Do you like these mini-Versus? I'm able to film quite a few more than with the produced versions that air on Sunday. Also, this format permits me to shoot less mainstream watches (think Rieussec vs. JLC Master Chrono) that might not be viable in a produced segment for commercial reason. Please let me know in the comments below. Best, Tim

@prnuvsharma55

5 жыл бұрын

Great format

@zzeuss87

5 жыл бұрын

I like this format better than the Sunday version. It feels more like your usual reviews. You don't need the production value extravagance of big "versus" to reach your audience. My opinion only.

@user-og2wr3bh8v

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I like these.

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ammar. I appreciate both this candid feedback and your suggestion. Fortunately, this format allows me to move more quickly and shoot more watches than the other one. I'm going to line up a SM300 and a 114060 ASAP. Best, Tim

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks zz, I appreciate this. Frankly, this **IS** more me than the other, and I can shoot more when this is the format. I do like the idea of a 10-minute discussion that takes literally 10 minutes to produce. Best, Tim

Easily the best watch reviewer on KZread. Perfect blend of technical, and aesthetic knowledge/opinions.

My vote is for the Explorer... More unique

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Another one! Thanks for watching!! - WatchBox Team

@Michael-4

5 жыл бұрын

You mean more rare. Can't be more unique.

@yourydavydov5680

4 жыл бұрын

seedeetee GMT2 looks much better especially Batman/ Pepsi/ Rootbeer

I love my Explorer 2, most versatile Rolex made. Still my favorite watch overall

I have polar and batman also. Actually I always wear Polar because it is real genuin tool watch. I really love it polar!

Nice review, Tim. When Rolex initially developed the GMT with Pan Am, there was no independent GMT hand - it was just an AM / PM indicator that was tied to local time. So, a moveable bezel was needed. When the movement was upgraded so that the GMT hand could be set independently, the moveable bezel was not longer needed on the GMT watch and the Exp II became a true dual time GMT watch itself. The Exp II is the meanest baddest Rolex, outside of the water, and has a better protected movement than the GMT. As a pilot, you do not want that bezel moving, as it may create confusion, since the GMT hand will be pointing to ZULU time. The PCLs on the GMT are easily scratched as well. The GMTs are great looking bling watches, but the Explorer II is the real deal. If you want a good 3-time zone watch, consider the Franck Muller Master Banker.

@jrgb9945

4 жыл бұрын

southnc63 As a pilot I pronounce you a clown. GMT is the way to go for aviation.

The first video I've seen demonstrating the spring bar adjustment in the clasp. Now my Explorer fits perfect, thx!

Great video as always Tim! For me it's the Explorer II all day long. I've had both and quickly parted with the GMT. I actually prefer the GMT in pictures and in the hand, but on the wrist the Explorer II is so much better. 42mm is the perfect modern size sports watch. I had a really hard time seeing the 24 hand on the GMT Master II, where as you can't miss the big orange 24 hand on the Explorer II. Much less common and one of the last tool watches in the lineup.

Explorer II for sure - GMT Master too common

Got ‘em both. If I had to choose one?? Explorer II

I once had a choice to buy a Batman GMT or an Explorer II polar. I'm very glad I went with the Explorer 2. Yes, the Batman is now worth more but I bought my watch to wear, not to resell. The GMT master 2 is just too pedestrian. I wear this watch with anything. I have more respect for this watch for the fact that it is the only tool watch that Rolex do not make in gold. The way it should be

@TheTerrafrostbyte

6 ай бұрын

You didn't want both?

Have owned both at one time or another.. well actually my GMT Master II was a two-tone model .. but the polar Explorer II looks just so amazing.. and the PCL's of the GMT Master II scratch instantly and horribly..

My Explorer II sat for 3 years. Now I love it and it's in the rotation

I prefer the explorer. I love the orange GMT hand, the fixed bezel and that white dial! I think a tan brown or a white strap with orange stitching would look great on this watch. I actually like the Rolex Master GMTs but not this version.

Nice review. Anti-magnetic to how much exactly?

Great to see these together online comparing them, I have both. Never really understood the GMT function, people can't add or subtract 5 hours in ones head?

