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patrike · 19 February 2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trouble15

Explorer II without a doubt. I'm not a fan of Panerai.

Same here! Never understood the Pam design. Looks so.... Empty.

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Singslinger · 19 February 2013, 06:33 PM

Depends on what other watches you own.

If you have multiple Rolexes and nothing else, then go for the Panerai for a nice change. If the other way around, go for the Rolex.

Personally, I'd go for the Exp II because I think it looks better (but I'm shallow that way).

Good luck deciding, they are both fine watches!

Psmith · 19 February 2013, 06:35 PM

I'll swim against the tide - 312
Or if you need the GMT function, get the 320 (or 233 if your budget will stretch to it)

Soultrayder · 19 February 2013, 06:36 PM

312

gmtm2 · 19 February 2013, 06:36 PM

rolex exp ii

Bangel · 19 February 2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

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?

Great summary of the considerations.

Me, I'm part of the landslide. I vote Explorer II.

travisb · 19 February 2013, 07:39 PM

I'm a big fan of both brands, but the 216570 wins by a landslide for me.

jcclx1 · 20 February 2013, 12:44 AM

Explorer II

Watchdog · 20 February 2013, 01:27 AM

312 but just barely

Roselló · 20 February 2013, 01:40 AM

Explorer II ..... White!!!

Alain Lee · 20 February 2013, 01:43 AM

expy 2 obviously. never been a fan of Pams

Soly20 · 20 February 2013, 01:50 AM

Personally i like the 312 better.

bigrustypig · 20 February 2013, 01:58 AM

The Crown anyday.

loony · 20 February 2013, 02:02 AM

----------->x2

AH0RSEY · 20 February 2013, 02:52 AM

my 164 and 29a sit in the watch box...whilst the EXPII sits on my wrist. nuff said!!!!

well actually they sat together for this family shot !!!

Explorertwo · 20 February 2013, 03:44 AM

Both are great watches! I prefer the 111 over the 312, cause of the case and clean dial.
Between these two, i would pick the Ex2, the ultimate rugged everyday watch!
Good luck , no wrong choice here..!

GEO_79 · 20 February 2013, 07:41 AM

EXP II is the winner

strafer_kid · 20 February 2013, 08:53 AM

Gotta be Explorer II

19 February 2013, 06:35 PM	#33
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I'll swim against the tide - 312 Or if you need the GMT function, get the 320 (or 233 if your budget will stretch to it) __________________

19 February 2013, 06:36 PM	#35
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	rolex exp ii __________________ forever rolex

20 February 2013, 12:44 AM	#38
jcclx1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 174	Explorer II __________________ Rolex Explorer II 216570(gone) Rolex GMT Master II 116710 BLNR Omega Speedmaster If Columbus had turned back, no one would have blamed him. Of course, no one would have remembered him either Unknown

20 February 2013, 01:40 AM	#40
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Explorer II ..... White!!! __________________ ......... All In.

20 February 2013, 02:52 AM	#45
AH0RSEY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Harrogate Watch: OUT !!!! Posts: 829	my 164 and 29a sit in the watch box...whilst the EXPII sits on my wrist. nuff said!!!! well actually they sat together for this family shot !!! __________________ Current rotation; AP15500ST grey, White Daytona 116500, WG Black/Red Daytona 116509, White and Black EXP 42, GMT2C.... too many previous it makes my head hurt thinking about them.

19 February 2013, 06:33 PM	#32
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Depends on what other watches you own. If you have multiple Rolexes and nothing else, then go for the Panerai for a nice change. If the other way around, go for the Rolex. Personally, I'd go for the Exp II because I think it looks better (but I'm shallow that way). Good luck deciding, they are both fine watches!

19 February 2013, 06:36 PM	#34
Soultrayder Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Cal Location: London Posts: 59	312

19 February 2013, 07:39 PM	#37
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I'm a big fan of both brands, but the 216570 wins by a landslide for me.

20 February 2013, 01:27 AM	#39
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	312 but just barely

20 February 2013, 01:43 AM	#41
Alain Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Alain Lee Location: Philippines Watch: Submariner Posts: 102	expy 2 obviously. never been a fan of Pams

20 February 2013, 01:50 AM	#42
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	Personally i like the 312 better.

20 February 2013, 01:58 AM	#43
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	The Crown anyday.

20 February 2013, 02:02 AM	#44
loony "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earthling Watch: it,it's Daytona SS Posts: 29	----------->x2

20 February 2013, 03:44 AM	#46
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	Both are great watches! I prefer the 111 over the 312, cause of the case and clean dial. Between these two, i would pick the Ex2, the ultimate rugged everyday watch! Good luck , no wrong choice here..!

20 February 2013, 07:41 AM	#47
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	EXP II is the winner

20 February 2013, 08:53 AM	#48
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Gotta be Explorer II

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