Dilemma...

[adimarc]

hi kind folks...I am trying to decide on which pre-owned rollie/pam to get with my ~$5.5k budget as a daily beater...already had a GMTIIc for special occasions though...

am looking at the following options...sorry if seems too many options

1. Explorer I (39mm)
2. Explorer II Polar (40mm) - not the latest series
3. Submariner No Date (40mm)
4. PAM 112
5. PAM 183

any kind advice?
thanks!

[fsn-saber]

3. Submariner No Date (40mm)

[alantannottam]

I like variety.
Pam 183 will complement your GMTllc well.

[shuseido]

I would get the Pam 112, for different style, different occasion, different feel...

[taxico]

i own a few pams but i still don't understand them and almost never ever wear them (i have big wrists too: 8 inch).

$4k-$4.5k exp2 then use the rest on a complete overhaul at RSC + beer = best beater buy IMO.

[kel12]

i'd go 112... addictive straps changing, see-thru back, manual winding, 12-3-6-9 on dial, beautiful lume, the crown guard... things i wont get from gmt...!

[OysterMeesua]

Like what kel12 said, definitely the Pam 112. Beautiful and simple. compliments your GMT2c

i'd go 112... addictive straps changing, see-thru back, manual winding, 12-3-6-9 on dial, beautiful lume, the crown guard... things i wont get from gmt...!

[simple2kie]

Explorer II is a good choice.

[adimarc]

Like what kel12 said, definitely the Pam 112. Beautiful and simple. compliments your GMT2c

Sounds good

[bensg]

I will use the gmt as the daily beater. Save the money and use for future servcing fee and replacement parts.

[gmt8300]

5k get a base panerai should be best

[lA4l]

I am currently using my GMT2C as daily beater but the polished centre links really made the watch not suitable for daily wear. Am considering Explorer 2 40mm as replacement daily beater..

[lA4l]

1. Explorer I (39mm) - Looks like Datejust w/o date
3. Submariner No Date (40mm) - No date, not practical for a daily watch
4. PAM 112 - May not hold value as well as Rolexes
5. PAM 183 - As above

My choice - 2. Explorer II Polar (40mm) - not the latest series

[Whitecer]

Either of the Pam since the rest are sporty as GMT

[Boo]

ExplorerII is a good choice but its not easy to find a polar. Black is easy though. What about a datejust with leather strap?