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tkerrmd · 8 May 2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

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!

cowie89 · 15 May 2015, 11:50 PM

Popped into my ad the other day, and think this might be my next purchase

OmegaJJH · 16 May 2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cowie89

Popped into my ad the other day, and think this might be my next purchase

That does look very nice...

chloebear · 19 January 2016, 10:53 AM

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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chloebear · 19 January 2016, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kyledrum2002

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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tylerad1 · 19 January 2016, 11:14 AM

Exp is more versatile and classy

Watch This · 19 January 2016, 12:22 PM

Apples and oranges. But you asked. Of those two ..... Panerai.

Jcgul · 19 January 2016, 12:28 PM

Panerai all day! On the rubber strap it's amazingly comfortable and versatile

yunach · 19 January 2016, 01:18 PM

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.

Daytona88 · 19 January 2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

How about Exp2 at 42mm, best of both worlds.

Agreed

340pd · 19 January 2016, 02:15 PM

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.

340pd · 19 January 2016, 02:18 PM

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!!!!

wristking11 · 19 January 2016, 02:42 PM

i think you like the pam more, so go for it

Joearch · 19 January 2016, 02:49 PM

I am a big Panerai fan. Try a 005. You can pick up a preowned for around $4000 and you will love it.

sea-dweller · 19 January 2016, 03:22 PM

Explorer!

rouxeny · 19 January 2016, 04:22 PM

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.

TK-710 · 20 January 2016, 12:23 AM

Explorer 1.

HogwldFLTR · 20 January 2016, 02:27 AM

The Exp is not my first choice for Rolexes (fwiw); get what you like...

dabbotjordan · 20 January 2016, 02:34 AM

Panerai over explorer 1

Boaters · 20 January 2016, 02:48 AM

Panerai is a great watch but just to thick for me for that reason I would have to go with the Explorer.

Micha · 20 January 2016, 02:48 AM

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

RinkRolex · 20 January 2016, 03:29 AM

Love the Explorer! Explorer for me over Panerai.

bbressler · 20 January 2016, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

IMHO, the Exp is the best rolex on the market.

Bold statement. It's definitely my go-to

cburgs56 · 20 January 2016, 03:58 AM

Sounds like you want the panerai

MCO1 · 20 January 2016, 10:06 AM

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.

15 May 2015, 11:50 PM	#62
cowie89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Scotland, UK Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 199	Popped into my ad the other day, and think this might be my next purchase Attached Images

19 January 2016, 02:15 PM	#71
340pd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Watch: GMT 16710 Coke Posts: 37	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. __________________ Here lies the body of Mary McGee, Died at the age of a hundred and three, For fifteen years, she kept her virginity…...Not a bad record for this vicinity. Capt. Quint.

19 January 2016, 02:18 PM	#72
340pd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Watch: GMT 16710 Coke Posts: 37	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!!!! __________________ Here lies the body of Mary McGee, Died at the age of a hundred and three, For fifteen years, she kept her virginity…...Not a bad record for this vicinity. Capt. Quint.

19 January 2016, 03:22 PM	#75
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Explorer! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 January 2016, 02:27 AM	#78
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,698	The Exp is not my first choice for Rolexes (fwiw); get what you like... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 January 2016, 10:53 AM	#64
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2016, 11:14 AM	#66
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Exp is more versatile and classy

19 January 2016, 12:22 PM	#67
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Apples and oranges. But you asked. Of those two ..... Panerai.

19 January 2016, 12:28 PM	#68
Jcgul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 50	Panerai all day! On the rubber strap it's amazingly comfortable and versatile

19 January 2016, 01:18 PM	#69
yunach "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: iphone Watch: RolexRolexRolex Posts: 297	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.

19 January 2016, 02:42 PM	#73
wristking11 Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: US Posts: 62	i think you like the pam more, so go for it

19 January 2016, 02:49 PM	#74
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,855	I am a big Panerai fan. Try a 005. You can pick up a preowned for around $4000 and you will love it.

19 January 2016, 04:22 PM	#76
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	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.

20 January 2016, 12:23 AM	#77
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	Explorer 1.

20 January 2016, 02:34 AM	#79
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	Panerai over explorer 1

20 January 2016, 02:48 AM	#80
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Panerai is a great watch but just to thick for me for that reason I would have to go with the Explorer.

20 January 2016, 02:48 AM	#81
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	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 __________________ life is good

20 January 2016, 03:29 AM	#82
RinkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: On Watch: YM Posts: 282	Love the Explorer! Explorer for me over Panerai.

20 January 2016, 03:58 AM	#84
cburgs56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: TEXAS Watch: 116610 LV Posts: 417	Sounds like you want the panerai Attached Images

20 January 2016, 10:06 AM	#85
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	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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