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dr_oldschool · 8 May 2009, 06:21 AM

I need a new watch, trying to decide between
D series Explorer II for $2500 no Coa but I know it's real.
Or
Breiltling Montbrillant w/SS bracelet with Coa/box etc
$2200

Both are in great condition.
Is the Explorer II a no brainer?

2th Dr · 8 May 2009, 06:32 AM

Would be for me.

TimeOnHand · 8 May 2009, 07:04 AM

love the Explorer II

vegasvince · 8 May 2009, 07:08 AM

Is this the 38mm Montbrillant? If so, I'd take the Explorer II.

train-time · 8 May 2009, 07:09 AM

Explorer II.

haakon59 · 8 May 2009, 07:14 AM

I would prefer the Explorer, but I suppose it all depends on which watches you already have, your taste, etc., because Breitling is also a reliable brand.

gmt master x · 8 May 2009, 07:14 AM

Explorer ll

Art 1 · 8 May 2009, 07:19 AM

Do you need a chrono or a gmt hand? I love the Ex2, want to get one in fact. But the Navitmer bracelet is far superior than the oyster bracelet. Overall the Montbrillant is a nicer watch. I would try to get the seller down to 2000.

This is a very pro Rolex forum, most are going to tell you to get the Ex2, most of them have never handled or even know what a Montbrillant is.

dr_oldschool · 8 May 2009, 08:02 AM

This would be my only nice watch.
The Breitling is 38mm and water resistent to 30m. It does wear bigger than 38mm though. I usually don't swim with my nice watches (had many of both brands in the past).
I am leaning towards the Exp II since it's definetely more rugged, and I believe the MB has a mineral crystal which I assume is easy to scratch, chip, etc..
The MB's bracelet is hands down better and I like the way it looks, maybe I can get both.. but probably not...

Thanks for the advice.

arkwhaler · 8 May 2009, 08:42 AM

At that price you could always flip the ex2. Would be a no brainer for me.

SirLoki · 8 May 2009, 09:38 AM

explorer 2

presario · 8 May 2009, 09:46 AM

Explorer 2 for sure.

esm · 8 May 2009, 07:24 PM

Exp II also.

steengeo · 8 May 2009, 08:00 PM

Explorer II for me. Had it once - regret selling it :-(

slcbbrown · 26 June 2009, 11:07 AM

Don't know the Brietling, but I really like the Exp II.

sushisummo · 26 June 2009, 11:13 AM

Ex II ALL THE WAY

C. Davidson · 26 June 2009, 11:23 AM

Explorer II, hands down.

ijen0311 · 26 June 2009, 11:35 AM

These watches are so different that it's tough to even answer.

The MB is beautiful. The EXP is beautiful and simplistic.

Depends on the look you're going for

heresiarh · 26 June 2009, 11:37 AM

i recently picked up an exp ii and i recommend it highly.

StarSovereign · 26 June 2009, 11:38 AM

Rolex. Breitling's don't really hold their value plus their movements aren't in house...

Atomant · 26 June 2009, 12:37 PM

Oh I was shopping for a Breitling Super Aveger Black Steel a couple of weeks ago and tried on a few other Breitlings as well but they didn't do anything for me. I'd take the explorer II anytime of the day.

Watchdog · 26 June 2009, 12:57 PM

I really like Breitling . . .

However, you should buy the Explorer for this main reason:

If you don't like it, you can always flip it for the Breitling at a later time.

Buy the Breitling and good luck flipping it for the Explorer. It's not going to happen.

AIKO · 26 June 2009, 02:04 PM

Yes, it is a no-brainer. The white EXP II is fantastic!

forza1976 · 26 June 2009, 02:12 PM

Rolex!

Z-Sub · 26 June 2009, 03:29 PM

Explorer II with white dial

Lamone · 26 June 2009, 04:00 PM

Explorer II all the way!

chas13 · 26 June 2009, 06:53 PM

EX 2. For me. Timeless design. No pun intended

Singslinger · 26 June 2009, 07:04 PM

Although I like some Breitlings, I find many of their dials a bit too complicated (I'm assuming that the watch you're looking for has a Navitimer-type dial). So I'd pick the Exp 2 because of its cleaner looks. My preference is for the black dial.

f16570 · 26 June 2009, 07:55 PM

Just had a look at the Breitling, very busy face. Not my bag, butnot my money we are spending.

rolexsubdate · 26 June 2009, 09:52 PM

And the resale value of a brietling sucks big time ..... ROLEX is a a bag of honey that always attracts flies ......you will be safe with ROLEX EX ... more safer if it were a SUB but EX is not bad

8 May 2009, 06:21 AM	#1
dr_oldschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: College Station Watch: Breitling 41 Posts: 40	2 watches which one? Breitling MB or Rolex Exp II I need a new watch, trying to decide between D series Explorer II for $2500 no Coa but I know it's real. Or Breiltling Montbrillant w/SS bracelet with Coa/box etc $2200 Both are in great condition. Is the Explorer II a no brainer?

