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Art 1 · 29 May 2012, 06:48 AM

One of those will likely be my next purchase. I keep going back and forth between the two. I'm thinking the GMT2c. The head of the Exp almost seems to large for the bracelet. I'm sure I'll own both though eventually.

It's interesting to note that the Rolex store continues to keep the Exp42 in the back and seem to only bring one out for those with a buying history. Doesn't make sense to me.

nauticajoe · 29 May 2012, 06:50 AM

You can't go wrong with either one. Can't wait for the wrist shot.

HRV · 29 May 2012, 06:51 AM

both nice, but based on what you already have i guess the exp II gets the nod

azguy · 29 May 2012, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

.......I'm sure I'll own both though eventually......

Good thinking.............

beshannon · 29 May 2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

It's interesting to note that the Rolex store continues to keep the Exp42 in the back and seem to only bring one out for those with a buying history. Doesn't make sense to me.

I had a similar experience this weekend as well. Amazing how closed minded they are as a company, artificial demand tempered with a rampany grey market

FNFZ4 · 29 May 2012, 07:30 AM

I would get them Both.

Art 1 · 29 May 2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

I would get them Both.

I would too if I had $16,000 sitting around.

Darlinboy · 29 May 2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

One of those will likely be my next purchase. I keep going back and forth between the two. I'm thinking the GMT2c. The head of the Exp almost seems to large for the bracelet. I'm sure I'll own both though eventually.

It's interesting to note that the Rolex store continues to keep the Exp42 in the back and seem to only bring one out for those with a buying history. Doesn't make sense to me.

Both great watches. Of those two, I'd pick up the GMT2C first.

One smaller AD I recently visited also had the Exp2 in the "back room" and only brought it out when I asked. Agree with you it doesn't make sense to keep it hidden away, if you want to sell it.

bits · 29 May 2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

One of those will likely be my next purchase. I keep going back and forth between the two. I'm thinking the GMT2c. The head of the Exp almost seems to large for the bracelet. I'm sure I'll own both though eventually.

It's interesting to note that the Rolex store continues to keep the Exp42 in the back and seem to only bring one out for those with a buying history. Doesn't make sense to me.

Funny, I was at my local AD Saturday to try the exact same two watches on. While the Exp42 is very nice, the GMTIIc is love at first sight

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SaddleSC · 29 May 2012, 08:32 AM

I prefer the GMTIIC between the two because of the ability to turn the bezel for different timezone calculations (based on GMT offset).

travisb · 29 May 2012, 10:20 AM

I tend to prefer the bezel of the GMT.

Dan2010 · 29 May 2012, 10:42 AM

GMTIIC is one of the best all around watches Rolex makes.

Art 1 · 29 May 2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

GMTIIC is one of the best all around watches Rolex makes.

I agree. Maybe the best.

boywondergq1 · 29 May 2012, 10:46 AM

GMTIIc

Bmonroy17 · 29 May 2012, 10:50 AM

I sold my GMT IIC a month ago to a co-worker to buy the Exp. II . I am now currently looking to buy another GMT IIC. Its a great all round watch.

ingoodtime · 29 May 2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I had a similar experience this weekend as well. Amazing how closed minded they are as a company, artificial demand tempered with a rampany grey market

Lol.... Sounds like you hit the nail on the head.

texex91 · 29 May 2012, 11:28 AM

Both

Ralexander · 29 May 2012, 11:53 AM

I have both watches. Bought both this month. I bought the GMTc in TT first and then the Explorer II. The GMTc is a better looking watch in my opinion, but the explorer feels like a better daily watch for me. They are both great watches. By the way, my Explorer II was taken out of the store safe as it was not on display. I was told it was the only one available at the store, but this could be a marketing strategy.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338256394.943961.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338256426.058285.jpg

kilyung · 29 May 2012, 11:59 AM

GMTIIc without a doubt

gwalker · 29 May 2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

GMTIIc without a doubt

My fav sports watch Rolex makes. Just awesome. GMTIIc all the way.

john333 · 29 May 2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

GMTIIc without a doubt

That isn't fair competition Mike!

BTW...stunning watch. My favorite YG Rolex.

kilyung · 29 May 2012, 12:40 PM

Oops! I meant to post this one instead.

inspires · 29 May 2012, 01:10 PM

GMTIIC all the way.

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Hairdude1 · 29 May 2012, 01:41 PM

GMTIIC gets my vote! I love mine!

Ravager135 · 29 May 2012, 01:52 PM

If this is your first Rolex, I think the GMTIIC is the way to go. That said, I recently purchased the Explorer II as I am already a Submariner owner. I bought the Explorer to contrast with my existing collection. All the detractions I hear about the Explorer II (larger, bulkier, the dial, the orange hand, etc) are precisely the reason I bought the watch. If you want a watch that stands out and contrasts, get the Explorer II (it is amazing every day watch). I cannot find an outfit or occasion which which it does not fit. Looks awesome when I wear my dress uniform and is just as badass in jeans and a T shirt.

iLLGT2 · 29 May 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmonroy17

I sold my GMT IIC a month ago to a co-worker to buy the Exp. II . I am now currently looking to buy another GMT IIC. Its a great all round watch.

