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4 March 2012, 04:26 PM | #1 |
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New Explorer II & GMT II - C Comparison
I just finished comparing the new Explorer II and the GMT II - C
The Explorer II debuted at the Basel 2011 show and the buzz about the watch has not died down. The increased size to a 42mm case, the updated luminescence, Paraflex shock mechanism for the balance wheel, and of course the orange hand, make the Explorer II stand out from the rest of the Rolex line. On the left is the GMT-C and on the right is the Explorer II. The case thickness between both watches is very similar with the GMT-C being 12mm and the Explorer II being 12.45mm. The Explorer II case is slightly longer as it is wider being 48.70 long versus 46.38mm on the GMT-C. The image does not adequately capture how the Explorer II case has more of a curvature than the flatter GMT-C case. The weight of both watches is very similar with the GMT-C being 145g versus the Explorer II being 150g (weighed with two links removed from the watch strap). One of the chief complaints on the traditional GMT and Explorer II models was that the Twinloc crown was too small to operate. Rolex answered that criticism by adding the larger Triploc winding crown found on the Submariners. Rolex answered the small crown criticism on the new Explorer II by fitting it with a larger Twinloc crown, the same one that is found on the Milgauss. Although not as water resistant as the Triploc, it is still plenty water proof and easier to operate. There is more to the review and more images posted here. All errors and omissions are mine, so feel free to point them out. Cheers, Sheldon
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4 March 2012, 08:39 PM | #2 |
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thanks for the info, both are stunning watch and I'm still deciding either one to be my 2012 watch...
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4 March 2012, 08:52 PM | #3 |
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Love the Exp2 (white dial for me)
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6 March 2012, 02:26 AM | #4 |
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This is my EXACT problem! Its killing me, I love them both. Im just hanging on for basel to see if anything new is coming out. after that, its decision time '12!
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22 March 2012, 03:59 PM | #5 |
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NICE REVIEW...IM LOVIN MY EXP42
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23 March 2012, 02:30 PM | #6 |
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i love that GMT 2C
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24 March 2012, 09:39 AM | #7 |
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216570 every time......
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Thanks to the Original Poster for the great writeup, your website is a great reference as well...
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Thanks for the review and comparison, these are my two choices at the moment!
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18 April 2012, 02:27 PM | #12 |
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Great reviews as always!
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Another great review/comparison - thanks
Rolex have really scored with the new Exp II. Imho a Triplock crown would make it perfect, but I can live with 99%
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Great review indeed. I had my heart set on the new Exp II based on the photos i had seen from baselworld, but when I saw it in real life I was disappointed. The GMT IIc is absolutely stunning IMO.
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Thanks Clive. (It's gonna be a looooong while 'til I add another!! )
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19 April 2012, 10:22 AM | #17 |
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I finally made my decision to choose the 116713LN TT GMT. I love the new exp II but the rotatable ceramic bezel talked to me more and I do need three time zones for work, especially helpful when dealing with various daylight saving time zones in northern and southern hemispheres.
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Nice comparison.
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Glad to be a part of the E42 Club. Thanks agfebres
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