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Old 14 September 2011, 10:02 PM   #1
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Difference between a 297k and 88

These look identical. Can somebody educate me on the difference please?
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Old 14 September 2011, 10:17 PM   #2
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The second hand dial is white on the 88/black on the 297. Also, you get the ss bracelet on the 297/leather strap on the 88. Lastly, there are addt'l indexes on the 88.
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Old 14 September 2011, 11:55 PM   #3
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Thank you.
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Old 15 September 2011, 12:08 AM   #4
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Here are two nice write ups on them. You can clearly see what Joe is talking about here.

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http://precisiontime.blogspot.com/20...pam-00088.html

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http://precisiontime.blogspot.com/20...pam-00297.html
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