Yeah I’m waiting for this response

For real! That minute hand jumps around like crazy when you pop in the crown! One of my only complaints of Rolexes!

Thanks - yes, I just missed the SEL on my holes case GMT buy no more than a year.

I like the "Swiss" only dial

never mind this question, you just answered it in your Mako video. i did not realize the older exp 2 also had hollow end links AND center links. i cant believe this for a rolex. wow. what is next, quartz or solar? ((

A lot of people think it took Rolex way too long to get their bracelets up to par. I can't say that hollow end links are bad practically (I misspoke and said in theory in the vid) speaking. But they were slow to come around to them apparently.

It's very comfortable! I've never actually compared my Rolexes in terms of comfort level...but they are all comfortable. I will say that the Sub bracelet's wet-suit extension makes the clasp a little thicker, which isn't favorable. But really, it doesn't matter - it's not like a notice it when I wear it, just when I compare it to the Ex.2 or GMT. The RSC service in Japan was about 750 USD. When I had the Sub serviced I had the bezel insert and clasp replaced and that upped it to about a grand. I had the Crystal replaced on the Ex.2, and that added 150 USD if I remember quickly. At the RSC they said I looked like I was having too much fun looking through their in-store magazines, and charged me 45 USD. :) Not cheap, but cheaper than AP I hear.

this is why i am trying to find EXP 2 that has been serviced recently, or add at least $800 to the price. ough. 40mm version. thanks again for the information. 5k seems about the going rate for a nice one. i want really nice, mint.

Austin' you are joking??? what if a squirrel digs it up first? It's gonna be the first squirrel in your manor rocking a Rolex! 😂 lmao.

I used to make the vids on a DSLR, upload them to a computer, edit them, render them, and then upload them. It took forever! These days, I shoot on an iPhone, and edit it in camera (in phone, rather), and even upload it straight from the phone. So it's much easier and much more enjoyable...it actually feels like a hobby now. Anyway, the old intro is stuck on the computer. I miss it too though. Hmmmm...maybe I can upload it to my phone. ..

Austin Daniels thanks Austin for getting back to me and taking the time to explain.

"can you feel your entire movement" I'm not sure what you mean by that. Can you explain what you mean?

@@watchsymposium sure, so if you're adjusting the hour hand independently, and you move it slowly not fast like you are in the video, can you feel your movement rotating and pausing when you pause? Basically just a whole lot of movement within the case ?

When I adjust the local hour hand, it feels like it's detached from everything. As you move it, the 24 hour hand wiggles, but the local hour hand feels like it's not influencing the movement at all. Of course, it changes the date when you pass 12, so it's not totally detached. But, in short, I wouldn't describe the feeling as the movement rotating, or a lot of movement in the case. If you have an AD near you, I'm sure they would look at your watch and tell you what they think. It might need a service...I suppose it could feel like you describe if the oils have dried somewhat, and the local hour hand isn't going around smoothly. Hope that helps.

It is surprisingly clunky in that respect. Especially if you're setting it in the middle of the month. If you've been wearing it in, say, a month with 30 days, and you need to advance to the the 1st, it's not too much of a hassle. But not quite quick-set quick.

Austin Daniels It's because of the GMT function. Few if any watches can have quickset and GMT. It's the reason I had to sell my beautiful 1675 GMT. I fucked up my fingers so much changing the date it ain't funny

The 3185 and 3186 movements used in this gen of exp 2 has the jump hour function which controls the date, because the date reflects the local time of the hour hand (and thus gives A.M. and P.M.) whereas the 24 hour hand is set to GMT time typically (these movements were actually made for GMT Master 2s). The quick set hour is therefore prioritized above a quick set date. It is a fantastic movement that also allows you to set the date backwards and forwards with the jumping hour. It also has a full balance bridge, it's a chronometer, has a hand made breguet overcoil, white gold (yes under the black), and its a beautifully decorated and long lasting movement like all modern Rolexes. The movement generation just before this did have a quick set date, but not the jumping hour hand feature. Don't get me wrong, I love seiko 5s and they are just as good as rolex if you factor in price, but you don't compare features between them, it's kind of like saying "you can't just get into your mercedes and immediately hit the gas pedal to go?? you can in my golf cart!" (extreme example as a joke)

MainerInJapan of cos he is :-)

Ya, it took a little while there to get going!

You people actually believe he buried that watch in a tree? Lmao

No worries, and was just joking. ;)