which is more ruggedized exp2/gmt2/sub

[Paul_81]

This one

[CyberPaol]

If I were you, I'd go for the Sub, but SS and black dial. Second option: Explorer II polar.

The sub is a workhourse timepiece, but you shoud go for the SS reference (precious metals are less strong than SS); if you want more color you can go for the HULK, but you must be sure that the green will not bore you after a while.

Concerning the Exp. II, consider that the steel bezel is relatively easily scratchable...

[joli160]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Choose the one you like best.

There are no significant differences in performance for your applications.

You can dive with all three unless you are going deeper than 100 metres plus a margin.

All tough as nails

[JLM3]

Exp ii

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by travisb

I'd go with the ExpII.The fixed non ceramic bezel, brushed bracelet, second time zone and splash of color should cover everything you're looking for.

Exactly the reasons my EXP2 has hung around my ever evolving (OK, flipper's) collection as long as it has, Travis.

[inzite]

gshock man :o

[dabbotjordan]

G Shock.

[adawil2002]

Explorer II, very rugged and can take a lot of punisment. It's my favorite and most worn of my watches.

[ZeKe]

Exp II....has a fixed bezel and wont pop off (will scratch thought).

[SALTY]

G-Shock - and this coming from a tried and true GMT fan.

Of your choices though, the Explorer II (I prefer the Polar, especially in the new models); however, if you can do without the extra time zone hand and really want to talk rugged: the 214270 Explorer I 39mm deserves a look.

[IT Nerd]

Originally Posted by AK797

Exp2 is a good choice altho bezel will mark up more than a ceramic bezel.

+1, bezel scratches on the Exp2 aren't fun

[fishingbear]

No doubt, the Explorer II.

[wrightbrain]

I agree with most here, the EXPII bezel won't pop off if you knock it hard against something. Also, the 40mm black dial versions are some of the cheapest out there right now in that league, very under appreciated.

[D111s]

Another vote for the Exp11, I think others have already given the reasons why!

Have a google for Prince Harry... He wore his while on active duty in Afganistan.

[Mosbrook]

Exp2

[Tseg]

The EXP II can withstand 500 years of rough-housing, the other 2 only 300 years... you definitely want to go with the EXP II.

[GB-man]

The SUB

[MCO1]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

Brother (from a former member of the military), I'm in law enforcement and wear my GMT2c daily, and it has stood it's ground well. If I were you, this is what I would get. The ceramic bezel will stand up better than the stainless bezel of the Explorer 2 which will scratch easily in this line of work. I'd much rather have the PCLs of my bracelet scratch over my bezel. The GMT/24 hour function is much more useful than the timing bezel of the sub. The aviation history of the watch is second to none. Each scratch/gouge on the bracelet will be a different memory for you to reflect on, some good, some bad. The GMT will hold it's own whether in camies, class a's, bravos, Charlie's, or full blown dress uniform. The rotating bezel gives you access to a third time zone which could be useful during a deployment. The explorer only gives u two. The GMT in my mind is an iconic watch because of its history.

As a Marine and a cop, the GMT gets my vote. I've been in fights with it, a car crash with it, countless hours of training with it, desk dived with it, and all the other BS this job has thrown at it.

More importantly, it has survived my 3-yr-old son and all of his abuse.

In the end, they are all strong enough to hold up to you rugged environments, and that's what gives them the honor of being called a Rolex.

Just make sure you get insurance for those "Oh $#%" moments in life.

What he said!

[Lpugliese]

agree

Originally Posted by 520lux

I would go with the EXII…great looking watch all around can be dressed up or down.

[Watchgeek5000]

I would consider the 39mm explorer 1, unless it's too small for you. It has the BCL's, non rotating bezel which cant foul up, or worse...pop off. If the bezel gets scratched you can polish it unlike the explorer II because of the black numbers on it. It has less flash to it and will go with any uniform or dress attire! Plus, with the money you would save over the other choices you can pick up a nice off duty glock and MANY rounds of ammo!

[HogwldFLTR]

Five digit ExpII.

[Castor]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I think I would go with the EXP2 for the deployment. Less chance of sand or grit to get underneath the moving bezel of the sub/GMT. Of course, you can't really go wrong with any.

This.

I have the Explorer II Polar 216570 & I've put it through all kinds of shit (once even literally) & it came through with flying, & accurate, colours. It has the Paraflex shock absorber & the Parachrom hairspring & is rated to 300 ft. The orange hand is also quite useful for keeping track of an extra timezone. It's hard to go wrong with this watch if you're going to be on deployment & need a watch to take all kinds of abuse & still keep accurate time. Plus it's also pretty enough & tough enough to be rinsed off with water & used with your dress uniform. I found the Polar (white) dial to be substantially more legible than the black; the hands stood out better & the internal reflections were far less noticeable (others, I know will disagree with that, but that's my experience). It's the most legible watch I've ever seen, with the exception of the Tudor Heritage Ranger.

The 904L steel is much more likely to scratch than the crystal, but with all the banging around I do with my watch even the scratches on the steel are not bad & the crystal is as pristine as the day I got it.

[sutats]

Easy. Blue Tudor Pelagos. You're welcome.

[toneafficianado]

Explorer II as the bezel is WAY flatter and less likely to hit anything as well as the fact that the watch sits way lower than a Sub. 216570 in black or polar..can't go wrong.

[Jaycnyp]

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

I would consider the 39mm explorer 1, unless it's too small for you. It has the BCL's, non rotating bezel which cant foul up, or worse...pop off. If the bezel gets scratched you can polish it unlike the explorer II because of the black numbers on it. It has less flash to it and will go with any uniform or dress attire! Plus, with the money you would save over the other choices you can pick up a nice off duty glock and MANY rounds of ammo!

[mschafer]

I don't know how they compare with a G-shock, but overall those time pieces are pretty hardy. If function is not of concern i would consider the Exp II as i doesn't have a rotating bezel and if you don't like the black face look at the white one. As far as i read Prince Harry wore one while doing his 200-mile trek to the South Pole for Walking With the Wounded, an organization helping injured service members in the UK.

[DCgator]

1. SubLV
2. GMT-C
3. EXPII 42

I have brought my GMT-C, EXPII, SubLV and DSSD on deployments (IZ, AFG, HOA, PHL, etc). All survived with no problem whatsoever. Likewise with my SMP Great White and SMP GMT.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by busytimmy

Exp2 100%. I've owned all three.

This.


(and I still own all three! )

[Delawareguy]

I have had a date just for thirty years and a gmt ii for twenty I've beaten the crap out of the date just and it still works like a champ. It's scratched and dinged and that's all good. I wore it in the field when I was a marine. Having said that I bought the gmt when I got my second watch for all the reasons you are considering. It's a great watch.


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[broulstone]

EXP II👍


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