8 May 2009, 07:04 AM	#3
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	love the Explorer II __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

8 May 2009, 07:08 AM	#4
vegasvince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Vincent Location: Vegas, baby! Watch: one from ShopNBC! Posts: 436	Is this the 38mm Montbrillant? If so, I'd take the Explorer II. __________________ SeaDweller "Z" Yachtmaster "Z" Oyster Perpetual "M"

8 May 2009, 09:46 AM	#12
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Explorer 2 for sure. __________________

26 June 2009, 11:13 AM	#16
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Ex II ALL THE WAY __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

8 May 2009, 06:32 AM	#2
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Would be for me.

8 May 2009, 07:09 AM	#5
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Explorer II.

8 May 2009, 07:14 AM	#6
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I would prefer the Explorer, but I suppose it all depends on which watches you already have, your taste, etc., because Breitling is also a reliable brand.

8 May 2009, 07:14 AM	#7
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Explorer ll

8 May 2009, 07:19 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Do you need a chrono or a gmt hand? I love the Ex2, want to get one in fact. But the Navitmer bracelet is far superior than the oyster bracelet. Overall the Montbrillant is a nicer watch. I would try to get the seller down to 2000. This is a very pro Rolex forum, most are going to tell you to get the Ex2, most of them have never handled or even know what a Montbrillant is.

8 May 2009, 08:02 AM	#9
dr_oldschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: College Station Watch: Breitling 41 Posts: 40	This would be my only nice watch. The Breitling is 38mm and water resistent to 30m. It does wear bigger than 38mm though. I usually don't swim with my nice watches (had many of both brands in the past). I am leaning towards the Exp II since it's definetely more rugged, and I believe the MB has a mineral crystal which I assume is easy to scratch, chip, etc.. The MB's bracelet is hands down better and I like the way it looks, maybe I can get both.. but probably not... Thanks for the advice.

8 May 2009, 08:42 AM	#10
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	At that price you could always flip the ex2. Would be a no brainer for me.

8 May 2009, 07:24 PM	#13
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Exp II also.

8 May 2009, 08:00 PM	#14
steengeo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Steen Georg Location: Denmark Watch: DSSD/Gold GMT IIc Posts: 92	Explorer II for me. Had it once - regret selling it :-(

26 June 2009, 11:07 AM	#15
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Don't know the Brietling, but I really like the Exp II.

26 June 2009, 11:23 AM	#17
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Explorer II, hands down. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

26 June 2009, 11:35 AM	#18
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	These watches are so different that it's tough to even answer. The MB is beautiful. The EXP is beautiful and simplistic. Depends on the look you're going for

26 June 2009, 11:37 AM	#19
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	i recently picked up an exp ii and i recommend it highly. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

26 June 2009, 11:38 AM	#20
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Rolex. Breitling's don't really hold their value plus their movements aren't in house...

26 June 2009, 12:37 PM	#21
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Oh I was shopping for a Breitling Super Aveger Black Steel a couple of weeks ago and tried on a few other Breitlings as well but they didn't do anything for me. I'd take the explorer II anytime of the day. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

26 June 2009, 12:57 PM	#22
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I really like Breitling . . . However, you should buy the Explorer for this main reason: If you don't like it, you can always flip it for the Breitling at a later time. Buy the Breitling and good luck flipping it for the Explorer. It's not going to happen.

26 June 2009, 02:04 PM	#23
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Yes, it is a no-brainer. The white EXP II is fantastic!

26 June 2009, 02:12 PM	#24
forza1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: matt Location: Denver Posts: 608	Rolex!

26 June 2009, 03:29 PM	#25
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Explorer II with white dial __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

26 June 2009, 04:00 PM	#26
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Explorer II all the way!

26 June 2009, 06:53 PM	#27
chas13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: uk Watch: 116500 bk Posts: 94	EX 2. For me. Timeless design. No pun intended

26 June 2009, 07:04 PM	#28
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Although I like some Breitlings, I find many of their dials a bit too complicated (I'm assuming that the watch you're looking for has a Navitimer-type dial). So I'd pick the Exp 2 because of its cleaner looks. My preference is for the black dial.

26 June 2009, 07:55 PM	#29
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Just had a look at the Breitling, very busy face. Not my bag, butnot my money we are spending. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

26 June 2009, 09:52 PM	#30
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	And the resale value of a brietling sucks big time ..... ROLEX is a a bag of honey that always attracts flies ......you will be safe with ROLEX EX ... more safer if it were a SUB but EX is not bad

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