11hours in a plane...

[ROLEXELOR]

Hello,

Just arrived to Shanghai, I'll be around China (Shanghai, Beijing Guangzhou) and HongKong during the next 10 days, so if you are here, let me know and let's meet for a beer

I've been thinking in the plane, I think that I will sell my JLC Navy Seals and my Panerai 372 and I'll buy a Explorer II ''polar'', I will keep my DSSD and Explorer II for long long time. I think with these two watches I'll have all my needs covered. Sea or mountain, no problem :)

Why I think like this? cause some people complain about the service in JLC and Panerai, long time, maybe expensive comparing with other similar brands, and yes, they are manufacture, but they belong to a watch group... If before I was looking for some nice brands with that was manufacture, now I'm looking for and independent brands and with good service.

I know that in Rolex there is no problem, at least in the places that I know.

For example, I went to Hong Kong 8 months ago, I had my ex 14060m with me and I was worried about the WR, so I went to the Rolex service and after 20min and two waters, they gave me the watch and told me, NO PROBLEM, YOU CAN DIVE WITH IT, HAVE A GOOD DAY! I asked them about how much time they will need to fully service the watch, change something if need and polish if need, they told me, TWO WEEKS! That's amazing :)

What do you think?

Best regards

[Rolexitis]

First, long plane ride! Whew. Second, I think you should do what makes you happy.

[jamesbondOO7]

Moscow-Beijing only 7 hours? Or were you coming from Spain?

[Cru Jones]

Do what makes you happy, but, I wouldn't make that trade (maybe DSSD for Explorer II though).

[ROLEXELOR]

Originally Posted by Rolexitis

First, long plane ride! Whew. Second, I think you should do what makes you happy.

Thanks for your comment

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Moscow-Beijing only 7 hours? Or were you coming from Spain?

Saint Petersburg-Moscow
Moscow-Shanghai


Yo go on board, but later they need to clean the snow from the plane and more...

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Do what makes you happy, but, I wouldn't make that trade (maybe DSSD for Explorer II though).

Thanks.

DSSD will stay will me, I love it.

Regards

[nick c]

I think you should keep the JLC and the 372 there are unique

[subtona]

Toooooo long to be on a plane but walking would just take so much longer.

I like the polar explorer a lot.
I have the new 42mm as well as the previous....both exceptional & great travel watches!

[Trouble15]

Personally Panerai does nothing for me, so I would say go for it. However, you need to do what makes you happy since you're the person who has to live with it. Good luck with your decision!

[Mickey®]

The 16 1/2 hours I was on a plane to China KILLED ME.

Enjoy China!!!

[tkc324]

I think you will be fine with those two. I thought about the same thing if I ever consolidate down to just two rolex ... I will only keep white SS Daytona and GMT2c.

[AmbSteve]

Enjoy the flight! I took a nice long flight like that to Qatar this past year and my Exp II held up nicely with the extreme heat. Enjoy your travels and the Exp II gets my vote

[ROLEXELOR]

Originally Posted by nick c

I think you should keep the JLC and the 372 there are unique

They are unique, but I think I need a change.

Originally Posted by subtona

Toooooo long to be on a plane but walking would just take so much longer.

I like the polar explorer a lot.
I have the new 42mm as well as the previous....both exceptional & great travel watches!

Hahahaha!! That was good one :)

I'm nearly all year traveling, that's why a GMT make sense to me

Originally Posted by Trouble15

Personally Panerai does nothing for me, so I would say go for it. However, you need to do what makes you happy since you're the person who has to live with it. Good luck with your decision!

thanks for your comment

Originally Posted by Mickey®

The 16 1/2 hours I was on a plane to China KILLED ME.

Enjoy China!!!

I will. I'm living here for.six years already

Originally Posted by tkc324

I think you will be fine with those two. I thought about the same thing if I ever consolidate down to just two rolex ... I will only keep white SS Daytona and GMT2c.

Thanks


I'm waiting for a 42mm Daytona with date... hehehe

Originally Posted by AmbSteve

Enjoy the flight! I took a nice long flight like that to Qatar this past year and my Exp II held up nicely with the extreme heat. Enjoy your travels and the Exp II gets my vote

Thank you for your comment

Cheers from China

[powerband]

If this is your conclusion after 11 hours of thinking, then you cannot be wrong.

[Hairdude1]

Do what makes you happy!

[Pluto]

Great choice on the polar.

[ROLEXELOR]

Originally Posted by powerband

If this is your conclusion after 11 hours of thinking, then you cannot be wrong.

More or less :) hehehe

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Do what makes you happy!

Thanks for your comment

Originally Posted by Pluto

Great choice on the polar.

Sure...

I tried today

[andyboy39]

Originally Posted by nick c

I think you should keep the JLC and the 372 there are unique

I Concur..

[bayerische]

Just my opinion, but I would not let your fantastic JLC go for a Rolex Explorer 2!

[travisb]

The 216570 is a great watch.
Would be tough to part with a JLC and 372 though.
Good luck. Nothing wrong with a little change.

[jay1988]

I'd keep the JLC and do a trade for the 372. You will have to add cash but it might not be that much depending on the condition. JLC, Rolex Explorer II and DSSD would be a nice collection.

[Bangel]

I think all the watches you mentioned are very nice watches.

To me, the most important differentiating factor between them is how much each sings to you.

From what you have said, it certainly sounds like the Deep Sea - Explorer II combination is singing the clearest and loudest.

I have no experience with Panerai or JLC, but If servicing issues are putting you off long term ownership, then I say go with your plan and offload them for the Explorer II.