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sallyhats · 1 October 2011, 02:20 AM

Hello everyone I have a bell and Ross 01-93 GMT and I love my watch I think it's beautiful, but lately I've had this itch to pick up a new watch. Since I got the b&r in march of this year I didn't want to spend a few grand on another watch. So my question is should I sell my b&r and pick up the Pam 111 or keep the b&r and maybe pick up the Pam next year

eric23 · 1 October 2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sallyhats

Hello everyone I have a bell and Ross 01-93 GMT and I love my watch I think it's beautiful, but lately I've had this itch to pick up a new watch. Since I got the b&r in march of this year I didn't want to spend a few grand on another watch. So my question is should I sell my b&r and pick up the Pam 111 or keep the b&r and maybe pick up the Pam next year

I would keep the B&R and save up for the PAM111. The resale value on the B&R are not that great.

eric23 · 1 October 2011, 02:23 AM

By the way Welcome to TRF!

Fiddy · 1 October 2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by eric23

I would keep the B&R and save up for the PAM111. The resale value on the B&R are not that great.

+1
if you have no love for B&R, sell it for PAM.

jldc · 1 October 2011, 04:48 AM

I sold my BR03 and bought a PAM 312 and couldn't be happier. Not exactly an even trade, though.

L

TopNotchChach · 1 October 2011, 10:23 AM

111

7sins · 1 October 2011, 10:23 AM

The 111 walks all over B&R, I have never been a B&R fan.

Nica64 · 1 October 2011, 10:59 AM

Keep B&R and save for 111

bcacncnc · 1 October 2011, 02:34 PM

Really depends on how bad that itch is. If you're concerned about whether or not the 111 is a good buy or not in the PAM range - well, I wouldn't worry. Many consider the 111 one of the best PAM have to offer. Good luck.

sallyhats · 1 October 2011, 03:51 PM

You guys have been really helpful, I think im going to have to pick up the pam 111 asap, I just l love that sandwich dial.

One more question to throw out there, the Pam 111 or Sub 116610LN. I would keep the B&R and get the 111, but in order to offset the price of the Rolex i would def need to flip the B&R even if i have to take a hit on.

If you guys have an idea of what you think I would get for the B&R can you please PM me. Watch was bought from an AD, but its not in mint condition the PVD has rubbed off on the edges (which was a real disappointment).

B. Doggy · 2 October 2011, 01:15 AM

111 all day long

eric23 · 2 October 2011, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sallyhats

You guys have been really helpful, I think im going to have to pick up the pam 111 asap, I just l love that sandwich dial.

One more question to throw out there, the Pam 111 or Sub 116610LN. I would keep the B&R and get the 111, but in order to offset the price of the Rolex i would def need to flip the B&R even if i have to take a hit on.

If you guys have an idea of what you think I would get for the B&R can you please PM me. Watch was bought from an AD, but its not in mint condition the PVD has rubbed off on the edges (which was a real disappointment).

Get the PAM111!

dddrees · 2 October 2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nica64

Keep B&R and save for 111

X2

Sounds like you like the B&R, so don't get rid of it.

TSW · 2 October 2011, 05:24 AM

111 hands down!

rolexsweep · 2 October 2011, 05:13 PM

111 all day everyday...

orioner00 · 2 October 2011, 05:32 PM

111

Welshwatchman · 11 November 2011, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sallyhats

Hello everyone I have a bell and Ross 01-93 GMT and I love my watch I think it's beautiful, but lately I've had this itch to pick up a new watch. Since I got the b&r in march of this year I didn't want to spend a few grand on another watch. So my question is should I sell my b&r and pick up the Pam 111 or keep the b&r and maybe pick up the Pam next year

I'd keep the Bell&Ross.

It avoids me having to think about what I'd do if I saw it in the FS section so readily.

Langleyz · 11 November 2011, 09:59 AM

I was a fan of Bell & Ross until I had owned one for a few months. It just stopped getting any sort of wrist time after the 'newness' wore off. I'd go to wear it, but then see my PAM or Rolex sitting there and just couldn't do it. I put it up on the FS section and was luckily enough to have someone trade me a PAM187 Radiomir for it. I haven't thought about the B&R since.

I'd definitely trade it for a Panerai.

toph · 11 November 2011, 10:02 AM

I have never owned a B&R but have tried them on a few times. I have owned a PAM 111 and a 183 and my advice is.. stick with the Bell and Ross Personally as you have more of a watch.

Langleyz · 11 November 2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

stick with the Bell and Ross Personally as you have more of a watch.

Wha??

B. Doggy · 11 November 2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Langleyz

Wha??

