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landers7222 · 17 July 2008, 07:38 PM

Saw the 00, 104, 112 and 210, all beauties...really hard to decide on which one to be my 1st PAM....any advice....

skeen · 17 July 2008, 10:34 PM

I have the 104. Check out your local dealer and try some on - that's most definitely the best way to decide. Good luck, and post pics once you get it!

Rockrolex · 17 July 2008, 10:38 PM

I'm not a big fan of PAMs but if I were to get one, I would only go for the 88 or 244. But that's just MHO.

MrCowboy99 · 17 July 2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by landers7222

Saw the 00, 104, 112 and 210, all beauties...really hard to decide on which one to be my 1st PAM....any advice....

You know you and I have the same simple taste in PAMs. Nothing fancy but just a plain dial. I recently got a 210 cause of the sandwich dial. The 104 and 112 and I think the 00 have painted dials. Also the Radimor is more dressy, which I needed then the luminors.

the other thing to consider is the manual v. auto wind. All have manual winds you listed except the 104. I thought I would try the 210 cause it was dressy and I didn't mind wearing it when I need to also put a jack and tie on.

Hope this helps, and with any choice, it will be a nice compliment to any Rolex collection.

TswaneNguni · 17 July 2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'm not a big fan of PAMs but if I were to get one, I would only go for the 88 or 244. But that's just MHO.

I am a big fan of Panerai and own some fine pieces too ....

I would suggest the 104 or 112.Similar to Beethovens 5th,Panerais brilliance lies in simplicity.Bold,timeless, simple elegance !!

landers7222 · 17 July 2008, 11:47 PM

Great thanks to all the replies. As with MrCowboy99, I also find that the Radiomir are more dressy and suited to my taste, anyway, had arrange to see a PAM183 this weekend, may have to decide between this or the PAM210. Wish me luck.

TswaneNguni · 17 July 2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by landers7222

Great thanks to all the replies. As with MrCowboy99, I also find that the Radiomir are more dressy and suited to my taste, anyway, had arrange to see a PAM183 this weekend, may have to decide between this or the PAM210. Wish me luck.

210 seems to be very popular at the moment.Hard to find and rumours that its going to be discontinued,although the AD knows nothing about that.

ROA · 18 July 2008, 12:20 AM

I have both the PAM104 and PAM183. the 104 is a great all-around watch but if u want that elassy, elegant feel, go for the 183

Ranfni · 19 July 2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by landers7222

Saw the 00, 104, 112 and 210, all beauties...really hard to decide on which one to be my 1st PAM....any advice....

when I went to buy my pam two things came to mind that were important to me. I wanted a watch that was automatic and displayed the date. I have a daytona and I wish it had the date. I love it so much that I put up with it but it would be better if it had the date.

brainbizz · 19 July 2008, 01:02 PM

183 is a great 1st PAM. Reasonable price, for PAM, good simple look. I have found the date function to be of little importance however have several models with it.

simbal · 19 July 2008, 01:29 PM

I went with 112 first and then got a 183 2 weeks later. Love them both, very clean and classic Panerai!

pwrslider · 19 July 2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by landers7222

Saw the 00, 104, 112 and 210, all beauties...really hard to decide on which one to be my 1st PAM....any advice....

Wow..that'a whole range of very different pams!!! Have you tried each of those on...and did you want a manual or auto.....?? I'd try em on...and see which one smiles at ya!

mailman · 19 July 2008, 07:03 PM

How about a 177

TswaneNguni · 19 July 2008, 11:00 PM

Although Ti is not my favourite metal,a 176/177 can look spectacular with a well matched strap

MDC · 20 July 2008, 02:50 AM

104 gets my vote it is an absolute classic. I have 3 pams in total but the 104 is special.

Mr_T · 20 July 2008, 05:08 AM

I originally was deciding between the 177 and the 104 for my first Pam. I couldn't make the choice; so I stretched my budget and got the 233. The 104 is a great choice...you will not be disappointed.

xaggie95 · 20 July 2008, 08:57 AM

233 for your first PAM :) :) That's jumping in with both feet!! Great watch!!

Your can dress both Rads or Luminors up/down with straps. :)

Mr_T · 21 July 2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xaggie95

233 for your first PAM :) :) That's jumping in with both feet!! Great watch!!

Your can dress both Rads or Luminors up/down with straps. :)

You don't even want to know what my second Pam was.......

Unscramble: 9, 2, 4 lol

Back on topic.....my vote... 104, but take a look at the 177, it's in the same price range as the 104, actually $100 less.