This video format is great, good for a quick watch!;)

enjoyed it, feed me more of these mini-vs, the video duration is perfect

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Zack! Stay tuned, more Mini-Vs plates are coming soon! - WatchBox Team

Great comparison! Well spoken (no ummms or ahhhs) and solid camera work. I am considering trading my 1987 GMT for an Explorer 2 and found your video. I have a smallish wrist and really like my 38mm Vintage Accutron 214s (Astro) and my GMT I. Gonna have to try an Explorer 2 (love the white face and orange hand) and see if it is too big for me. May have to get a pre-2011 model (I think they are 40mm) as it might be smaller.

IMO keeping track of 3 time zones on a wristwatch is a bit silly when you can have 6 listed by city at a glance on your cell phone. They are both gorgeous watches but the Explorer II is something special and perhaps more practical in the modern world.

Great review, Tim. I prefer the GMT II. I agree rotating bezels can limit the visual signature of a beautiful dial...especially when enough text to rival The Fountainhead is on the dial.

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark! The GMT family will return to my "Mini Versus" series soon enough. I'm angling to bring in a 2018 116719BLRO (blue dial)... Best, Tim

The same choice as yours - the polar white Explorer II. If I had to buy a Rolex to add to my collection, this is the only Rolex I would buy. It has excellent legibility with the black edged luminescent hour markers and orange 24-hour hand. The cyclops magnifier has a better proportion and does not stick out that much to attract attention in the polar white model compared to other Rolex watches that use the cyclops magnifier for the date.

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Great choice. I didn't acquire a strong preference for the Explorer 2 polar until I started to encounter them on a regular basis at Govberg. The legibility of black and white models looks identical in online images, but the polar dial with black features wins decisively in person. Best, Tim

Yes the Explorer II is my choice also. Denis Buckley said he could have gambled the price of the Explorer, but bought the watch. I was going to trade up my car, I bought the Explorer II Polar Dial instead. One year on and I am very glad I bought the Explorer. Great video thanks.

explorer 2 for me

explorer II is the winner

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Explorer II for the win! Thanks for watching Craig! - WatchBox Team

@Tacteyecool

4 жыл бұрын

No date Rollie

I'm starting to prefer the explorer, alot of people have GMTs so less unique

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the Explorer is growing on you! - WatchBox Team

@mullman

5 жыл бұрын

I bought new a new Coke 1995 GMT 2, since sold. Then bought a new 2007 ceramic GMT 2. Bought a new Exp 2 this week, and I love going back to a tool watch without brushed center links. I’m seeing way too many GMTs and after wearing black faces for 22 years, the white face is a nice change.

Explorer II white dial because that’s what I have 😊

I like the shirt cuff showing in the review, it gives a better idea of the fit on the wrist.

Perfect review. I was looking at both and have the black but I think I am just going to get the polar. Its almost a few grand less and I have a yacht master rhodium dial so the polar will fit in nice

I'm stuck in between E2 polar or GS snowflake...love the white dials on both

@Longshore79

5 жыл бұрын

Rolex. Grand Seiko is an excellent watch but the Rolex will always hold its value

Have the same polar explorer 2 and the gmt coke, just love them both differently. Explorer 2 is my warm weather/summer go to and gmt my normal everyday.

GMT II for me as I've tried the Polar Explorer II (surprisingly on display in Harrod's when I visited London last May) and I just could not pull off the 42mm case. Beautiful watch and actually more interesting as the white dial Rolex sports watch is not your usual Rolex... but at the end of the day, you go what feels right on your wrist and the 40mm GMT II is exactly that when I wear it. Cheers!

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

The 42mm Ex2 has been controversial to say the least. I wouldn't be shocked if the 42mm Explorer 2 ends up being a one-generation watch. Downsizing a-la-Day-Date 2 might come into play when Rolex decides to refresh this line. Best, Tim

@karlomcastro

5 жыл бұрын

I hope you are right, Tim. It would be great if Rolex scales the Exp II down a bit to 40mm. Always a pleasure to watch your reviews. The only negative is that you (& watchbox) make me spend more time on youtube 😁 Cheers!

I have the white Explorer II but wished it was 40mm with a ceramic bezel.

