Explorer 16570 exchange with Luminor GMT PAM00244

[klimax]

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?

[takashi78]

Does it matter what WE think?
Its YOU that is going to wear the watch and live with it.

[SYSTEM]

I guess thats the reason why klimax post it here, to get opinion & thoughts from members learn more from this forum

[klimax]

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...

[terrenceterrence]

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......

[takashi78]

You said it yourself you are not a big fan of PAM.
So why would you do it?

[tonykpk]

Better keep your rollie. Pam 40mm size is more difficult to sell in future. just my opinion.tony..

[SYSTEM]

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?

[SeaDwellerR]

Better keep your rollie. Pam 40mm size is more difficult to sell in future. just my opinion.tony..

+1

[klimax]

thank you so much for all the feed back 
Have tried the PAM244 yesterday, now, i'd have loved to keep the 16570 with me

[pexus]

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

[ckcspice]

keep ur rollie....

[Vintimes]

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