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[Rolex Freak]

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 $$$.

[Cru Jones]

pepsi is a great one! congrats.

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

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

with the extra cash, maybe considering pimping it out with the other two bezels and super jubilee for the ultimate 6-in-1 combo.

[Speed]

Sandro you are going non-linear! First the AP Panda a week or so ago and now a Pepsi. I'm in awe (and envy) ;-)

[karmatp]

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.

[Rolex Freak]

Originally Posted by Speed

Sandro you are going non-linear! First the AP Panda a week or so ago and now a Pepsi. I'm in awe (and envy) ;-)

Thanks Bill. It's a constant battle trying to find a good balance with the collection. I'm getting there. :)

[Rolex Freak]

Originally Posted by karmatp

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.

It was sized exactly the same as my sub and daytona. But at the end of the day I think at 42mm the explorer becomes too top heavy and not in proportion to the rest of the watch similar to the DSSD so I'm told. I have an AP Panda which is the same size if not bigger, and it fits really well. I guess it boils down to preference and wrist size and comfort. :)

[kcmo]

Great choice! Congrats on the Pepsi. I'm not a fan of the 42mm Explorer 2 either but that GMT-II is a classic!

[Rolex Freak]

She has arrived. :)

[Rolex Freak]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Great choice! Congrats on the Pepsi. I'm not a fan of the 42mm Explorer 2 either but that GMT-II is a classic!

It appears I'm not a fan of any of the new cases. Tried two, traded two. Older case is here to stay for me.

[Rolex Freak]

Sooooooooo comfortable and classic.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

It appears I'm not a fan of any of the new cases. Tried two, traded two. Older case is here to stay for me.

Nothing wrong with that!

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

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Sooooooooo comfortable and classic.

It fits you very well my friend!