I have a vintage GMT and a new explorer 2 polar. To me the EX2 is the last true Rolex tool watch. It’s chunkier, sturdier, easier to use and dare I say it actually does a second time zone function better than a GMT. According to Rolex the parashock absorbers are 50% better than the Kiff system, but I don’t know if that’s strictly true. I don’t know why (maybe because they’re more available) but I’m seeing more and more people getting into the EX2. Pre-owned price is going up, a big watch podcaster just swapped his batman for a black *and* a white dial! People these days say Rolex is just a marketing brand and has lost it’s way, well if you’re yearning for the good old days, I’d say Rolex still has one last trick up it’s sleeve! Ps: I bought my 216570 a few weeks ago from the Rolex boutique themselves. They took off the stickers and are holding on to the warranty card for a year. This is the new reality in the U.K. and you won’t get that with Govberg/Watchbox! Thanks again Tim, love your work. If you’re in London let me know and I’ll buy you a scotch!

If you can manage it, I believe these two models compliment each other perfectly.

did I hear you say that the numbers on the GMT is green?

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

There are a few versions of this generation of GMT with a few different uses of the color green. A yellow gold/black dial 116718LN will include green-on-white date discs; the full-green-dial "anniversary" 116718LN has a conventional black-on-white date disc. Best, Tim

Now that you've seen my choice, which do you prefer? Best, Tim

@LiquidSm0ke

5 жыл бұрын

WatchBox Reviews explorer !

@IAmCharliemouse

5 жыл бұрын

I voted with my wallet this summer... Explorer!

@TheSlowoldman

5 жыл бұрын

I am actually comparing these two personally for a possible purchase. I am also partial to the Explorer II but I prefer the black dial. Just curious, would that have swayed your opinion?

@macoyupadoodle

5 жыл бұрын

Came from a Rolex wearing family (Asians love Rolex), and i have seen all sport models since the 80s to early 2000s , and when i got my first one , i chose the explorer 2 white (pre new orange hand) . Fell in love with it at first sight.

@Crackers2549

5 жыл бұрын

Explorer II the white dial but must admit the black dial is smoking to...!... Clean and will go with anything your wearing... And more unique than the GMT Master.

Fantastic Review Sir....You are the best reviewer alive...fact!

I love the 42 mm size and the white dial but the lack of bling especially in the bezel!!! Wow it's just hard to pull the trigger on that Explorer. I had my AD offer me one and it just doesn't do it for me. I wish it did.

My vote is the Explorer II, I love the orange GMT hand , easier to read then the green hand on the black dial. I have purchases a 2013 Explorer II few months ago and put it on a Rubber B strap. I absolutely love it and don’t regret buying it.

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly the strap I had in mind when I discussed the Ex2 as a better strap candidate than the GMT. Sweet! Best, Tim

In the 116710 LN What does the LN stand for ? Thx

@EscapePlan97

3 жыл бұрын

Steven David Lunette Noir. Which means black bezel.

Nice one Tim

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! - WatchBox Team

What!!! You placed it at 6 o clock and gmt hand at 10 o clock. I don't understand where 8 o clock came from.. ????

Love the exp 2, mine is 16570. Fixed bezel, no pcl, easier to read, lighter on the wrist

Plays to a small audience, but the EX2 (Polar) is highly sought after and priced over retail in the grey market.

Yes, Tim. We like all the videos you do. These mini's are great! BTW, your boss called you a savant on "Talking Watches with Ariel Adams" podcast. While that has many meanings, I'll go with this one... "intellectual, scholar, sage, wise/learned person".

GMT for me - it's a time zone watch, there 3 time zones (GMT), whereas an explorer can only show 2.

Definitely Explorer ! So much more authentic, real and down to earth! I have had this exact same watch since 2016 and I love every minute of it!

Great watches, but explorer 2 is my favourite.

I’m liking the orange

Tim what happens when you review every watch in the world ?

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

A new watch will appear and then we will review that watch! It's like a perpetual calendar ya know? Thanks for watching! - WatchBox Team

Too typical Gmt=master Explorer 2, is rare

Polar explorer two has some personality thumbs up

MY vote is Explorer 2 42m is a Awesome watch.

