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Otto · 3 October 2011, 08:32 AM

It looks like the 5th is the day. I can't really justify both watches because I wear SS watches infrequently. I'm thinking that right now I don't really have a rough and ready Rolex watch (yes; I know they are all truly near indestructible!

). All of my watches are polished and dressier. On the other hand, I have now owned the GMT IIC twice and something made me buy it again.

It is a great watch.

I'm not yet willing to part with my SS Daytona. Oh well, I count myself lucky to face this dilemma and it gives me something new to think about today.

As for size, I'm doing OK with the 41 mm Day Date II, but also wonder if 42 mm might be too big for me; though I tried on another "dummy" Explorer II a week or so ago and it fit better than the one in the photos below. That watch was very loose on my arm. In any event, it is smaller than my new G Shock below; which I'd probably wear everyday if I didn't have my Rolex watches!

It's my running watch (pardon the pun).

sleddog · 3 October 2011, 08:37 AM

A tough choice Otto. But I'd probably keep the IIc and just wait until the the secondary market start seeing the Exp42 at reduced prices....
Either way, two great looking watches!

kcmo · 3 October 2011, 08:38 AM

Otto, I'm not crazy about the new Explorer 2 so I'd say keep that cool GMT!

amaninspired · 3 October 2011, 08:39 AM

The Explorer II is a very nice watch, but I really think the GMT IIc is nicer...but I bought one on Monday, so I would say that!

HL65 · 3 October 2011, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

A tough choice Otto. But I'd probably keep the IIc and just wait until the the secondary market start seeing the Exp42 at reduced prices....
Either way, two great looking watches!

X2!

Gharddog03 · 3 October 2011, 08:40 AM

Keep the GMT.

rossi46 · 3 October 2011, 09:00 AM

I say stick with the GMT! Give the Exp42 another look maybe a few months to a year down the line, once the "new model" hype and excitement has passed.

smallcandle · 3 October 2011, 09:02 AM

I'd go with the ExpII, primarily because I don't care for ceramic.

Art 1 · 3 October 2011, 09:06 AM

Keep the GMT, Otto.

nyfida · 3 October 2011, 09:17 AM

I would keep the Gmt. Looks dressier to me.

Rolex Junky · 3 October 2011, 09:20 AM

I have a similar dilemma. Which is buy the GMT 2C or the Exp42. The pcl's on the GMT is prone to scratching; on the other hand so is the bezel on the Exp. Its one or the other and I can not wait as I must buy one on my trip to the US this month. Desicions..desicions.

nauticajoe · 3 October 2011, 09:26 AM

Both great watches. I'd probably hold on to the GMTIIc.

Good luck!

CharlieSF · 3 October 2011, 09:31 AM

GMTIIC looks great on you. I'd say keep it and wait for a EXPII2 down the line.

texex91 · 3 October 2011, 09:35 AM

Keep GMTII-C..IMHO.

Gaijin · 3 October 2011, 09:44 AM

Otto. I would keep the GMT II C. However as you know prices in Japan really never stabilize so if you want the Explorer II get it and you can source a used GMT II C later if you really miss it. Or just get the Explorer II and keep the GMT II C. Its only money. You can make more.

jbsf3 · 3 October 2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

I have a similar dilemma. Which is buy the GMT 2C or the Exp42. The pcl's on the GMT is prone to scratching; on the other hand so is the bezel on the Exp. Its one or the other and I can not wait as I must buy one on my trip to the US this month. Desicions..desicions.

I have a GMTII-C with a brushed bracelet, best of both worlds!

STEELINOX · 3 October 2011, 10:01 AM

Flip that C on its back and get the E42 ~ !

bYAZZ · 3 October 2011, 10:03 AM

I would hold onto the GMT IIC - its the best GMT watch out there!

z32turbo · 3 October 2011, 10:05 AM

Otto, I'd keep the GMTIIC.

Whatever you do keep the DDII.

normandy · 3 October 2011, 10:10 AM

I'd keep the GMT, but because i haven't seen the new EXP2

bodybump · 3 October 2011, 10:15 AM

Otto Keep the Gmt C!!!

jedinite · 3 October 2011, 10:16 AM

Explorer II

travisb · 3 October 2011, 10:20 AM

The GMTC is way too nice. Stick with the GMT.

kilyung · 3 October 2011, 10:21 AM

Keep the GMTc and wait for the E42 on the used market. No point in taking a loss if you don't like it.

STEELINOX · 3 October 2011, 10:26 AM

Yes, flip that C as asap and wait til next year to re-use the funds for the E42...

DCgator · 3 October 2011, 10:47 AM

Keep the GMTc and buy the EXPII42.

Time2time · 3 October 2011, 10:49 AM

Keep the GMTc.

Not a fan of the Explorer myself.

Speed · 3 October 2011, 10:53 AM

Hi Otto,

As someone who bought / sold and re-bought a Speedy Pro...I say hang on to that GMTIIC. I am not letting my Speedy go.

I like the white Expy II...but seem to lean to the old one.

You know, I still think about our meet up at Jack Road in Tokyo. Kicking myself for not getting a M Series White SS Daytona I tried on that trip.

ikovalchuk17 · 3 October 2011, 10:54 AM

Keep the GMT. We know both can take abuse and have the 24 hour function, but the GMT is a much nicer looking watch.

STEELINOX · 3 October 2011, 10:55 AM

Otto, here's the thing shee. The C has this very expensive moving part that just as well be placed in a frame.

Get the non moving bezel'd GMT aka the E42 and send that C a packin to some new fortunate son or daughter ~ !

