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melrob1 · 24 January 2017, 11:43 AM

Because you already have a BLNR I'd say enjoy the Pam! Very nice combo!

brandrea · 24 January 2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

It kind of depends on what else you have in your collection. If it's a one and only watch I'd say you're mad. But if you had another Rolex, let's say a sub or GMT I would definitely do it.

LuminousMaximus · 24 January 2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Yes, I think you're mad, but then again, I'm a little biased. And, as someone said, it is YOUR watch, get what YOU want.

i would do whatever this guy says...I mean look at his avatar...

UnicoJG · 24 January 2017, 12:57 PM

I would not trade any Rolex for a Panerai, however, I am not a fan of the brand.
But it's simply your choice, good luck!

Steel28 · 24 January 2017, 01:17 PM

I still love Pams and had number of them but yes, you are mad.

Juantxo · 24 January 2017, 01:22 PM

When you sell a Rolex you get enough money to buy a Panerai. When you sell a Panerai you get enough money to buy a Casio. Your decision.

zaydans · 24 January 2017, 01:29 PM

Keep the Rolex and add the 372 later. I've owned 3 panerai watches and flipped them all because fell out with them very quickly. Can't explain it but it's the one brand that just keep my attention for very long!!

sdwtchlvr · 24 January 2017, 01:48 PM

Completely different watches with different build qualities. The explorer II is the most understated Rolex in my opinion. Go anywhere, do anything. My favorite.

nick c · 24 January 2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Juantxo

When you sell a Rolex you get enough money to buy a Panerai. When you sell a Panerai you get enough money to buy a Casio. Your decision.

I don't think you know much about Panerai

kilyung · 24 January 2017, 02:40 PM

Gotta do what ya gotta do. Love it on my 6.5" wrist.

Rain49king · 24 January 2017, 03:21 PM

I would rather have the 372 personally so I say go for it! Seems like your getting a good deal a quick search and it looks like the two watches trade around the same price used so getting $500 is a bonus.

As for the negative comments

"Completely different watches with different build qualities. The explorer II is the most understated Rolex in my opinion. Go anywhere, do anything. My favorite."

Nothing wrong with Panerai's build quality based on my experience. I love my 422 and it easily gets the most compliments of all my watches. Nothing against the Explorer 11 but it would be very easy to get another down the road, not like you flipping a SS Daytona-C.

"When you sell a Rolex you get enough money to buy a Panerai. When you sell a Panerai you get enough money to buy a Casio. Your decision."

He probably never even owned a Panerai (no offense). 372 seems to be holding strong and you can't get hurt buying used. Outside of a hard to get piece i.e. Daytona-c they all deprecated.

Saoirse32 · 24 January 2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain49king

I would rather have the 372 personally so I say go for it! Seems like your getting a good deal a quick search and it looks like the two watches trade around the same price used so getting $500 is a bonus.

As for the negative comments

"Completely different watches with different build qualities. The explorer II is the most understated Rolex in my opinion. Go anywhere, do anything. My favorite."

Nothing wrong with Panerai's build quality based on my experience. I love my 422 and it easily gets the most compliments of all my watches. Nothing against the Explorer 11 but it would be very easy to get another down the road, not like you flipping a SS Daytona-C.

"When you sell a Rolex you get enough money to buy a Panerai. When you sell a Panerai you get enough money to buy a Casio. Your decision."

He probably never even owned a Panerai (no offense). 372 seems to be holding strong and you can't get hurt buying used. Outside of a hard to get piece i.e. Daytona-c they all deprecated.

Well said!

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DCheeta · 24 January 2017, 04:18 PM

Hell yeah, since you already have the BLNR, do it. The 372 and the BLNR would make a killer combo!

ilovewatchestoo · 24 January 2017, 04:20 PM

Change is good sometimes, but not in this example. A Rolex for a Panerai is a big difference in style and wearability. I can see the appeal in the Pan's, but they do not do anything for me.

