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Old 8 May 2015, 01:03 AM   #61
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Explorer 1 but if you like Panerai, which is quite opposite of Exp 1, then its hard to get it out. You might flip it eventually. Among PAMs, try this PAM328 special edition on bracelet with date and perfect daily wear.

this is a nice choice!
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Old 15 May 2015, 11:50 PM   #62
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Popped into my ad the other day, and think this might be my next purchase
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Old 16 May 2015, 01:08 AM   #63
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Popped into my ad the other day, and think this might be my next purchase

That does look very nice...
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Old 19 January 2016, 10:53 AM   #64
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Explorer wears larger than its 39 mm size. I'm partial to the Explorer, but it's amazingly comfortable and goes with everything. I certainly would not want a leather strap getting wet day in and day out.


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Old 19 January 2016, 10:55 AM   #65
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Funny you ask... Tried them both on today while on vacation in Grand Cayman. The Explorer 1 all the way for me. I never liked it in photos, however, loved it on my wrist.

I totally agree. The Explorer looks far better in person.


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Old 19 January 2016, 11:14 AM   #66
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Exp is more versatile and classy
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Old 19 January 2016, 12:22 PM   #67
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Apples and oranges. But you asked. Of those two ..... Panerai.
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Old 19 January 2016, 12:28 PM   #68
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Panerai all day! On the rubber strap it's amazingly comfortable and versatile
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Old 19 January 2016, 01:18 PM   #69
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I would take the explorer.
But go with what you want. And it sounds like what you want is the panerai.
You're going to be the one wearing it, so enjoy it.
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Old 19 January 2016, 01:24 PM   #70
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How about Exp2 at 42mm, best of both worlds.
Agreed
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Old 19 January 2016, 02:15 PM   #71
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I own a Pam 112 and a GMT Master II 16710 Coke. I love my Pam and get tons of compliments, but it's a ding magnet. The GMT sits close on my wrist and stays out of the way so I wear it more often. That said I think the Explorer I is a good choice in a practical sense and it dresses up really well. A Pam is a Pam though and go with a 44mm all the way. Bottom line in my opinion, you can't go wrong with either.
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Old 19 January 2016, 02:18 PM   #72
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BTW if you go with the Pam you're gonna go nuts with straps. So far I have 6 and still going. It's very addictive!!!!
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Old 19 January 2016, 02:42 PM   #73
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i think you like the pam more, so go for it
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Old 19 January 2016, 02:49 PM   #74
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I am a big Panerai fan. Try a 005. You can pick up a preowned for around $4000 and you will love it.
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Old 19 January 2016, 03:22 PM   #75
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Old 19 January 2016, 04:22 PM   #76
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I've tried on and seriously considered an Exp I, also very seriously considered a PAM 233.

In the end, realized I generally liked having the date on a watch, so Exp was out.

Still thinking about Panerai.

I'd say PAM.
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Old 20 January 2016, 12:23 AM   #77
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Old 20 January 2016, 02:27 AM   #78
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The Exp is not my first choice for Rolexes (fwiw); get what you like...
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Old 20 January 2016, 02:34 AM   #79
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Panerai over explorer 1
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Old 20 January 2016, 02:48 AM   #80
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Panerai is a great watch but just to thick for me for that reason I would have to go with the Explorer.
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Old 20 January 2016, 02:48 AM   #81
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you stated you fell in love with Panerai "today" and you want to get married already ???
I would take a step back, take a few deep breaths and give it some time before saying: I do good luck
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Old 20 January 2016, 03:29 AM   #82
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Love the Explorer! Explorer for me over Panerai.
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Old 20 January 2016, 03:29 AM   #83
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IMHO, the Exp is the best rolex on the market.
Bold statement. It's definitely my go-to
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Old 20 January 2016, 03:58 AM   #84
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Sounds like you want the panerai
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Old 20 January 2016, 10:06 AM   #85
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Explorer for the daily then start saving up for the PAM if it still has your heart. Then again changing straps isn't that big a deal either.
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