Why Exp-II and no other!!

[JJ Irani]

Hi guys,

This morning I was browsing through my A4 Rolex catalogue and trying to convince myself with suitable arguments as to why I should ONLY buy a BLACK EXP-II and no other Rolex.

Here are some of my own convincing reasons:

1. I just love the independently movable small hand feature. Extremely convenient.
2. Love the contrast of the red 24-hour hand against the black dial.
3. Love the FIXED bezel 'cause I never use 'em anyway. The brushed finish looks superb and contrasts well with the black of the dial.
4. Great practical watch for travel, swimming and just about anything.
5. Perfect size of actually 39 mm, but the 1 mm loss doesn't really worry me.
6. Perfect weight balance with the bracelet - all up 126 grams....not too heavy and not too light.
7. I love its great looks and overall get up.

Am I convinced? What do YOU think?

Am I nuts? What do YOU think?

[Sam]

I agree on all points. But YES, you're nuts!

[AJC]

Oh JJ!!!!!!

[JJ Irani]

Oh, Aaron

[dman]

Like sand through an hourglass, these are the watches of JJ Irani.

[Rockrolex]

How about this as a convincing argument NOT to get the EXP:

[padi56]

Yes must agree Ed the GMT is a much better looking watch

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes must agree Ed the GMT is a much better looking watch

Padi... BOLLOCKS! Pictured below is the best looking and most practically functional Rolex ever produced...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Padi... BOLLOCKS! Pictured below is the best looking and most practically functional Rolex ever produced...

Sorry we must beg to differ anyway,in the Explorer prefere the White dial perhaps we can get JJ to dither over his next watch buy.

Originally Posted by padi56

Sorry we must beg to differ anyway,perhape we can get JJ to dither over
his next watch buy.

LMAO, I'd say lets just mess with his head, but there's not much left to mess with, is there.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Atomic

LMAO, I'd say lets just mess with his head, but there's not much left to mess with, is there.

[dman]

Originally Posted by Atomic

LMAO, I'd say lets just mess with his head, but there's not much left to mess with, is there.

LOLOL!!!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Atomic

LMAO, I'd say lets just mess with his head, but there's not much left to mess with, is there.

HIJACKER

But I have to agree with you, Johnny...the contrast of the fixed brushed steel bezel goes better with the black dial than the black bezel of the GMT-II. It's all about contrast and I simply love that word and what it does for me!!

[dman]

Didn't you own one of these watches less than a year ago??

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Padi... BOLLOCKS! Pictured below is the best looking and most practically functional Rolex ever produced...

How can you say the EXP is the "most practically functional Rolex ever produced." It's got a fixed bezel. That limits its utility. You may not have a need to rotate the bezel, but for those of us who do use that function, the GMT-II has to hold the distinction of most practically functional.

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

How can you say the EXP is the "most practically functional Rolex ever produced." It's got a fixed bezel. That limits its utility. You may not have a need to rotate the bezel, but for those of us who do use that function, the GMT-II has to hold the distinction of most practically functional.

Easy Ed, the fourth hand allows me to track a second timezone. Tracking a third with a rotating bezel is difficult and in practical terms, highly unusual (who needs to track three timezones?).

Also, all you need is a broken spring or some grit/sand under that rotating bezel to bring it to a screeching halt (I know a few guys with subs with bezels that don't work). Take out that 'complication' and problem solved.

As well, because of the semi-sloping bezel, it gives the watch a dressier look, so it's more practical in that it can do double duty as a tool watch AND a dress watch.

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

How can you say the EXP is the "most practically functional Rolex ever produced." It's got a fixed bezel. That limits its utility. You may not have a need to rotate the bezel, but for those of us who do use that function, the GMT-II has to hold the distinction of most practically functional.

“I say old chap, I think we've got a bit of a stick here. You've forgotten your Rolex Explorer II, and now we're lost in the desert. A bloody nuisance, and I’ve just been bitten by a snake. Most uncomfortable I must say”.

Come off it! “Most practically functional Rolex”. Most of you never ever ventured outside your office cubicle and went to the Piccardian "depths" of the bathtub at most!


Frans.

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

“I say old chap, I think we've got a bit of a stick here. You've forgotten your Rolex Explorer II, and now we're lost in the desert. A bloody nuisance, and I’ve just been bitten by a snake. Most uncomfortable I must say”.

