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watchuwant · 30 November 2011, 12:14 PM

Hi guys,

I just wanted your opinions on what's better the new Rolex Explorer 2 or a Panerai Pam 351 Luminor Marina 1950 3 day automatic titanium?

Cheers!

GMTIIc SS, JLC Reverso Squadra GMT

globalmedia33 · 30 November 2011, 12:16 PM

Explorer 2.

jimbones43 · 30 November 2011, 12:18 PM

Hmmm?
Rolex forum.....
ROLEX!!!!!!

Rolex Junky · 30 November 2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbones43

Hmmm?
Rolex forum.....
ROLEX!!!!!!

I'd go with the 351. Not I have 2 Rolex; but I love the look of the 351 more than that of the exp 2.

dennis_said · 30 November 2011, 12:25 PM

I can be a huge pam fanboy... That being said, the explorer looks cooler to me:)

Solomander · 30 November 2011, 12:33 PM

Not to offend anyone, but I don't feel the love for Panerais.

Actsulb · 30 November 2011, 12:36 PM

This opinion is totally biased, go for the Rolex.

agsstructures · 30 November 2011, 12:38 PM

I would say the Explorer white dial. Either way good luck!

Mennald · 30 November 2011, 12:57 PM

Black dial Explorer 2 would be my choice.

p_mcgee · 30 November 2011, 01:06 PM

PAM! Even though I like the new Exp IIs as well.

Gharddog03 · 30 November 2011, 01:09 PM

PAM are very nice but would never own one. Rolex for me.

NYC6 · 30 November 2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solomander

Not to offend anyone, but I don't feel the love for Panerais.

Agreed. They dont appeal to me at all. If someone gave me one I would flip it within a week.

scl6118 · 30 November 2011, 01:14 PM

Rolex. Had a Panerai....didn't care for it.

Kevin.S · 30 November 2011, 01:19 PM

ummm,,,,Rolex :)

karmatp · 30 November 2011, 01:20 PM

The 351 is one of the best offerings that Panerai has. It is a flat out amazing watch, 1950 ti case, tobacco dial and gold hands.

OH, in house movement with a 3 day power reserve, display back so you can see the beauty of the finished movement, quick strap changing system that is just amazing, I can go on and on.

The Explorer II is a nice Rolex, but the 351 wins that battle IMHO.

Time2time · 30 November 2011, 01:21 PM

The PAM.

No love for the Explorer.

Abid · 30 November 2011, 01:22 PM

honestly Panerai! I tried one on last week. I've fallen in love!

straighttea · 30 November 2011, 01:24 PM

panerai , Dont care about the ex 2

garGARgar · 30 November 2011, 01:47 PM

Pam.

cody p · 30 November 2011, 01:54 PM

I'd way rather the exp. Those pams all look the same to me.

zlin08033 · 30 November 2011, 01:59 PM

PAM 351 by a mile.

ArthurU · 30 November 2011, 02:16 PM

Id go with the pam, just my biased opinion

MortgageGuy · 30 November 2011, 02:22 PM

I know this is TRF and usually I would say Rolex hands down but I have been head over heels in love with Panerai as of late and have just added my second in less than a week... So as they are both beautiful and great watches I would say grab the Pam

Rollie2011 · 30 November 2011, 02:22 PM

Exp II by a mile

Carlos98326194 · 30 November 2011, 02:51 PM

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Dabo · 30 November 2011, 02:52 PM

had the pam and though I like the idea of an in house movement, the thing was just to darn think for me. It was a beautiful watch and case, but when you put it up to Rolex and their latest incarnations, it really doesn't compare in the long run. Exp II all he way...

egzbuen · 30 November 2011, 03:11 PM

Again, it would boil down to personal preference. Best to go to your nearest AD and try both and pick-up which sings a louder tune.

However, IMHO, I would easily go for the Rolex. To be specific, the white dial since you have a GMT.

But, looking what you have and if you want to diversify, go for the PAM.

Shikar · 30 November 2011, 03:15 PM

Get both of those.
I got the polar and the 312. Similar watches as your choices and I wear the polar more.

Regards.

