ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

nitrox1 · 14 January 2016, 12:57 PM

For an Explorer II. While I really liked the GMTII, I just like the overall look and feel of the EII better. I figure all I'm really giving up is the rotating bezel/3rd time zone of the GMT, which I never really used. I think the GMT is the more popular of the two, but the EII is just more visually appealing to me, and it completes my Rolex tool watch collection. Now I have a no date sub 14060m, a 39mm Explorer I, and the new 42mm EII inbound Friday. Happy days. :)

Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

bkertzer89 · 14 January 2016, 12:59 PM

Which dial

nitrox1 · 14 January 2016, 01:02 PM

Black of course :)

Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

bkertzer89 · 14 January 2016, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrox1

Black of course :)

Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

Nice

watchwatcher · 14 January 2016, 01:22 PM

It is a great watch...congrats.

WS9D · 14 January 2016, 02:38 PM

I'm thinking of flipping mine for a white daytona

nitrox1 · 14 January 2016, 02:42 PM

^ Daytona is the bomb!

Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

gummy · 14 January 2016, 02:52 PM

Great watch!

Can't wait for the pics...Congrats

Maiden · 14 January 2016, 02:58 PM

Congrats on the pick up!

ltmgeller · 14 January 2016, 03:00 PM

Enjoy the new one.

Furrygoat · 14 January 2016, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

I'm thinking of flipping mine for a white daytona

Me too!

Don't think I'll actually have the guts to do it, however.

Psmith · 14 January 2016, 07:55 PM

Congrats

rebel_1 · 14 January 2016, 08:03 PM

Nice trade. The Explorer II is a comfortable watch and the orange GMT hand is much easier to read than the GMTII IMHO. I only wish Rolex would make the Explorer II with the previous case dimensions, upgraded bracelet & the new orange GMT hand. THAT would've the perfect tool watch fo me.

brandrea · 14 January 2016, 08:08 PM

Congratulations

travisb · 14 January 2016, 08:25 PM

Congrats on the incoming!

sea-dweller · 15 January 2016, 12:33 PM

Congrats!

ap1 · 15 January 2016, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebel_1

Nice trade. The Explorer II is a comfortable watch and the orange GMT hand is much easier to read than the GMTII IMHO. I only wish Rolex would make the Explorer II with the previous case dimensions, upgraded bracelet & the new orange GMT hand. THAT would've the perfect tool watch fo me.

You nailed it, me too

Sent from my KFJWI using Tapatalk 2

T. Ferguson · 15 January 2016, 01:51 PM

Personally I prefer the GMT because even though I don't always need to track a third time zone, I can track a second one with a turn of the bezel and not have to take the watch off to set it. But the E2 is also a great watch and very handsome. If we all liked the same thing we'd all be wearing the same watch. Enjoy!!

nick c · 15 January 2016, 01:55 PM

Congrats

Daytona88 · 15 January 2016, 02:10 PM

Congrats. I am a Polar guy myself. I wear white french cuff dress shirts so the white dial really pops. Tried the black but just wasn't the same, at least when I am in a suit and tie.

Ravager135 · 15 January 2016, 02:21 PM

Good choice. I own both because as you highlighted, they have very different looks. The Explorer II is more rugged whereas the BLNR is sleek.

nitrox1 · 16 January 2016, 03:41 AM

Bam!!! Happy I made the trade. It fits with my collection and style a bit better.

Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

Abdullasaif · 16 January 2016, 05:31 AM

Congrats!!

Paul_81 · 16 January 2016, 05:32 AM

Happy days !

ltmgeller · 16 January 2016, 05:45 AM

Looking good

WristEnvy · 16 January 2016, 06:36 AM

Congratulations! Have you considered any of the Tudor tool watches to supplement your tool watch collection? Ranger? North Flag?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Lordofrolex · 16 January 2016, 06:40 AM

Personally like the GMT IIc more than the EXPII but its all preference. Congrats on the new watch.

nitrox1 · 16 January 2016, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WristEnvy

Congratulations! Have you considered any of the Tudor tool watches to supplement your tool watch collection? Ranger? North Flag?

Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

Just looked at them recently. Very nice. I also have Sinn and Kobold.

Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

superdog · 16 January 2016, 07:14 AM

I really like the polar version.

But for some reason the case just feels to big for me, even though I like 42mm on some other watches.

Great watches tho. Congrats.

14 January 2016, 12:57 PM	#1
nitrox1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 55	Traded in my GMTII C... For an Explorer II. While I really liked the GMTII, I just like the overall look and feel of the EII better. I figure all I'm really giving up is the rotating bezel/3rd time zone of the GMT, which I never really used. I think the GMT is the more popular of the two, but the EII is just more visually appealing to me, and it completes my Rolex tool watch collection. Now I have a no date sub 14060m, a 39mm Explorer I, and the new 42mm EII inbound Friday. Happy days. :) Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

14 January 2016, 07:55 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

15 January 2016, 12:33 PM	#16
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 January 2016, 01:51 PM	#18
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Personally I prefer the GMT because even though I don't always need to track a third time zone, I can track a second one with a turn of the bezel and not have to take the watch off to set it. But the E2 is also a great watch and very handsome. If we all liked the same thing we'd all be wearing the same watch. Enjoy!! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

16 January 2016, 06:40 AM	#27
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Personally like the GMT IIc more than the EXPII but its all preference. Congrats on the new watch. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

14 January 2016, 12:59 PM	#2
bkertzer89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: montreal Watch: 5512 Posts: 520	Which dial

14 January 2016, 01:02 PM	#3
nitrox1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 55	Black of course :) Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

14 January 2016, 01:22 PM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	It is a great watch...congrats.

14 January 2016, 02:38 PM	#6
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,364	I'm thinking of flipping mine for a white daytona

14 January 2016, 02:42 PM	#7
nitrox1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 55	^ Daytona is the bomb! Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

14 January 2016, 02:52 PM	#8
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,300	Great watch! Can't wait for the pics...Congrats

14 January 2016, 02:58 PM	#9
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	Congrats on the pick up!

14 January 2016, 03:00 PM	#10
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,355	Enjoy the new one.

14 January 2016, 08:03 PM	#13
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Nice trade. The Explorer II is a comfortable watch and the orange GMT hand is much easier to read than the GMTII IMHO. I only wish Rolex would make the Explorer II with the previous case dimensions, upgraded bracelet & the new orange GMT hand. THAT would've the perfect tool watch fo me.

14 January 2016, 08:08 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Congratulations

14 January 2016, 08:25 PM	#15
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	Congrats on the incoming!

15 January 2016, 01:55 PM	#19
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

15 January 2016, 02:10 PM	#20
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,595	Congrats. I am a Polar guy myself. I wear white french cuff dress shirts so the white dial really pops. Tried the black but just wasn't the same, at least when I am in a suit and tie.

15 January 2016, 02:21 PM	#21
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,122	Good choice. I own both because as you highlighted, they have very different looks. The Explorer II is more rugged whereas the BLNR is sleek.

16 January 2016, 03:41 AM	#22
nitrox1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 55	Bam!!! Happy I made the trade. It fits with my collection and style a bit better. Sent from classified location using Tapatalk.

16 January 2016, 05:31 AM	#23
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	Congrats!!

16 January 2016, 05:45 AM	#25
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,355	Looking good

16 January 2016, 06:36 AM	#26
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Congratulations! Have you considered any of the Tudor tool watches to supplement your tool watch collection? Ranger? North Flag? Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

16 January 2016, 07:14 AM	#29
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,685	I really like the polar version. But for some reason the case just feels to big for me, even though I like 42mm on some other watches. Great watches tho. Congrats. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)