Come off it! “Most practically functional Rolex”. Most of you never ever ventured outside your office cubicle and went to the Piccardian "depths" of the bathtub at most!


Frans.

Ed, quick... he's on to us all...

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Easy Ed, the fourth hand allows me to track a second timezone. Tracking a third with a rotating bezel is difficult and in practical terms, highly unusual (who needs to track three timezones?).

Also, all you need is a broken spring or some grit/sand under that rotating bezel to bring it to a screeching halt (I know a few guys with subs with bezels that don't work). Take out that 'complication' and problem solved.

As well, because of the semi-sloping bezel, it gives the watch a dressier look, so it's more practical in that it can do double duty as a tool watch AND a dress watch.

AGREED!!!!

[padi56]

Dont know why but when I had a Explorer 11 for a very short time
the bezel was like a scratch magnet for me.

Originally Posted by padi56

Dont know why but when I had a Explorer 11 for a very short time
the bezel was like a scratch magnet for me.

Peter, I've had mine for almost three years and there are a few hairline scratches, but that's about it. And it's been a daily driver 98% of the time.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Easy Ed, the fourth hand allows me to track a second timezone. Tracking a third with a rotating bezel is difficult and in practical terms, highly unusual (who needs to track three timezones?).

Also, all you need is a broken spring or some grit/sand under that rotating bezel to bring it to a screeching halt (I know a few guys with subs with bezels that don't work). Take out that 'complication' and problem solved.

As well, because of the semi-sloping bezel, it gives the watch a dressier look, so it's more practical in that it can do double duty as a tool watch AND a dress watch.

Maybe it's because I don't beat my watches to a bloody pulp that I am unlikely to experience broken springs or sand/grit under the bezel.

I don't use it for a third time zone (I still haven't gotten that hang of that one), but I do use it for quick timing jobs, as when you need to time how much is left in the parking meter before the parking police get you for being one minute over the limit. Or timing the steaks on the grill to know when to flip them. Can't do that with an EXP now, can you?

Hey, we can debate this one till the cows come home and won't convince each other. But isn't it great that Rolex makes both the GMT AND the EXP so we can both enjoy our watches.

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Can't do that with an EXP now, can you?

Hey, we can debate this one till the cows come home and won't convince each other. But isn't it great that Rolex makes both the GMT AND the EXP so we can both enjoy our watches.

Actually, I can time many things with my ExpII, using the minute and second hands. LOL


But your last statement is absolutely true, and is why this hobby is so much fun. Everyone has different tastes and it's fun to rib those who's tastes differ from your own.

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Actually, I can time many things with my ExpII, using the minute and second hands. LOL


But your last statement is absolutely true, and is why this hobby is so much fun. Everyone has different tastes and it's fun to rib those who's tastes differ from your own.

Especially when it comes to ribbing a nameless shiny pated Kiwi with the most god-awful taste in certain watches.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Easy Ed, the fourth hand allows me to track a second timezone. Tracking a third with a rotating bezel is difficult and in practical terms, highly unusual (who needs to track three timezones?).

Also, all you need is a broken spring or some grit/sand under that rotating bezel to bring it to a screeching halt (I know a few guys with subs with bezels that don't work). Take out that 'complication' and problem solved.

As well, because of the semi-sloping bezel, it gives the watch a dressier look, so it's more practical in that it can do double duty as a tool watch AND a dress watch.

Well I have not had any experience of broken bezels, with Rolex or others or such, in many trips underwater, contact with sand or anything.My trusty
Citizen has had a very hard life,with no bezel malfunction but hey this is
a Jap watch and cost a mere £150 in Singapore.

Hey, we can debate this one till the cows come home and won't convince each other. But isn't it great that Rolex makes both the GMT AND the EXP so we can both enjoy our watches.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Especially when it comes to ribbing a nameless shiny pated Kiwi with the most god-awful taste in certain watches.

I resemble that remark.....just because I liked a certain orange colour.....no fair!!

[maverick]

I think the Explorer II is a great looking watch but the white dial, so nice, frowns at me. I haven't tried the black dial. After the GMT II I have to say a bezel should rotate. I DO use the GMT function and have grown accustom to it and miss that feature on my other watches. Just my 2 cents. =) maverick