Questions

[hugs]

I am very new to watches but I have wanted a Rolex for a very long time and I feel it is almost time to buy one =). I have some questions that I couldn't find answered on the internet if anyone can help me

1. What exactly is measured when it says for example "Oyster, 40mm, steel", what is the "40mm"? Is this the diameter of just the dial, or is it the bezel, or the entire case, does it include the winder on the side, etc?

2. Can the 24 hour hand on the Explorer II be set independently from the normal time on the watch, to use it as a 2nd time zone, similar to the GMT Master?

3. Can the "Cyclops" lens be removed, as I don't like them =( (just my opinion)

4. Do you to dismantle the watch to switch the steel bracelet for a leather one or is it relatively easy to do? At the moment I don't like the idea of taking apart something I have never experienced before (even if a professional did it), I would see this as more of a thing to do after owning one for a few years (I wonder this because I can't afford the gold models which are required for the leather bracelet options)

( I am thinking for one of these to be my first Rolex if anyone is interested in but this will be narrowed down when I find out the answers to the first 3 questions :D

116520(white dial)
216570(white dial)
116400GV(blue dial)
116622
116000(white dial)
116300(roman dial)
116200(roman dial) )

[nintendo]

i might be wrong but generally

1. 40mm refers to the diameter size including the bezel, excluding crown

2. The 24hour hand cannot be set independently for both the GMT and the Explorer 2. The only independent hand setting possible is the 12 hour hand. And when you pull out the crown to the last level, it adjusts everything together.

3. There are existing threads on this but I love the cyclops

4. For the newer models, they are using Solid End Links (SEL), so you some tools to remove the spring bar but not too technical, just need practice.

Hope that answer your questions =)

[hugs]

Thank you for the answers:D

About my 2nd question, I might be understanding the function of it wrongly but I was wondering if it was possible to show a 2nd timezone using the Explorer's 24 hour hand or is this hand solely for determining whether it is morning or evening

thank you =)

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by hugs

Thank you for the answers:D

About my 2nd question, I might be understanding the function of it wrongly but I was wondering if it was possible to show a 2nd timezone using the Explorer's 24 hour hand or is this hand solely for determining whether it is morning or evening

thank you =)

Yes, you can set it to tell two times.

[hugs]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Yes, you can set it to tell two times.

Ok

[nintendo]

GMTC can tell 3, with the use of the rotating bezel, if you even need 3. =)

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by nintendo

GMTC can tell 3, with the use of the rotating bezel, if you even need 3. =)

With the rotating bezel you can tell the other 22

[nintendo]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

With the rotating bezel you can tell the other 22

oh yeah that's true!

[Tools]

1. 40mm, or any other size measurement is the case diameter by itself. It is measured across the back from under the crown across to the other side and is a nominal measurement. Some cases are slightly less or more and a refinished case will measure less.

2. The Explorer II and the GMT II use identically functioning movements. Yes, you can set the 24 hr hand to any timezone that you want and set the 12 hr hand to a different zone. (you cannot do this to Explorer II's or GMT Masters with pre-1385 movements.)

3. Sure, or install a non-cyclops crystal.

4. Rolex watch straps/bracelets are removed the same way most other watches are and it is a simple, non-invasive, operation.

[ssultan]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

With the rotating bezel you can tell the other 22

;)