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Innocenti · 18 August 2018, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

A problem is that I can’t stand 40mm. I feel like I’m wearing a ladies watch on my 7.25” flat wrist. My wrist is 60mm wide.

That looks the right size for you . I have a 7.5inch flat wrist and mostly wear a 36mm datejust

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mephist

Congratulations on both, great pieces

Just use them for work a couple of weeks and you will see that none will even notice what watch you are wearing. I have been wearing Rolex day and night for a decade now and hardly anyone ever comment on it in any setting. And the Explorer II is a very under the radar Rolex, while the SD is more recognizable few will still notice. Trust me these two are only the start. Rolex is an addiction

Thank you =)

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Innocenti

That looks the right size for you . I have a 7.5inch flat wrist and mostly wear a 36mm datejust

I guess we have very different perspectives on what "right size" looks like.

To some people, this is the right size tires for this car...

But I think that looks terrible...

To others, maybe these tires are too big and don't belong on this truck:

But I think they're a perfect match...

We simply view the world differently.

fdm79 · 18 August 2018, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

I guess we have very different perspectives on what "right size" looks like.

To some people, this is the right size tires for this car...

But I think that looks terrible...

To others, maybe these tires are too big and don't belong on this truck:

But I think they're a perfect match...

We simply view the world differently.

Exactly !!!

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endotreated · 18 August 2018, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

I guess we have very different perspectives on what "right size" looks like.

To some people, this is the right size tires for this car...

But I think that looks terrible...

To others, maybe these tires are too big and don't belong on this truck:

But I think they're a perfect match...

We simply view the world differently.

And to some, this is the “right size”

Not at all to me. If I wear a shirt like that...

I feel like this:

Tlon · 18 August 2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

A problem is that I can’t stand 40mm. I feel like I’m wearing a ladies watch on my 7.25” flat wrist. My wrist is 60mm wide.

You might really like the new 43mm Sea Dweller. I'm a huge Breitling fan, and the SD43 wears bigger than the 44m Colt Blacksteel I own.

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tlon

You might really like the new 43mm Sea Dweller. I'm a huge Breitling fan, and the SD43 wears bigger than the 44m Colt Blacksteel I own.

That’s exactly the one I got.

Tlon · 18 August 2018, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

You know, another reason I'm avoiding Rolex:

I work in a field where I give estimates and provide service to clients... I never want to be looked at as "better" than them. I never ever want to hear "oh I see why your prices are more expensive, you have to afford your Rolexes" or anything along those lines...

Believe it or not, that's one of the main reasons I've been avoiding Rolex.

I'm in education and feel the same way. It's one of the things that kept me away from Rolex and staying with slightly less well known brands, like Breitling. But, I just turned 50 and I decided to throw that out the door and try a new Rolex.

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tlon

I'm in education and feel the same way. It's one of the things that kept me away from Rolex and staying with slightly less well known brands, like Breitling. But, I just turned 50 and I decided to throw that out the door and try a new Rolex.

Awesome, good for you. Was it the 126600?

Tlon · 18 August 2018, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

That’s exactly the one I got.

Sorry. Hadn't got to the second page yet and couldn't imagine you would have picked up a second Rolex in before I clicked on the next page button!

BNABOD · 18 August 2018, 08:40 AM

Nice collection
Here is to a fellow polarized member

scarlet knight · 18 August 2018, 08:50 AM

Polar on Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Tlon · 18 August 2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

Awesome, good for you. Was it the 126600?

It was. Amazing bit of watch.

nektar · 18 August 2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

Hi all

This is the first thread I started here.

I’m a watch fanatic and have obsessed over watches since my late teens. My current collection grew tremendously over the last year. It more than quadrupled to be precise!

I avoided Panerais and Rolexes as I felt they were overrated and boring. I felt that all their designs just look the same and you pay just for the name and social status symbol.

About a month ago, I bought my first Panerai PAM111 with upgraded steel bracelet from eBay:

I was very unimpressed with the watch... but for a good reason, That piece of crap turned out to be a FAKE, I had to file claim with eBay and I got my money back and reported this piece of $#!+ seller that’s selling ALL fake watches on eBay and pretending they’re authentic.

