Which Watch are you wearing today?

[chazroh]

 

[thor447]

One of my all time favorites right there. Can't wait to see it finished.

The video might take might take me bit longer than I had anticipated. While getting into the guts of this watch, someone clearly had zero clue what they were doing and this thing is most certainly a failed project from someone else. There is incorrectly assembled items in the chronograph, missing parts, etc. I had to source a few parts that I wasn't anticipating needing to replace. Nevertheless, when all is said and done, it will be brought back to it's former glory. Someone really did a number on this watch before I got it though. It's probably the reason I was able to get it so cheap! However I'm not complaining, it'll make for a darn interesting rebuild video!

 

[Glock 'em down]

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Now that is gorgeous!

 

[chazroh]

Now that is gorgeous!

Been waiting for a few years for it. Got the call on Thursday.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Been waiting for a few years for it. Got the call on Thursday.

I doubt that I'll ever own a Rolex but it's on my short grail list. Along with a few other things that are more than likely unobtainable.

 

[coolhandluke]

Been waiting for a few years for it. Got the call on Thursday.

If I were to ever buy a Rolex, an Explorer II would definitely be it. Congrats!

I've thought about picking up an Ocean 39 Vintage GMT homage of a 1655, but I haven't been able to bring myself to buy a Steinhart. I do kinda like the Christopher Ward C63 GMT though...

 

[Glock 'em down]

If I were to ever buy a Rolex, an Explorer II would definitely be it. Congrats!

What's the case size on the Explorer?

 

[coolhandluke]

What's the case size on the Explorer?

I believe the Explorer II is 39mm and the current Explorer is 36mm.

Edit: Sorry...the current Explorer II is 42mm.

 

[Glock 'em down]

I believe the Explorer II is 39mm and the current Explorer is 36mm.

Dammit...that's too small for my big ol' gorilla wrist. I don't like anything smaller than 43mm.

So forgive me of my ignorance, but what is the purpose and significance of the GMT?

 

[coolhandluke]

Dammit...that's too small for my big ol' gorilla wrist. I don't like anything smaller than 43mm.

So forgive me of my ignorance, but what is the purpose and significance of the GMT?

39mm isn't really that small for a Rolex. I know a few big wristed guys that wear a 36mm and it doesn't look out of place. IMO @chazroh 's Explorer II looks more like a 40mm or 41mm in his wrist shot.

A GMT function is for tracking time in multiple time zones.