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Old 4 November 2011, 12:48 AM   #61
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I will give u 2000 for the explorer.... Ohh sorry... Thats the lowball offer thread... Lol lol
Deal.........except I'm keeping the movement...........
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Old 4 November 2011, 12:49 AM   #62
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IWC Big Pilot. 49mm I think.
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Old 4 November 2011, 12:49 AM   #63
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Deal.........except I'm keeping the movement...........
Lol...
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Old 4 November 2011, 12:57 AM   #64
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Dan, Dan, Dan,
You need to step back and take a breather imo. I think we can all relate to what you're going through, to some degree at least.
For my two cents worth stay put with the Explorer 1 (36m) and consider picking up a 14060 down the road. I know you've been down that road 2 or 3 times before, maybe there's a reason you go back to a Sub.
From what little I know of you being a one watch guy may not be possible. The above mix would give you the best of both worlds, the Exploer 1 for dress and flying below the radar. The Sub for sport and casual.
Disclaimer- these are my two favourite Rolex.
As much as I hate to quote "The Watch Snob" If one can only have one watch than Rolex Sub covers it all, from jeans and Tshirt to Tux, it works.
I've been wearing a Sub n/d with a Speedy as my back up for 30+years. It's not easy but can be done.
Give yourself some time before making anymore decisions and Good Luck with whatever decision you come to.
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Old 4 November 2011, 12:59 AM   #65
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one word ..SUBZILLA .. by Tudor
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Old 4 November 2011, 01:09 AM   #66
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How about a PAM? You never know.......
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Old 4 November 2011, 02:16 AM   #67
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How about a PAM? You never know.......
My thoughts as well.
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Old 4 November 2011, 02:21 AM   #68
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Dan, buy a SubC or a DJII and you'll solve your troubles ...

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Old 4 November 2011, 02:53 AM   #69
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Yep, you told me. You're the winner........
Maybe go back to the 39mm?

You might learn to love the enhancements
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Old 4 November 2011, 03:09 AM   #70
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Oh no Dan ....... sorry to hear that you are not happy with your latest Rolex purchase ....... stop in JJ's Bar and have some drinks to ease your pain!
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Old 4 November 2011, 04:10 AM   #71
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if you are open to suggestions, take a look at the IWC Port Auto 5001. I am finding mine to be a great all purpose (although not sport) watch. It wears big for a 42mm but not stupid big. good luck. tomorrow is only a day away!
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Old 4 November 2011, 05:15 AM   #72
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16610 lv with black insert and nato strap. imho.
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Old 4 November 2011, 05:24 AM   #73
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I'll say it again .. you need a Sub C ... preferably the LV .. .therein lies the solution to your problem
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Old 4 November 2011, 05:28 AM   #74
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Perspective man! :)
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Old 4 November 2011, 10:03 AM   #75
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i love your omega
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Old 4 November 2011, 10:07 AM   #76
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How about a wrist reduction?
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Old 4 November 2011, 10:28 AM   #77
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Hang strong brother!! There are truly plenty of nice ones out there to choose from. Stick to the basics--Classic Sub works or an SD. Maybe take a break for a while though and give it some thought...
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Old 4 November 2011, 10:44 AM   #78
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Sorry to read this. Hope you will recover soon!
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Old 4 November 2011, 07:30 PM   #79
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too funny!...zanex!!!!
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Old 4 November 2011, 09:25 PM   #80
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Sorry to hear that Dan. Thought you and the explorer were going to get along great.
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Old 4 November 2011, 09:27 PM   #81
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Old 5 November 2011, 12:51 PM   #82
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Old 5 November 2011, 01:10 PM   #83
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Dan

I totally understand your plight, as I have been through the same thing...we love a model one minute and find a reason to flip the next...I am a lawyer and am so stable in my job....but the watch thing...forget it...I am a freak, rolex today...panerai tomorrow....rolex again...flipping regret....it is scary what I have gone through....got a 1675 right now...but panerai is calling again....ugh...I totally relate
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Old 6 December 2011, 09:47 AM   #84
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I have a large wrist as well - bones, not fat - and I found the Explorer 214270 was a bit of a tight fit - especially during the summer heat this year. but it fits okay.

On the other hand, I've had a couple of Omega's (Seamaster 300m with electric blue wave dial and my current Planet Ocean XL) in each case I had to get at least one link taken out.

But I hear you about not being able to decide... I looked at the GMT-II so many times I think I was seeing it in my sleep. But at the end of the day, I just couldn't bring myself to pay the price. I got over it - or let's just say I found something else to lust after. Plus it seems like everyone has a Submariner or GMT-II - so I opted for the new Explorer I 'cause it was different. You can get obsessed by these works of art.
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