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Random Guy · 5 July 2018, 11:02 PM

I don’t plan to get any of these watches but I just want to hear your opinion on which you prefer and why since both of them have a similar function.

Derkuhlmann · 5 July 2018, 11:03 PM

Gmt, i like the way it looks

Rolexinhanoi · 5 July 2018, 11:03 PM

Gmt ii

beshannon · 5 July 2018, 11:06 PM

I prefer the GMT which is why I own a BLNR

dafuture · 5 July 2018, 11:07 PM

Ultimately, they're mechanically very similar. The GMT has an extra time zone thanks to it's rotating bezel, but other than that the main differences are color, price, and now size.

For me personally, the GMT is one of my favorites. That being said, I chose the Explorer II due to the white dial (I had a lot of black) and the much lower price point. The Explorer II is functionally very close, but thousands of dollars cheaper. That allowed it to be in my budget.

RBradleigh · 7 July 2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dafuture

Ultimately, they're mechanically very similar. The GMT has an extra time zone thanks to it's rotating bezel, but other than that the main differences are color, price, and now size.

For me personally, the GMT is one of my favorites. That being said, I chose the Explorer II due to the white dial (I had a lot of black) and the much lower price point. The Explorer II is functionally very close, but thousands of dollars cheaper. That allowed it to be in my budget.

I recently paid MSRP for ExpII, $8100, correct if I'm wrong but doesn't the GMT Master go for $9300?

Spoonage · 5 July 2018, 11:10 PM

GMT as I use the function to track 3 time zones constantly.

Annan · 5 July 2018, 11:12 PM

I had the EXPII for a year, thought it was a great watch but flipped it for a GMT. I preferred the look of the GMT and appreciated the rotatable bezel.

DramaTurtle · 5 July 2018, 11:22 PM

Polar explorer 4 life

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auto4me · 12 December 2018, 12:36 PM

+1.
I own a GMT Master II LN, Polar and Black dial Explorer II. They check all boxes.

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polar explorer 4 life

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hai.tranhr · 5 July 2018, 11:26 PM

I've just got an BLNR, I also like Explorer but GMT II looks more iconic.

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Euge · 5 July 2018, 11:44 PM

Same movement but the GMT can track 3 time zones,
because the rotating bezel.

They look very different!!!

GMT more elegant and explorer more like a tool watch IMO.

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Random Guy · 6 July 2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Euge

Same movement but the GMT can track 3 time zones,
because the rotating bezel.

They look very different!!!

GMT more elegant and explorer more like a tool watch IMO.

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3 time zones ? I thought it was only 2

Euge · 6 July 2018, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Random Guy

3 time zones ? I thought it was only 2

Ok, the 3 time zones is if you rotate the bezel and know the 24 hrs original position.

You are right that it only tells 2 time zones.

But look this photo for example

The normal local hour would be 1pm the bezel hour 6pm or 18hrs, and the other would be 12 pm where the 24hrs original position should be.

I hope I explained this right and makes sense.

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Manstrom · 6 July 2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Euge

Same movement but the GMT can track 3 time zones,
because the rotating bezel.

They look very different!!!

GMT more elegant and explorer more like a tool watch IMO.

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Is it really the same movement?
Exp II 3187
GMT Master 3187, jubilee 3285?

colonelpurple · 6 July 2018, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Manstrom

Is it really the same movement?
Exp II 3187
GMT Master 3187, jubilee 3285?

The Explorer ii has a newer movement (3187, the GMT Master II has the 3186)
There are three components that have been upgraded, I forget where I had the link.
There is some argument as to whether one of the components is merely a larger size due to more space in the case. Although for me, larger is stronger

Rgds

Manstrom · 6 July 2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by colonelpurple

The Explorer ii has a newer movement (3187, the GMT Master II has the 3186)
There are three components that have been upgraded, I forget where I had the link.
There is some argument as to whether one of the components is merely a larger size due to more space in the case. Although for me, larger is stronger

Rgds

Thanks

Euge · 7 July 2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Manstrom

Is it really the same movement?
Exp II 3187
GMT Master 3187, jubilee 3285?

Both have 3186 to my understanding

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Jerz616 · 12 November 2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Euge

Both have 3186 to my understanding

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The LN has the 3186 and the expII has the 3187.

Euge · 12 November 2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerz616

The LN has the 3186 and the expII has the 3187.

Sorry for the confusion I meant this Exp II with Z Series

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rgwarden · 5 July 2018, 11:54 PM

I'm the odd one out here. I swapped a (too shiny for me) BLNR for the (more matt all over) 16570 Explorer ii. They have identical movements and I couldn't see the extra value in a rotating bezel i never rotated. Ideally I'd have both obviously, but the BLNR for dress up and the 16570 for dress down.

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F900LX · 6 July 2018, 12:16 AM

I have the BLNR and really wanted a polar Explorer. I love the white face and orange GMT hand, I tried it on several times in the past couple of years but it never looked right to me in person and on my wrist.

fdm79 · 6 July 2018, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by F900LX

I have the BLNR and really wanted a polar Explorer. I love the white face and orange GMT hand, I tried it on several times in the past couple of years but it never looked right to me in person and on my wrist.

