2012, 03:15 PM

Congrats and wear it in great health :-)

Saugor · 20 September 2012, 06:24 PM

really depends on your wrist size, some can carry very well on a 42mm new exp II

travisb · 20 September 2012, 06:58 PM

Congrats in advance Sandro!
Classic case must be the right fit for you.
Pics of the beautiful Pepsi when she lands!

Rolex Freak · 20 September 2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Saugor

really depends on your wrist size, some can carry very well on a 42mm new exp II

My wrist is 6.75". I found the head of the watch too heavy and the crown was digging into my wrist most of the time causing me to constantly adjust the watch. Overall just wasn't comfortable for me.

karmatp · 20 September 2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

My wrist is 6.75". I found the head of the watch too heavy and the crown was digging into my wrist most of the time causing me to constantly adjust the watch. Overall just wasn't comfortable for me.

Congrats Sandro on the Pepsi. I have owned multiple old style GMT's and I always enjoyed them. With that said, I love the new Explorer II's so much, I could never go back to a non maxi dialed watch.

I just want to point out that this all comes down to sizing of the bracelet. Yours was not sized correctly, which caused it to ride down to far on your wrist. No way should a twin lock crown dig into your wrist unless the bracelet is not sized correctly.

The new Explorer II's allow for more adjustments than the older models so in theory, you should get a better fit compared to the old style Rolex sport watches.

I always found my old GMT's very comfortable, they are very light and thin. The old style twin lock crowns are smaller than any watch I have ever owned, heck, my wife wears watches with larger crowns to be honest. Hopefully your new GMT gives you the comfort you are looking for.

AH0RSEY · 20 September 2012, 08:39 PM

Don't need to know the full details but just interested in whether this was a straight swap or money up or down. Seems to me the expii would be worth more, but maybe it's a unique pepsi or has some history that made it more worthwhile.

Rolex Freak · 20 September 2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AH0RSEY

Don't need to know the full details but just interested in whether this was a straight swap or money up or down. Seems to me the expii would be worth more, but maybe it's a unique pepsi or has some history that made it more worthwhile.

Wasn't a straight trade. I came out on top as the exp II is more $$$.

20 September 2012, 10:43 AM	#1
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Incoming Hello All, Just traded my Explorer II 42mm for a Z series GMT Master II Pepsi. I found the new Explorer was top heavy for my wrist and just didn't feel comfortable. To date, I've tried two newer style watches. The Explorer and GMT IIC and haven't kept either. I guess I'm a fan of the older style cases. To me, they are much more comfortable and proportioned. I'm very excited about the Pepsi which will arrive tomorrow. Pics to come. For those reading this and own a Pepsi, feel free to post your pics. Thanks in advance.

20 September 2012, 11:01 AM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Good decision. I love the gmt iic but do prefer the Pepsi over the new exp II by a long way Cheers __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

20 September 2012, 11:04 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats, absolutely love the Pepsi! __________________

20 September 2012, 11:13 AM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Congratulations Sandro! I'm a fan of older cases myself! Enjoy it as soon as you get it! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

20 September 2012, 12:38 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats - looking forward to some pics __________________

20 September 2012, 10:46 AM	#2
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Congratulations! Cant wait for the pics!

20 September 2012, 10:56 AM	#3
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats.

20 September 2012, 10:57 AM	#4
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

20 September 2012, 10:59 AM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

20 September 2012, 11:00 AM	#6
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Congrats! Seems like there's a lot of love for the more classic style GMTs on the forum lately.

20 September 2012, 11:25 AM	#15
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Congrats in advance.

20 September 2012, 11:45 AM	#16
supertrooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 208	You've made a good choice. Congratulations and awaiting pics of your Pepsi.

20 September 2012, 01:08 PM	#18
Bruce123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Good choice. Congrats

20 September 2012, 02:04 PM	#19
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	That is funny, I sold my Pepsi GMT to fund a Exp II. Enjoy the Pepsi!! It is great!!!

20 September 2012, 02:12 PM	#21
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!

20 September 2012, 02:37 PM	#22
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

20 September 2012, 03:06 PM	#23
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Congrats Sandro

20 September 2012, 03:15 PM	#24
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Congrats and wear it in great health :-)

20 September 2012, 06:24 PM	#25
Saugor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hong kong Posts: 24	really depends on your wrist size, some can carry very well on a 42mm new exp II

20 September 2012, 06:58 PM	#26
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Congrats in advance Sandro! Classic case must be the right fit for you. Pics of the beautiful Pepsi when she lands!

20 September 2012, 08:39 PM	#29
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	Don't need to know the full details but just interested in whether this was a straight swap or money up or down. Seems to me the expii would be worth more, but maybe it's a unique pepsi or has some history that made it more worthwhile. __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

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