Happytime · 30 November 2011, 03:19 PM

Big Rolex guy but like look Panerai over Explorer 2.

watchf · 30 November 2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchuwant

Hi guys,

I just wanted your opinions on what's better the new Rolex Explorer 2 or a Panerai Pam 351 Luminor Marina 1950 3 day automatic titanium?

Cheers!

GMTIIc SS, JLC Reverso Squadra GMT

Between that I will pick the Panerai. If it was a different Rolex model then I might pick Rolex instead.

30 November 2011, 12:14 PM	#1
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30 November 2011, 12:16 PM	#2
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Explorer 2. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

30 November 2011, 12:36 PM	#7
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30 November 2011, 12:57 PM	#9
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	Black dial Explorer 2 would be my choice. __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

30 November 2011, 01:14 PM	#13
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Rolex. Had a Panerai....didn't care for it. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

30 November 2011, 12:18 PM	#3
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Hmmm? Rolex forum..... ROLEX!!!!!!

30 November 2011, 12:25 PM	#5
dennis_said "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Dennis Location: Southern CA Watch: White 16520 Posts: 70	I can be a huge pam fanboy... That being said, the explorer looks cooler to me:)

30 November 2011, 12:33 PM	#6
Solomander "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Joel Location: New York Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 101	Not to offend anyone, but I don't feel the love for Panerais.

30 November 2011, 12:38 PM	#8
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,401	I would say the Explorer white dial. Either way good luck!

30 November 2011, 01:06 PM	#10
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	PAM! Even though I like the new Exp IIs as well.

30 November 2011, 01:09 PM	#11
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	PAM are very nice but would never own one. Rolex for me.

30 November 2011, 01:19 PM	#14
Kevin.S 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,376	ummm,,,,Rolex :)

30 November 2011, 01:20 PM	#15
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	The 351 is one of the best offerings that Panerai has. It is a flat out amazing watch, 1950 ti case, tobacco dial and gold hands. OH, in house movement with a 3 day power reserve, display back so you can see the beauty of the finished movement, quick strap changing system that is just amazing, I can go on and on. The Explorer II is a nice Rolex, but the 351 wins that battle IMHO. __________________ My grails:

30 November 2011, 01:21 PM	#16
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	The PAM. No love for the Explorer.

30 November 2011, 01:22 PM	#17
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	honestly Panerai! I tried one on last week. I've fallen in love!

30 November 2011, 01:24 PM	#18
straighttea Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 97	panerai , Dont care about the ex 2

30 November 2011, 01:47 PM	#19
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	Pam. __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

30 November 2011, 01:54 PM	#20
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	I'd way rather the exp. Those pams all look the same to me.

30 November 2011, 01:59 PM	#21
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	PAM 351 by a mile.

30 November 2011, 02:16 PM	#22
ArthurU Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Arthur Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 173	Id go with the pam, just my biased opinion

30 November 2011, 02:22 PM	#23
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I know this is TRF and usually I would say Rolex hands down but I have been head over heels in love with Panerai as of late and have just added my second in less than a week... So as they are both beautiful and great watches I would say grab the Pam __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

30 November 2011, 02:22 PM	#24
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Exp II by a mile

30 November 2011, 02:51 PM	#25
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	Rolexrolexrolexrolexrolex __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

30 November 2011, 02:52 PM	#26
Dabo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: John Location: Lake Mary, FL Watch: JLC Master Control Posts: 93	had the pam and though I like the idea of an in house movement, the thing was just to darn think for me. It was a beautiful watch and case, but when you put it up to Rolex and their latest incarnations, it really doesn't compare in the long run. Exp II all he way...

30 November 2011, 03:11 PM	#27
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	Again, it would boil down to personal preference. Best to go to your nearest AD and try both and pick-up which sings a louder tune. However, IMHO, I would easily go for the Rolex. To be specific, the white dial since you have a GMT. But, looking what you have and if you want to diversify, go for the PAM. __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

30 November 2011, 03:15 PM	#28
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Get both of those. I got the polar and the 312. Similar watches as your choices and I wear the polar more. Regards.

30 November 2011, 03:19 PM	#29
Happytime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: az Watch: Rolex Sub(green) Posts: 29	Big Rolex guy but like look Panerai over Explorer 2.

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