The Watch Thread - Part 3

[Spartanz.]

First Rolex, Explorer II 42mm or Sub C?

What is your choice and why? For the explorer, between the Polar and Noir, what's your poison?

get the new gmt 2!!! been wearing it n neglecting others

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local stocks hard to find, either get overseas or reserve pieces from local ADs!!

 

[takuyazzz]

get either the sub or gmt, more versatile and bling

 

[Ki33ran]

rolex on leather strap ....yay or nay??

Nice... do it!!!

 

[Lurker_13]

Nice... do it!!!

Maybe a black strap will be better

 

[dmitri]

KohChris can buy what he likes.

I really dig the Batman (Blue black GMT) too, but, it's more dressy than the other 2 models leh. Furthermore, it costs more. If the links were completely brushed, I'd be crushed. Hehh!

No support for Explorer II ah? At this point, I'm more towards Explorer than Sub but definitely willing to hear more comments from owners or enthusiasts.

 

[fluegas]

Dmitri bro, so fast thinking on the next purchase after the pelagos? I would support the explorer since u already have the pelagos which looks pretty similar to the sub c imo. White or black? I think white is more unique but may be a tint more dressy. Got to try it on ur wrist man.

 

[thewiseone]

Between the 2, i'll pick the Exp2 for the following:

1) GMT movement. Very handy for traveling.

2) 42mm case with a bigger dial for the Exp2.

3) Didnt like the thick lugs of the Sub C, makes it look chunky & squarish. Factor in a case with only 40mm and a relatively wide bezel, the dial seems small. The older Sub looks more proportionate IMO, despite lacking improvements in bracelet, clasp, etc.

4) Not a fan of ceramic bezel.

KohChris can buy what he likes.

I really dig the Batman (Blue black GMT) too, but, it's more dressy than the other 2 models leh. Furthermore, it costs more. If the links were completely brushed, I'd be crushed. Hehh!

No support for Explorer II ah? At this point, I'm more towards Explorer than Sub but definitely willing to hear more comments from owners or enthusiasts.

 

[chingchangchong]

Hey guys, i just bought my first auto watch. The hamilton viewmatic on SS bracelet. Loving it. But i would like to change the strap to a leather strap with deployment clasp. Any idea where i can get one in SG?

 

[docomospur]

First Rolex, Explorer II 42mm or Sub C?

What is your choice and why? For the explorer, between the Polar and Noir, what's your poison?

I have a black Ex II, as I like the GMT function. My wrist is quite small and I felt that the white face looked too fat; if I wanted to go white, I'd have chosen the older Ex II.

Best thing to do is to go to the shop and try on all the watches. That will help you make up your mind.

 

[takuyazzz]

I too tried the ex II and found the lugs too protruding for me, ended up getting a gmt2c..

 

[KohChris]

KohChris can buy what he likes.

I really dig the Batman (Blue black GMT) too, but, it's more dressy than the other 2 models leh. Furthermore, it costs more. If the links were completely brushed, I'd be crushed. Hehh!

No support for Explorer II ah? At this point, I'm more towards Explorer than Sub but definitely willing to hear more comments from owners or enthusiasts.

 

[KohChris]

 

[KohChris]

 

[KohChris]

Pelagos is my recommendation to replace the sub

 

[Vadher]

Does the Pelegos look like a toy in real life as it does in photos?

 

[trd2970]

Does the Pelegos look like a toy in real life as it does in photos?

Due to the all titanium case and bracelet it feels lightweight compared to an all ss sub. To people used to the full weight of a ss diver watch, pelagos may feel 'toy-like'.

 

[natas]

Anyone can advise where to change leather strap for my navitimer.. very cui and stinky.

I changed my Superocean bracelet to silion type in BKK for about SGD30. Cheap n good, can change anytime I want.

First Rolex, Explorer II 42mm or Sub C?

I have a Exp 2 white dial

 

[docomospur]

All I can say is, thank you, HWZ, for the ignore function.

 

[Spartanz.]

Does the Pelegos look like a toy in real life as it does in photos?

personally I don't like it, looks abit too toyish...

sinn diver looks better imo

 

[KohChris]

IWC's GST chronograph looks like a toy too.
guess it afflicts titanium watches