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Nikrnic · 6 July 2018, 12:21 AM

I went for a new EXPll 42mm polar. I just liked the look better including the bracelet and the cyclops isn't so much in your face as it blends with the white dial which is also more legible. It has the best lume I've ever seen as well.
The GMTII LN was my second choice but being l have a SubC it looked to redundant to me and l really didn't want another watch with PCLs.

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doramas · 6 July 2018, 12:25 AM

Explorer ll

DHPSU · 6 July 2018, 12:27 AM

BLNR for me, I love blue. If money wasn’t an issue I would definitely add the Polar EX2 to my BLNR.

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Jack T · 12 November 2018, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DHPSU

BLNR for me, I love blue. If money wasn’t an issue I would definitely add the Polar EX2 to my BLNR.

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If money wasn’t an issue for me, I’d get the GMT in white gold!!!

Hank · 6 July 2018, 12:31 AM

Had the BLNR but flipped it because it looked too similar to the Sub C. The Exp ii 216570 complements the Sub better. As an only watch, I’d choose the GMT ii.

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ferrissteve11 · 6 July 2018, 12:36 AM

Having had the EXII and now owning the BLNR I can tell you they both wear very differently. For me, the EXII always felt 'off' on my wrist. I also never got over the hand size and paint scheme of the dial/handset (I owned the black one), and the crown always seemed to be undersized for the model. So, all those factors considered the BLNR doesn't have the 'issues' that I found displeasing on the EXII...which is why I sold it about a month after purchasing. That said its watches and everyone is different in what they like.

evlkoala · 6 July 2018, 12:46 AM

GMT for me

5 July 2018, 11:02 PM	#1
Random Guy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: .. Posts: 58	GMT II vs Explorer II I don’t plan to get any of these watches but I just want to hear your opinion on which you prefer and why since both of them have a similar function.

5 July 2018, 11:06 PM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I prefer the GMT which is why I own a BLNR __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 July 2018, 11:07 PM	#5
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Ultimately, they're mechanically very similar. The GMT has an extra time zone thanks to it's rotating bezel, but other than that the main differences are color, price, and now size. For me personally, the GMT is one of my favorites. That being said, I chose the Explorer II due to the white dial (I had a lot of black) and the much lower price point. The Explorer II is functionally very close, but thousands of dollars cheaper. That allowed it to be in my budget. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

5 July 2018, 11:12 PM	#8
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I had the EXPII for a year, thought it was a great watch but flipped it for a GMT. I preferred the look of the GMT and appreciated the rotatable bezel. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

5 July 2018, 11:03 PM	#2
Derkuhlmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southeast US Posts: 95	Gmt, i like the way it looks

5 July 2018, 11:03 PM	#3
Rolexinhanoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Hochiminh Posts: 9	Gmt ii

5 July 2018, 11:10 PM	#7
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	GMT as I use the function to track 3 time zones constantly.

5 July 2018, 11:26 PM	#11
hai.tranhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ho Chi Minh Posts: 230	I've just got an BLNR, I also like Explorer but GMT II looks more iconic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2018, 11:44 PM	#12
Euge "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eugenio Location: México Watch: All Watches Posts: 2,987	Same movement but the GMT can track 3 time zones, because the rotating bezel. They look very different!!! GMT more elegant and explorer more like a tool watch IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 July 2018, 11:54 PM	#21
rgwarden "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Watch: 124270 Posts: 537	I'm the odd one out here. I swapped a (too shiny for me) BLNR for the (more matt all over) 16570 Explorer ii. They have identical movements and I couldn't see the extra value in a rotating bezel i never rotated. Ideally I'd have both obviously, but the BLNR for dress up and the 16570 for dress down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2018, 12:16 AM	#22
F900LX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UTC -4 Watch: BLNR Posts: 61	I have the BLNR and really wanted a polar Explorer. I love the white face and orange GMT hand, I tried it on several times in the past couple of years but it never looked right to me in person and on my wrist.

6 July 2018, 12:21 AM	#24
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I went for a new EXPll 42mm polar. I just liked the look better including the bracelet and the cyclops isn't so much in your face as it blends with the white dial which is also more legible. It has the best lume I've ever seen as well. The GMTII LN was my second choice but being l have a SubC it looked to redundant to me and l really didn't want another watch with PCLs. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

6 July 2018, 12:25 AM	#25
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Explorer ll

6 July 2018, 12:27 AM	#26
DHPSU "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 262	BLNR for me, I love blue. If money wasn’t an issue I would definitely add the Polar EX2 to my BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2018, 12:31 AM	#28
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	Had the BLNR but flipped it because it looked too similar to the Sub C. The Exp ii 216570 complements the Sub better. As an only watch, I’d choose the GMT ii. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2018, 12:36 AM	#29
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	Having had the EXII and now owning the BLNR I can tell you they both wear very differently. For me, the EXII always felt 'off' on my wrist. I also never got over the hand size and paint scheme of the dial/handset (I owned the black one), and the crown always seemed to be undersized for the model. So, all those factors considered the BLNR doesn't have the 'issues' that I found displeasing on the EXII...which is why I sold it about a month after purchasing. That said its watches and everyone is different in what they like.

6 July 2018, 12:46 AM	#30
evlkoala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Posts: 862	GMT for me

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