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21 February 2010, 01:58 AM
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At the airport to take off for the ExplorerII Polar..
Last time when I was at Seoul I wrote at the forum that I'd get an explorerII polar, but there was a problem at the duty free shop and I couldn't get the watch..Now 5 hours later I will be airborne for the ExplorerII..I will go to Seoul for 1 night to get the watch and I will come back to my city Istanbul at 22nd of February..as far as I am an airline captain I just pay a small amount of money for that flight..As I mentioned before the price of the watch is 4500USD at the duty free shop...and they stamp the cards and it will be written the name of the duty free shop..I guess it will not be a problem..
Well the main problem is GMT MASTER IIc is 6000usd at the same duty free shop and I am between those 2 choices..I have an Omega Planet Ocean XL so I don't want a black dial watch again..But the ceramic bezel looks beautiful..They are both functional for me because of the gmt hand.. So my friends I am waiting for your precious advices..Which one the explorerII with the 3186 inside or the ceramic bezel gmtII for 1500 usd more... Ohhh god; I am really confused :( All helps welcome..thanks very much |
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21 February 2010, 02:03 AM
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Merihaba! Get the GMT, you'll always look back!!! The planet ocean? Sell it and get the Exp!
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21 February 2010, 02:04 AM
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Explorer II all day...better compliments your PO and you know you want it. And...
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21 February 2010, 02:06 AM
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ExpII with the white dial is a beautiful piece. |
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21 February 2010, 02:07 AM
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Merhaba Rob:)
Now you read my mind..I made a phone call to Seoul a minute ago..They said they have only one GMTII and I wanted them to reserve it for me..But they said they can not..so I need luck now...If somebody gets it before I reach there then I have to get the Explorer II polar:) |
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21 February 2010, 02:11 AM
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21 February 2010, 02:17 AM
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Both great watches, but if it is White your have your heart set on then............let it be.
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21 February 2010, 02:20 AM
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I have one more question on my mind..is there a way to make the bezel of the EXPII shiny like daytonas?
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21 February 2010, 02:21 AM
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So how is the price for the both watches? I will pay with my credit card..And my card allows me to pay it with a three month payment plan..for the same price:)
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21 February 2010, 02:41 AM
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I would see if they would discount for BOTH watches. I was at Seoul Duty Free before and the watch prices were pretty close to full retail and priced in US dollars (I was in Seoul in early 2009 when the KRW was de-vauled against the US dollar.)
Good luck ! Quote:
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21 February 2010, 02:52 AM
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21 February 2010, 02:58 AM
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GMT!!!
Then sell the Omega for an Explorer 2. You have my dream job, and being a Pilot, you need a pilots watch! 
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21 February 2010, 04:25 AM
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I would sell the PO and get both! I hardly even wear my Omega Seamaster these days.
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21 February 2010, 09:49 AM
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Exp II without a doubt!
It is the most comfortable Rolex made. The original GMT for Pilots only tracked 2 time zones and the Exp II tracks 2. I do not like the case of the IIC, the polished center links and to be honest not even crazy about the bezel... I like the ceramic on the DSSD more and I like the old GMT II a lot more.
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21 February 2010, 10:02 AM
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Gmt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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21 February 2010, 12:15 PM
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GMT IIc all the way...fantastic watch and my most comfortable one to boot.
If you can make Seoul...why not venture over to HK...much better deals to be had there and much more friendly than the icy attitudes found in cold corea... cheers
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21 February 2010, 12:21 PM
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I would go for the GMT. Don't really care for the EXP.
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21 February 2010, 12:47 PM
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both are so differnt, really tough to compare the two.
For me its the Exp.II ESP with the 3186... 
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21 February 2010, 02:29 PM
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Decisions, decisions...! That is a tough one. Both are very nice pieces, similar, but very different. It would be nice if you can try them on side-by-side, and see which one really grabs you.
Good luck and hope to see photos of your new watch!
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21 February 2010, 03:38 PM
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GMT for sure
ESPECIALLY if you're a pilot!
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21 February 2010, 03:58 PM
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I d go for the GMT (I have a PO XL and a Sub and enjoy having 2 different watches in black dial) ...however both choices are nice
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21 February 2010, 08:07 PM
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Merhaba arkadash
1. Go for the Explorer or... 2. As someone said before, buy the GMT IIc and sell the Omega and then get the Explorer II Last edited by erolorhun; 21 February 2010 at 08:07 PM.. Reason: Clarity |
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21 February 2010, 08:43 PM
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you have to try them on side by side and take your time to choose...you will know which one to get......dont get too extreme...like buying both...Buying a watch is a great experience...spread your buying out rather then a one time party...you may want something else in the near future and wish you had been more coolheaded!
enjoy the choosing.. pete
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21 February 2010, 09:20 PM
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The Explorer II is the most comfortable Rolex I have ever owned. Regret selling it.
However. Get the GMT II C. I own it and it is my favorite Rolex! |
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22 February 2010, 12:27 AM
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well my friends I got it now:) At a very reasonable price almost %20 off..and I paid 3440USD at the duty free shop..%10 discount to my duty free vip card and another %10 to my visa platinum card...2 years worldwide warranty..I will post better pictures soon..thanx for your great posts...BTW they already sold out the GMTII...it was 6000usd so with the discount just 4800USD...I love Seoul and I promise I will get GMT MASTER IIc soon from the same place...Thanx again my friends...I am really happy at the moment...
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22 February 2010, 12:46 AM
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CONGRATS!!! It is a beauty, will be looking forward to pics.
(ADVICE: Remove the CC from the picture) |
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22 February 2010, 08:55 AM
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22 February 2010, 10:17 AM
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Got to Love those Flight Benefits!
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22 February 2010, 03:03 PM
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Nice job! Can't wait to see the pics!
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27 February 2010, 12:56 PM
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