KrismanX · 24 January 2017, 04:27 PM

That is a preeetty Panerai. New piece PLUS $500? Yes'm

Changmaisausage · 24 January 2017, 08:52 PM

Keep the Rolex, save for the Panerai

I've bought/sold Panerai's several times I keep going back to a Rolex the Panerai ends up getting no wrist time (though I still have one)

As someone pointed out I know plenty of people who have bought Panerai and sold them to buy another Rolex (never the other way around)

Psmith · 24 January 2017, 08:54 PM

Your GMT BLNR and the 372 would make a great combo, plus you'll have some $$$ to spend on extra straps for the 372

Nice to have some diversity in the collection

travisb · 24 January 2017, 09:02 PM

Go for it! The 372 is so nice and would make a great pair with your BLNR.

Verdi · 24 January 2017, 09:37 PM

No, you are not mad.
Buy and wear whatever you like. it does not matter what others would do.

I had a Pam and I enjoyed it very much. It is a watch in its own league and so is the Explorer. If if you ask me you are kind of consistent with your choices, you want something different from the main stream.
The explorer 2 is my daily beater now and imo it is best modern Rolex money you can buy. (and I did want to flip it and some point...).

Again, no right or wrong.....we buy and wear watches that we like, sometimes we get bored the them, sometimes we fancy a change....

1William · 24 January 2017, 09:39 PM

I would not do that trade. The Polar Explorer II is a unique and very wearable watch. I owned the 422 and at 47 mm it was too big. I could make it work but for me the large watch fad is long over. I also don't like Panerai as a company in how they treat the customer. Average to poor after sale service, huge depreciation in value. It is your watch so do as you wish.

Nimszy · 24 January 2017, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by melrob1

Because you already have a BLNR I'd say enjoy the Pam! Very nice combo!

My thoughts exactly. You've got a lot of bases covered with that combo

Jaqesq · 24 January 2017, 10:05 PM

I wouldn't, but only because I love the look of the explorer. That said, I just traded my blue stick Datejust II for a 512, which doesn't even seem to be all that popular a model amongst paneristi. So I guess I'm in the "follow your heart" camp and do what makes you happy.

gossbeau · 24 January 2017, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Gotta do what ya gotta do. Love it on my 6.5" wrist.

On your hairless Asian wrist you mean?

Librarywilliam · 25 January 2017, 04:18 AM

Do the Panerai thing! its fun!
Rolex will wait for you

varkom · 25 January 2017, 04:54 AM

honestly, the no seconds hand would annoy me to no end.

mschafer · 25 January 2017, 09:31 AM

I could see adding the 372 but letting go of a 24h timing watch with a crown is something I wouldn't do. Then again I love and use a GMT complication nearly daily. But a simple diver is something that works in most collection or just in the spirit of minimalism...

freeman8 · 25 January 2017, 10:27 AM

I`d rather go for the 372

WWC · 25 January 2017, 12:11 PM

Out of those two. No doubt at all i would be going for the 372! I agree with many fellow members, as an only watch Rolex, but as a second or third panerai fits right in.

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24 January 2017, 01:17 PM	#35
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	I still love Pams and had number of them but yes, you are mad. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master IIc 116710BLNR

24 January 2017, 04:27 PM	#45
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	That is a preeetty Panerai. New piece PLUS $500? Yes'm __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

24 January 2017, 08:52 PM	#46
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	Keep the Rolex, save for the Panerai I've bought/sold Panerai's several times I keep going back to a Rolex the Panerai ends up getting no wrist time (though I still have one) As someone pointed out I know plenty of people who have bought Panerai and sold them to buy another Rolex (never the other way around) __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

24 January 2017, 08:54 PM	#47
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Your GMT BLNR and the 372 would make a great combo, plus you'll have some $$$ to spend on extra straps for the 372 Nice to have some diversity in the collection __________________

24 January 2017, 09:37 PM	#49
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	No, you are not mad. Buy and wear whatever you like. it does not matter what others would do. I had a Pam and I enjoyed it very much. It is a watch in its own league and so is the Explorer. If if you ask me you are kind of consistent with your choices, you want something different from the main stream. The explorer 2 is my daily beater now and imo it is best modern Rolex money you can buy. (and I did want to flip it and some point...). Again, no right or wrong.....we buy and wear watches that we like, sometimes we get bored the them, sometimes we fancy a change.... __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

24 January 2017, 11:43 AM	#31
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	Because you already have a BLNR I'd say enjoy the Pam! Very nice combo!

