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Nomad275 · 10 April 2008, 09:29 PM

Glad to have found this forum. Looks like I'll have to continue reading on here.

Right now, after toying with the idea for two years, I am committed to purchasing my first Rolex.

The models I am deciding between are the SS GMT Master II Ceramic and the SS Explorer II w/ white face.

For the longest time I wanted a Panerai or IWC, but I just can't resist the idea of owning a Rolex as my first "nice" watch.

toph · 10 April 2008, 09:33 PM

Hi from somewhere cold and wet (scotland), i am quite new here too- its a great forum full of genuine and friendly people. Personally i would choose the GMT II ceramic as it is a beautiful watch.

Nomad275 · 10 April 2008, 09:43 PM

I see you own the White Millgauss....that'd be another great looking watch.

Thanks for the welcome!

toph · 10 April 2008, 09:57 PM

Yeah thanks, just got it last week. Really is a nice looking watch. Which one do you prefer out of the two you are deciding over- or as that th reason you came to the forum. Its always a tough choice but go for the one that feels right.

Nomad275 · 10 April 2008, 10:17 PM

I was pretty convinced to buy the Explorer II until the GMT Master II Ceramic came out....since then I've just been trying to justify the price.

DSJ · 11 April 2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad275

I was pretty convinced to buy the Explorer II until the GMT Master II Ceramic came out....since then I've just been trying to justify the price.

The price justification is the biggest hump, especially since you can find nice discounts on the Expy2.

frostie · 11 April 2008, 12:07 AM

Welcome to the forum

Enjoy your stay and have a great time

Tools · 11 April 2008, 10:42 AM

Welcome to TRF..

Either watch is a great choice....

GMTII Owner · 12 April 2008, 03:44 AM

Welcome. I was considering the SS Sub for awhile until I saw the GMTIIc at my AD. Once I saw the ceramic bezel, the rest was history. IF Rolex comes out with a ceramic Sub, that'll be my next Rolex purchase.

Enjoy your time on the forum, there's a lot of knowledge here.

Nomad275 · 12 April 2008, 07:41 AM

Thanks a lot for the welcome.

I'll keep reading up on things here and figure out how to proceed. Already found one member here, "Funlab", who' said he'd help me get my hands on a GMTIIC!

Btw, what is the difference between a standard member and a "Pledge"?

BLSampson · 12 April 2008, 08:16 AM

Welcome to TRF. Keep safe in the sand.

clbcpa · 12 April 2008, 08:27 AM

I recently bought an explorer II but I have not picked it up yet. I have to admit though that it will have to go along way to overpower the GMT IIC in my heart. It is the watch I wear the most. However.. if I didnt work in an office and was outside all day, I think I would pick the Explorer II as the first purchase.

unclesallie · 12 April 2008, 12:03 PM

you cannot go wrong with either watch. the Explorer II, IMHO, is a TON of watch. the GMTII-c is beautiful. For starters, I would go with the Explorer II, but you just can't err with either of those beauties.

best,
dan

OYSTERMANN · 12 April 2008, 07:29 PM

Welcome and let's hope you get your new Rolex soon

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SPACE-DWELLER · 12 April 2008, 10:23 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Great choices! As Larry says, whether you buy the SS GMT Master II Ceramic or the SS Explorer II w/ white face, you'd get an absolute winner!

Enjoy TRF!

Terry Newton · 13 April 2008, 02:46 AM

I would encourage you to get the GMT. Both are beautiful watches but the GMT is going to hold it's value better as the Explorer does not sell as well. I have the TT version and can attest that it is my favorite. it is such a beautiful timepiece and it has amazing accuracy. Here's a picture to tempt you;

Go with whatever feels right for you though. You're going to be wearing it for a long time.

Terry Newton

TDH · 13 April 2008, 04:09 AM

Welcome nomad and enjoy your stay at the TRF!

10 April 2008, 09:29 PM	#1
Nomad275 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OCONUS Posts: 4	Hello from somewhere hot and sandy Glad to have found this forum. Looks like I'll have to continue reading on here. Right now, after toying with the idea for two years, I am committed to purchasing my first Rolex. The models I am deciding between are the SS GMT Master II Ceramic and the SS Explorer II w/ white face. For the longest time I wanted a Panerai or IWC, but I just can't resist the idea of owning a Rolex as my first "nice" watch.

10 April 2008, 09:33 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Hi from somewhere cold and wet (scotland), i am quite new here too- its a great forum full of genuine and friendly people. Personally i would choose the GMT II ceramic as it is a beautiful watch. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

10 April 2008, 09:57 PM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Yeah thanks, just got it last week. Really is a nice looking watch. Which one do you prefer out of the two you are deciding over- or as that th reason you came to the forum. Its always a tough choice but go for the one that feels right. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

11 April 2008, 12:07 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to the forum Enjoy your stay and have a great time __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

11 April 2008, 10:42 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Welcome to TRF.. Either watch is a great choice.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 April 2008, 09:43 PM	#3
Nomad275 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OCONUS Posts: 4	I see you own the White Millgauss....that'd be another great looking watch. Thanks for the welcome!

10 April 2008, 10:17 PM	#5
Nomad275 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OCONUS Posts: 4	I was pretty convinced to buy the Explorer II until the GMT Master II Ceramic came out....since then I've just been trying to justify the price.

12 April 2008, 03:44 AM	#9
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Welcome. I was considering the SS Sub for awhile until I saw the GMTIIc at my AD. Once I saw the ceramic bezel, the rest was history. IF Rolex comes out with a ceramic Sub, that'll be my next Rolex purchase. Enjoy your time on the forum, there's a lot of knowledge here.

12 April 2008, 07:41 AM	#10
Nomad275 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: OCONUS Posts: 4	Thanks a lot for the welcome. I'll keep reading up on things here and figure out how to proceed. Already found one member here, "Funlab", who' said he'd help me get my hands on a GMTIIC! Btw, what is the difference between a standard member and a "Pledge"?

12 April 2008, 08:16 AM	#11
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Welcome to TRF. Keep safe in the sand. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

12 April 2008, 08:27 AM	#12
clbcpa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: georgia Watch: 5508 Posts: 758	I recently bought an explorer II but I have not picked it up yet. I have to admit though that it will have to go along way to overpower the GMT IIC in my heart. It is the watch I wear the most. However.. if I didnt work in an office and was outside all day, I think I would pick the Explorer II as the first purchase. Attached Images

12 April 2008, 12:03 PM	#13
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	you cannot go wrong with either watch. the Explorer II, IMHO, is a TON of watch. the GMTII-c is beautiful. For starters, I would go with the Explorer II, but you just can't err with either of those beauties. best, dan

12 April 2008, 07:29 PM	#14
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Welcome and let's hope you get your new Rolex soon. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

12 April 2008, 10:23 PM	#15
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Great choices! As Larry says, whether you buy the SS GMT Master II Ceramic or the SS Explorer II w/ white face, you'd get an absolute winner! Enjoy TRF! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 April 2008, 02:46 AM	#16
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I would encourage you to get the GMT. Both are beautiful watches but the GMT is going to hold it's value better as the Explorer does not sell as well. I have the TT version and can attest that it is my favorite. it is such a beautiful timepiece and it has amazing accuracy. Here's a picture to tempt you; Go with whatever feels right for you though. You're going to be wearing it for a long time. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

13 April 2008, 04:09 AM	#17
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Welcome nomad and enjoy your stay at the TRF!

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