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DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 16 June 2010, 07:19 PM

As an owner of both absolutely GMTIIc..

esm · 16 June 2010, 07:51 PM

thanks guys.. keep the comments coming!

just had a couple of thoughts -

- new EXPII next year? with orange 24hr hand/new case?

- current GMTIIC design will probbaly last another 5 - 10 years, except the possibility of pepsi/coke ceramic bezel models

so, based on that, what do you say?

cwwhk · 17 June 2010, 01:36 AM

Both are fantastic watches but if only one then GMT IIC.

I like the rotating bezel feature for two time zones.

alpinab7 · 17 June 2010, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwwhk

Both are fantastic watches but if only one then GMT IIC.

I like the rotating bezel feature for two time zones.

If it's just dual time zone, Exp. also offers this...

SSSS · 17 June 2010, 02:55 AM

Is a new case a certainty and if so will it be the fatter one?

How do people feel this will impact the desirability for the older generation EXP IIs when the new version comes out?

I personally prefer the existing slimmer EXPII case nor would I want a large watch, but many do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

thanks guys.. keep the comments coming!

just had a couple of thoughts -

- new EXPII next year? with orange 24hr hand/new case?

- current GMTIIC design will probbaly last another 5 - 10 years, except the possibility of pepsi/coke ceramic bezel models

so, based on that, what do you say?

Esexx · 17 June 2010, 03:01 AM

GMTII, but both are great watches.

RFXMM · 17 June 2010, 03:09 AM

3 words G.M.T. I love the EXPII but if I had to choose GMT of any form wins with me. Optimal word being ME. Pick what you like, just like what some wise guy here told me "you will end up with both" so don't fight it.

JBat · 17 June 2010, 03:15 AM

Nice shots, Chris!

I'm sure the GMT is more popular from a sales standpoint, but both are outstanding watches. Get both I say.

George Ab · 17 June 2010, 03:31 AM

Popularity GMT IIc. That is the one of the reasons I like the Explorer II. Great watch and on the used market it is the best value of any Rolex sport watch. It should also depend on your collection. If you have other bezel model Rolex sport models like a sub, it is nice to have something different. Lastly, I like a less recognizable Rolex when I put it to use for its intended purpose of travel. If I only had one Rolex.... GMT IIc all the way; else, Exp II.

Sixxgrand1 · 17 June 2010, 03:39 AM

For so many reasons!
I find the numbers on the bezel of the GMTIIC too large and too crowded and a distraction from the face where the EXPII is perfectly proportional to my eyes!

The GMT Master · 17 June 2010, 03:56 AM

For me, as I've said many times before, the GMT IIc is my perfect modern Rolex. The Explorer II, to my eyes at least, looks a little dated - in my experience, this is reflected in sales as well, the GMT IIc far outsells the Explorer II

esm · 17 June 2010, 09:09 AM

cool - thanks. Me thinks the decision has been made ;-)

htc8p · 21 June 2010, 12:00 PM

i have compared the exp2 and gmt2c before buying. i chose the gmt2c. it had more presence. though as there was no difference in function.

im not hating the exp2 but i think the gmt2c will be a go to rolex watch

kcmo · 21 June 2010, 12:08 PM

I'd definitely go for the GMTIIC!

Jim232118 · 21 June 2010, 12:24 PM

Gmt ii

ABrolex · 21 June 2010, 03:13 PM

GMTIIC is more popular but I think the EXP II looks nicer ... I thought about getting the GMT but it looked too big for my wrist so I went with expII , and saving 2K helps :)

esm · 21 June 2010, 06:53 PM

yep, you guys were right.... GMTIIC is the one.

picked it up last friday before the England world cup game.....

(yes, the stickers has came off the watch

)

dalip · 21 June 2010, 07:16 PM

Ummmm...Eric this deserves a new thread!!!,

Congrats mate...that is an absolute beauty...... I love the 2c....a fine watch........

