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Old 13 August 2018, 08:26 AM   #1
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Need help deciding

Guys ,I'm looking at three watches , a explorer 2 , 42 mil ,a ceramic submariner date and a ceramic black gmt... I can't decide which one to get , I like them all , what do you guys think ?
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:31 AM   #2
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Sub C. It’s the most classic Rolex.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:31 AM   #3
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Get the GMT II LN, kind of a blend of all 3 watches.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:33 AM   #4
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Sub or the GMTII. There is no wrong choice.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:37 AM   #5
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it's a subjective question. you ask the question to 100 people, you'll get 100 different opinion.

buy the one you like the most.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:59 AM   #6
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Get the GMT II LN, kind of a blend of all 3 watches.
Hell of a good point. Although it's been said before, try them on and you'll know. I have the GMT LN and the Explorer II and if I could only have one it would be the Explorer II all day long.

All great choices though. Good luck deciding!
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:01 AM   #7
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it's a subjective question. you ask the question to 100 people, you'll get 100 different opinion.

buy the one you like the most.
I think the majority would not choose the Exp II.
Sub or GMT? Sub unless the need or aesthetics of a GMT
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:02 AM   #8
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Ive being thinking on what to add next. Im going with the polar GMT. Its so underated

But I do have a SD and a 16610

If you dont have a sub thats the one to get before you consider something else
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:02 AM   #9
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Submariner.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:22 AM   #10
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:29 AM   #11
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I’d vote Sub.

But agree to try them all on first before making final decision.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:31 AM   #12
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:33 AM   #13
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:34 AM   #14
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:52 AM   #15
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They each have their own personality...or vibe, if you will.

You just need to tune into each one and see which clicks with you.
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Old 13 August 2018, 11:00 AM   #16
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I started w a expII and I am finally close to getting a sub but i do like the gmt (minus the PCL). So my vote is for something different and the gmt is what I would grab
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Old 13 August 2018, 11:58 AM   #17
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Old 13 August 2018, 12:12 PM   #18
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Can’t go wrong with the Sub.
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Old 13 August 2018, 12:28 PM   #19
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I own a Polar 42 and a SubC but if I were to have one out of your three choices I'd have to go for the GMT LN

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Old 13 August 2018, 01:14 PM   #20
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If function is not your concern, go with the one you like best.

IMO, it’s difficult to beat the Submariner
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Old 13 August 2018, 01:24 PM   #21
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Guys ,I'm looking at three watches , a explorer 2 , 42 mil ,a ceramic submariner date and a ceramic black gmt... I can't decide which one to get , I like them all , what do you guys think ?
Ceramic black gmt
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Old 13 August 2018, 01:39 PM   #23
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Great shot. Captures the adventurous spirit of the LN. Nice jacket too.
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Old 13 August 2018, 02:23 PM   #24
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Old 13 August 2018, 03:51 PM   #25
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Great shot. Captures the adventurous spirit of the LN. Nice jacket too.


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Old 13 August 2018, 04:01 PM   #26
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Old 13 August 2018, 07:10 PM   #27
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If you don't need the second time zone function, the sub all the way.
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Old 13 August 2018, 07:44 PM   #28
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Get the GMT II LN, kind of a blend of all 3 watches.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:43 PM   #30
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No bad choice. I would go with the Polar Explorer II in 42 mm. To me it is a sleeper in the Rolex line-up and can be had for a discount and a very fair price in the pre-owned market. And you do not see one on a lot of wrists.
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