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xjeeunitx · 26 December 2011, 09:22 AM

Merry Christmas everyone! I'm at one of those moments where I need to buy another watch. So the title says it all, which one would you choose.

Explorer has box, tags, manuals, but no card. $4301.

111 has everything including 20 months of remaining warranty. $4250.

Which one would you go for?

I really want the 111 since I am currently missing a Panerai in my collection. Right now I have a Rolex Sub-C and Omega Speedy Sapphire Sandwich. I would like your input on this one.

Singslinger · 26 December 2011, 09:25 AM

I have no idea what the Pam 111 looks like but if you really want it and since it still has 20 months' warranty on it, I'd say go for it.

Maxfli · 26 December 2011, 09:28 AM

Two very different watches. Surely one must stand out for you. Only you know for sure, and that's the one you should go for.

Explorer 2011 · 26 December 2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

I have no idea what the Pam 111 looks like but if you really want it and since it still has 20 months' warranty on it, I'd say go for it.

I'm no Panerai expert, but I'm always going to side with the Explorer

Not entirely sure if the missing card is a major issue? But sounds a good price...

Explorer 2011 · 26 December 2011, 09:33 AM

I'm no photographer either

dddrees · 26 December 2011, 09:36 AM

Based on what you have already, I would go with the Pam.

Always nice to have at least one Pam in the collection, and the 111 is very nice.

Singslinger · 26 December 2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

I'm no photographer either

On the contrary - that's a pretty good pix!

Arthur Daley · 26 December 2011, 09:40 AM

Get the Pam - sounds like that's what you'd really like!

matt4hand · 26 December 2011, 09:41 AM

Pam 111

MCHI09 · 26 December 2011, 09:49 AM

I'd go Pam 111

Art 1 · 26 December 2011, 09:50 AM

Exp.

kmleffler · 26 December 2011, 09:53 AM

Pam III.

McLovin · 26 December 2011, 10:02 AM

expl. 39

PanosI · 26 December 2011, 10:26 AM

111

mlotus95 · 26 December 2011, 10:50 AM

pam 111

xjeeunitx · 26 December 2011, 11:00 AM

Thanks everyone!

btrue · 26 December 2011, 11:00 AM

I am not overly fond of the Exp II (I am crazy about he Exp I though).

Pick the Pam!

p_mcgee · 26 December 2011, 11:41 AM

111, not even close

xjeeunitx · 26 December 2011, 11:42 AM

In the end, none of the two worked out.

It seems like I will get a Panerai 112 from DavidSW instead!

Thanks everyone and Merry Christmas!

RotaryRx7 · 26 December 2011, 11:45 AM

I have owned a 111 and loved it! Get the PAM, you won't regret it.

Dr. Robert · 26 December 2011, 11:52 AM

I vote for the explorer (p.s. Rolex holds it value better)

Oyster Al · 26 December 2011, 11:55 AM

112 no doubt about it and super versatile with strap options

Hank G · 26 December 2011, 12:13 PM

I'm a Die hard Rolex fan........

Yet I'm not a fan of the explorer (I do love the Explorer II) so I would pick the pam 111 :)

Carlos98326194 · 26 December 2011, 01:24 PM

111 if it's me :-)

joleel7 · 26 December 2011, 01:30 PM

I will pick PAM 111/112 over exp I anytime.

bgriz · 26 December 2011, 01:46 PM

Easy.....Pam111

htc8p · 26 December 2011, 01:51 PM

i go for pam111 personal preference only

watchf · 26 December 2011, 02:21 PM

I might say go for the Rolex if you are referring to other models but between an Explorer and a Pam I would choose the Pam.

Psmith · 26 December 2011, 02:22 PM

Another vote here for the PAM111

A320 · 26 December 2011, 02:25 PM

111 or 112

26 December 2011, 09:22 AM	#1
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	Which one would you buy, Rolex Explorer 39MM or Panerai 111? Merry Christmas everyone! I'm at one of those moments where I need to buy another watch. So the title says it all, which one would you choose. Explorer has box, tags, manuals, but no card. $4301. 111 has everything including 20 months of remaining warranty. $4250. Which one would you go for? I really want the 111 since I am currently missing a Panerai in my collection. Right now I have a Rolex Sub-C and Omega Speedy Sapphire Sandwich. I would like your input on this one.

26 December 2011, 09:28 AM	#3
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	Two very different watches. Surely one must stand out for you. Only you know for sure, and that's the one you should go for. __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

26 December 2011, 09:33 AM	#5
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I'm no photographer either __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

26 December 2011, 09:36 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Based on what you have already, I would go with the Pam. Always nice to have at least one Pam in the collection, and the 111 is very nice. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 December 2011, 11:52 AM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I vote for the explorer (p.s. Rolex holds it value better) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 December 2011, 09:25 AM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I have no idea what the Pam 111 looks like but if you really want it and since it still has 20 months' warranty on it, I'd say go for it.

26 December 2011, 09:40 AM	#8
Arthur Daley "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 300	Get the Pam - sounds like that's what you'd really like!

26 December 2011, 09:41 AM	#9
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Pam 111

26 December 2011, 09:49 AM	#10
MCHI09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: IL Watch: Rolex Posts: 191	I'd go Pam 111

26 December 2011, 09:50 AM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Exp.

26 December 2011, 09:53 AM	#12
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	Pam III.

26 December 2011, 10:02 AM	#13
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	expl. 39

26 December 2011, 10:26 AM	#14
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	111

26 December 2011, 10:50 AM	#15
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	pam 111

26 December 2011, 11:00 AM	#16
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	Thanks everyone!

26 December 2011, 11:00 AM	#17
btrue Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Indianapolis Watch: GMT IIC; PAM 005 Posts: 244	I am not overly fond of the Exp II (I am crazy about he Exp I though). Pick the Pam!

26 December 2011, 11:41 AM	#18
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	111, not even close

26 December 2011, 11:42 AM	#19
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	In the end, none of the two worked out. It seems like I will get a Panerai 112 from DavidSW instead! Thanks everyone and Merry Christmas!

26 December 2011, 11:45 AM	#20
RotaryRx7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Suburbs Watch: Glasshute SeaQ Posts: 56	I have owned a 111 and loved it! Get the PAM, you won't regret it.

26 December 2011, 11:55 AM	#22
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,550	112 no doubt about it and super versatile with strap options

26 December 2011, 12:13 PM	#23
Hank G "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Hank Location: NY Posts: 258	I'm a Die hard Rolex fan........ Yet I'm not a fan of the explorer (I do love the Explorer II) so I would pick the pam 111 :)

26 December 2011, 01:24 PM	#24
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	111 if it's me :-) __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

26 December 2011, 01:30 PM	#25
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	I will pick PAM 111/112 over exp I anytime.

26 December 2011, 01:46 PM	#26
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Easy.....Pam111 __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

26 December 2011, 01:51 PM	#27
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i go for pam111 personal preference only

26 December 2011, 02:21 PM	#28
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	I might say go for the Rolex if you are referring to other models but between an Explorer and a Pam I would choose the Pam.

26 December 2011, 02:22 PM	#29
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Another vote here for the PAM111 __________________

26 December 2011, 02:25 PM	#30
A320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the sky Posts: 208	111 or 112

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