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DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 21 February 2010, 01:58 AM

Last time when I was at Seoul I wrote at the forum that I'd get an explorerII polar, but there was a problem at the duty free shop and I couldn't get the watch..Now 5 hours later I will be airborne for the ExplorerII..I will go to Seoul for 1 night to get the watch and I will come back to my city Istanbul at 22nd of February..as far as I am an airline captain I just pay a small amount of money for that flight..As I mentioned before the price of the watch is 4500USD at the duty free shop...and they stamp the cards and it will be written the name of the duty free shop..I guess it will not be a problem..
Well the main problem is GMT MASTER IIc is 6000usd at the same duty free shop and I am between those 2 choices..I have an Omega Planet Ocean XL so I don't want a black dial watch again..But the ceramic bezel looks beautiful..They are both functional for me because of the gmt hand..
So my friends I am waiting for your precious advices..Which one the explorerII with the 3186 inside or the ceramic bezel gmtII for 1500 usd more...
Ohhh god; I am really confused :(
All helps welcome..thanks very much

rob · 21 February 2010, 02:03 AM

Merihaba! Get the GMT, you'll always look back!!! The planet ocean? Sell it and get the Exp!

watchwatcher · 21 February 2010, 02:04 AM

Explorer II all day...better compliments your PO and you know you want it. And...

It's cheaper.

DWdrummer · 21 February 2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Explorer II all day...better compliments your PO and you know you want it. And...

It's cheaper.

THIS

ExpII with the white dial is a beautiful piece.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 21 February 2010, 02:07 AM

Merhaba Rob:)
Now you read my mind..I made a phone call to Seoul a minute ago..They said they have only one GMTII and I wanted them to reserve it for me..But they said they can not..so I need luck now...If somebody gets it before I reach there then I have to get the Explorer II polar:)

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 21 February 2010, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWdrummer

THIS

ExpII with the white dial is a beautiful piece.

Yes the same machine inside 3186 and I don't have a white dial watch..I have a Tag Heuer F1 silver dial but I want a one with white dial and EXPII is the only solution..I have about 100 pics of the white EXPII..and I am looking at all of them for the last 24 hours:) Thanx for your advices my friends..more thoughts welcome..

f16570 · 21 February 2010, 02:17 AM

Both great watches, but if it is White your have your heart set on then............let it be.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 21 February 2010, 02:20 AM

I have one more question on my mind..is there a way to make the bezel of the EXPII shiny like daytonas?

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 21 February 2010, 02:21 AM

So how is the price for the both watches? I will pay with my credit card..And my card allows me to pay it with a three month payment plan..for the same price:)

sea-dweller · 21 February 2010, 02:41 AM

I would see if they would discount for BOTH watches. I was at Seoul Duty Free before and the watch prices were pretty close to full retail and priced in US dollars (I was in Seoul in early 2009 when the KRW was de-vauled against the US dollar.)

Good luck !

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Originally Posted by DOUBLE 0 SE7EN

So how is the price for the both watches? I will pay with my credit card..And my card allows me to pay it with a three month payment plan..for the same price:)

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 21 February 2010, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I would see if they would discount for BOTH watches. I was at Seoul Duty Free before and the watch prices were pretty close to full retail and priced in US dollars (I was in Seoul in early 2009 when the KRW was de-vauled against the US dollar.)

Good luck !

I have a Lotte Duty Free VIP card.And it makes %5 off:)

bayerische · 21 February 2010, 02:58 AM

GMT!!!

Then sell the Omega for an Explorer 2.

You have my dream job, and being a Pilot, you need a pilots watch!

Atomant · 21 February 2010, 04:25 AM

I would sell the PO and get both! I hardly even wear my Omega Seamaster these days.

WatchTimes · 21 February 2010, 09:49 AM

Exp II without a doubt!
It is the most comfortable Rolex made.

The original GMT for Pilots only tracked 2 time zones
and the Exp II tracks 2.

I do not like the case of the IIC, the polished center links
and to be honest not even crazy about the bezel... I like the ceramic
on the DSSD more and I like the old GMT II a lot more.

ghormley · 21 February 2010, 10:02 AM

Gmt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tech_controller · 21 February 2010, 12:15 PM

GMT IIc all the way...fantastic watch and my most comfortable one to boot.

If you can make Seoul...why not venture over to HK...much better deals to be had there and much more friendly than the icy attitudes found in cold corea...

cheers

cajunron · 21 February 2010, 12:21 PM

I would go for the GMT. Don't really care for the EXP.

dweller · 21 February 2010, 12:47 PM

both are so differnt, really tough to compare the two.

