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Old 4 February 2019, 02:16 AM   #1
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PAM164 - What do you think about this Panerai

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I am planning to buy a PAM164 with box and papers for $4,000, its a 2006 model with Titanium case and a steel bezel with the black and plastic straps. Is anyone aware of this model (PAM164) having a Titanium case with a Steel Bezel?

Also have the option of picking up a PAM104 without the box but with papers (no extra straps) year 2003 model

Its my first Panerai purchase...let me know what you esteemed gents and ladies think?

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Old 4 February 2019, 02:25 AM   #2
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PAM164 - What do you think about this Panerai

Are you sure about the model number or case material? The 164’s case is steel.


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Old 4 February 2019, 02:50 AM   #3
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that's why I am confused...it says titanium..the seller will be sending the box and papers and insists that it is a titanium case..I also have the option for the PAM104 at 4000K without the box but with papers.
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Old 4 February 2019, 03:00 AM   #4
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Buy the Pam 164 steel complete set.
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Old 4 February 2019, 03:02 AM   #5
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Thanks Nick, are you aware of the PAM164 in a titanium case? I was initially very excited since the brushed titanium will be a nice contrast...but worried that I might be going down a rabbit hole...
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Old 4 February 2019, 03:10 AM   #6
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Are you sure it's not 91 or 220? I'm aware of some bimetal pams but definitely not 164
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Old 4 February 2019, 03:13 AM   #7
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Cru have the Pam 164, he knows very well. I think the seller mistaken between steel and titanium.maybe check with him again.
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Old 4 February 2019, 05:47 AM   #8
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Thanks, now they get back and tell me that it’s brushed steel and it looks like “titanium” funny!
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Old 4 February 2019, 05:54 AM   #9
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Well,the color between brushed ss and ti are different,maybe the seller mistook that...even though in 164's caseback there should be "stainless steel" written

I won't go for the watch only 104,I saw watch only 104 for less than 3k euros...4k (even in usd) is too much and you'll take a hit during resale because it's not complete
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Old 4 February 2019, 07:03 AM   #10
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Why don’t you look at some of the new entry Panerais, they have priced them very reasonably. Edit: 774 has in-house calibre 6000 and list is 4,750.
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Old 4 February 2019, 07:41 AM   #11
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Thank you for your response, especially on Super Bowl Sunday. I personally like something with a date on it so liked the 164, plus thought that then rushed finished would be interesting and a little different. If anyone has a recommendation for a model which one can buy in the resale market for 4K or so I will be grateful for the advice.
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Old 4 February 2019, 11:42 PM   #12
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Are you okay with submersible? I think submersible like pam 24 is obtainable in 4-4.3k range...
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Old 6 February 2019, 07:18 AM   #13
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For automatic Luminor, I do like the 164 more so than the 104. Otherwise I perfer my PAM to be manual wind.
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Old 6 February 2019, 12:03 PM   #14
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The 164 has been on my short list a while. Such a unique dial. I think you should go ahead and purchase this beautiful watch.
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Old 7 February 2019, 03:21 PM   #15
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i bought it and had to return it...got the PAM 104...looking forward to receiving it
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