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Babolat · 10 December 2013, 01:31 AM

Hello fellow Pam comrades,
I've been lurking on this forum for quite some time now trying to decide which Pam should be my first ....
I own a Rolex bi metal gmtii c and am now looking to purchase my first Pam ...
I like the 111 510 and 392 ...
Any advice / recommendation on which would be a good buy? I plan to purchase from one of the TRF trusted sellers....
The Larger 1950's case (312) and 47mm's are too big on my puney 6.5' wrist

Many thanks all ...

Cru Jones · 10 December 2013, 01:36 AM

of those, i would lean towards the 111.

the 392, while narrower by 2 mm, is just as thick as the 312, so you probably will have the same size issue.

as for the 510, the new 8-day movement seems very impressive on paper, but, it's not time-tested and i'm not convinced by the "8 DAYS" text on the dial (though i do like the balance of the four lines).

the 111 is a classic first PAM. buy it used from a good seller and you will not lose any money if you decide panerai isn't for you. the top grade ETA movement is durable, reliable and cheap to service if you don't mind having it not serviced by OP.

and, if you decide panerai is for you, you'll have an awesome watch from which to build your collection.

good luck with the hunt!

Jay Tee · 10 December 2013, 01:42 AM

I agree with Cru, the 111 is classic and can be had at good price. The 510 replaces the 111, but as a new piece will be at a premium; prices will come down on it as more come onto the market.

hotsauz · 10 December 2013, 01:57 AM

Wait for the price drop of the 510 if ur not in a hurry or get the 111 now!

kilyung · 10 December 2013, 02:01 AM

111 was my first

p_mcgee · 10 December 2013, 03:00 AM

111 for me

mfer · 10 December 2013, 06:17 AM

111. 6497's are tanks, Panerai in-house aren't.

Most will disagree with my reasoning, but it is my reasoning....

When I think of Panerai, I think of tanks, not delicate machines.

Psmith · 10 December 2013, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

of those, i would lean towards the 111.

the 392, while narrower by 2 mm, is just as thick as the 312, so you probably will have the same size issue.

as for the 510, the new 8-day movement seems very impressive on paper, but, it's not time-tested and i'm not convinced by the "8 DAYS" text on the dial (though i do like the balance of the four lines).

the 111 is a classic first PAM. buy it used from a good seller and you will not lose any money if you decide panerai isn't for you. the top grade ETA movement is durable, reliable and cheap to service if you don't mind having it not serviced by OP.

and, if you decide panerai is for you, you'll have an awesome watch from which to build your collection.

good luck with the hunt!

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Babolat · 10 December 2013, 08:13 AM

Thank you soo much for the great advice ...think I will go with the 111 (-:
I'll let you know once acquired ...

Regards

Urosfan · 10 December 2013, 09:43 AM

I have the same size wrist as you i have a 111 also, love it to death. Good luck with your choice

lig · 10 December 2013, 09:50 AM

My one and only PAM is a 111 and I still really like it. I thought the Panerai thing might be a fad but it has endured.

Unless a Bronzo or Pronzo falls into my lap at MSRP it'll probably remain my only PAM.

Gottahaverolex · 10 December 2013, 10:50 AM

510 all day every day. In house over ETA everytime. Ultimately is what you like the most.

Psmith · 10 December 2013, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babolat

Thank you soo much for the great advice ...think I will go with the 111 (-:
I'll let you know once acquired ...

Regards

Good luck and here's something to further tempt you...

subtona · 10 December 2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

111. 6497's are tanks, Panerai in-house aren't.

Most will disagree with my reasoning, but it is my reasoning....

When I think of Panerai, I think of tanks, not delicate machines.

I agree w u!

111

Mastergreenhand · 10 December 2013, 11:19 AM

I went with the 111, just last week

Good luck!

wisguy · 10 December 2013, 01:56 PM

I am partial to the 111

samsmart · 10 December 2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisguy

I am partial to the 111

Great watch!

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bde · 10 December 2013, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

111. 6497's are tanks, Panerai in-house aren't.

Most will disagree with my reasoning, but it is my reasoning....

When I think of Panerai, I think of tanks, not delicate machines.

