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Old 29 April 2015, 09:04 AM   #1
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Explorer 1 or panerai

First watch as a daily, I'm going to make myself crazy...hairdresser.

Explorer 1

Or

Panerai 392 or 510 or 560 I feel in love with the panerai brand today. I love the weight and size 42 or 44mm work perfect for me

Any thoughts, my only concern is the size while shampooing, etc...and the leather band which I love but what happens when it gets wet...

Exp 1 dealer offering to me new at 5750. Seems like a no brainier...although that could go to panerai...

Also panerai watches are numbered which I think is amazing. Exp 1 prob 50,000 made vs 1500 or 3000 with the panerai I choose...

I hate decisions help...
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Old 29 April 2015, 09:07 AM   #2
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Exp I all day
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Old 29 April 2015, 09:07 AM   #3
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Go with the brand you love, these are luxury items so there is no wrong answer.
If it makes you feel good knowing you have a very limited watch rather than the most cliché luxury brand like a Rolex, then go with the Panerai.
The leather straps are just fine when wet, but you could always get a rubber strap from panerai, these were standard on most luminor models.

personally, I think my Panerai has a lot more personality than a boring explorer....just my opinion of course, but I'm the one wearing the watch.

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Old 29 April 2015, 09:08 AM   #4
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you have to get what you want, and its sounds to me like you want the Pam
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Old 29 April 2015, 09:09 AM   #5
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Go Panerai but 44mm
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Old 29 April 2015, 09:12 AM   #6
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After trying on panerai daytona def out, although zenith chrono I need someday
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Old 29 April 2015, 10:07 AM   #7
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I would go EXP, but if you really like bigger watches, then the Panerai sounds more to your liking. Go with what you like, not what we say.
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Old 29 April 2015, 10:13 AM   #8
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Large vs small ?
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Old 29 April 2015, 10:29 AM   #9
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Explorer 1 or panerai

Can you remove the watch before washing hair?
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Old 29 April 2015, 10:38 AM   #10
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i would go exp, but if you really like bigger watches, then the panerai sounds more to your liking. Go with what you like, not what we say.
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Old 29 April 2015, 10:39 AM   #11
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I'd say Exp I.

HairDude1 can give you some real world, relevant feedback here. Hopefully he'll be along soon.
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Old 29 April 2015, 10:42 AM   #12
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I think you must go and try them on. Both are great, I have both brands but they wear, look, feel, and act completely different on the wrist. Both are amazing and will be heirloom quality pieces. The main thing comes down to you and your comfort, style, overall function and purpose that the watch will serve you. You truly cant go wrong with either.
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Old 29 April 2015, 11:04 AM   #13
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How about Exp2 at 42mm, best of both worlds.
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Old 29 April 2015, 11:22 AM   #14
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IMHO, the Exp is the best rolex on the market.
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Old 29 April 2015, 11:28 AM   #15
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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.

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Old 29 April 2015, 04:34 PM   #16
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Explorer for me. It's so versatile.
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Old 29 April 2015, 07:22 PM   #17
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For me its a toss up but id say exp
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Old 29 April 2015, 07:29 PM   #18
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Sounds to me like Panerai is where your heart is at.
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Old 29 April 2015, 07:36 PM   #19
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Sounds to me like Panerai is where your heart is at.

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regarding your concerns at work, i wouldn't want to get leather wet or soapy on a regular basis, so, i would switch to rubber or canvas for work and then to leather for other occassions.

straps are a huge part of the pleasure of panerai ownership (beyond the design of the watch itself).

as for which one, if you are not sure, go for a pre-owned 111/000/005 and you'll be sure to not lose any money if you flip. for the new 8-day bettarini case models, i prefer the Ti (562, 564) over the SS (510, 560). as for the 392 (a 1950s case model like the 312/320/328), i find it a bit bulky, plus, as for the 392 being 42mm, i think a luminor looks best at 44+.

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Old 29 April 2015, 09:30 PM   #20
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If it was the Explorer I, i'd go with the Panerai.... very versatile... can be dressed up or down depending on the strap... Strong wrist presence
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Old 29 April 2015, 09:34 PM   #21
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Panerai, and have fun with straps and buckles.
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Old 29 April 2015, 09:38 PM   #22
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Anothr vote for Explorer here...
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Old 29 April 2015, 09:40 PM   #23
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Explorer then the Panerai
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Old 29 April 2015, 10:32 PM   #24
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These two watches are so incredibly different...but my explorer 1 rarely leaves my wrist as it's just so damn versatile and easy to wear.
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Old 30 April 2015, 01:17 AM   #25
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If u love the weight and size of panerai then do it. The exp1 is already small but compared to a Pam, tiny!!!!
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Old 30 April 2015, 01:21 AM   #26
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Explorer 1 or panerai

No use trying to convince yourself out of the one you want and you've given more reasons why you like the panerai. You can always switch out to a rubber strap or metal bracelet if you're worried about leather getting wet since panerais come in those options while with Rolex you'd have to go non-OEM to switch it up. I own an Explorer 1 because I needed versatility so go with what you want or need.
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Old 30 April 2015, 01:27 AM   #27
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Leather band and water don't go together
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Old 30 April 2015, 01:33 AM   #28
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I would choose 42mm Panerai over Explorer I, but not the 44mm Panerai.
I've tried on the 42mm Panerai before, it was perfect size on my 6.5" wrist.
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Old 30 April 2015, 02:25 AM   #29
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Leather band and water don't go together

As others have mentioned one of the fun things about Panerai is the ability to easily customize it with a strap of your choosing - there are a lot of cool water resistant straps out there. I just got one for my Omega Speedmaster for $21. Maratac Composite Elite...I suspect it might even look pretty good on a Panerai!


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Old 30 April 2015, 02:40 AM   #30
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It seems like you really want a panerai, so I would suggest you get what you want
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