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17 September 2014, 12:52 PM | #1 |
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Pam 243 or Pam 305
Hi guys, I have an opportunity to pick up either one of these 2 Pams, apart from the size difference and WR, which is more comfortable on the wrist long term, hope owners past and present can chime in.
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17 September 2014, 01:19 PM | #2 |
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I love the Valjoux 7750 movement but the overall package of the 305 makes it my choice.
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17 September 2014, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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17 September 2014, 09:35 PM | #4 |
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My choice is 305
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17 September 2014, 09:37 PM | #5 |
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17 September 2014, 09:42 PM | #6 |
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17 September 2014, 10:00 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys, I tried out both Pams, and the 243 spoke to me more. Here it is..
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17 September 2014, 10:04 PM | #8 |
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Very nice Patrick. The ETA movements are great due to the greater options in repairing them (pretty much anyone can work on a 7750).
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17 September 2014, 10:38 PM | #9 |
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Great choice congrats
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17 September 2014, 10:55 PM | #10 |
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great choice! for me, i would have done the same, as 44 is more than enough for me.
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18 September 2014, 10:14 AM | #11 |
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Love the 243! You did good!
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18 September 2014, 10:59 AM | #12 |
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Pam 243 or Pam 305
Thanks everyone, this ref is quite comfortable on the rubber strap.
The balanced case weight certainly helped a lot! And legibility is very good. A very minor hiccup is the funky date cyclops, not an easy glance. Overall I'm very glad I got it. Thanks again fellas! |
18 September 2014, 06:36 PM | #13 |
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18 September 2014, 07:13 PM | #14 |
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Congrats!
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19 September 2014, 05:28 PM | #15 |
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Beautiful piece. Am also looking for a 243 myself. Great find.
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19 September 2014, 06:02 PM | #16 |
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243 would be my choice. better "feel" on the wrist.
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