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Old 28 March 2022, 02:45 AM   #1
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Explorer 2 (216570) vs GMT Master 2 (116710LN)
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Old 28 March 2022, 03:01 AM   #2
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you already know the answer!
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Old 28 March 2022, 03:11 AM   #3
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Old 28 March 2022, 03:17 AM   #4
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Under 7” wrist GMT II.
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Old 28 March 2022, 04:36 AM   #5
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GMT for me
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Old 28 March 2022, 05:56 AM   #6
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If you already have a Sub or SD, Explorer 2. If not, GMT. I am not into collecting two similarly looking watches despite the difference in function.
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Old 28 March 2022, 07:50 AM   #7
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If you already have a Sub or SD, Explorer 2. If not, GMT. I am not into collecting two similarly looking watches despite the difference in function.
I totally agree with this.
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Old 28 March 2022, 07:58 AM   #8
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A no contest. GMT. Rolex do not perceive to have levels or grades on their watches but by rank you would put the GMT up there and Explorer would be a step or two below.


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Old 28 March 2022, 08:17 AM   #9
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If you already have a Sub or SD, Explorer 2. If not, GMT. I am not into collecting two similarly looking watches despite the difference in function.
Exactly this.
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Old 28 March 2022, 08:17 AM   #10
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A no contest. GMT. Rolex do not perceive to have levels or grades on their watches but by rank you would put the GMT up there and Explorer would be a step or two below.


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Old 28 March 2022, 08:25 AM   #11
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The 116710LN. It’s not even a contest. The gap would be closer if you chose the polar explorer 2.
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Hype vs. Non-Hype; I'd go for the ExpII.
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Old 28 March 2022, 12:11 PM   #13
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What is the answer?
116710LN

anything else would be madness but that's just my opinion of course
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If you already have a Sub or SD, Explorer 2. If not, GMT. I am not into collecting two similarly looking watches despite the difference in function.
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Black bezel insert over ExpII.

But ExpII over blue/ red and black/ blue insert.
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7” wrist or larger, Exp II.
Anything less, GMT.
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This GMT is a winner all the way.
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226570. I’ve never liked or understood the black hands on the black dial Explorer II.
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Both great watches but are a long way apart in cost. I prefer the Explorer II for fit and uniqueness. The GMT has shot up in cost because it has been discontinued.
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Pound for pound the GMT will always win on here.

Biggest question for you, is can your wrist handle the Exp II?
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The GMT is a little more bling with its polished center links. The EXP flies under the radar..

I’d still buy the GMT, it was my first ceramic reference and I wish I never sold it
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If you already have a Sub or SD, Explorer 2. If not, GMT. I am not into collecting two similarly looking watches despite the difference in function.
Yes, I fully agree with you.
I just want to gauge how popular are these two models in the public eyes
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