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xxthe_remedyxx · 24 January 2013, 05:50 AM

I've been on the fence between the GMT II C and the Explorer II black dial. I really like both, but would love to hear what the community thinks.

Which would you rather purchase if you could only have one, and why?

FremStar · 24 January 2013, 05:52 AM

Love and own both, however, if I must choose it would be the 216570! The 1655 is my all time favorite Rolex timepiece and I like what Rolex did with the 216570...

Which way are you leaning?

TSW · 24 January 2013, 05:53 AM

GMT for me

xxthe_remedyxx · 24 January 2013, 06:09 AM

Slight lean to the GMT, but I'm not sure now. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Love and own both, however, if I must choose it would be the 216570! The 1655 is my all time favorite Rolex timepiece and I like what Rolex did with the 216570...

Which way are you leaning?

mjclark32 · 24 January 2013, 06:09 AM

I'd go GMTIIC

beshannon · 24 January 2013, 06:16 AM

I am strongly considering a white dial Explorer as this years purchase. It seems much more a watch where form follows function. The GMT to me is too blingy and looks like a Sub with an extra hand and giant numbers on the bezel

Rolexitis · 24 January 2013, 06:16 AM

Toughie there. They are both great in their own way. They are both less common than subs. The WIS in me says 216570 all day (polar for me). However, I am currently in the same position as you, except throw in the DSSD and the Hulk! Ahhhhhh! Haha.

If I had to choose between those two right now, I would buy GMT IIc.

themast · 24 January 2013, 06:22 AM

Have you already tried them on?

From pictures I had a "poor" opinion of the Explorer II but once I put it on my wrist I totally "understood" the watch.

Still I do not own any of them and I am planning, nonetheless, on a GMT II. But now, after having seen the EXP II in the flesh, I like it much more than before...

ps: by mistake I voted for the EXP II, but I meant to do it for the GMT II... sorry about messing up your poll!

jrd21 · 24 January 2013, 06:24 AM

I have both and they really are very different but I love wearing both. The bezels obviously are the major difference and the ExpII 42 face seems larger but doesn't sit as high as the GMTC. I personally like brushed links and had the PCL's brushed on my GMTc but that would also be a consideration. Long story short, you can't go wrong with either.

Time Exposure · 24 January 2013, 06:30 AM

The ExpII says, "psst...I'm a Rolex."
The GMTIIC screams, "HEY! I'M A ROLEX!"
Not that there's anything WRONG with that. I just prefer a bit of subtlety.
I vote ExpII.

FremStar · 24 January 2013, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Slight lean to the GMT, but I'm not sure now. Thanks!

Here, allow me to help you...

Past

Present

Don't you just love historical representations?

xxthe_remedyxx · 24 January 2013, 06:38 AM

First, those are some beauties.

Second, thanks for making the decision THAT much harder for me

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Here, allow me to help you...

Past

Present

Don't you just love historical representations?

jlc123 · 24 January 2013, 06:38 AM

I said GMT, but if you were talking about a Polar 16570 it would be a different story.

superdog · 24 January 2013, 06:41 AM

both great. for me, the GMT is the most versatile watch out there.

coming from a flipper, this is one watch that will never ever leave my stable.

ROLEX2447 · 24 January 2013, 06:42 AM

They are both beauties,no doubt,but for me, i vote GMT as i like the color contrast better...

Buy em' both!!!!

xxthe_remedyxx · 24 January 2013, 06:42 AM

I tried both of them on. At first I didn't initially like the Explorer, but something told me to go back and try them both on again.

The Explorer is growing on me and I find myself thinking about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by themast

Have you already tried them on?

From pictures I had a "poor" opinion of the Explorer II but once I put it on my wrist I totally "understood" the watch.

Still I do not own any of them and I am planning, nonetheless, on a GMT II. But now, after having seen the EXP II in the flesh, I like it much more than before...

ps: by mistake I voted for the EXP II, but I meant to do it for the GMT II... sorry about messing up your poll!

TAKUYA · 24 January 2013, 06:44 AM

Explorer 2 42mm, GMT 2c TT. I own both, and prefer the look of the explorer 2 42mm for daily wear.

themast · 24 January 2013, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

I tried both of them on. At first I didn't initially like the Explorer, but something told me to go back and try them both on again.

The Explorer is growing on me and I find myself thinking about it.

What really struck me is how well it fits on the wrist. Although the shape is very similar, the EXP II feels much more comfortable and it looks less "bulky", kind of "shapier" than the GMT II.

After all this you may ask why I am still in (virtual) love with the GMT II. Well, to me it looks dressier (even being a sporty watch) and somehow more formal.

Knappo 1307 · 24 January 2013, 06:52 AM

My vote is for the GMT ii c, George. And you know why

kilyung · 24 January 2013, 06:55 AM

I love the rotating bezel on the GMT. Furthermore the brushed surface on the Explorer is much more prone to scratches.

Israguard · 24 January 2013, 06:55 AM

That GMT is sexy.. 100% go for it

xxthe_remedyxx · 24 January 2013, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

My vote is for the GMT ii c, George. And you know why

kilyung · 24 January 2013, 07:14 AM

Interesting factoid: If a GMT hand is set to local time, it will always point north (in the Northern Hemisphere), when the 12-hour hand is pointed to the sun.