Had both at one stage. Gmt is now gone. I've grown to love the explorer2 even more. Proper tool watch.its one of those that will only look better with time as our surroundings change.

My vote will be for the GMT..... a more solid look watch than Explorer. Great versus Tim.

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

The GMT is the undoubted star among dual-time Rolex. I pick the Ex2 more for its strangely *un-Rolex* pearly white dial and orange flourishes. Thanks for watching! Best, Tim

@FirestormAA

5 жыл бұрын

&@@the1916companywatchreviews Yeah I almost purchased Ex2 but after strap it on wrist,,, I have second thot. It really don't feel like a Rolex rolex.... no offence to any Rolex lovers, it look like more like a fashion watch. Hence decided to skip & get a 41mm DJ. Guess Ex2 will suit better with younger guys but not much so for older man like me... or I'm being a little old skool.

just me or date window numbers don't look green at all

Hard choice no matter where your collection is . Both beautiful best complications . I prefer the Explore for the size and I like the steel bezel and would prefer it for an every day watch , but a black face Rolex is hard to beat especially when the price is the same , I feel the GMT just gives a little more umpf .

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Would you opt for the black dial 216570? That's the one area of discussion I didn't really broach in the video; Rolex makes two Ex2 dials. Best, Tim

@MrDaymien1

5 жыл бұрын

White Tim , more fun less formal . I just wish they moved the orange EXPLORER 2 font positioning

@jcnole77

13 күн бұрын

@@the1916companywatchreviews I would choose black dial for for my first. Can wear with more stuff and the white has a different contrast on whiter skin. You wouldnt think so but it does.

Explorer 2

GMT is my choice between these two. Doesn’t mean that I don’t like the explorer as well.

Gmt master 2 for me

this is just great

These watches are so scarce here in the States. You’re lucky if you picked one up

Both very beautiful watches. I also had the Explorer II once.

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, how was your experience with the Explorer II? - WatchBox Team

@DenisHauser

5 жыл бұрын

It was a nice smaller (40 mm) inconspicuous GMT Rolex.

@jcnole77

13 күн бұрын

@@the1916companywatchreviews I got the black dial and absolutely love it. I picked it up before the polar bc it looks good in light and contrast better imo. I also have YM white walker with teal second hand for my nicer watch. was looking at gmt and ND sub, but this polar just comes back to me. I have had people hit with nice watch on black dial exp many times. Its a clean watch

Love 4 the wite explorer

16570 with 3186 owns both of these.

classics...only thing bad about Rolex is that I cant have them all....

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

This is the the classic watch collector's quandary! I love your COSC/ISO3159 name tag, by the way. Best, Tim

Great comparison, Tim. The only thing that I don’t like about the six digit reference Explorer II is that darn orange. Orange belongs on the Milgauss. I’d choose the 116710LN on this one.

@alectang1614

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, the orange hand was on the original 70s Explorer 2 1655. I actually love it and would gladly trade in my old Explorer 2 16570, if the new one wasn't so damn big!

@Justinpiano1987

5 жыл бұрын

Don’t hate me for saying it but... I hate the McQueen Explorer II almost as much as I hate the Newman Daytona! 😂😂😂 Different strokes for different folks. You have the Polar or black, Alec?

@alectang1614

5 жыл бұрын

@@Justinpiano1987 Fair enough. Haha! I have the black dial (I love black dials). I also have the 214270 Explorer MK2 (Black dial). And looking to buy an Oris ProPilot date (black dial). :D

@Justinpiano1987

5 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 I personally like the black Explorer II better too. Great choice!

@Ge0rGi.

5 жыл бұрын

@@alectang1614 Black dial like everyone on this planet ; white dial ones are nicer. Plus the dial is matte black and the hands are glossy black . Totally wrong.

I bought both of these models brand new from ADs. I go back and forth and think they’re both perfect.

Well howdy Tim!