I agree with your reasoning!

OP, go for the 111....or 112 if you want a slightly cleaner look.

lig · 10 December 2013, 03:10 PM

Totally agree with the sentiment here - 111 is a great reference to start with.

DreambreaX · 10 December 2013, 03:59 PM

111

gmlomas · 10 December 2013, 05:34 PM

I like the 1950s like 312 and so forth, plus I like having the date and the in-house.

I also have a small wrist and I feel I can pull it off. But I am sure you have tried it already.

Goodluck!!!

10 December 2013, 01:31 AM	#1
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	PAM 111 / 510 or 392 ? ? ? Hello fellow Pam comrades, I've been lurking on this forum for quite some time now trying to decide which Pam should be my first .... I own a Rolex bi metal gmtii c and am now looking to purchase my first Pam ... I like the 111 510 and 392 ... Any advice / recommendation on which would be a good buy? I plan to purchase from one of the TRF trusted sellers.... The Larger 1950's case (312) and 47mm's are too big on my puney 6.5' wrist Many thanks all ...

10 December 2013, 01:42 AM	#3
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 293	I agree with Cru, the 111 is classic and can be had at good price. The 510 replaces the 111, but as a new piece will be at a premium; prices will come down on it as more come onto the market. __________________ 116520 - 16570 - 16610LV - 16710pepsi - 116234

10 December 2013, 01:57 AM	#4
hotsauz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Watch: TV Posts: 108	Wait for the price drop of the 510 if ur not in a hurry or get the 111 now! __________________ Rolex \| Tudor \| Zenith \| Breitling \| Seiko \| Glycine \| Zodiac \| Bulova \| Pierre Chevelle \| Enicar \| CYMA

10 December 2013, 06:17 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	111. 6497's are tanks, Panerai in-house aren't. Most will disagree with my reasoning, but it is my reasoning.... When I think of Panerai, I think of tanks, not delicate machines. __________________ member#3242

10 December 2013, 01:56 PM	#16
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I am partial to the 111 __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

10 December 2013, 01:36 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,540	of those, i would lean towards the 111. the 392, while narrower by 2 mm, is just as thick as the 312, so you probably will have the same size issue. as for the 510, the new 8-day movement seems very impressive on paper, but, it's not time-tested and i'm not convinced by the "8 DAYS" text on the dial (though i do like the balance of the four lines). the 111 is a classic first PAM. buy it used from a good seller and you will not lose any money if you decide panerai isn't for you. the top grade ETA movement is durable, reliable and cheap to service if you don't mind having it not serviced by OP. and, if you decide panerai is for you, you'll have an awesome watch from which to build your collection. good luck with the hunt!

10 December 2013, 02:01 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	111 was my first

10 December 2013, 03:00 AM	#6
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	111 for me

10 December 2013, 08:13 AM	#9
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	Thank you soo much for the great advice ...think I will go with the 111 (-: I'll let you know once acquired ... Regards

10 December 2013, 09:43 AM	#10
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,208	I have the same size wrist as you i have a 111 also, love it to death. Good luck with your choice

10 December 2013, 09:50 AM	#11
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,606	My one and only PAM is a 111 and I still really like it. I thought the Panerai thing might be a fad but it has endured. Unless a Bronzo or Pronzo falls into my lap at MSRP it'll probably remain my only PAM.

10 December 2013, 10:50 AM	#12
Gottahaverolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Lancaster, PA Watch: Exp II 42mm Polar Posts: 227	510 all day every day. In house over ETA everytime. Ultimately is what you like the most.

10 December 2013, 11:19 AM	#15
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks Posts: 1,170	I went with the 111, just last week Good luck!

10 December 2013, 03:10 PM	#19
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,606	Totally agree with the sentiment here - 111 is a great reference to start with.

10 December 2013, 03:59 PM	#20
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	111

10 December 2013, 05:34 PM	#21
gmlomas Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Guillermo Location: Bangkok Watch: IWC, PAM, Rolex Posts: 310	I like the 1950s like 312 and so forth, plus I like having the date and the in-house. I also have a small wrist and I feel I can pull it off. But I am sure you have tried it already. Goodluck!!!

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