24 January 2017, 12:57 PM	#34
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	I would not trade any Rolex for a Panerai, however, I am not a fan of the brand. But it's simply your choice, good luck!

24 January 2017, 01:22 PM	#36
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	When you sell a Rolex you get enough money to buy a Panerai. When you sell a Panerai you get enough money to buy a Casio. Your decision.

24 January 2017, 01:29 PM	#37
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	Keep the Rolex and add the 372 later. I've owned 3 panerai watches and flipped them all because fell out with them very quickly. Can't explain it but it's the one brand that just keep my attention for very long!!

24 January 2017, 01:48 PM	#38
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	Completely different watches with different build qualities. The explorer II is the most understated Rolex in my opinion. Go anywhere, do anything. My favorite.

24 January 2017, 02:40 PM	#40
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Gotta do what ya gotta do. Love it on my 6.5" wrist.

24 January 2017, 03:21 PM	#41
Rain49king "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 79	I would rather have the 372 personally so I say go for it! Seems like your getting a good deal a quick search and it looks like the two watches trade around the same price used so getting $500 is a bonus. As for the negative comments "Completely different watches with different build qualities. The explorer II is the most understated Rolex in my opinion. Go anywhere, do anything. My favorite." Nothing wrong with Panerai's build quality based on my experience. I love my 422 and it easily gets the most compliments of all my watches. Nothing against the Explorer 11 but it would be very easy to get another down the road, not like you flipping a SS Daytona-C. "When you sell a Rolex you get enough money to buy a Panerai. When you sell a Panerai you get enough money to buy a Casio. Your decision." He probably never even owned a Panerai (no offense). 372 seems to be holding strong and you can't get hurt buying used. Outside of a hard to get piece i.e. Daytona-c they all deprecated.

24 January 2017, 04:18 PM	#43
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Hell yeah, since you already have the BLNR, do it. The 372 and the BLNR would make a killer combo!

24 January 2017, 04:20 PM	#44
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	Change is good sometimes, but not in this example. A Rolex for a Panerai is a big difference in style and wearability. I can see the appeal in the Pan's, but they do not do anything for me.

24 January 2017, 09:02 PM	#48
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Go for it! The 372 is so nice and would make a great pair with your BLNR.

24 January 2017, 09:39 PM	#50
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I would not do that trade. The Polar Explorer II is a unique and very wearable watch. I owned the 422 and at 47 mm it was too big. I could make it work but for me the large watch fad is long over. I also don't like Panerai as a company in how they treat the customer. Average to poor after sale service, huge depreciation in value. It is your watch so do as you wish.

24 January 2017, 10:05 PM	#52
Jaqesq "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Connecticut Watch: 216570 Posts: 9	I wouldn't, but only because I love the look of the explorer. That said, I just traded my blue stick Datejust II for a 512, which doesn't even seem to be all that popular a model amongst paneristi. So I guess I'm in the "follow your heart" camp and do what makes you happy.

25 January 2017, 04:18 AM	#54
Librarywilliam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Bill Collins Location: Sun valley,idaho Watch: Audemars,IWC,Smurf Posts: 233	Do the Panerai thing! its fun! Rolex will wait for you

25 January 2017, 04:54 AM	#55
varkom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 151	honestly, the no seconds hand would annoy me to no end. __________________ "With Rolex I sought to create a name that would be easy to pronounce in all the European languages and that could easily and elegantly grace the dial of a watch." –Hans Wilsdorf, Founder of Rolex in 1908. F/S Like New Omega Seamaster 300 Two-Tone Titanium/Rose Gold w/ Blue Dial - $6,000 shipped(I give a discount for face to face in NYC)

25 January 2017, 09:31 AM	#56
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 976	I could see adding the 372 but letting go of a 24h timing watch with a crown is something I wouldn't do. Then again I love and use a GMT complication nearly daily. But a simple diver is something that works in most collection or just in the spirit of minimalism...

25 January 2017, 10:27 AM	#57
freeman8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 10	I`d rather go for the 372

25 January 2017, 12:11 PM	#58
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	Out of those two. No doubt at all i would be going for the 372! I agree with many fellow members, as an only watch Rolex, but as a second or third panerai fits right in. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

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