Yeah, whatchoo talkin' 'bout Willis?!?!?

toph · 11 November 2011, 12:16 PM

just than a 111;) not all pams

laphroaig007 · 11 November 2011, 12:23 PM

Keep the B&R and save for the PAM 111 ! IMHO

Alex1974 · 11 November 2011, 12:27 PM

I would sell the B&R and go for a PAM.....maybe even a better one than a PAM 111 :-)

Regards,
Alexander

bigmikebee · 12 November 2011, 02:32 AM

is this a trick question?

andrew79 · 14 November 2011, 11:34 AM

111

Psmith · 14 November 2011, 12:13 PM

If - as you say - you love the B&R, keep it and save for the 111

Very different watches, of course

Langleyz · 14 November 2011, 01:30 PM

Whatever you do, don't trade it with someone for a fake pam...

tkc324 · 14 November 2011, 01:37 PM

111 all the way but I would just keep b&r as well.

sallyhats · 16 November 2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex1974

I would sell the B&R and go for a PAM.....maybe even a better one than a PAM 111 :-)

Regards,
Alexander

What did you have in mind? the 312 makes me drool...

Ive been hearing really bad stories about Pams in house movements and how they constantly break down, and the repair time is months for a turn around. That scares me a little...

1 October 2011, 02:20 AM	#1
sallyhats "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: new york Watch: PAM111, BLNR Posts: 242	Pam 111 or Bell & Ross Hello everyone I have a bell and Ross 01-93 GMT and I love my watch I think it's beautiful, but lately I've had this itch to pick up a new watch. Since I got the b&r in march of this year I didn't want to spend a few grand on another watch. So my question is should I sell my b&r and pick up the Pam 111 or keep the b&r and maybe pick up the Pam next year __________________ PAM 111 GMT II - 116710 BLNR

1 October 2011, 10:59 AM	#8
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Keep B&R and save for 111 __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

1 October 2011, 02:34 PM	#9
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Really depends on how bad that itch is. If you're concerned about whether or not the 111 is a good buy or not in the PAM range - well, I wouldn't worry. Many consider the 111 one of the best PAM have to offer. Good luck. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

2 October 2011, 01:15 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	111 all day long __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 October 2011, 05:24 AM	#14
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	111 hands down! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 October 2011, 02:23 AM	#3
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	By the way Welcome to TRF!

1 October 2011, 04:48 AM	#5
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	I sold my BR03 and bought a PAM 312 and couldn't be happier. Not exactly an even trade, though. L

1 October 2011, 10:23 AM	#6
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,253	111

1 October 2011, 10:23 AM	#7
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,340	The 111 walks all over B&R, I have never been a B&R fan.

1 October 2011, 03:51 PM	#10
sallyhats "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: new york Watch: PAM111, BLNR Posts: 242	You guys have been really helpful, I think im going to have to pick up the pam 111 asap, I just l love that sandwich dial. One more question to throw out there, the Pam 111 or Sub 116610LN. I would keep the B&R and get the 111, but in order to offset the price of the Rolex i would def need to flip the B&R even if i have to take a hit on. If you guys have an idea of what you think I would get for the B&R can you please PM me. Watch was bought from an AD, but its not in mint condition the PVD has rubbed off on the edges (which was a real disappointment).

2 October 2011, 05:13 PM	#15
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	111 all day everyday... __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

2 October 2011, 05:32 PM	#16
orioner00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: manila Posts: 99	111 __________________ orahandmadestraps.blogspot.com

11 November 2011, 09:59 AM	#18
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	I was a fan of Bell & Ross until I had owned one for a few months. It just stopped getting any sort of wrist time after the 'newness' wore off. I'd go to wear it, but then see my PAM or Rolex sitting there and just couldn't do it. I put it up on the FS section and was luckily enough to have someone trade me a PAM187 Radiomir for it. I haven't thought about the B&R since. I'd definitely trade it for a Panerai.

11 November 2011, 10:02 AM	#19
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	I have never owned a B&R but have tried them on a few times. I have owned a PAM 111 and a 183 and my advice is.. stick with the Bell and Ross Personally as you have more of a watch. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

11 November 2011, 12:16 PM	#22
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	just than a 111;) not all pams __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

11 November 2011, 12:23 PM	#23
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,019	Keep the B&R and save for the PAM 111 ! IMHO

11 November 2011, 12:27 PM	#24
Alex1974 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alexander Location: China Posts: 89	I would sell the B&R and go for a PAM.....maybe even a better one than a PAM 111 :-) Regards, Alexander

12 November 2011, 02:32 AM	#25
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	is this a trick question?

14 November 2011, 11:34 AM	#26
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	111 __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

14 November 2011, 12:13 PM	#27
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	If - as you say - you love the B&R, keep it and save for the 111 Very different watches, of course __________________

14 November 2011, 01:30 PM	#28
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	Whatever you do, don't trade it with someone for a fake pam...

14 November 2011, 01:37 PM	#29
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	111 all the way but I would just keep b&r as well.

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