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MYK · 25 December 2012, 08:23 PM

Would you trade an older Explorer II black, for a LNIB Omega PO 232.30.46.21.01.003 (black on bracelet with orange numbers which happens to be my favorite)? Straight trade that is.

The GMT Master · 25 December 2012, 09:02 PM

Depending on the age and condition of the Exp II, you should be getting some money on top of the Planet Ocean for that trade. Whether you should trade or not, absolutely! The Planet Ocean is an absolutely brilliant watch, knocks the Explorer II out of the park, in my opinion

Ramiks · 25 December 2012, 09:28 PM

I sold my old SM PO 2500 and believe me i regeret it big time.
so get the new PO and later you may get the new EXPII 42 or the old EXP II incase you miss it...

gaopa · 25 December 2012, 10:24 PM

I would not do it. I have a white dial older model Exp II and a 42mm Planet Ocean 2500D. Both are keepers for me. The PO 8500 is too thick, IMHO. Cheers, Bill P.

jmsrolls · 25 December 2012, 11:50 PM

Keep the EXPII and pick up the cal. 2500 version of the PO. Nice pre-owned pieces are available or you can contact my dealer for NIB.

After wearing the 16570, you might find the thick case and weight of the 8500 PO to be less than comfortable for daily wear. I know I did.

The 8500 is an awesome movement but the 2500 in my PO LM LE is every bit as accurate and reliable as the three 8500s I have owned. (None of the 8500s remain in my collection.)

This is my current 42mm trio:

All three comfortably caress my wrist.

MYK · 26 December 2012, 12:52 AM

Thanks all for the great feedback. The thing pushing me towards the deal is the expy has a couple of dings on the case of the watch. What's holding me back is it's bracelet. It's a K serial so both lug holes and SEL! Which I love and being a black dial, it's more versatile/sporty and way more comfortable with the SELs than my white Daytona 16520.

So Daytona, PO and a Radiomir. Or Daytona, Expy and Radiomir?

Perdu · 26 December 2012, 11:12 AM

I think you need to put a PO on and see if you like it more. Its a great watch but it won't hold its value as well as the Exp.

htc8p · 26 December 2012, 04:55 PM

putting being a fan on the side. i think the the planet ocean 8500 is more technologically updated (wr, long power reserve, big lume, ceramic, good bracelet, ar coating, see through caseback)

all you have to decide is whether you like big hefty watches

asadtiger · 27 December 2012, 12:45 AM

try both on...see what feels better and more comfortable..but I would do the straight trade since I do not think the old beat up Exp II is worth more than the PO ceramic, in any sense of the word..but thats just my opinion.

martin_blank · 27 December 2012, 01:13 AM

If you still have the Daytona, why not?

But I wouldn't... The PO design feels more temporary IMO than the last generation of exp 2s

AK797 · 27 December 2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Depending on the age and condition of the Exp II, you should be getting some money on top of the Planet Ocean for that trade. Whether you should trade or not, absolutely! The Planet Ocean is an absolutely brilliant watch, knocks the Explorer II out of the park, in my opinion

dconner2006 · 4 January 2013, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

I think you need to put a PO on and see if you like it more. Its a great watch but it won't hold its value as well as the Exp.

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Submarino · 5 January 2013, 12:47 AM

Definitely but get the old 2500 PO just like mine. I got this piece right before the Holidays and I just can't take it off.
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25 December 2012, 08:23 PM	#1
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,611	Trade Explorer II for PO 8500 Would you trade an older Explorer II black, for a LNIB Omega PO 232.30.46.21.01.003 (black on bracelet with orange numbers which happens to be my favorite)? Straight trade that is. __________________ Rolex Submariner 126610LN Konstantin Chaykin Joker Classic M.A.D.1 GREEN “Lucky Clover” SEVENFRIDAY @KuwaitingList

25 December 2012, 09:28 PM	#3
Ramiks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Rami Location: Jordan Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 825	I sold my old SM PO 2500 and believe me i regeret it big time. so get the new PO and later you may get the new EXPII 42 or the old EXP II incase you miss it... __________________ "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice"

26 December 2012, 12:52 AM	#6
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,611	Thanks all for the great feedback. The thing pushing me towards the deal is the expy has a couple of dings on the case of the watch. What's holding me back is it's bracelet. It's a K serial so both lug holes and SEL! Which I love and being a black dial, it's more versatile/sporty and way more comfortable with the SELs than my white Daytona 16520. So Daytona, PO and a Radiomir. Or Daytona, Expy and Radiomir? __________________ Rolex Submariner 126610LN Konstantin Chaykin Joker Classic M.A.D.1 GREEN “Lucky Clover” SEVENFRIDAY @KuwaitingList

26 December 2012, 11:12 AM	#7
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I think you need to put a PO on and see if you like it more. Its a great watch but it won't hold its value as well as the Exp. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

25 December 2012, 09:02 PM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	Depending on the age and condition of the Exp II, you should be getting some money on top of the Planet Ocean for that trade. Whether you should trade or not, absolutely! The Planet Ocean is an absolutely brilliant watch, knocks the Explorer II out of the park, in my opinion

25 December 2012, 10:24 PM	#4
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I would not do it. I have a white dial older model Exp II and a 42mm Planet Ocean 2500D. Both are keepers for me. The PO 8500 is too thick, IMHO. Cheers, Bill P.

25 December 2012, 11:50 PM	#5
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Keep the EXPII and pick up the cal. 2500 version of the PO. Nice pre-owned pieces are available or you can contact my dealer for NIB. After wearing the 16570, you might find the thick case and weight of the 8500 PO to be less than comfortable for daily wear. I know I did. The 8500 is an awesome movement but the 2500 in my PO LM LE is every bit as accurate and reliable as the three 8500s I have owned. (None of the 8500s remain in my collection.) This is my current 42mm trio: All three comfortably caress my wrist.

26 December 2012, 04:55 PM	#8
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,448	putting being a fan on the side. i think the the planet ocean 8500 is more technologically updated (wr, long power reserve, big lume, ceramic, good bracelet, ar coating, see through caseback) all you have to decide is whether you like big hefty watches

27 December 2012, 12:45 AM	#9
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	try both on...see what feels better and more comfortable..but I would do the straight trade since I do not think the old beat up Exp II is worth more than the PO ceramic, in any sense of the word..but thats just my opinion.

27 December 2012, 01:13 AM	#10
martin_blank "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs Posts: 71	If you still have the Daytona, why not? But I wouldn't... The PO design feels more temporary IMO than the last generation of exp 2s

5 January 2013, 12:47 AM	#13
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Definitely but get the old 2500 PO just like mine. I got this piece right before the Holidays and I just can't take it off. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1357310830.219326.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

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