Pete
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Post by Pete on Mar 6, 2019 4:52:05 GMT -6
Hi guys, does anyone know when the GMTII got the triplock crown?
I’m surprised that the Explorer II still only has the twin lock version.
Why would a GMT need a triplock and an Exp2 not?
Both are rated at 100m- though I suspect 300m would be more like the reality. I guess they don’t want to intrude on the Submariner market.
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Post by Robb on Mar 6, 2019 12:53:16 GMT -6
Pete,
The GMT got the triplelock crown in 2007 when it switched to the 116710.
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Post by carl on Mar 6, 2019 18:31:00 GMT -6
Actually, I have wondered the same thing about the Explorer II vs the GMT II. Although, I suppose for uniformity in the Explorer lineup, as the Explorer 1 is Twinlock as well, although not nearly as robust a crown system. Perhaps I am unreasonably obsessed with the Triplock, but it has been a reason that I wanted a Rolex Sports watch for so long. To test my feelings about the Triplock, I tried on my Explorer 1 this morning. I honestly don't see, at this point, that the Explorer 1 is going to get much wrist time. I may sell it, matter of fact a friend of mine is interested, and will give me what I paid. It also appears, looking at the pics on the Rolex website, that the crown of the Deepsea is actually even bigger than the SD43 or Sub. I have to admit that, since I got the Sub, I have been unscrewing it and winding it at least twice a day, just to enjoy the experience, especially in screwing it back into place!  |
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Post by Pete on Mar 7, 2019 2:42:38 GMT -6
Thanks Robb👍
You’re right Carl re the DSSD - the crown is massive.
I wonder if the new SD and the Subs share the same size crown....
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Post by carl on Mar 7, 2019 11:55:55 GMT -6
Thanks Robb👍 You’re right Carl re the DSSD - the crown is massive. I wonder if the new SD and the Subs share the same size crown.... It's been so long since I have seen a DSSD in real life, that all I have to go on is the photos. When I did try the SD43 a few weeks ago, I didn't notice any difference between it and my Sub. I would sure love to get my hands on a DSSD, though, in real life, just to experience it! |
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Post by Pete on Mar 7, 2019 16:23:51 GMT -6
Great watch but I don’t miss the weight and height of it.
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