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Title: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: klimax on September 09, 2012, 12:36:56 PM
Being offered for the below

Model: Rolex Explorer II
Reference: 16570
Series: F series (year 2004)

- exchange with -

Model: Panerai Luminor GMT 40mm
Reference: PAM00244

Both of our watches are in as new condition.
what do you think?
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: takashi78 on September 09, 2012, 04:58:28 PM
Does it matter what WE think?
Its YOU that is going to wear the watch and live with it.
Title: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: SYSTEM on September 09, 2012, 09:27:46 PM
I guess thats the reason why klimax post it here, to get opinion & thoughts from members learn more from this forum :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: klimax on September 09, 2012, 09:39:49 PM
Has decided to let go my 16570 after almost 9 years with me. The buyer now offered to exchange with his PAM 00244. Am not a big fan of Panerai before, so would like to know your honor opinion for this deal... :Praying:
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: terrenceterrence on September 09, 2012, 10:43:47 PM
both watches share certain similarities and also vast differences

GMT function on the 244 sucks cause it does not have an independent hour hand unlike the 16570. Setting the local time when you travel is a pain. While you can easily use the EXP2 as your travel watch, the 244 is more suited as a watch you use at home to track another timezone.

At 40mm and 22mm wide lugs, it's not actually get much street cred among the Risti's unlike other more exotic "calibre-d smaller Pams". Choices for straps might not be as wide as the regular 24mm lug width.

My take? keep your Exp2 and hook up a base/historic model like a 000, 005, 111, 112 etc......
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: takashi78 on September 10, 2012, 07:30:05 AM
You said it yourself you are not a big fan of PAM.
So why would you do it?
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: tonykpk on September 10, 2012, 07:48:19 AM
Better keep your rollie. Pam 40mm size is more difficult to sell in future. just my opinion.tony..
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: SYSTEM on September 10, 2012, 08:30:30 AM
Agree with bro terrence and bro tony in keeping your rollie.
But since you said you are not a fan of PAM before, what makes you start loving it now? Changing taste?
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: SeaDwellerR on September 10, 2012, 08:41:14 AM
Better keep your rollie. Pam 40mm size is more difficult to sell in future. just my opinion.tony..

+1 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: klimax on September 10, 2012, 11:16:47 AM
thank you so much for all the feed back  :thumbsup:
Have tried the PAM244 yesterday, now, i'd have loved to keep the 16570 with me
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: pexus on September 10, 2012, 06:25:40 PM
both watches share certain similarities and also vast differences

GMT function on the 244 sucks cause it does not have an independent hour hand unlike the 16570. Setting the local time when you travel is a pain. While you can easily use the EXP2 as your travel watch, the 244 is more suited as a watch you use at home to track another timezone.

At 40mm and 22mm wide lugs, it's not actually get much street cred among the Risti's unlike other more exotic "calibre-d smaller Pams". Choices for straps might not be as wide as the regular 24mm lug width.

My take? keep your Exp2 and hook up a base/historic model like a 000, 005, 111, 112 etc......

me likey this one...a exp2 for travel...and a base Pam...probably the best way to start a Pam
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: ckcspice on September 10, 2012, 08:28:50 PM
keep ur rollie....
Title: Re: Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244
Post by: Vintimes on September 19, 2012, 10:12:03 PM
Is your fren PAM244 still available to exchange with 16570? i have an EX2 16570 and willing to exchange if the offer still valid. Please let me know or PM me. Thanks.m