:c lap:

esm · 21 June 2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Ummmm...Eric this deserves a new thread!!!,

been drinking much lately dalip?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=132224

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=132304

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Congrats mate...that is an absolute beauty...... I love the 2c....a fine watch........

:c lap:

thanks mate... me thinks my '10 "Rolex budget" is reaching the limit... one more i promise and that would be it for the rest of 2010 (me tells the wife...

)

bayerische · 21 June 2010, 08:12 PM

I think I would choose the Exp 2 with a white dial. Probably my next one.

17 June 2010, 01:36 AM	#33
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	Both are fantastic watches but if only one then GMT IIC. I like the rotating bezel feature for two time zones. __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

17 June 2010, 03:01 AM	#36
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	GMTII, but both are great watches. __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

17 June 2010, 03:09 AM	#37
RFXMM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Atl Watch: 16710 Posts: 654	3 words G.M.T. I love the EXPII but if I had to choose GMT of any form wins with me. Optimal word being ME. Pick what you like, just like what some wise guy here told me "you will end up with both" so don't fight it. __________________ No I'm not! I had mine removed.

17 June 2010, 03:31 AM	#39
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Popularity GMT IIc. That is the one of the reasons I like the Explorer II. Great watch and on the used market it is the best value of any Rolex sport watch. It should also depend on your collection. If you have other bezel model Rolex sport models like a sub, it is nice to have something different. Lastly, I like a less recognizable Rolex when I put it to use for its intended purpose of travel. If I only had one Rolex.... GMT IIc all the way; else, Exp II. __________________

17 June 2010, 03:39 AM	#40
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	EXP II..all the way... For so many reasons! I find the numbers on the bezel of the GMTIIC too large and too crowded and a distraction from the face where the EXPII is perfectly proportional to my eyes!

16 June 2010, 07:19 PM	#31
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	As an owner of both absolutely GMTIIc..

16 June 2010, 07:51 PM	#32
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	thanks guys.. keep the comments coming! just had a couple of thoughts - - new EXPII next year? with orange 24hr hand/new case? - current GMTIIC design will probbaly last another 5 - 10 years, except the possibility of pepsi/coke ceramic bezel models so, based on that, what do you say?

17 June 2010, 03:15 AM	#38
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Nice shots, Chris! I'm sure the GMT is more popular from a sales standpoint, but both are outstanding watches. Get both I say.

17 June 2010, 03:56 AM	#41
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	For me, as I've said many times before, the GMT IIc is my perfect modern Rolex. The Explorer II, to my eyes at least, looks a little dated - in my experience, this is reflected in sales as well, the GMT IIc far outsells the Explorer II

17 June 2010, 09:09 AM	#42
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	cool - thanks. Me thinks the decision has been made ;-)

21 June 2010, 12:00 PM	#43
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i have compared the exp2 and gmt2c before buying. i chose the gmt2c. it had more presence. though as there was no difference in function. im not hating the exp2 but i think the gmt2c will be a go to rolex watch

21 June 2010, 12:08 PM	#44
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'd definitely go for the GMTIIC!

21 June 2010, 12:24 PM	#45
Jim232118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: DFW, TX Watch: Yachtmaster II YG Posts: 276	Gmt ii Attached Images

21 June 2010, 03:13 PM	#46
ABrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192	GMTIIC is more popular but I think the EXP II looks nicer ... I thought about getting the GMT but it looked too big for my wrist so I went with expII , and saving 2K helps :)

21 June 2010, 06:53 PM	#47
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	yep, you guys were right.... GMTIIC is the one. picked it up last friday before the England world cup game..... (yes, the stickers has came off the watch )

21 June 2010, 07:16 PM	#48
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Ummmm...Eric this deserves a new thread!!!, Congrats mate...that is an absolute beauty...... I love the 2c....a fine watch........ :c lap: __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 June 2010, 08:12 PM	#50
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think I would choose the Exp 2 with a white dial. Probably my next one. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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