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jms_w · 11 March 2012, 06:08 AM

Recently bought a 244. I really like it as an individual piece but I also have a 310. They look kinda similar.

Before the 244 arrived, I posted an incoming PAM thread and a number of members guessed at what it would be. Well, our much respected Mfer aka Mik had guessed that it was a RAD. The thought of owning a RAD never crossed my mind before but I did remember that RAD's can come in 42mm. So I recently took a look at them. The 337 caught my eye as it has a sandwich dial, which you can't get in a 40mm Luminor, and it has an exhibition case back with in-house movement, also something you can't get in a 40mm Luminor. The "OP" on the crown is also cool and I've never owned a hand-wound watch before. I just tried a 42mm RAD at the local AD and I loved the look and size. Now I'm kinda regretting getting the 244 as it looks very similar to what I already had. But I don't plan to flip any of my pieces and since I told myself that I would keep it to 1 piece per year, I'm gonna lust after this RAD for awhile.

Here's a good review of the 337:
http://indepth.watchprosite.com/show...ost/ti-692702/

So Thanks, Mfer, for being a bad influence!

mfer · 11 March 2012, 06:44 AM

Ha! Variety is the spice of life. Those two you have are plenty different.

This is a good variety to me!

Please do look at 210/183. I know they are 45mm, but they are thin and really do wear small. On an oem gator, they wear even smaller. A test drive won't hurt anything!

jvo300 · 11 March 2012, 09:52 AM

As a former owner of a 338, I do understand the appeal of 42mm rads. I ultimately, sold it to get a 190 (a grail for me). Here's a shot of my former 338.

TSW · 12 March 2012, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

This is a good variety to me!

Lovely collection buddy

Shade · 12 March 2012, 01:10 PM

Always liked the 210 with gold hands. :D

jms_w · 13 March 2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Ha! Variety is the spice of life. Those two you have are plenty different.

This is a good variety to me!

Please do look at 210/183. I know they are 45mm, but they are thin and really do wear small. On an oem gator, they wear even smaller. A test drive won't hurt anything!

Wow! Great collection and plenty of variety. I honestly would look ridiculous with anything larger than 42mm but I'll give it a shot next time.

mfer · 13 March 2012, 12:32 PM

Just give it a test drive that's all. No pressure.

GBJIV · 17 March 2012, 05:07 PM

Mik, very sweet collection of PAM's ... You did it right....

Best,

Cru Jones · 17 March 2012, 08:08 PM

still waiting to see a 42 in real life (paris boutique NEVER gets them)....from the pix i've seen, they look good, IMO.

GeoffIsringhausenJr. · 18 March 2012, 09:16 AM

This pic is gorgeous!

jvo300 · 18 March 2012, 12:21 PM

For anyone used to 44mm luminors, the 42mm dial will likely feel small. That was my experience at least.

haw1144 · 10 April 2012, 10:41 AM

I am digging the gold hands... so jealous...

W-S Tiger · 17 May 2012, 10:12 AM

Love my 338....doesnt feel too small after wearing my 312.

nick c · 17 May 2012, 09:59 PM

stunning

rulessapt · 17 May 2012, 10:44 PM

I've just bought a 141, to replace my 287.
The 141 is a grail for me for a lot of reasons. For those wondering, it is a 42mm, auto with date, fitted with a Xenith movement, applied indices with lume.
I've never seen a 42mm in the metal either, don't think I'll be disappointed.

Also have a 210 which will score the gold hands treatment in a couple of weeks.
Along with the 141 that will round out my Radiomir collection.
Well, except for straps to suit the 141...

11 March 2012, 06:08 AM	#1
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Buyer's remorse? Thanks, Mfer! Recently bought a 244. I really like it as an individual piece but I also have a 310. They look kinda similar. Before the 244 arrived, I posted an incoming PAM thread and a number of members guessed at what it would be. Well, our much respected Mfer aka Mik had guessed that it was a RAD. The thought of owning a RAD never crossed my mind before but I did remember that RAD's can come in 42mm. So I recently took a look at them. The 337 caught my eye as it has a sandwich dial, which you can't get in a 40mm Luminor, and it has an exhibition case back with in-house movement, also something you can't get in a 40mm Luminor. The "OP" on the crown is also cool and I've never owned a hand-wound watch before. I just tried a 42mm RAD at the local AD and I loved the look and size. Now I'm kinda regretting getting the 244 as it looks very similar to what I already had. But I don't plan to flip any of my pieces and since I told myself that I would keep it to 1 piece per year, I'm gonna lust after this RAD for awhile. Here's a good review of the 337: http://indepth.watchprosite.com/show...ost/ti-692702/ So Thanks, Mfer, for being a bad influence! __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

11 March 2012, 06:44 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Ha! Variety is the spice of life. Those two you have are plenty different. This is a good variety to me! Please do look at 210/183. I know they are 45mm, but they are thin and really do wear small. On an oem gator, they wear even smaller. A test drive won't hurt anything! __________________ member#3242

12 March 2012, 01:10 PM	#5
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Always liked the 210 with gold hands. :D __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

17 March 2012, 05:07 PM	#8
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Mik, very sweet collection of PAM's ... You did it right.... Best, __________________ Jackson

11 March 2012, 09:52 AM	#3
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	As a former owner of a 338, I do understand the appeal of 42mm rads. I ultimately, sold it to get a 190 (a grail for me). Here's a shot of my former 338.

13 March 2012, 12:32 PM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Just give it a test drive that's all. No pressure.

17 March 2012, 08:08 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,608	still waiting to see a 42 in real life (paris boutique NEVER gets them)....from the pix i've seen, they look good, IMO.

18 March 2012, 09:16 AM	#10
GeoffIsringhausenJr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 61	This pic is gorgeous!

18 March 2012, 12:21 PM	#11
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	For anyone used to 44mm luminors, the 42mm dial will likely feel small. That was my experience at least.

10 April 2012, 10:41 AM	#12
haw1144 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 50	I am digging the gold hands... so jealous...

17 May 2012, 10:12 AM	#13
W-S Tiger Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 27	Love my 338....doesnt feel too small after wearing my 312.

17 May 2012, 09:59 PM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	stunning

17 May 2012, 10:44 PM	#15
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	I've just bought a 141, to replace my 287. The 141 is a grail for me for a lot of reasons. For those wondering, it is a 42mm, auto with date, fitted with a Xenith movement, applied indices with lume. I've never seen a 42mm in the metal either, don't think I'll be disappointed. Also have a 210 which will score the gold hands treatment in a couple of weeks. Along with the 141 that will round out my Radiomir collection. Well, except for straps to suit the 141...

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