8:05 -wait, what

You need to slow down man hahaha take a breath

@flamadiddledoo

4 жыл бұрын

Conor O'Donovan he’s not to speak slower, he’s American

I had the Explorer II (black dial) for quite some time now. I have to admit, while I did buy the watch pre-owned, I paid more for this watch than I ever thought I would. I do enjoy the watch. It keeps perfect time and I keep it in a well used rotation of my watch collection. However, am having some second thoughts about the watch due to the price. I paid $4,525. I think for that price, I expected it to do magic tricks or something spectacular other than just telling the time. I have some Seiko's for example that seem better built, tell just as good time and cost a fraction of this Rolex. I am not cheap or desperate for money, but I am considering selling this watch, pocketing some money and maybe buying another watch (or two}. As I said, I really like the watch, but I feel the watch is overpriced and I do have a touch of buyer's remorse. Any thoughts on what my major malfunction is?

Very nice vs

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this kind feedback. Do you have a favorite? Best, Tim

@OttawaInHD

5 жыл бұрын

WatchBox Reviews yes, I would go with the Polar :)

God damn wasn't this watch like $3000 a few years ago?? I remember it being considerably cheaper when I was considering investing in one like five years ago.

216570 black

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

An excellent choice and one that I would like to have featured briefly in this comparison. A conscious decision to hold the video to a sub-10-minute run time limited my options. Best, Tim

Love the Exp II Tim. Just wished it came in at 40 mil. I have the older GMT 16700. Love that version because of the lighter case weight and light bracelet. It really wears well on a smaller wrist.

@jcnole77

13 күн бұрын

its does come in 40 ,il. Its the previous version

Está mas bonito el explorer II.

The GMT Master wins hands down. Not counting the looks and size differences, the watches are basically the same (same movement), but the GMT Master has a rotating bezel which increases the functionality of the GMT Master significantly over the Explorer II.

Couldn’t agree more, The Explorer II is the better looking watch

Explorer II has a better look. Love white and stand out GMT hand. Character and charm. Mini verses are good Mosso, keep up the good work and do what makes work more fun. 👍

❤

Two very robust, well designed, sports-tool watches, one is more upscale than the other. You can't go wrong with either one, but in this scenario, I prefer the one with the ceramic bezel. Hopefully the Explorer II will get updated in next year Basel to have a ceramic bezel.

I own a Rolex Explorer 2 and I'd highly recommend it to anyone considering buying that watch

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, would you mind expanding on what makes you love the Explorer II? - WatchBox Team

@denisbuckley4352

5 жыл бұрын

@@the1916companywatchreviews I just wanted to buy something to remember from an investment I had. I'm thrilled I bought it I could've easily lost €7,200 gambling but I'm glad I didn't do that!!

Trusted

GMT Master II wins

Sorry, mate, but you can't tell the time. I don't understand how someone can get that badly confused.

GMT ii is a superior watch

My ex explorer11 all the way!

explorer 2

116710LN looks more stunning

GMT, absolutely no contest.

Explorer II is a gem, but, come on, guys, GMT II by a mile!

series | Manly-tier | Gentleman-tier | I'm-the-boss tier Marine | Submariner | Yatch-Master | Yatch-Master II Sky | Explorer | GMT-II | Sky-Dweller

116710....... no comparison

Explorer II all day long but with a black dial!!

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice. I would have liked to demonstrate both versions of the 216570, but my goal was to keep the video under ten minutes. That's also why there's no lume shot... regrettable, but I'll do better next time. Best, Tim

@ripperx444

5 жыл бұрын

WatchBox Reviews it’s all good over here!! I used to own the black dial variant but sold it to fund an Amvox 2!

@Ge0rGi.

5 жыл бұрын

No way!! White dial is much more unique and beautiful ; black dials are everywhere.

@ripperx444

5 жыл бұрын

Georgi it’s a Rolex! Nothing unique about it :) it’s like a g shock these days

@Ge0rGi.

5 жыл бұрын

ripperx444 I don’t think you know what are you talking about my friend, you can’t find any Rolex anywhere these days,also the prices went up like hell.

Now imagine an explorer 2 with a ceramic bezel...

@the1916companywatchreviews

5 жыл бұрын

Imagine That (Nas Voice) Thanks for watching! - WatchBox Team

@danavasilcai

5 жыл бұрын

It will ruin it!

@michaelbishop9157

4 жыл бұрын

it would look awful and undermine the genuine tool aesthetic

I prefer the older models for both, these newer models look unbalanced and bloated

GMT all day everyday. One is cool. The other will never be.

I personally hate he explorer