For me its the Exp.II ESP with the 3186...

JimC · 21 February 2010, 02:29 PM

Decisions, decisions...! That is a tough one. Both are very nice pieces, similar, but very different. It would be nice if you can try them on side-by-side, and see which one really grabs you.

Good luck and hope to see photos of your new watch!

wamboozi · 21 February 2010, 03:38 PM

GMT for sure

ESPECIALLY if you're a pilot!

Desperado · 21 February 2010, 03:58 PM

I d go for the GMT (I have a PO XL and a Sub and enjoy having 2 different watches in black dial) ...however both choices are nice

erolorhun · 21 February 2010, 08:07 PM

Merhaba arkadash

1. Go for the Explorer

or...

2. As someone said before, buy the GMT IIc and sell the Omega and then get the Explorer II

petesjag · 21 February 2010, 08:43 PM

you have to try them on side by side and take your time to choose...you will know which one to get......dont get too extreme...like buying both...Buying a watch is a great experience...spread your buying out rather then a one time party...you may want something else in the near future and wish you had been more coolheaded!
enjoy the choosing..
pete

Gaijin · 21 February 2010, 09:20 PM

The Explorer II is the most comfortable Rolex I have ever owned. Regret selling it.

However. Get the GMT II C. I own it and it is my favorite Rolex!

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 22 February 2010, 12:27 AM

well my friends I got it now:) At a very reasonable price almost %20 off..and I paid 3440USD at the duty free shop..%10 discount to my duty free vip card and another %10 to my visa platinum card...2 years worldwide warranty..I will post better pictures soon..thanx for your great posts...BTW they already sold out the GMTII...it was 6000usd so with the discount just 4800USD...I love Seoul and I promise I will get GMT MASTER IIc soon from the same place...Thanx again my friends...I am really happy at the moment...

GerardoG · 22 February 2010, 12:46 AM

CONGRATS!!! It is a beauty, will be looking forward to pics.
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rob · 22 February 2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DOUBLE 0 SE7EN

well my friends I got it now:) At a very reasonable price almost %20 off..and I paid 3440USD at the duty free shop..%10 discount to my duty free vip card and another %10 to my visa platinum card...2 years worldwide warranty..I will post better pictures soon..thanx for your great posts...BTW they already sold out the GMTII...it was 6000usd so with the discount just 4800USD...I love Seoul and I promise I will get GMT MASTER IIc soon from the same place...Thanx again my friends...I am really happy at the moment...

choke guzel habe! can't wait to see the picts!!!! Congrats on the price!!!!

Sgt. Henry · 22 February 2010, 10:17 AM

Got to Love those Flight Benefits!

Gaijin · 22 February 2010, 03:03 PM

Nice job! Can't wait to see the pics!

landeriv · 27 February 2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tech_controller

GMT IIc all the way...fantastic watch and my most comfortable one to boot.

If you can make Seoul...why not venture over to HK...much better deals to be had there and much more friendly than the icy attitudes found in cold corea...

cheers

Where in HK can you get it at a good discount? I have been quoted by an AD in Central 40,000 HKD (5,100 US!) for an Expy II... that's with an 8% discount.

21 February 2010, 01:58 AM	#1
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	At the airport to take off for the ExplorerII Polar.. Last time when I was at Seoul I wrote at the forum that I'd get an explorerII polar, but there was a problem at the duty free shop and I couldn't get the watch..Now 5 hours later I will be airborne for the ExplorerII..I will go to Seoul for 1 night to get the watch and I will come back to my city Istanbul at 22nd of February..as far as I am an airline captain I just pay a small amount of money for that flight..As I mentioned before the price of the watch is 4500USD at the duty free shop...and they stamp the cards and it will be written the name of the duty free shop..I guess it will not be a problem.. Well the main problem is GMT MASTER IIc is 6000usd at the same duty free shop and I am between those 2 choices..I have an Omega Planet Ocean XL so I don't want a black dial watch again..But the ceramic bezel looks beautiful..They are both functional for me because of the gmt hand.. So my friends I am waiting for your precious advices..Which one the explorerII with the 3186 inside or the ceramic bezel gmtII for 1500 usd more... Ohhh god; I am really confused :( All helps welcome..thanks very much

21 February 2010, 02:17 AM	#7
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Both great watches, but if it is White your have your heart set on then............let it be. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

21 February 2010, 04:25 AM	#13
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I would sell the PO and get both! I hardly even wear my Omega Seamaster these days. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

