ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

bcacncnc · 20 July 2010, 10:44 AM

If the price differential between the two for BNIB is $600 - which would you get?

For me the price difference is even narrower since the 287 comes with an original croc strap - which is worth about $300.

Which would you get?

stockae92 · 20 July 2010, 11:29 AM

if that's a every day wear and your only PAM, then i would go with 287 since auto with date is much easier to live with as a DD

but to me, the 210 looks much better and looks much more historic, better balance on the dial

up to you :-)

Psmith · 20 July 2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

if that's a every day wear and your only PAM, then i would go with 287 since auto with date is much easier to live with as a DD

but to me, the 210 looks much better and looks much more historic, better balance on the dial

up to you :-)

+1

I had a 210, but missed having a second hand.

m_reign · 20 July 2010, 12:50 PM

287. It is thicker, automatic, date with a nice croc strap with deployant.

andrew79 · 20 July 2010, 12:51 PM

I'd go with 210... just pure base...

ocwatching · 20 July 2010, 02:58 PM

I just can't get pass the cyclops...210 gets my vote...

Trurolexer · 20 July 2010, 09:54 PM

210 for me too.

rpryan55 · 21 July 2010, 06:58 AM

210 for me, as well. Just a classic look.

mfer · 21 July 2010, 07:05 AM

210!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget the display back...

esm · 21 July 2010, 09:38 AM

def an 210!

Gotta love that dial.

bcacncnc · 21 July 2010, 10:07 AM

Thanks guys for all your comments.

I'm considering a PAM for my wife, and the 210 seems to have the simple look she likes.

Here are some "pros/cons" of each.

210
Lower price.
Sandwich dial.
Simple look that my wife likes.
Is a base and nice match for my zero.
Clear back.

287
Auto - which my wife likes.
She doesn't care for the date, but its nice.
She doesn't care for the seconds hand.
Croc strap and deployment - worth some money.
I dislike the cyclops and the words "automatic".
No clear back.
No sandwich.

The 287 seems to be the better "value" buy, but in terms of looks, I think she would prefer the 210. I guess the price differential can be used to offset a few nice straps.

Tough choices - but I'm enjoying the hunt!

Dom · 21 July 2010, 01:35 PM

The one thing besides a discount I always got was a second strap from the AD. Most straps have marks from being displayed. The deployant I can't argue - that's money. However, looking at it that way, there are more economical watches to begin with. I have 210 and the winding is a bit of a WIS thing. Others prefer the auto feature. Me personally, never liked the date glue on piece of glass much, even though growing on me.

rgunawan · 21 July 2010, 03:51 PM

For practical & busy person, 287 (auto) is the choice.
183 is also another option for manual winding.

daxyboy · 21 July 2010, 05:29 PM

210 for sure! You can never go wrong with a historic.

20 July 2010, 10:44 AM	#1
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	287 vs 210 If the price differential between the two for BNIB is $600 - which would you get? For me the price difference is even narrower since the 287 comes with an original croc strap - which is worth about $300. Which would you get? __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

20 July 2010, 12:51 PM	#5
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	I'd go with 210... just pure base... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

20 July 2010, 02:58 PM	#6
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I just can't get pass the cyclops...210 gets my vote... __________________ too much into watches...

21 July 2010, 06:58 AM	#8
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	210 for me, as well. Just a classic look. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

21 July 2010, 07:05 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	210!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't forget the display back... __________________ member#3242

20 July 2010, 11:29 AM	#2
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	if that's a every day wear and your only PAM, then i would go with 287 since auto with date is much easier to live with as a DD but to me, the 210 looks much better and looks much more historic, better balance on the dial up to you :-)

20 July 2010, 12:50 PM	#4
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	287. It is thicker, automatic, date with a nice croc strap with deployant.

20 July 2010, 09:54 PM	#7
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	210 for me too.

21 July 2010, 09:38 AM	#10
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	def an 210! Gotta love that dial.

21 July 2010, 10:07 AM	#11
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Thanks guys for all your comments. I'm considering a PAM for my wife, and the 210 seems to have the simple look she likes. Here are some "pros/cons" of each. 210 Lower price. Sandwich dial. Simple look that my wife likes. Is a base and nice match for my zero. Clear back. 287 Auto - which my wife likes. She doesn't care for the date, but its nice. She doesn't care for the seconds hand. Croc strap and deployment - worth some money. I dislike the cyclops and the words "automatic". No clear back. No sandwich. The 287 seems to be the better "value" buy, but in terms of looks, I think she would prefer the 210. I guess the price differential can be used to offset a few nice straps. Tough choices - but I'm enjoying the hunt! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

21 July 2010, 01:35 PM	#12
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	The one thing besides a discount I always got was a second strap from the AD. Most straps have marks from being displayed. The deployant I can't argue - that's money. However, looking at it that way, there are more economical watches to begin with. I have 210 and the winding is a bit of a WIS thing. Others prefer the auto feature. Me personally, never liked the date glue on piece of glass much, even though growing on me.

21 July 2010, 03:51 PM	#13
rgunawan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hong kong Posts: 6	For practical & busy person, 287 (auto) is the choice. 183 is also another option for manual winding.

21 July 2010, 05:29 PM	#14
daxyboy Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila Posts: 30	210 for sure! You can never go wrong with a historic.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)