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edge591 · 8 May 2009, 03:06 AM

Does anyone alternate between two Rolex models one of which being the Explorer II?
What I'm getting at is say you have a LV Sub or GMT II and wear it one day then the next day you switch to an Explorer II....does the Explorer II look small on your wrist? Is that illusion present or do both watches look somewhat similar in size?

SirLoki · 8 May 2009, 03:42 AM

i had an explorer ii prior to my first gmtii.

i sold the explorer ii right after i picked up the gmtii and never looked back, must be the bezel that creates the feel of a larger piece.

Chris B · 8 May 2009, 03:49 AM

I've never thought mine looks small on the wrist after the GMT, although others may have the opposite view, imo it has its own elegant beauty & looks absolutely great

jmagic · 8 May 2009, 04:07 AM

my gmt ii feels very small compared to my gmt iic

Woody · 8 May 2009, 04:52 AM

I alternate between the two and find that they are really both very different watches, each with their own qualities. The GMTII-C is certainly larger but the Exp II has a great deal of style and tradition and is a real "tool" watch. At the moment I am working away from home and have only my Exp II with me but I certainly do not miss my GMT. That said when i get home it will be the GMT's turn for a few weeks.

Tools · 8 May 2009, 05:59 AM

The EXP II, being all SS, blends more with it's pars and pieces..

With the big bezel watches and serrated edges, you get the illusion that they are bigger..

My EXP sees a lot of wrist time....

...........I consider it the most rugged of the Rolex line.........

B. Doggy · 8 May 2009, 06:45 AM

That's what she said.....

mfer · 8 May 2009, 06:46 AM

I had the same conclusion. I was going to the AD one day to try on a White Expy II. If I liked it (thought I would as I love the pictures), I'd buy it there on the spot.

Tried it on....it looked small compared to my sub. Too small. I should have left then b/c then my AD came out the back the IIc (elusive at that time) and I bought it right then and there. Fully MSRP....

Wish I would have waited a few more months...

AIKO · 8 May 2009, 07:00 AM

My final choices were the LV and white EXP II. I went with the LV but the sized difference is a non-factor. 1 mm in thickness?

8 May 2009, 03:06 AM	#1
edge591 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 143	Whoa....What a size Difference Does anyone alternate between two Rolex models one of which being the Explorer II? What I'm getting at is say you have a LV Sub or GMT II and wear it one day then the next day you switch to an Explorer II....does the Explorer II look small on your wrist? Is that illusion present or do both watches look somewhat similar in size?

8 May 2009, 05:59 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The EXP II, being all SS, blends more with it's pars and pieces.. With the big bezel watches and serrated edges, you get the illusion that they are bigger.. My EXP sees a lot of wrist time.... ...........I consider it the most rugged of the Rolex line......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 May 2009, 06:45 AM	#7
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	That's what she said..... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

8 May 2009, 06:46 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I had the same conclusion. I was going to the AD one day to try on a White Expy II. If I liked it (thought I would as I love the pictures), I'd buy it there on the spot. Tried it on....it looked small compared to my sub. Too small. I should have left then b/c then my AD came out the back the IIc (elusive at that time) and I bought it right then and there. Fully MSRP.... Wish I would have waited a few more months... __________________ member#3242

8 May 2009, 03:49 AM	#3
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I've never thought mine looks small on the wrist after the GMT, although others may have the opposite view, imo it has its own elegant beauty & looks absolutely great

8 May 2009, 04:07 AM	#4
jmagic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 55	my gmt ii feels very small compared to my gmt iic

8 May 2009, 04:52 AM	#5
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	I alternate between the two and find that they are really both very different watches, each with their own qualities. The GMTII-C is certainly larger but the Exp II has a great deal of style and tradition and is a real "tool" watch. At the moment I am working away from home and have only my Exp II with me but I certainly do not miss my GMT. That said when i get home it will be the GMT's turn for a few weeks.

8 May 2009, 07:00 AM	#9
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	My final choices were the LV and white EXP II. I went with the LV but the sized difference is a non-factor. 1 mm in thickness?

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