21 February 2010, 09:49 AM	#14
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Exp II without a doubt! It is the most comfortable Rolex made. The original GMT for Pilots only tracked 2 time zones and the Exp II tracks 2. I do not like the case of the IIC, the polished center links and to be honest not even crazy about the bezel... I like the ceramic on the DSSD more and I like the old GMT II a lot more. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 February 2010, 12:15 PM	#16
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	GMT IIc all the way...fantastic watch and my most comfortable one to boot. If you can make Seoul...why not venture over to HK...much better deals to be had there and much more friendly than the icy attitudes found in cold corea... cheers __________________ 126711CHNR \| 326935 \| 11613 black \| 11613 serti \| 16610 \| 116660 \| 116610LV \| 116713LN 116519 panda \| 116710LN \| 116713LB \| 116713LB diamond

21 February 2010, 02:03 AM	#2
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: SS only Posts: 865	Merihaba! Get the GMT, you'll always look back!!! The planet ocean? Sell it and get the Exp!

21 February 2010, 02:04 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Explorer II all day...better compliments your PO and you know you want it. And... It's cheaper.

21 February 2010, 02:07 AM	#5
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	Merhaba Rob:) Now you read my mind..I made a phone call to Seoul a minute ago..They said they have only one GMTII and I wanted them to reserve it for me..But they said they can not..so I need luck now...If somebody gets it before I reach there then I have to get the Explorer II polar:)

21 February 2010, 02:20 AM	#8
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	I have one more question on my mind..is there a way to make the bezel of the EXPII shiny like daytonas?

21 February 2010, 02:21 AM	#9
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	So how is the price for the both watches? I will pay with my credit card..And my card allows me to pay it with a three month payment plan..for the same price:)

21 February 2010, 02:58 AM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	GMT!!! Then sell the Omega for an Explorer 2. You have my dream job, and being a Pilot, you need a pilots watch!

21 February 2010, 10:02 AM	#15
ghormley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TEXAS Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 222	Gmt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

21 February 2010, 12:21 PM	#17
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	I would go for the GMT. Don't really care for the EXP.

21 February 2010, 12:47 PM	#18
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	both are so differnt, really tough to compare the two. For me its the Exp.II ESP with the 3186...

21 February 2010, 02:29 PM	#19
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Decisions, decisions...! That is a tough one. Both are very nice pieces, similar, but very different. It would be nice if you can try them on side-by-side, and see which one really grabs you. Good luck and hope to see photos of your new watch! __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

21 February 2010, 03:38 PM	#20
wamboozi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: portland Watch: GMT MASTER Posts: 51	GMT for sure ESPECIALLY if you're a pilot!

21 February 2010, 03:58 PM	#21
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	I d go for the GMT (I have a PO XL and a Sub and enjoy having 2 different watches in black dial) ...however both choices are nice

21 February 2010, 08:07 PM	#22
erolorhun "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 72	Merhaba arkadash 1. Go for the Explorer or... 2. As someone said before, buy the GMT IIc and sell the Omega and then get the Explorer II Last edited by erolorhun; 21 February 2010 at 08:07 PM.. Reason: Clarity

21 February 2010, 08:43 PM	#23
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	you have to try them on side by side and take your time to choose...you will know which one to get......dont get too extreme...like buying both...Buying a watch is a great experience...spread your buying out rather then a one time party...you may want something else in the near future and wish you had been more coolheaded! enjoy the choosing.. pete __________________ 116718LN Black dial

21 February 2010, 09:20 PM	#24
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	The Explorer II is the most comfortable Rolex I have ever owned. Regret selling it. However. Get the GMT II C. I own it and it is my favorite Rolex!

22 February 2010, 12:27 AM	#25
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	well my friends I got it now:) At a very reasonable price almost %20 off..and I paid 3440USD at the duty free shop..%10 discount to my duty free vip card and another %10 to my visa platinum card...2 years worldwide warranty..I will post better pictures soon..thanx for your great posts...BTW they already sold out the GMTII...it was 6000usd so with the discount just 4800USD...I love Seoul and I promise I will get GMT MASTER IIc soon from the same place...Thanx again my friends...I am really happy at the moment...

22 February 2010, 12:46 AM	#26
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	CONGRATS!!! It is a beauty, will be looking forward to pics. (ADVICE: Remove the CC from the picture)

22 February 2010, 10:17 AM	#28
Sgt. Henry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Mississippi Watch: -less Posts: 303	Got to Love those Flight Benefits!

22 February 2010, 03:03 PM	#29
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Nice job! Can't wait to see the pics!

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