3 October 2011, 08:32 AM	#1
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Decision point is here ... Keep the GMTIIC or get the new black Explorer II... It looks like the 5th is the day. I can't really justify both watches because I wear SS watches infrequently. I'm thinking that right now I don't really have a rough and ready Rolex watch (yes; I know they are all truly near indestructible!). All of my watches are polished and dressier. On the other hand, I have now owned the GMT IIC twice and something made me buy it again. It is a great watch. I'm not yet willing to part with my SS Daytona. Oh well, I count myself lucky to face this dilemma and it gives me something new to think about today. As for size, I'm doing OK with the 41 mm Day Date II, but also wonder if 42 mm might be too big for me; though I tried on another "dummy" Explorer II a week or so ago and it fit better than the one in the photos below. That watch was very loose on my arm. In any event, it is smaller than my new G Shock below; which I'd probably wear everyday if I didn't have my Rolex watches! It's my running watch (pardon the pun).

3 October 2011, 08:37 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A tough choice Otto. But I'd probably keep the IIc and just wait until the the secondary market start seeing the Exp42 at reduced prices.... Either way, two great looking watches! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

3 October 2011, 09:00 AM	#7
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	I say stick with the GMT! Give the Exp42 another look maybe a few months to a year down the line, once the "new model" hype and excitement has passed. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

3 October 2011, 09:02 AM	#8
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I'd go with the ExpII, primarily because I don't care for ceramic. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

3 October 2011, 10:01 AM	#17
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Flip that C on its back and get the E42 ~ ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

3 October 2011, 08:38 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Otto, I'm not crazy about the new Explorer 2 so I'd say keep that cool GMT!

3 October 2011, 08:39 AM	#4
amaninspired "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 383	The Explorer II is a very nice watch, but I really think the GMT IIc is nicer...but I bought one on Monday, so I would say that!

3 October 2011, 08:40 AM	#6
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Keep the GMT.

3 October 2011, 09:06 AM	#9
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Keep the GMT, Otto.

3 October 2011, 09:17 AM	#10
nyfida "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new york Posts: 539	I would keep the Gmt. Looks dressier to me.

3 October 2011, 09:20 AM	#11
Rolex Junky Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Netherlands Watch: 116710LN & 116201 Posts: 849	I have a similar dilemma. Which is buy the GMT 2C or the Exp42. The pcl's on the GMT is prone to scratching; on the other hand so is the bezel on the Exp. Its one or the other and I can not wait as I must buy one on my trip to the US this month. Desicions..desicions.

3 October 2011, 09:26 AM	#12
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Both great watches. I'd probably hold on to the GMTIIc. Good luck!

3 October 2011, 09:31 AM	#13
CharlieSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Watch: 116710 Posts: 237	GMTIIC looks great on you. I'd say keep it and wait for a EXPII2 down the line.

3 October 2011, 09:35 AM	#14
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Keep GMTII-C..IMHO.

3 October 2011, 09:44 AM	#15
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Otto. I would keep the GMT II C. However as you know prices in Japan really never stabilize so if you want the Explorer II get it and you can source a used GMT II C later if you really miss it. Or just get the Explorer II and keep the GMT II C. Its only money. You can make more.

3 October 2011, 10:03 AM	#18
bYAZZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oxford Posts: 48	I would hold onto the GMT IIC - its the best GMT watch out there!

3 October 2011, 10:05 AM	#19
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Otto, I'd keep the GMTIIC. Whatever you do keep the DDII. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

3 October 2011, 10:10 AM	#20
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	I'd keep the GMT, but because i haven't seen the new EXP2

3 October 2011, 10:15 AM	#21
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Otto Keep the Gmt C!!! __________________

3 October 2011, 10:16 AM	#22
jedinite "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: TC Location: GMT -8 Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 582	Explorer II __________________ Tudor Submariner 76100/Rolex TT Submariner Blue X/Victorinox AirBoss Mach 6/Longines Grande Vitesse/Rolex SeaDweller DeepSea V/ GShock GW-3000B/ Tudor Prince Date 74034/ Rolex ExII 42 WD/ Rolex Submariner 116610 LV/ Tudor Pelagos Blue

3 October 2011, 10:20 AM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I do like the new Exp but.. The GMTC is way too nice. Stick with the GMT.

3 October 2011, 10:21 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Keep the GMTc and wait for the E42 on the used market. No point in taking a loss if you don't like it.

3 October 2011, 10:26 AM	#25
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Yes, flip that C as asap and wait til next year to re-use the funds for the E42... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

3 October 2011, 10:47 AM	#26
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Keep the GMTc and buy the EXPII42.

3 October 2011, 10:49 AM	#27
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Keep the GMTc. Not a fan of the Explorer myself.

3 October 2011, 10:53 AM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Hi Otto, As someone who bought / sold and re-bought a Speedy Pro...I say hang on to that GMTIIC. I am not letting my Speedy go. I like the white Expy II...but seem to lean to the old one. You know, I still think about our meet up at Jack Road in Tokyo. Kicking myself for not getting a M Series White SS Daytona I tried on that trip.

3 October 2011, 10:54 AM	#29
ikovalchuk17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA Watch: ND Sub Posts: 371	Keep the GMT. We know both can take abuse and have the 24 hour function, but the GMT is a much nicer looking watch.

3 October 2011, 10:55 AM	#30
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Otto, here's the thing shee. The C has this very expensive moving part that just as well be placed in a frame. Get the non moving bezel'd GMT aka the E42 and send that C a packin to some new fortunate son or daughter ~ ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

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