Also sold my GMT II C, and bought another...

Go for the GMT ;)

sheldonsmith · 29 May 2012, 02:16 PM

I'll be in the minority here... Go for the Exp. II. After wearing a GMT-C for five years, the Exp II is my go to watch.

FWIW, I have a write up comparing the two here.

-Sheldon

YoyoGift8 · 29 May 2012, 02:19 PM

Gmt iic hands down.

zeroshiki · 29 May 2012, 04:46 PM

go for explorer 42mm!! but that's because i'm wanting one very badly for myself..

shoppy · 30 May 2012, 05:58 AM

Hello Art, which GMT IIc are you looking at? I had the SS version nice but flipped it for my TT which I love. I now have a white faced explorer and it is an amazing watch. It is different to all my other Rolex watches. It makes a great daily watch and I gave not seen one in the wild yet.

29 May 2012, 06:48 AM	#1
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Tried a GMT2c and Exp42 side by side today. One of those will likely be my next purchase. I keep going back and forth between the two. I'm thinking the GMT2c. The head of the Exp almost seems to large for the bracelet. I'm sure I'll own both though eventually. It's interesting to note that the Rolex store continues to keep the Exp42 in the back and seem to only bring one out for those with a buying history. Doesn't make sense to me.

29 May 2012, 07:30 AM	#6
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29 May 2012, 08:32 AM	#10
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I prefer the GMTIIC between the two because of the ability to turn the bezel for different timezone calculations (based on GMT offset). __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

29 May 2012, 10:20 AM	#11
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,448	Can't go wrong there on either Art. I tend to prefer the bezel of the GMT.

29 May 2012, 10:50 AM	#15
Bmonroy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So-Cal Watch: your SIX Posts: 277	I sold my GMT IIC a month ago to a co-worker to buy the Exp. II . I am now currently looking to buy another GMT IIC. Its a great all round watch. __________________

29 May 2012, 06:50 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	You can't go wrong with either one. Can't wait for the wrist shot.

29 May 2012, 06:51 AM	#3
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	both nice, but based on what you already have i guess the exp II gets the nod

29 May 2012, 10:42 AM	#12
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	GMTIIC is one of the best all around watches Rolex makes.

29 May 2012, 10:46 AM	#14
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	GMTIIc

29 May 2012, 11:28 AM	#17
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Both

29 May 2012, 11:53 AM	#18
Ralexander Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Roland Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 116713, 216570 Posts: 25	I have both watches. Bought both this month. I bought the GMTc in TT first and then the Explorer II. The GMTc is a better looking watch in my opinion, but the explorer feels like a better daily watch for me. They are both great watches. By the way, my Explorer II was taken out of the store safe as it was not on display. I was told it was the only one available at the store, but this could be a marketing strategy.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338256394.943961.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338256426.058285.jpg

29 May 2012, 11:59 AM	#19
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	GMTIIc without a doubt

29 May 2012, 12:40 PM	#22
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Oops! I meant to post this one instead.

29 May 2012, 01:10 PM	#23
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	GMTIIC all the way. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338261043.429396.jpg __________________ _____________ All GREEN

29 May 2012, 01:41 PM	#24
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	GMTIIC gets my vote! I love mine!

29 May 2012, 01:52 PM	#25
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,153	If this is your first Rolex, I think the GMTIIC is the way to go. That said, I recently purchased the Explorer II as I am already a Submariner owner. I bought the Explorer to contrast with my existing collection. All the detractions I hear about the Explorer II (larger, bulkier, the dial, the orange hand, etc) are precisely the reason I bought the watch. If you want a watch that stands out and contrasts, get the Explorer II (it is amazing every day watch). I cannot find an outfit or occasion which which it does not fit. Looks awesome when I wear my dress uniform and is just as badass in jeans and a T shirt.

29 May 2012, 02:16 PM	#27
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,811	Go for the Explorer II I'll be in the minority here... Go for the Exp. II. After wearing a GMT-C for five years, the Exp II is my go to watch. FWIW, I have a write up comparing the two here. -Sheldon __________________

29 May 2012, 02:19 PM	#28
YoyoGift8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 906	Gmt iic hands down.

29 May 2012, 04:46 PM	#29
zeroshiki "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: paul Location: surabaya Posts: 321	go for explorer 42mm!! but that's because i'm wanting one very badly for myself..

30 May 2012, 05:58 AM	#30
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,770	Hello Art, which GMT IIc are you looking at? I had the SS version nice but flipped it for my TT which I love. I now have a white faced explorer and it is an amazing watch. It is different to all my other Rolex watches. It makes a great daily watch and I gave not seen one in the wild 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.

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