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russellg · 9 May 2022, 11:59 PM

Lads,

I am getting a bit tempted to Trade in my Exp2 Polar for a AP 33mm Blue Quartz RO or the Nautilus 3900. The main reasons are as follows:

1. Add AP / Patek to collection. I don't have any AP's / Patek's at the moment
2. The watch is really slim and I can wear it 24X7
3. I have a 16.5cm wrist so a 33mm with Lug to Lug 42 would look ok.

I know its a quartz and I am not fussy about having an automatic movement. The other option is I might go for a 36mm Automatic AP RO.

Please let me know your thoughts on this

TIA

PhilippeD · 10 May 2022, 12:06 AM

Sounds like you wanna make the trade. Do it.

JSolution · 10 May 2022, 12:13 AM

Going to be a HUGE difference make sure you try the AP on first and actually are happy with
It I wouldn’t suggest buying without trying on - if you
Still wanna make the trade go for it :)

rmwill · 10 May 2022, 12:14 AM

Not for a ladies watch.

russellg · 10 May 2022, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilippeD

Sounds like you wanna make the trade. Do it.

Thanks...Not 100% decided at the moment. I dont use the Exp2 at all and hence was tempted.

russellg · 10 May 2022, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSolution

Going to be a HUGE difference make sure you try the AP on first and actually are happy with
It I wouldn’t suggest buying without trying on - if you
Still wanna make the trade go for it :)

Thanks, will defo try this on before getting it.

russellg · 10 May 2022, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmwill

Not for a ladies watch.

ha ha ha...the BOY size watch.

PFmicro · 10 May 2022, 02:45 AM

The 36mm day date moon AP is a good option since you’re considering that size. More expensive though.

How about the Parmigiani PF micro rotor?

Vesper Lynd · 10 May 2022, 04:18 AM

AP Royal Oak 36mm 14790 automatic or AP Royal Oak 37mm 15450 automatic.
Forget 33mm quartz.

TswaneNguni · 10 May 2022, 04:20 AM

Do you get a magnifying glass with ?

Little machines · 10 May 2022, 04:55 AM

I would go for the 36mm AP . Good luck !

Fleetlord · 10 May 2022, 04:56 AM

Trade Denied.

karleone · 10 May 2022, 05:10 AM

33mm and quartz? No never do this trade!

afmars · 10 May 2022, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karleone

33mm and quartz? No never do this trade!

I have to agree with this.

dpt.calvin · 10 May 2022, 05:50 AM

No.

asiparks · 10 May 2022, 06:08 AM

All of the things that make AP special, none of those are in the 33mm quartz....

Farsh14 · 10 May 2022, 06:29 AM

No please be trolling . AP quartz and 33mm thst seems like an rrror

Benzsiam · 10 May 2022, 08:50 AM

I think it's OK to trade Exp2 to AP but I would rather go for 36mm minimum (not 33mm).

russellg · 11 May 2022, 12:18 AM

Thank you so much guys for your feedback. Really appreciate it.

1665fan · 11 May 2022, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karleone

33mm and quartz? No never do this trade!

+1

dba · 11 May 2022, 06:49 AM

Never.

subtona · 11 May 2022, 07:06 AM

Value wise I would not do this.
Looks wise I would not do this
Daily wear wise I would not do this

I appreciate smaller watches, down to 36 ok. But 33mm is very small…you should be able to find a good deal.

If you absolutely are sure that is the watch for you then your question is answered before it is asked.

sjap68 · 11 May 2022, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afmars

I have to agree with this.

I agree with his too!

MichelleP · 11 May 2022, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vesper Lynd

AP Royal Oak 36mm 14790 automatic or AP Royal Oak 37mm 15450 automatic.
Forget 33mm quartz.

This

Lamontsanders · 11 May 2022, 11:06 AM

Not a chance. Never.

KY.. · 11 May 2022, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asiparks

All of the things that make AP special, none of those are in the 33mm quartz....

Agreed..
36.5mm to 39mm Royal Oaks are a great fit for 6.5”-7.5” wrists…
But the only quartz watch I would do this trade for would be a Patek or Rolex Beta21 or a 18k OysterQuartz Day-Date…

russellg · 11 May 2022, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KY..

Agreed..
36.5mm to 39mm Royal Oaks are a great fit for 6.5”-7.5” wrists…
But the only quartz watch I would do this trade for would be a Patek or Rolex Beta21 or a 18k OysterQuartz Day-Date…

Yeah, I am too rethinking the AP quartz. Might go for the Patek 3900/1 33mm Quartz.

KY.. · 11 May 2022, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russellg

Yeah, I am too rethinking the AP quartz. Might go for the Patek 3900/1 33mm Quartz.

