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for emotional appeal, get both..

 

for practicality, depends.. The Milgauss green monster is nice to look at and very colorful and a simple time telling machine and protects the watch from being magnetic but itself is magnetic enough when you go bar hopping waiting for some attractive ladies to buy you drinks and vice versa. The Exp II, pls consider the older model of course, which is more serious in appearance and would probably make you feel more adventurous and if you are a frequent traveller who needs to keep track of home time and whether to know whether the folks are in bed or having breakfast before you call home, it is the adventurer's watch or its name aptly suggest, an explorer's companion. Imo, a tougher looking watch compared to GV which can be dressy at times. Just my 2 cents. Of course, you wont go wrong with either... Choose wisely. Just kidding. smile

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First rolex- mil gauss gv or explorer ii

 
By: Watchamateur : July 25th, 2011-08:36
Hi everyone I am thinking of getting my first rolex and would be grateful for any suggestions. I originally wanted to fey a daytona but understand the wait could be for years. I currently have a jaeger memovox and a chopard Mille miglia. Thanks Newbie

Milgauss is my vote

 
By: Nomer : July 25th, 2011-13:47
This is easily my most comfortable and flexible watch for any occasion. I don't own an Explorer and it is also a fine choice to be sure but I do believe the GV is very special and a bit more unique. By the way if you are quite set on a new Daytona, they a... 

Do you mean the new Explorer 2..?

 
By: Andy : July 25th, 2011-14:03
In this case I would say the new Explorer 2 but when it's out it's going to be difficult to get so get your name down at your local AD now. Otherwise you may find your only choice is the Milgaus Yours, Andy.

for emotional appeal, get both..

 
By: KC74 : July 25th, 2011-17:16
for practicality, depends.. The Milgauss green monster is nice to look at and very colorful and a simple time telling machine and protects the watch from being magnetic but itself is magnetic enough when you go bar hopping waiting for some attractive ladi... 

Were you thinking of the new explorer 2 or the old one?

 
By: TdotBean : July 25th, 2011-18:39
If it were the new one then I think you've better chance getting the daytona unless you are talking about the new ceramic bezel daytona, in that case you really need luck on your side. If is the old explorer 2, white or black dial? If you are looking at b... 

Tyler, just wondering why you suggested the white dial instead of..

 
By: KC74 : July 25th, 2011-22:57
..black for the Exp II? No, it wont break his budget cos he wanted to get the Dayto, so Dayto if foregone for now, he can buy both GV and Exp II at one go.

you are bad, convincing him to buy two at one go ;) i never thought..

 
By: KC74 : July 26th, 2011-02:25
..of black and white complementing each other... to me a white dial Exp II if taken to Artic or Antartica, may not work cos it will blend in too well with all the snow and bright sunlight and would be difficult to read the time as opposed to a black dial.... 

a used Rolex gmt master pepsi? [nt]

 
By: D10 : July 25th, 2011-20:23
stainless steel daytona later. This message has been edited by D10 on 2011-07-25 20:26:00

Neither watch will disappoint you

 
By: grigo : July 25th, 2011-22:27
I would nevertheless start with the Milgauss. Best regards, George

ahh...if vintage, then Exp 2 Orange Hand wins always

 
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 26th, 2011-03:38
but if modern, the GV is a clear winner. Something "not quite real" about the new Exp 2 imo.

Thank you

 
By: Watchamateur : July 26th, 2011-10:21
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I went to the local Ad today and tried on all the sport watches. I have small wrists. Liked the fit of the explorer ii most but thought the migauss gv dial and the submariner dial was a more interesting and appeali... 

No wait on Daytona

 
By: Mostel : July 28th, 2011-15:41
If you want one... don't believe the hype! I think it is a far more substantial and ultimately desirable watch than the others... they are out there for immediate delivery (in this economy.) Get the watch you really want, not the watch you can get 'conven... 

Thank you all.

 
By: Watchamateur : July 31st, 2011-07:47
Tried the sub on as well. Torn between all but casting my vote for milgauss or sub now.