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psime84 · 29 April 2013, 12:05 PM

Whats up everybody. I'm brand new here and would like some feedback on this. I currently own the GMT Master II, The last production Pepsi model. It has sticks instead of a roman numeral which I believe is because of the new movement. Anyways while I love that watch I have fallen in love with the new Explorer II with the white face. It is definitely more my style as I spend a lot of time outdoors, I don't have to worry about the bezel fading. I can trade in my Pepsi and a little $ for the Explorer II but as of right now thats the only one of my watches I'm really willing to play with. I can wait and get that watch down the line but I love it and can't wait, I'm sure you know the feeling.. So anyways which one do you all like? Is it worth it?

raclaims · 29 April 2013, 12:29 PM

I have an exp2
Great watch

I'm looking for a Pepsi for myself if u decide to sell

Both are terrific

Rogdogg · 29 April 2013, 12:33 PM

I have the EXP II 42mm with white dial. I absolutely love it. I'm sure you will too

Im Lauf der Zeit · 29 April 2013, 01:05 PM

Neither watch is rare or hard to find in nice condition so you can easily trade back and forth till you are satisfied.

sea-dweller · 30 April 2013, 01:47 AM

They are both nice and I would hold on to the GMT II and buy the Explorer, if you like it.

psime84 · 1 May 2013, 12:00 PM

Like I said I couldn't wait :)

Magic-Matt · 1 May 2013, 04:31 PM

I like the white dial Exp II. A big BUT though is that I dont like the black coated hands and markers!!! I believe this should always be gold or silver in colour as per long standing Rolex tradition, black just looks weird - to me at least. This would be enough for me to choose the black dial over the white one.

Billywiz · 29 May 2013, 02:32 PM

pepsi...a classic!

DanG · 30 May 2013, 12:02 AM

I love the Explorer II. The hands fit the watch.

JakobZ · 31 May 2013, 04:05 AM

I think you should hold on to the Z-series, they are pretty hard to get at the right price.

BigRolexfan · 1 June 2013, 12:29 PM

Does anyone know if this modle is out?? if not when? I been calling AD in HK no body have it in stock, I love the black & blue ring, I really want one please can anyone tell me where can I get it

schaffhausenfanatic · 1 June 2013, 12:35 PM

I would go with plan-b of wait and pick it up down the line. It will be something to work towards, and be that much sweeter when the day comes to have both in your collection. They are, imo, both excellent examples out of the Rolex lineup, and have places within the heritage that I personally couldn't trade one for the other.

Broker Boy · 3 June 2013, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic-Matt

I like the white dial Exp II. A big BUT though is that I dont like the black coated hands and markers!!! I believe this should always be gold or silver in colour as per long standing Rolex tradition, black just looks weird - to me at least. This would be enough for me to choose the black dial over the white one.

I completely agree. The black paint eventually begins to chip off of the hands and looks really bad.

White gold hands would have sealed the deal for me.

subtona · 3 June 2013, 07:33 AM

Seeing as how im a sub man first, i never appreciated the gmt because the look is so similar to he sub.

so the ExpII is my choice + i can hardly sort out 2 timezones, forget about 3 .

johnlee8888 · 7 June 2013, 12:05 PM

Hello,

This is A Rolex Forum. Not Seiko / Alba. Please...we r talking about quality.A rolex quality.

subtona · 7 June 2013, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnlee8888

Hello,

This is A Rolex Forum. Not Seiko / Alba. Please...we r talking about quality.A rolex quality.

Ok

Boardman · 7 June 2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnlee8888

Hello,

This is A Rolex Forum. Not Seiko / Alba. Please...we r talking about quality.A rolex quality.

Ya!!!!

What?

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 7 June 2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broker Boy

I completely agree. The black paint eventually begins to chip off of the hands and looks really bad.

White gold hands would have sealed the deal for me.

Is this a proven problem?? This is the first I am hearing that the black paint comes off the hands. Are there pictures out there to support this?

subtona · 7 June 2013, 11:25 PM

oops

subtona · 7 June 2013, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

Is this a proven problem?? This is the first I am hearing that the black paint comes off the hands. Are there pictures out there to support this?

not likely in modern production....

perhaps the pre ~80's when dial and bezel problems were also known to occur.

fyi the hands are gold underneath the black.

alby.bda · 12 June 2013, 09:52 AM

Pepsi all day long.....

29 April 2013, 12:05 PM	#1
psime84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Weston Posts: 7	GMT Pepsi or Explorer II Whats up everybody. I'm brand new here and would like some feedback on this. I currently own the GMT Master II, The last production Pepsi model. It has sticks instead of a roman numeral which I believe is because of the new movement. Anyways while I love that watch I have fallen in love with the new Explorer II with the white face. It is definitely more my style as I spend a lot of time outdoors, I don't have to worry about the bezel fading. I can trade in my Pepsi and a little $ for the Explorer II but as of right now thats the only one of my watches I'm really willing to play with. I can wait and get that watch down the line but I love it and can't wait, I'm sure you know the feeling.. So anyways which one do you all like? Is it worth it?

1 June 2013, 12:29 PM	#11
BigRolexfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	Gmt ii - 116710blnr Does anyone know if this modle is out?? if not when? I been calling AD in HK no body have it in stock, I love the black & blue ring, I really want one please can anyone tell me where can I get it

3 June 2013, 07:33 AM	#14
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,020	Seeing as how im a sub man first, i never appreciated the gmt because the look is so similar to he sub. so the ExpII is my choice + i can hardly sort out 2 timezones, forget about 3 . __________________

7 June 2013, 11:25 PM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,020	oops __________________

29 April 2013, 12:29 PM	#2
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	I have an exp2 Great watch I'm looking for a Pepsi for myself if u decide to sell Both are terrific

29 April 2013, 12:33 PM	#3
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	I have the EXP II 42mm with white dial. I absolutely love it. I'm sure you will too

29 April 2013, 01:05 PM	#4
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Neither watch is rare or hard to find in nice condition so you can easily trade back and forth till you are satisfied.

30 April 2013, 01:47 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	They are both nice and I would hold on to the GMT II and buy the Explorer, if you like it.

1 May 2013, 04:31 PM	#7
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	I like the white dial Exp II. A big BUT though is that I dont like the black coated hands and markers!!! I believe this should always be gold or silver in colour as per long standing Rolex tradition, black just looks weird - to me at least. This would be enough for me to choose the black dial over the white one.

29 May 2013, 02:32 PM	#8
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	pepsi...a classic!

30 May 2013, 12:02 AM	#9
DanG Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: WA State Watch: Rolex Yachtmaster Posts: 133	I love the Explorer II. The hands fit the watch.

31 May 2013, 04:05 AM	#10
JakobZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Jakob Location: Sweden Posts: 183	I think you should hold on to the Z-series, they are pretty hard to get at the right price.

1 June 2013, 12:35 PM	#12
schaffhausenfanatic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 22	I would go with plan-b of wait and pick it up down the line. It will be something to work towards, and be that much sweeter when the day comes to have both in your collection. They are, imo, both excellent examples out of the Rolex lineup, and have places within the heritage that I personally couldn't trade one for the other.

7 June 2013, 12:05 PM	#15
johnlee8888 Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 21	Hello, This is A Rolex Forum. Not Seiko / Alba. Please...we r talking about quality.A rolex quality.

12 June 2013, 09:52 AM	#21
alby.bda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alberto Location: bermuda Watch: patek 5712-1A Posts: 362	Pepsi all day long.....

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