Honestly, I would not do the 3900/1 at 33mm either.
I was referring to getting one of the Patek or Rolex Beta21’s or OQ DD’s instead in the $13K-$25K range.
But that’s me…
https://www.thewatchbox.com/de/en/bl...-movement.html
https://revolutionwatch.com/absolute...1-quartz-funk/

russellg · 11 May 2022, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KY..

Honestly, I would not do the 3900/1 at 33mm either.
I was referring to getting one of the Patek or Rolex Beta21’s or OQ DD’s instead in the $13K-$25K range.
But that’s me…
https://www.thewatchbox.com/de/en/bl...-movement.html
https://revolutionwatch.com/absolute...1-quartz-funk/

Gotacha...thanks mate

Harry-57 · 11 May 2022, 07:40 PM

I wouldn't buy a particular brand because I didn't have a watch from that brand in my collection, but each to our own. If you can flip a watch you don't want and get one you do want and will wear and enjoy it, you only live once and the Explorer will hopefully go to a home that appreciates it.

If you have to ask a bunch of strangers, maybe that's your brain's way of trying to tell you that you haven't convinced it yet?

9 May 2022, 11:59 PM	#1
russellg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Russ Location: Europe Posts: 40	Opinion Wanted - Trade In Rolex Exp 2 Polar for AP RO 33mm Lads, I am getting a bit tempted to Trade in my Exp2 Polar for a AP 33mm Blue Quartz RO or the Nautilus 3900. The main reasons are as follows: 1. Add AP / Patek to collection. I don't have any AP's / Patek's at the moment 2. The watch is really slim and I can wear it 24X7 3. I have a 16.5cm wrist so a 33mm with Lug to Lug 42 would look ok. I know its a quartz and I am not fussy about having an automatic movement. The other option is I might go for a 36mm Automatic AP RO. Please let me know your thoughts on this TIA

10 May 2022, 12:14 AM	#4
rmwill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	Not for a ladies watch. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

10 May 2022, 05:50 AM	#15
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10 May 2022, 06:08 AM	#16
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,889	All of the things that make AP special, none of those are in the 33mm quartz.... __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

10 May 2022, 08:50 AM	#18
Benzsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,011	I think it's OK to trade Exp2 to AP but I would rather go for 36mm minimum (not 33mm). __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

10 May 2022, 12:06 AM	#2
PhilippeD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Philippe Location: Netherlands Posts: 388	Sounds like you wanna make the trade. Do it.

10 May 2022, 12:13 AM	#3
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Going to be a HUGE difference make sure you try the AP on first and actually are happy with It I wouldn’t suggest buying without trying on - if you Still wanna make the trade go for it :)

10 May 2022, 02:45 AM	#8
PFmicro Banned Join Date: May 2022 Location: Fleurier Posts: 31	The 36mm day date moon AP is a good option since you’re considering that size. More expensive though. How about the Parmigiani PF micro rotor?

10 May 2022, 04:18 AM	#9
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	AP Royal Oak 36mm 14790 automatic or AP Royal Oak 37mm 15450 automatic. Forget 33mm quartz.

10 May 2022, 04:20 AM	#10
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Do you get a magnifying glass with ?

10 May 2022, 04:55 AM	#11
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,692	I would go for the 36mm AP . Good luck !

10 May 2022, 04:56 AM	#12
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,085	Trade Denied.

10 May 2022, 05:10 AM	#13
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	33mm and quartz? No never do this trade!

10 May 2022, 06:29 AM	#17
Farsh14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: The Green Sub Posts: 474	No please be trolling . AP quartz and 33mm thst seems like an rrror

11 May 2022, 12:18 AM	#19
russellg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Russ Location: Europe Posts: 40	Thank you so much guys for your feedback. Really appreciate it.

11 May 2022, 06:49 AM	#21
dba 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,737	Never. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

11 May 2022, 07:06 AM	#22
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,779	Value wise I would not do this. Looks wise I would not do this Daily wear wise I would not do this I appreciate smaller watches, down to 36 ok. But 33mm is very small…you should be able to find a good deal. If you absolutely are sure that is the watch for you then your question is answered before it is asked. __________________

11 May 2022, 11:06 AM	#25
Lamontsanders "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: OH Posts: 712	Not a chance. Never. __________________ Rolex: 114060, 116600, 116610LV, 116660 JC, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 326934 x 2, 16520, 16660 x 2, 16800, 16030 Tudor: BB Pro, Pelagos LHD, P01 VC: 4500v

11 May 2022, 07:40 PM	#30
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,963	I wouldn't buy a particular brand because I didn't have a watch from that brand in my collection, but each to our own. If you can flip a watch you don't want and get one you do want and will wear and enjoy it, you only live once and the Explorer will hopefully go to a home that appreciates it. If you have to ask a bunch of strangers, maybe that's your brain's way of trying to tell you that you haven't convinced it yet?

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