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jay_kay · 4 January 2013, 06:09 AM

I'm fortunate enought to own a Panerai 372 along with other Panerai. I've sold all my Rolex infact, in the persuit of Panerai. I've always loved the 372 even though it always felt a bit big on my 6 3/4" wrists but since getting a 390 its seen very very little wrist time.

I've had all the stainless steel sports models over the years and out of all the SD was my favourite. I've never had a 42mm Explorer and think the black faced could be the perfect compliment for the rest of my collection.

What everyone think? Sell my 372 and acquire a 216570?

mfer · 4 January 2013, 06:43 AM

It appears you really like 44mm Luminors.

"IF" I were to do it, I'd get a SD over the new expy II, plus you said you loved it! ;-)

jay_kay · 4 January 2013, 06:48 AM

May have just been given the option of another old favourite! 16610 LV d serial but papers not dated til 2012 still unworn. :-0

esm · 4 January 2013, 07:52 AM

I'd go with the 16610LV

Cru Jones · 4 January 2013, 08:03 AM

Branching out from luminors wouldn't be a bad thing and if you don't worry about the brushed bezel of the Explorer II, then, go for it. FWIW, for me, the LVc is the perfect SS Rolex sports watch. Good luck with the choice.

Bane_of_your_life · 4 January 2013, 01:46 PM

If size is fine for you then I'd suggest you keep the 372 as its one of the coolest watches in its price range. IMHO the 42mm explorer 2 sucks in every way!!

Trailblazer · 4 January 2013, 07:41 PM

the price of 42mm exp2 has came down quite a bit, if it sings to you, why not?

Bane_of_your_life · 4 January 2013, 11:42 PM

Or find yourself the older explorer 2 16570?

jay_kay · 5 January 2013, 04:57 AM

Got it sorted, thanks for the comments guys but.........

I'm trading my PAM372 for what I used to have!!!!

A PAM232.

mfer · 5 January 2013, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay_kay

Got it sorted, thanks for the comments guys but.........

I'm trading my PAM372 for what I used to have!!!!

A PAM232.

I like!

Bane_of_your_life · 5 January 2013, 05:11 AM

Excellent choice!! I'm also following your route and selling off the remaining two rolexes

terrywoods · 5 January 2013, 07:27 AM

What about trading a few for a Fiddy!

subtona · 5 January 2013, 07:42 AM

the new explorer II fits extremely well and is an exceptional piece in the current rolex line-up...
so if you haven't, at least try it on, in both colors.

dman · 5 January 2013, 07:52 AM

Tough call, for me I would change it up with the Rolex. But can't lose either way.

Cru Jones · 5 January 2013, 08:20 AM

Congrats on the 232!

IanD · 7 January 2013, 07:08 AM

Congrats on the 232...would love to get one some day.

4 January 2013, 06:09 AM	#1
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Panerai 372 or Rolex 216570 Explorer 42mm I'm fortunate enought to own a Panerai 372 along with other Panerai. I've sold all my Rolex infact, in the persuit of Panerai. I've always loved the 372 even though it always felt a bit big on my 6 3/4" wrists but since getting a 390 its seen very very little wrist time. I've had all the stainless steel sports models over the years and out of all the SD was my favourite. I've never had a 42mm Explorer and think the black faced could be the perfect compliment for the rest of my collection. What everyone think? Sell my 372 and acquire a 216570? __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

4 January 2013, 06:43 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	It appears you really like 44mm Luminors. "IF" I were to do it, I'd get a SD over the new expy II, plus you said you loved it! ;-) __________________ member#3242

4 January 2013, 06:48 AM	#3
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	May have just been given the option of another old favourite! 16610 LV d serial but papers not dated til 2012 still unworn. :-0 __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

5 January 2013, 04:57 AM	#9
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Got it sorted, thanks for the comments guys but......... I'm trading my PAM372 for what I used to have!!!! A PAM232. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

5 January 2013, 07:42 AM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	the new explorer II fits extremely well and is an exceptional piece in the current rolex line-up... so if you haven't, at least try it on, in both colors. __________________

4 January 2013, 07:52 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I'd go with the 16610LV

4 January 2013, 08:03 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Branching out from luminors wouldn't be a bad thing and if you don't worry about the brushed bezel of the Explorer II, then, go for it. FWIW, for me, the LVc is the perfect SS Rolex sports watch. Good luck with the choice.

4 January 2013, 01:46 PM	#6
Bane_of_your_life Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Watch: IWC Portofino Posts: 114	If size is fine for you then I'd suggest you keep the 372 as its one of the coolest watches in its price range. IMHO the 42mm explorer 2 sucks in every way!!

4 January 2013, 07:41 PM	#7
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	the price of 42mm exp2 has came down quite a bit, if it sings to you, why not?

4 January 2013, 11:42 PM	#8
Bane_of_your_life Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Watch: IWC Portofino Posts: 114	Or find yourself the older explorer 2 16570?

5 January 2013, 05:11 AM	#11
Bane_of_your_life Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Watch: IWC Portofino Posts: 114	Excellent choice!! I'm also following your route and selling off the remaining two rolexes

5 January 2013, 07:27 AM	#12
terrywoods "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 320	What about trading a few for a Fiddy!

5 January 2013, 07:52 AM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Tough call, for me I would change it up with the Rolex. But can't lose either way. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 January 2013, 08:20 AM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Congrats on the 232!

7 January 2013, 07:08 AM	#16
IanD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 67	Congrats on the 232...would love to get one some day.

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