Sub nd or Exp2 40mm for daily beating?

[ngokyc]

Ya. Should be wearing them than keeping them in box or winder. ;-) start wearing them daily.

[allxxlla]

Both purchase BN. Actually I wear either of them everyday lah. Looking for a preowned one not so much for daily wear, but for rough wear when doing sports or go overseas.

[Ken3]

wearing a Exp 2 40mm as a daily beater now, but will be getting either a Sub C or GMT2 C as an alternative... 1 black & 1 White face (dial).. lol

[Oceanklassik]

IMO, both models are suitable for rough, daily wear. They do not weigh heavy and are less bulky. In addition, any repair on the external parts that may result in wear-&-tear should cost you lesser as compared to those with ceramic bezels. Since both are distinctively different outwardly, it is a very personal choice - one's black; the other's white.

In your case, since you already own two watches of different colored dials and of different functions, you should consider a white dial Explorer II. Other than a good variety of colors, the Explorer II will give you a more varied mix in your collection - Explorer II, GMT II & Submariner. As compared to GMT II, Submariner, Submariner (ND) .

I think the GMT II works closely similar to the Explorer II, except that the former's rotating bezel can give you a third timezone. Hope to see your new purchase soon.

[triton]

i would say get the Sub ND. the reason being that explorer II has a second time zone function which is similar to that GMT IIc. so getting a sub ND would be something different and adds a different dimension you your rolex collection.

the bezel on explorer II is fixed, hence possible only to tell 2 time zones. the bezel on the GMT IIc is rotatable, thus able to tell 3 time zones. so the function to tell 2 time zone is more or less the same.

Hi, I really can't decide b/w buying a Sub nd or Exp2 40mm (white) as my daily beater, sports and rough wear. Currently, I own the GMT2c and Subc LV. One thing that I really like and prefer about the old models is how the sapphire crystal sits higher than the bezel.

Btw, can anyone advise if the GMT function for Exp2 works the same as GMT2C?

Looking for preowned, >10-year-old. Therefore, pricewise should be about the same. I'm really torn, appreciate your comments and help.

[allxxlla]

IMO, both models are suitable for rough, daily wear. They do not weigh heavy and are less bulky. In addition, any repair on the external parts that may result in wear-&-tear should cost you lesser as compared to those with ceramic bezels. Since both are distinctively different outwardly, it is a very personal choice - one's black; the other's white.

In your case, since you already own two watches of different colored dials and of different functions, you should consider a white dial Explorer II. Other than a good variety of colors, the Explorer II will give you a more varied mix in your collection - Explorer II, GMT II & Submariner. As compared to GMT II, Submariner, Submariner (ND) .

I think the GMT II works closely similar to the Explorer II, except that the former's rotating bezel can give you a third timezone. Hope to see your new purchase soon.

Good point eh... More varied collection

[Ken3]

too expensive for me to get a daytona as a daily beater.. me poor boy..

all are pretty similar
daytona as a daily beater also a good choice

[Ken3]

i limited budget... daytona is only a dream... squeeze hard hard only can try GMTII or Sub..

Not expensive if u get oversea bnib set

[bestrolex]

Hi, I really can't decide b/w buying a Sub nd or Exp2 40mm (white) as my daily beater, sports and rough wear. Currently, I own the GMT2c and Subc LV. One thing that I really like and prefer about the old models is how the sapphire crystal sits higher than the bezel.

I like the simple yet rugged look of the Sub nd. As for the Exp2, the GMT function and it being a white dial rolex sport (as I don't like milgauss and chrono watches). Btw, can anyone advise if the GMT function for Exp2 works the same as GMT2C?

Looking for preowned, >10-year-old. Therefore, pricewise should be about the same. I'm really torn, appreciate your comments and help.

rough wear? definitely not any rolex. casio maybe. is buying preowned really worth it? it may cost more to service down the road.

[invisibleman]

my ch0ice : SUB ND !!!

[allxxlla]

rough wear? definitely not any rolex. casio maybe. is buying preowned really worth it? it may cost more to service down the road.

Yah. This one's gonna follow me everywhere that I can't bear or scared to let my SubC n GMT2C go to. Eg. m'sia, overseas, pool, sports

[bestrolex]

Good idea to wear a cheap used rolex to msia
Rather than a new expensive bling model

who knows, maybe the malaysian customs will "cheong kong" it...haha!

[Ken3]

i wun even wear it in MY..

Black & white side also got people eyeing it.. robbery etc..

dun think police will cheong kong it.. but they see u can wear so expensive watch, will also ask u to pay bigger "fines" on the spot since u rich enough to wear expensive watch..

Good idea to wear a cheap used rolex to msia
Rather than a new expensive bling model

[Kenneth_C]

Just bought a Sub ND in Nov/Dec last year. To some extent, it was impulse buying. But, love the watch a lot. Not chunky and comfortable. Has a clean cut dial.

[bigbrudder]

Off topic, any views on whether Sub ND (new) or SD 16600 (no holes) assuming price not too far?