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Old 15 August 2018, 11:46 PM   #31
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Explorer, I just can’t get past the hands on the Tudor
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Old 15 August 2018, 11:58 PM   #32
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:00 AM   #33
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EXP II

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Old 16 August 2018, 12:01 AM   #34
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:03 AM   #35
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:05 AM   #36
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I’m assuming this is a serious question- Exp II by a MILE!!!
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:45 AM   #37
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:47 AM   #38
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I currently own a 16800 sub and a new 114060. I am going to buy one more watch and it will be my last watch purchase for the next 3-4 years. I like the Tudor black bay Pepsi GMT which I’m first on the list 3900 bucks. Or a new explorer 2 polar which I can 6480 plus tax. I like both watches I’m open for suggestions.
Explorer, no question at all. You will love it, different case then the other two that you have so it will be versatile plus white dial to shake things up a bit. I find mine to be the most comfortable watch I currently own.
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Old 16 August 2018, 12:57 AM   #39
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Tudor GMT all the way. It's the coolest watch out there today. Go for it.

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Old 16 August 2018, 12:57 AM   #40
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Every time I buy a Tudor I end up selling it 2 weeks later and paying the difference for a comparable Rolex.

Take that as you will.
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Old 16 August 2018, 01:05 AM   #41
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Every time I buy a Tudor I end up selling it 2 weeks later and paying the difference for a comparable Rolex.

Take that as you will.
Well I take that as a person who keeps making the same mistake over and over again and never learning from it.
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Old 16 August 2018, 01:06 AM   #42
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Tudor GMT all the way. It's the coolest watch out there today. Go for it.

That Tudor is a great looking watch but man, that jacket! Love it.
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Old 16 August 2018, 01:11 AM   #43
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With the date wheels issues on the new Tudor GMT, go with the Exp2.
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Old 16 August 2018, 03:21 AM   #44
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Go with what's speaking to you. The Explorer 11 is a fantastic watch!!! I love mine!!!
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Old 16 August 2018, 03:26 AM   #45
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Another vote for the Explorer II. Both great, but great value in the 216570 right now.
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Old 16 August 2018, 03:30 AM   #46
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I love my Exp2 Polar 42mm. Happened to be wearing it today!
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Old 16 August 2018, 03:42 AM   #47
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The ExplorerII. The GMT rivet bracelet is a deal breaker.
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Old 16 August 2018, 03:55 AM   #48
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216570, no contest.
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Old 16 August 2018, 04:07 AM   #49
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Exp2. Because it wears thinner and is more legible (imo)
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Old 16 August 2018, 04:12 AM   #50
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I picked the exp II, but what was right for me might not be the same for you.
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Old 16 August 2018, 04:33 AM   #51
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I like both and was considering each. I decided on the Tudor GMT.
Explorer II hands and dial...everything just looks slightly too bloated to me. I prefer the proportions of the previous generation Explorer II.

Go with which ever speaks to you more after trying on in person. I certainly did not expect to walk out of the AD with Tudor GMT that day but that is the one that I kept thinking about more.
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Old 16 August 2018, 04:50 AM   #52
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Old 16 August 2018, 05:38 AM   #53
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Tudor. I do not like the cyclops.
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Old 16 August 2018, 05:46 AM   #54
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I am another vote for the previous explorer II - sold mine a few years back and strongly considering buying another at a lot more cash sadly

current model not so much for me

I have the tudor GMT - it is a great watch forgetting in the UK I paid £2570 making it stupidly good value
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Old 16 August 2018, 05:52 AM   #55
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I'm not a fan of the stainless bezel on the Explorer II. I need a little color, even if it's black. I mentioned earlier in this thread that I prefer the Tudor GMT.
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Old 16 August 2018, 05:54 AM   #56
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I own both since a whopping 5 days ago. Tough....but I think I'd go explorer II Polar
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Old 16 August 2018, 06:25 AM   #57
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Old 17 August 2018, 09:27 AM   #58
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I can’t get rid of the 16800 sub. It was a gift from my father. I have been thinking about it and I’m leaning towards the explorer 2.
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Old 17 August 2018, 09:32 AM   #59
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This is an easy one. Explorer.
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Old 17 August 2018, 07:44 PM   #60
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