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Old 19 February 2013, 08:27 AM   #1
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Rolex Explorer 2 or Panerai 312.....

I'm torn between these two watches. The Panerai is the 9000 in house movement. Any advice? Thanks.


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Old 19 February 2013, 08:29 AM   #2
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I'm torn between these two watches. The Panerai is the 9000 in house movement. Any advice? Thanks.


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Explorer II all the way. The orange GMT hand is sweet. Wish they would have included a glidelock clasp and triplock crown, but it's still an awesome piece.
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Old 19 February 2013, 08:32 AM   #3
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First, posting here, be prepared for a landslide of "Rolex!!!" comments.

Second, one is a GMT and one isn't. If you like the GMT function, you should compare the 320 with the Explorer II. If you don't care about the GMT function, the 312 will save you some money.

Third, the 312 is pretty tall, so, if you haven't yet, try it on. It's not so much the 44 diameter as it is the height with the automatic 1950 cases.

Fourth, if you are anal about scratches, the finely brushed Explorer II bezel will mark much more than the 312's bezel.

Five, which do you like more?

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Old 19 February 2013, 08:33 AM   #4
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ExpII for me.

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Old 19 February 2013, 08:46 AM   #5
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Exp II without looking back.
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Old 19 February 2013, 08:54 AM   #6
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:03 AM   #7
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Pick one and you'll be good to go!
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:04 AM   #8
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i have to got Exp 2 on this one. The 1950 case and the domed plexi glass make the 312 just too big IMO.
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:16 AM   #9
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:18 AM   #10
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If you consider the 233, then that kills the exp2. and I have the exp2.
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:20 AM   #11
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Is Panerai quality on par with Rolex?


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Old 19 February 2013, 09:22 AM   #12
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Explorer II without a doubt. I'm not a fan of Panerai.
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:24 AM   #13
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no contest. the explorer.
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:32 AM   #14
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:36 AM   #15
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Are we talking about the new 42mm exp 2? If so explorer, if not I might consider the Pam.
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:42 AM   #16
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312, unless you can swing for a 233.
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Old 19 February 2013, 09:45 AM   #17
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Exp 2 if we're talking one of the new ones! Good luck, both are fantastic watches!
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Old 19 February 2013, 10:45 AM   #18
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E2 hands down. The 312 is nearly 18mm tall, and for some becomes difficult to wear after the newness has worn off. Also, Rolex build quality trumps Panerai. I'm a huge Panerai fan, but IMHO, the new E2 is the best of the new Rolexes. YMMV.
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Old 19 February 2013, 10:47 AM   #19
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Old 19 February 2013, 10:48 AM   #20
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Ony PAMs Id prefer to Expy are the submersibles, 243 or 187.
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Old 19 February 2013, 10:51 AM   #21
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Explorer 2 all the way.

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Old 19 February 2013, 11:21 AM   #22
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Old 19 February 2013, 11:23 AM   #23
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Both are nice but the EXP II would be my pick, The 312 is a tall/thick watch.
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Old 19 February 2013, 11:24 AM   #24
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312 if it fits comfortably on your wrist. Exp II looks nice in pictures, but for me not too interesting in person.
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Old 19 February 2013, 12:37 PM   #25
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Explorer II without a doubt. I'm not a fan of Panerai.
What he said.
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Old 19 February 2013, 12:39 PM   #26
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Explorer II is one of the best built watches in the world.
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Old 19 February 2013, 12:49 PM   #27
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Old 19 February 2013, 01:09 PM   #28
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Of course you are asking a Rolex forum which watch members prefer so naturally you should get more votes for the Explorer. I own several PAMs and Rolexes. Love them both. Panerais are definitely more rare and I think owners are even more passionate about them. Pretty much everyone who owns them is really into them and is very knowledgable about them. As for workmanship, IMO my PAMs are as well built if not better built than my Rolexes. Ultimately, it's which one you love, our opinions shouldn't matter at all. Whenever I have this dilemma, I eventually buy them both!

If I had to vote, I will go contrarian and vote for the 312. Either way, great watches.
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Old 19 February 2013, 01:43 PM   #29
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Old 19 February 2013, 02:49 PM   #30
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Depend on which one you like more, they are both great watches. Which ever you choose now you will feel like you should of chose the other one, eventually you will get both. So just pick one and enjoy it.
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