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Fearsome Puppy · 22 December 2011, 11:32 AM

With some regret I've traded in my 14060M non COSC sub for a sub of another variety - a PAM 243J which has been calling to me for a couple of years now.

I really liked the ND Sub with the perfect Rolex dial layout (and so did my wife who often nabbed it on nato), however it didn't get too much wrist time with a SD and SDDS also in the stable.

Admiring the rugged looks of this beast of a watch which is both my first Pam Sub as well as the first T dial with emerging patina. I'm also currently enjoying swapping multiple times a day between the OEM rubber and a fitting GS strap picked up to celebrate.

That's me done for 2011...

PS: thanks to Leeye for some good advice on the trade

mfer · 22 December 2011, 11:37 AM

That is a great looking watch! Nice trade!

Fearsome Puppy · 22 December 2011, 11:43 AM

Thanks Mik.

Interesting that on reflection my collection is getting quite PAM lopsided. If you'd asked me at the beginning of the year I would have thought that it would be more even with maybe the EXP2 and a DJ2 coming on board, which never happened...

mfer · 22 December 2011, 12:14 PM

Same boat my friend. When I first came to TRF I was all ROLEX. I didn't like these clowny Panerai. Now.....3 Panerai 1 Rolex and that Rolex is in a dangerous place!

jvo300 · 22 December 2011, 12:41 PM

Congrats and excellent choice! Mine says hello and happy holidays!!!

paolo14 · 22 December 2011, 12:43 PM

I want one!!!

B. Doggy · 22 December 2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fearsome Puppy

Thanks Mik.

Interesting that on reflection my collection is getting quite PAM lopsided. If you'd asked me at the beginning of the year I would have thought that it would be more even with maybe the EXP2 and a DJ2 coming on board, which never happened...

Nice collection!

Fearsome Puppy · 22 December 2011, 09:09 PM

Oh forgot to mention as a warning to all, if taking a full set PAM out of Singapore, either packi the screwdriver in checkin or post ahead, security at Changi had an issue with mine and I ended up having to courier it ahead...

Cru Jones · 22 December 2011, 09:29 PM

the 243 is a beast!

quite a change from the ND....nice trade.

HDHNTER · 22 December 2011, 09:31 PM

Nice trade! Love that strap, who makes it?

Fearsome Puppy · 22 December 2011, 10:46 PM

Thanks, its a Greg Stevens "Stone" Calf Leather...

wowie74 · 22 December 2011, 10:55 PM

freakin love that 243!!!

wear it in good health buddy....

dukerules · 22 December 2011, 10:56 PM

Congrats! Can't beat a T-dialed 243.

Cru Jones · 22 December 2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fearsome Puppy

Thanks, its a Greg Stevens "Stone" Calf Leather...

agreed that it's a really nice strap and it suits the 243 well, too.

scarily enough, i knew by looking that it was a GSD....i've got to see if there's a local strapoholics anonymous chapter near me.

karmatp · 22 December 2011, 11:48 PM

The 243 is a beast of a watch, one that has been on my radar for years as well. Congrats and enjoy.

leeye · 23 December 2011, 12:03 AM

Kevin, congrats! Welcome to the 243 Sub club!!!!

Just picked up my 390 this evening too!

nauticajoe · 23 December 2011, 12:48 AM

Very nice.

Congrats!

eric23 · 23 December 2011, 01:31 AM

Nice! Congrats!

leeye · 23 December 2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fearsome Puppy

Oh forgot to mention as a warning to all, if taking a full set PAM out of Singapore, either packi the screwdriver in checkin or post ahead, security at Changi had an issue with mine and I ended up having to courier it ahead...

Hmm......not sure why a simple screw driver is not allowed on the aircraft.

Maybe it is to prevent you changing straps on the flight n spreading the Pam fever to other passengers!

Cru Jones · 23 December 2011, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeye

Just picked up my 390 this evening too!

nc42acc · 23 December 2011, 05:34 AM

Gotta love the 243!!!! One watch you know you have strapped to your wrist. Congrats!!!

bugawako · 23 December 2011, 09:38 AM

Great watch! It's next on my list

Lamone · 28 December 2011, 05:34 PM

Awesome watch. You got a Sub for a Sub, can't go wrong!

CoachRolexRyan · 29 December 2011, 03:30 PM

Thats just a great watch.Period. Congrats!

johnbeth · 29 December 2011, 04:15 PM

Looks good! Enjoy!

