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beshannon · 27 August 2015, 12:58 AM

They are all Oyster cases

Rolex addict · 27 August 2015, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crfsocal

A g-shock would be the best option :)

I know, I know... in all seriousness, between those choices Exp2 imo would be the best option, no rotating bezel... but it will probably scratch more than the ceramic bezel as mentioned.

Exactly what I was going to say. G-shock or Timex Ironman watch. I've had two Ironman watches my entire life. The first is at the bottom of a lake because of being kicked very hard in a triathlon. The other is on my kitchen table and used for "rough" activities. Hard to kill them.

FiftyTwoEighty · 27 August 2015, 03:07 AM

As has been noted, the EXPII will handle the shocks better.

No moving parts to break or jam on the bezel, a second time zone, and better shock resistance.

I'd rather have a scratched bezel in the field, over a broken/cracked/jammed bezel, any day of the week.

Best of luck trying to find an AD or source a broken or cracked bezel in the field...

Antwonr15 · 27 August 2015, 03:23 PM

UPDATE:
So after much research and reading into each of the piece we finally went into the AD and checked some out. The wife and I instantly fell in love once I put it on...

Castor · 27 August 2015, 03:26 PM

And you got it....?

Malbolge · 27 August 2015, 04:29 PM

I would go for polar explorer 2. It has a fixed and metal bezel = rugged. It has a splash of color = ticks your box. White dial makes it the more interesting sports rolex choice. Anyway, your choice but to me this is the one to take, especially as it is not your first rolex. I think Polar Exp 2 makes a perfect 2nd Rolex.

Oyster99 · 27 August 2015, 04:45 PM

Explorer 2 would be my choice

boost2perfection · 27 August 2015, 11:26 PM

Sub

shoppy · 28 August 2015, 12:30 AM

I am in the armed forces and my Wg Daytona, day date II and every other watch I own comes out and plays with me on the field and operations. Every scratch is a memory and makes the watch personal to me my new birthday TT date just II already has a few superficial marks. I had babied her but got bored and enjoy wearing the watch.

As for which I, I love wearing my LVc and the explorers is a great watch though I have managed to not scratch the bezel yet.

Delawareguy · 28 August 2015, 02:28 PM

Good move. Congrats!

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sheldonsmith · 29 August 2015, 03:38 PM

A GMT will do you just fine.... I've worn the GMT, Exp II, and the SDk4000 and the GMT II is the most versatile.

HogwldFLTR · 29 August 2015, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antwonr15

UPDATE:
So after much research and reading into each of the piece we finally went into the AD and checked some out. The wife and I instantly fell in love once I put it on...

Very nice; I take it you left with it on your wrist and your wife on your arm?

Nidal · 30 August 2015, 02:45 PM

Another exp2

Nidal

Mosbrook · 30 August 2015, 10:35 PM

Why is an easily scratched bezel a common concern of the ExpII but the Daytona seems to escape this same criticism?

27 August 2015, 12:58 AM	#61
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	They are all Oyster cases __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

27 August 2015, 03:07 AM	#63
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	As has been noted, the EXPII will handle the shocks better. No moving parts to break or jam on the bezel, a second time zone, and better shock resistance. I'd rather have a scratched bezel in the field, over a broken/cracked/jammed bezel, any day of the week. Best of luck trying to find an AD or source a broken or cracked bezel in the field... __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

27 August 2015, 03:23 PM	#64
Antwonr15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Anthony Location: Hawaii Watch: Rolex GMT MasterII Posts: 25	UPDATE: So after much research and reading into each of the piece we finally went into the AD and checked some out. The wife and I instantly fell in love once I put it on... Attached Images

27 August 2015, 04:29 PM	#66
Malbolge "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Disco Volante Posts: 350	I would go for polar explorer 2. It has a fixed and metal bezel = rugged. It has a splash of color = ticks your box. White dial makes it the more interesting sports rolex choice. Anyway, your choice but to me this is the one to take, especially as it is not your first rolex. I think Polar Exp 2 makes a perfect 2nd Rolex. __________________ Rolex Submariner Reference 114060

27 August 2015, 04:45 PM	#67
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	Explorer 2 would be my choice __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

27 August 2015, 03:26 PM	#65
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	And you got it....?

27 August 2015, 11:26 PM	#68
boost2perfection "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Shelly Location: Planet Earth Watch: 116520 Posts: 1,149	Sub

28 August 2015, 12:30 AM	#69
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	I am in the armed forces and my Wg Daytona, day date II and every other watch I own comes out and plays with me on the field and operations. Every scratch is a memory and makes the watch personal to me my new birthday TT date just II already has a few superficial marks. I had babied her but got bored and enjoy wearing the watch. As for which I, I love wearing my LVc and the explorers is a great watch though I have managed to not scratch the bezel yet. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

28 August 2015, 02:28 PM	#70
Delawareguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Delaware Watch: GMT II Posts: 215	Good move. Congrats! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

29 August 2015, 03:38 PM	#71
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	A GMT will do you just fine.... I've worn the GMT, Exp II, and the SDk4000 and the GMT II is the most versatile. __________________

30 August 2015, 02:45 PM	#73
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	Another exp2 Nidal

30 August 2015, 10:35 PM	#74
Mosbrook "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 414	Why is an easily scratched bezel a common concern of the ExpII but the Daytona seems to escape this same criticism?

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