Flip Exp II for GMT?

[Z-Sub]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

by the way: did the solid end pieces come at the same time as the disappearance of the lug holes?

The SEL came a couple of years before the lug holes dissappear. I'm pretty sure that A serial had the older stamped endlinks and the SEL came in around P serial.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by petespendthrift

You won't find a new (non-ceramic) GMT II now anyway so why rush to make the swap.

May be true, may not be. I think there are still a hand full of them floating around. I've seen reports on here over the last two months of people finding them in the States. I even saw a TT one right here in SoCal. You can't be picky on the bezel insert, but you can always have Rolex change that fairly cheap.

I love my Exp. II, but if I could have found a GMT II BNIB from an AD at a substantial discount, especially if it was one of the few with a 3186, I'd probably have gone for that instead.

[Juggernaut]

tough, tough decision...In the summer months when I don't wear sweaters everyday, it might be nice to have the Exp II since it's not as flashy...more low profile.

Tough call...

[Juggernaut]

I'm leaning toward "doing" it...
And...if/when I miss the Exp II, I'll look for one with a white dial instead of the black that I have now...

[vukotab]

I would do it. Exp II is great watch, very beautiful and versatile, but GMT is something iconic!

[aa909]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

I'm toying with the idea of selling my M series Exp II and getting a pre-ceramic GMT II. When did the no holes in the lugs start? Was it before Z series? I'd like rehaut engraving, no lug holes, but still pre-ceramic (for varios reasons...)

Thanks

Go for it!

[Juggernaut]

I did it! As much as I loved my Exp II, I somehow got bored of it. I have a 16710 now and I really love it. Yeah, I've been demoted to a 3185 movement, but how often do I set the jump hour hand? And how often do I go through a magnetic field???

[nyyankees]

Do it! I have had both and prefer the GMT. You have some great bezel options too!

[Juggernaut]

Yeah, I DID it, like I said. I just swapped the stock all black bezel for a Coke. I love it!!!
It has become my favorite model. I love the history behind this watch too.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

Yeah, I DID it, like I said. I just swapped the stock all black bezel for a Coke. I love it!!!
It has become my favorite model. I love the history behind this watch too.

Congrat's dude....

I used to have an ExpII & I think I'da made the same decision.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by petespendthrift

The Exp II is likely to be replaced in the next couple of years..... Prices of the old ones will then shoot up.....

Just outa curiosity did this happen with the 'classic' GMTII when the PCL/ceramic came out???

[Zanuf]

Sell something else, but keep that Expy2!

[Juggernaut]

Originally Posted by spuds

Congrat's dude....

I used to have an ExpII & I think I'da made the same decision.

Just out of curiosity what did you get when you sold your Exp II??

[Deyn Man]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

I did it! As much as I loved my Exp II, I somehow got bored of it. I have a 16710 now and I really love it. Yeah, I've been demoted to a 3185 movement, but how often do I set the jump hour hand? And how often do I go through a magnetic field???

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

Yeah, I DID it, like I said. I just swapped the stock all black bezel for a Coke. I love it!!!
It has become my favorite model. I love the history behind this watch too.

sweet! nice one! glad YOU'RE liking it too!
i think you can get a sweet deal too on a pre owned snow white if you miss your Exp II in the future

[xjeeunitx]

You're going to take a hit on the Explorer II. I wouldn't do it though. Just my two cents.

[Juggernaut]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

You're going to take a hit on the Explorer II. I wouldn't do it though. Just my two cents.

Actually, I made a few bucks on the Exp II since I bought it used at a very good price. The hit went to the previous owner.