Determined to experience the quality, A week later, I bought a PAM320

Watch looked great but sadly, wasn’t keeping good time. And it acted totally psycho on the timegrapher.

I kept the watch for 1 week and it drove me insane knowing that my watch has a problem... off to Panerai it went and I’m waiting their assessment.

After much much debate, yesterday I pulled the trigger on my first Rolex:

It’s really the only model that appeals to me, seems “fun” and colorful to match my colorful collection.

I remember one of my friends wearing an old white explorer YEARS ago and I complemented it.

Probably only Rolex I genuinely complemented.

Besides, orange is one of my favorite colors

So I will probably do this too...

I’m awaiting arrival. I’m excited... and I’m concerned to be underwhelmed. Especially given my recent experience with the PAM320 and the fake PAM.

Looking forward to the ride

Welcome to the Roladdiction:)

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BNABOD

Nice collection
Here is to a fellow polarized member

I like it.

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Polar on Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Putting it to good use and exploring some snow!

I used mine yesterday to explore some waters...

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tlon

It was. Amazing bit of watch.

It really is, no question!

I obviously don’t have a lot of Rolex knowledge or experience but from the little that I know? I have huge expectations for this model.

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nektar

Welcome to the Roladdiction:)

Thank you!

But thank God, Rolex doesn’t make a ton of models that interest me.

nektar · 18 August 2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

Thank you!

But thank God, Rolex doesn’t make a ton of models that interest me.

We will speak about that later on lol

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endotreated · 18 August 2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nektar

We will speak about that later on lol

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If they start popping more 43-44mm models, I might be in trouble.

seal13il · 18 August 2018, 01:22 PM

Well...not snow but sure is the most natural spot for my deep sea jc

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endotreated · 18 August 2018, 01:29 PM

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Well...not snow but sure is the most natural spot for my deep sea jc

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Nice!

Did you wear the SD43 there?

seal13il · 18 August 2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

Nice!

Did you wear the SD43 there?

James Cameron deep blue 44

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endotreated · 18 August 2018, 01:35 PM

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James Cameron deep blue 44

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Nice! but that didn't belong there, it wanted to go much deeper!

seal13il · 18 August 2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

Nice! but that didn't belong there, it wanted to go much deeper!

Yea....but I left the yellow submarine at home,,:)

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iLLGT2 · 18 August 2018, 01:51 PM

that 320 doesn't look kosher either, where'd you get it

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLGT2

that 320 doesn't look kosher either, where'd you get it

It's legit.

It's in the hands of Panerai Service Center now doing a full service on the movement and professional polish/refinish on the case.

endotreated · 18 August 2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLGT2

that 320 doesn't look kosher either, where'd you get it

FYI, I wasn't positive it's "kosher" either... but when I got a phone call back from Panerai saying that the watch was examined and found to be lacking lubrication, and they recommended full service of the movement.... well... I was pretty convinced it's authentic at this point lol

cdbeaver66 · 18 August 2018, 05:31 PM

Nice collection and congrats on the Explorer II.

nektar · 18 August 2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by endotreated

If they start popping more 43-44mm models, I might be in trouble.

If Rolex starts to oversize more watches, will be in trouble

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18 August 2018, 05:31 PM	#89
cdbeaver66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK Posts: 1,340	Nice collection and congrats on the Explorer II. __________________ 1. Breitling Colt Chronograph 2. Melbourne Watch Company Portsea 3. Tudor Black Bay ETA Blue 4.Rolex GMT Master IIc LN 5. Tudor Heritage Ranger 6. Tudor Pelagos LHD 7. Tudor Black Bay Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition 8. Tudor Black Bay GMT 9. Tudor Black Bay Harrods Instagram: mykicksandticks

18 August 2018, 08:40 AM	#71
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	Nice collection Here is to a fellow polarized member

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scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,433	Polar on Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 August 2018, 01:22 PM	#81
seal13il "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Sharon Location: Reno, NV Watch: IWC Posts: 251	Well...not snow but sure is the most natural spot for my deep sea jc Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

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iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	that 320 doesn't look kosher either, where'd you get it

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