Matt_Regan · 24 January 2013, 07:15 AM

I love the ceramic bezel so GMT got my vote.

xxthe_remedyxx · 24 January 2013, 07:20 AM

Very interesting indeed, I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Interesting factoid: If a GMT hand is set to local time, it will always point north (in the Northern Hemisphere), when the 12-hour hand is pointed to the sun.

Rolexitis · 24 January 2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I love the rotating bezel on the GMT. Furthermore the brushed surface on the Explorer is much more prone to scratches.

Interesting point, Mike. Then it becomes the lesser of two evils. Scratches on the pcl, or the bezel...

Cru Jones · 24 January 2013, 07:40 AM

If you are OCD with scratches, I would avoid the brushed bezel (PCL scratches, on the other hand, eventually develop a nice haze/patina). If not, I would go 216570.

toolr · 24 January 2013, 08:39 AM

GMT-ll C for looks, size and versatility.

jbird · 24 January 2013, 08:41 AM

I'm a fan of the GMT. Beautiful watch.

nick c · 24 January 2013, 08:47 AM

GMT II

View Poll Results: Which would you rather?
Explorer II	41	31.54%
GMT II C	89	68.46%
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24 January 2013, 05:50 AM	#1
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Decisions Decisions... I've been on the fence between the GMT II C and the Explorer II black dial. I really like both, but would love to hear what the community thinks. Which would you rather purchase if you could only have one, and why? Attached Images

24 January 2013, 05:52 AM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Love and own both, however, if I must choose it would be the 216570! The 1655 is my all time favorite Rolex timepiece and I like what Rolex did with the 216570... Which way are you leaning? __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

24 January 2013, 05:53 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	GMT for me __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

24 January 2013, 06:09 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'd go GMTIIC __________________

24 January 2013, 06:16 AM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I am strongly considering a white dial Explorer as this years purchase. It seems much more a watch where form follows function. The GMT to me is too blingy and looks like a Sub with an extra hand and giant numbers on the bezel __________________ 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

24 January 2013, 06:16 AM	#7
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Toughie there. They are both great in their own way. They are both less common than subs. The WIS in me says 216570 all day (polar for me). However, I am currently in the same position as you, except throw in the DSSD and the Hulk! Ahhhhhh! Haha. If I had to choose between those two right now, I would buy GMT IIc. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 January 2013, 06:22 AM	#8
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Have you already tried them on? From pictures I had a "poor" opinion of the Explorer II but once I put it on my wrist I totally "understood" the watch. Still I do not own any of them and I am planning, nonetheless, on a GMT II. But now, after having seen the EXP II in the flesh, I like it much more than before... ps: by mistake I voted for the EXP II, but I meant to do it for the GMT II... sorry about messing up your poll!

24 January 2013, 06:24 AM	#9
jrd21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: illinois Watch: DSSD Posts: 75	I have both and they really are very different but I love wearing both. The bezels obviously are the major difference and the ExpII 42 face seems larger but doesn't sit as high as the GMTC. I personally like brushed links and had the PCL's brushed on my GMTc but that would also be a consideration. Long story short, you can't go wrong with either.

24 January 2013, 06:30 AM	#10
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	The ExpII says, "psst...I'm a Rolex." The GMTIIC screams, "HEY! I'M A ROLEX!" Not that there's anything WRONG with that. I just prefer a bit of subtlety. I vote ExpII.

24 January 2013, 06:38 AM	#13
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	I said GMT, but if you were talking about a Polar 16570 it would be a different story.

24 January 2013, 06:41 AM	#14
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	both great. for me, the GMT is the most versatile watch out there. coming from a flipper, this is one watch that will never ever leave my stable. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 January 2013, 06:42 AM	#15
ROLEX2447 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: A.J. Location: USA Watch: TT Yachtmaster II Posts: 347	They are both beauties,no doubt,but for me, i vote GMT as i like the color contrast better... Buy em' both!!!!

24 January 2013, 06:44 AM	#17
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,019	Explorer 2 42mm, GMT 2c TT. I own both, and prefer the look of the explorer 2 42mm for daily wear. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

24 January 2013, 06:52 AM	#19
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	My vote is for the GMT ii c, George. And you know why

24 January 2013, 06:55 AM	#20
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I love the rotating bezel on the GMT. Furthermore the brushed surface on the Explorer is much more prone to scratches.

24 January 2013, 06:55 AM	#21
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	That GMT is sexy.. 100% go for it

24 January 2013, 07:14 AM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Interesting factoid: If a GMT hand is set to local time, it will always point north (in the Northern Hemisphere), when the 12-hour hand is pointed to the sun.

24 January 2013, 07:15 AM	#24
Matt_Regan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Berlin, Germany Watch: 116610LN Posts: 294	I love the ceramic bezel so GMT got my vote.

24 January 2013, 07:40 AM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,302	If you are OCD with scratches, I would avoid the brushed bezel (PCL scratches, on the other hand, eventually develop a nice haze/patina). If not, I would go 216570.

24 January 2013, 08:39 AM	#28
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,369	GMT-ll C for looks, size and versatility.

24 January 2013, 08:41 AM	#29
jbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 61	I'm a fan of the GMT. Beautiful watch.

24 January 2013, 08:47 AM	#30
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	GMT II

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