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horseco · 18 March 2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by improviz

There is clearly a difference. The bezel of the GMT dwarfs that of the Daytona, and the case is thicker, so it definitely wears noticeably larger. Here's a side by side:

Great pic... thanx...

wrxsti · 18 March 2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by improviz

There is clearly a difference. The bezel of the GMT dwarfs that of the Daytona in height and is definitely thicker in diameter. In addition, the case is taller, and significantly fatter at the lugs, so it does wear noticeably larger. Here's a side by side so you can see the bezel differences:

awesome pic, i like how the crystal sticks out more on the daytona for more of a classic rolex look

A.Sharp · 12 April 2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxsti

awesome pic, i like how the crystal sticks out more on the daytona for more of a classic rolex look

Thanks! Awesome pic! Honestly that made me start thinking about a daytona again.

Zirotti · 12 April 2012, 03:45 PM

I wish they made a 42mm Daytona. I absolutely love the way the new Explorer II wears.

improviz · 12 April 2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirotti

I wish they made a 42mm Daytona. I absolutely love the way the new Explorer II wears.

It would be interesting...

dpkong · 13 April 2012, 01:18 AM

does the GMTIIc really need to be that much thicker?

floater156 · 13 April 2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

The Daytona wears much smaller than the other 40mm sport models. I think it is because of the smoother, rounder case lugs combined with the busier dial and lower overall height. In person, you will see the same thing as in the pictures.

x2

FNFZ4 · 18 April 2012, 08:27 AM

its the bezel... optical illusion

nauticajoe · 18 April 2012, 08:32 AM

Though it looks smaller, it's prefect the way it is.

Why mess with perfection.

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12 April 2012, 03:45 PM	#34
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	I wish they made a 42mm Daytona. I absolutely love the way the new Explorer II wears.

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dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	does the GMTIIc really need to be that much thicker?

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nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Though it looks smaller, it's prefect the way it is. Why mess with perfection.

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