Psmith · 29 December 2011, 06:56 PM

Very nice Kevin, congratulations

PanosI · 29 December 2011, 07:25 PM

Big Congrats

243 is a sexy beast with the 1950 case and the way to go if the 47mm of the 305 are looking huge on your wrist.

dalip · 29 December 2011, 08:47 PM

Excellent choice - looks great...enjoy!

Fearsome Puppy · 29 December 2011, 10:49 PM

Thanks all for the feedback, whilst there have been a few pangs of regret over the past week on letting the ND Sub go (mainly due to viewing certain posts on this forum), I've been thoroughly enjoying the PAM 243 and putting it to good use on the beaches of Penang. Hope everyone had a great Xmas...

22 December 2011, 11:37 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	That is a great looking watch! Nice trade! __________________ member#3242

22 December 2011, 11:43 AM	#3
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Thanks Mik. Interesting that on reflection my collection is getting quite PAM lopsided. If you'd asked me at the beginning of the year I would have thought that it would be more even with maybe the EXP2 and a DJ2 coming on board, which never happened... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

22 December 2011, 12:14 PM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Same boat my friend. When I first came to TRF I was all ROLEX. I didn't like these clowny Panerai. Now.....3 Panerai 1 Rolex and that Rolex is in a dangerous place! __________________ member#3242

22 December 2011, 09:09 PM	#8
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Oh forgot to mention as a warning to all, if taking a full set PAM out of Singapore, either packi the screwdriver in checkin or post ahead, security at Changi had an issue with mine and I ended up having to courier it ahead... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

22 December 2011, 09:31 PM	#10
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Nice trade! Love that strap, who makes it? __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

22 December 2011, 12:41 PM	#5
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Congrats and excellent choice! Mine says hello and happy holidays!!!

22 December 2011, 12:43 PM	#6
paolo14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los angeles Posts: 372	I want one!!!

22 December 2011, 09:29 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	the 243 is a beast! quite a change from the ND....nice trade.

22 December 2011, 10:46 PM	#11
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Thanks, its a Greg Stevens "Stone" Calf Leather... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

22 December 2011, 10:55 PM	#12
wowie74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: r0uel Location: mount kisco,ny Posts: 206	freakin love that 243!!! wear it in good health buddy....

22 December 2011, 10:56 PM	#13
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	Congrats! Can't beat a T-dialed 243. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

22 December 2011, 11:48 PM	#15
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	The 243 is a beast of a watch, one that has been on my radar for years as well. Congrats and enjoy. __________________ My grails:

23 December 2011, 12:03 AM	#16
leeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Too many...... Posts: 689	Kevin, congrats! Welcome to the 243 Sub club!!!! Just picked up my 390 this evening too! __________________ Lee, Singapore - Shanghai Submersibles - PAM 64, 87, 187, 243, 382 Luminor - PAM 366, 367, 372, 390, 420 Radiomir - PAM 410

23 December 2011, 12:48 AM	#17
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

23 December 2011, 01:31 AM	#18
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice! Congrats!

23 December 2011, 05:34 AM	#21
nc42acc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marty Location: North Carolina Watch: out!!!!! Posts: 502	Gotta love the 243!!!! One watch you know you have strapped to your wrist. Congrats!!!

23 December 2011, 09:38 AM	#22
bugawako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 322	Great watch! It's next on my list

28 December 2011, 05:34 PM	#23
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Awesome watch. You got a Sub for a Sub, can't go wrong!

29 December 2011, 03:30 PM	#24
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	Thats just a great watch.Period. Congrats!

29 December 2011, 04:15 PM	#25
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Looks good! Enjoy!

29 December 2011, 06:56 PM	#26
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice Kevin, congratulations __________________

29 December 2011, 07:25 PM	#27
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Big Congrats 243 is a sexy beast with the 1950 case and the way to go if the 47mm of the 305 are looking huge on your wrist.

29 December 2011, 08:47 PM	#28
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Excellent choice - looks great...enjoy! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

29 December 2011, 10:49 PM	#29
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Thanks all for the feedback, whilst there have been a few pangs of regret over the past week on letting the ND Sub go (mainly due to viewing certain posts on this forum), I've been thoroughly enjoying the PAM 243 and putting it to good use on the beaches of Penang. Hope everyone had a great Xmas... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

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