Mr_T · 21 July 2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by xaggie95

233 for your first PAM :) :) That's jumping in with both feet!! Great watch!!

Your can dress both Rads or Luminors up/down with straps. :)

You sure can...nice pair there. My 233 on a JV Strap; Cali on a Rob Montana VS3 leather to dress up, and on a #515 Zeugma Cali Special for a casual look.

Rgds,

Marc

landers7222 · 21 July 2008, 01:05 AM

Thanks for all the advise from all the kind bros ... finally got the 183 as it's smiling at me the whole time when I'm at the AD today... Wow, all the nice pics posted. BTW, where can i get a good croc strap for the 183 in Singapore? Many thanks again bros!!!!

mailman · 21 July 2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by landers7222

Thanks for all the advise from all the kind bros ... finally got the 183 as it's smiling at me the whole time when I'm at the AD today... Wow, all the nice pics posted. BTW, where can i get a good croc strap for the 183 in Singapore? Many thanks again bros!!!!

Congrats and enjoy it in good health

How about some pics

landers7222 · 24 July 2008, 12:32 AM

Sorry guys, can't find a decent camera

Markg · 24 July 2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrCowboy99

The 104 and 112 and I think the 00 have painted dials.

fyi; at least the 112 has a sandwich dial...

SlowKarter · 24 July 2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by landers7222

Thanks for all the advise from all the kind bros ... finally got the 183 as it's smiling at me the whole time when I'm at the AD today... Wow, all the nice pics posted. BTW, where can i get a good croc strap for the 183 in Singapore? Many thanks again bros!!!!

i would have picked the 210, but the 183 would be the #2 pick. I started w/ a 104. Didn't last very long.

I think this Forum has no problems w/ the auto movements. Paneristi is biased towards manual wind.

Let's see how long you hold out before you get a Luminor.

17 July 2008, 07:38 PM	#1
landers7222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 4	1st time buying a PAM...can't decide..help!!! Saw the 00, 104, 112 and 210, all beauties...really hard to decide on which one to be my 1st PAM....any advice....

17 July 2008, 10:38 PM	#3
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19 July 2008, 01:29 PM	#11
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	112 and 183 I went with 112 first and then got a 183 2 weeks later. Love them both, very clean and classic Panerai!

19 July 2008, 07:03 PM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,361	How about a 177 __________________ JJ

20 July 2008, 02:50 AM	#15
MDC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 30	Your first Panerai 104 gets my vote it is an absolute classic. I have 3 pams in total but the 104 is special.

17 July 2008, 10:34 PM	#2
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	I have the 104. Check out your local dealer and try some on - that's most definitely the best way to decide. Good luck, and post pics once you get it!

17 July 2008, 11:47 PM	#6
landers7222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 4	Great thanks to all the replies. As with MrCowboy99, I also find that the Radiomir are more dressy and suited to my taste, anyway, had arrange to see a PAM183 this weekend, may have to decide between this or the PAM210. Wish me luck.

18 July 2008, 12:20 AM	#8
ROA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North A Watch: 16710 Posts: 254	I have both the PAM104 and PAM183. the 104 is a great all-around watch but if u want that elassy, elegant feel, go for the 183

19 July 2008, 01:02 PM	#10
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	183 is a great 1st PAM. Reasonable price, for PAM, good simple look. I have found the date function to be of little importance however have several models with it.

19 July 2008, 11:00 PM	#14
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Although Ti is not my favourite metal,a 176/177 can look spectacular with a well matched strap

20 July 2008, 05:08 AM	#16
Mr_T Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	I originally was deciding between the 177 and the 104 for my first Pam. I couldn't make the choice; so I stretched my budget and got the 233. The 104 is a great choice...you will not be disappointed.

20 July 2008, 08:57 AM	#17
xaggie95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Xavier G. Location: Austin, TX Watch: ExpII, SD & 1655 Posts: 45	233 for your first PAM :) :) That's jumping in with both feet!! Great watch!! Your can dress both Rads or Luminors up/down with straps. :) Last edited by xaggie95; 20 July 2008 at 09:02 AM.. Reason: Added pic

21 July 2008, 01:05 AM	#20
landers7222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 4	Thanks for all the advise from all the kind bros ... finally got the 183 as it's smiling at me the whole time when I'm at the AD today... Wow, all the nice pics posted. BTW, where can i get a good croc strap for the 183 in Singapore? Many thanks again bros!!!!

24 July 2008, 12:32 AM	#22
landers7222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 4	Sorry guys, can't find a decent camera

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