BAGELSPORT "EXPLO II" HOMAGE

[Reno]

I wanted an Explo II homage for a looooooooooong time, and of course, I've been drooling over the Alpha version.
I never went for it, because I just couldn't decide between the two dial versions (white or ivory), furthermore, I didn't want another GMT, but a simple 24h hand (like the Rolex Explo II actually).

Recently, I discovered this cheap BAGELSPORT, and I was very pleased to learn it has a 24h hand, and the black outlined hands, like the original







Another good point is the very nice white dial










BLACK OUTLINE on the hands















The buckle is not so good









The endlinks are dreadful, they just can't be fit properly to the case.

















The crown was unscrewed when I receive the watch, and I couldn't screw it back
As I don't plan to get the watch wet, I decided to remove the crown gasket, and it does the trick

Movement pics :












A very mild engraving inside the buckle…




For the price of the watch (less than 33$ including shipping), I'm rather pleased, even if the quality isn't excellent

[Seele]

Reno,

At this thread a member who bought one reported that the GMT hand on his example is not functional, but locked to the regular hour hand at an arbitrary angle. Is yours like that?

[Reno]

Reno,

At this thread a member who bought one reported that the GMT hand on his example is not functional, but locked to the regular hour hand at an arbitrary angle. Is yours like that?

Indeed.

THIS IS NOT A GMT HAND !


And actually, it was the main reason why I didn't get the Alpha version instead



It's a 24h hand, exactly the same than on the original Rolex Explorer 2.




On this picture, the time is 05:32 PM



The red hand points between 17 & 18h on the 24h bezel.



The Rolex Explorer 2 was destined for explorers, speleologists and other type of activities where the daylight could not be seen (at least that's what the marketing says), hence the 24h hand, to know what part of day it is (AM/PM).

The Rolex Explorer 2 is not a GMT watch.

[peacemaker885]

Oh wow I always thought the Explorer II was GMT lol Thanks Reno!

[Reno]

Oh wow I always thought the Explorer II was GMT lol Thanks Reno!

The GMT Master 2 is, with an independant GMT hand, AND a rotating 24h bezel, for a third timezone.

1 - GMT hand on the Greenwich hour
2 - Local time with the regular hour+minute hands
3 - Third timezone on the 24h rotating bezel.

Here is the Alpha homage :

[Martin_B]

Congrats on this one Reno, it looks great

I have two bagelsports, quality wise these are a few steps below alpha's in my opinion. But considering the cost, you still get quite some value.

Regards,

Martin

[Reno]

Congrats on this one Reno, it looks great

I have two bagelsports, quality wise these are a few steps below alpha's in my opinion. But considering the cost, you still get quite some value.

Regards,

Martin

Thanks mate !

100% agree with you

[Reno]

More pics here : BAGELSPORT "EXPLO II" HOMAGE

[Otto Phan]

Nice watch. Where did you get it? I've seen quite a few forum images of these watches but no place to buy.

[Reno]

Nice watch. Where did you get it? I've seen quite a few forum images of these watches but no place to buy.

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