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Babolat · 21 December 2011, 09:28 PM

Hi all,
I'm about to tke the plunge and purchase my first Panerai.
Any advice on the PAM90 Luminor Power Reserve of the PAM88 Luminor GMT?
I already own a Rolex Bi-metal GMTIIc and a Breitling Superocean.
So looking to add Panerai to my collection as an every day watch...
Thanks,
Babolat

Cru Jones · 21 December 2011, 10:07 PM

they are basically the same watch, with one being a GMT and one having the power reserve function (as well as cosmetic dial differences). also, based on the pix from panerai's Web site, it looks like the 88 has the quick-change strap system and the 90 does not (you can't fully go on the pix, though, as they can be out of date). i have the quick-change system on my 164 and think it's GREAT.

i personally MUCH prefer the 88 over the 90, as i like the hands and silver sub-dial of the 88 quite a bit, and the power reserve indicator on the 90 doesn't do much for me. i also prefer the four lines (two above, two below) on the 88's dial over the three lines (all above) of the 90's.

however, you do have a GMT already, so, maybe you want to diversify?

good luck with the hunt!

Fearsome Puppy · 21 December 2011, 10:37 PM

I prefer the 88, busy layout that still works well IMHO. But then again I am biased...

panerai27 · 21 December 2011, 10:51 PM

i like the symmetry of the 88 but not too keen on the silver sub-dial. The black crocodile strap on the 90 is very beautiful!!

So...a black sub-dial on the 88 with a black crocodile strap :)

Cru Jones · 21 December 2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panerai27

i like the symmetry of the 88 but not too keen on the silver sub-dial. The black crocodile strap on the 90 is very beautiful!!

So...a black sub-dial on the 88 with a black crocodile strap :)

well, if you think you might also like to wear a bracelet from time to time, you could pick up the 297 and get the AD to throw in the black croc to sweeten the deal.

A320 · 21 December 2011, 11:09 PM

88 for me

dgr8dude · 22 December 2011, 02:20 AM

Depends on your use... GMT vs Power Reserve.... if you dislike the silver subdial on the 088, the 237 is a better choice...

Turkeyboy · 22 December 2011, 02:32 AM

The 090.............its a no brainer

The silver sub-dial just doesn't work........the color immediately draws your attention, distracting one from the true beauty of the watch. It would be a much tougher choice if sub-dial wasn't in silver.

Regardless, they're both Panerais so you can't go wrong!!!!!!

Cheers12 · 22 December 2011, 03:12 AM

This 2 pams caught my eye when i last visited a local AD. Like them both equally same, just wanna make the right choice for my very first panerai. Also within bugdet range cant afford to pay more

dysondiver · 22 December 2011, 03:37 AM

297, not quite the answer , but as above , add a strap and your laughing.

nc42acc · 22 December 2011, 03:44 AM

90 does have quick change strap system on latest models.

sushisummo · 22 December 2011, 03:52 AM

88

p_mcgee · 22 December 2011, 04:24 AM

I'd vote for the 90. The 88 is interesting but there's too much happening on the dial for my taste.

Billythekid · 22 December 2011, 04:26 AM

297 , best of both

Babolat · 22 December 2011, 08:09 AM

Many thanks all. Much appreciated feedback. decisions...decisions...decisions...

HyperM3 · 25 December 2011, 01:00 AM

I love my 90. Adding new straps is a 20 second ordeal. I love the way I can personalize it. Always get compliments on the watch.

toulouse · 25 December 2011, 06:02 AM

I'd go with the 90. I also liked the 88 and thought about it. But I couldn't help thinking I would get tired of the silver sub dial. Just my opinion. Plus I like the power reserve.

djmarcox · 25 December 2011, 02:25 PM

I had same dilemma. Went with 88. Love it

hakeemy_007 · 26 December 2011, 12:13 AM

If you travel often go for the 88 unless, the PR indicator is nice to have. My 2¥

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Evan614 · 26 December 2011, 01:19 AM

I think the answer, to your question, comes after you put each one the wrist. Then you'll answer your own question.
My answer was 88. But the 212 is still on the list.

abunai · 28 December 2011, 03:48 AM

i was in the same boat a while back and went with the 90. the 88 dial was just too busy for me. but you cant go wrong with either.

BaltimoreBrian · 28 December 2011, 12:47 PM

I did purchase the 90 and it does have the quick change strap. What year is the one you are looking at?

BaltimoreBrian · 28 December 2011, 12:58 PM

One more thought to add to the pile...you will find that there are polarized opinions about the Power Reserve Indicator. You go with what you like on the face, you have to be happy with your choice.

Psmith · 28 December 2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

297, not quite the answer , but as above , add a strap and your laughing.

Likewise

Good luck

MortgageGuy · 30 December 2011, 02:58 AM

Had both, still have the 88

This is my answer

nc42acc · 30 December 2011, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Had both, still have the 88

This is my answer

Had both

Still have the 90. That's my answer.

21 December 2011, 09:28 PM	#1
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	First Panerai: PAM90 or PAM88 Hi all, I'm about to tke the plunge and purchase my first Panerai. Any advice on the PAM90 Luminor Power Reserve of the PAM88 Luminor GMT? I already own a Rolex Bi-metal GMTIIc and a Breitling Superocean. So looking to add Panerai to my collection as an every day watch... Thanks, Babolat

21 December 2011, 10:37 PM	#3
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I prefer the 88, busy layout that still works well IMHO. But then again I am biased... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

22 December 2011, 03:52 AM	#12
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	88 __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

26 December 2011, 01:19 AM	#20
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	I think the answer, to your question, comes after you put each one the wrist. Then you'll answer your own question. My answer was 88. But the 212 is still on the list. __________________ #1 Two-Tone Yachtmaster, Blue -Z series #2 White Daytona SS - Z series #3 PAM 88 M Future dissolution of monetary funds will be for a Panerai 212

30 December 2011, 02:58 AM	#25
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Had both, still have the 88 This is my answer __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

21 December 2011, 10:07 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	they are basically the same watch, with one being a GMT and one having the power reserve function (as well as cosmetic dial differences). also, based on the pix from panerai's Web site, it looks like the 88 has the quick-change strap system and the 90 does not (you can't fully go on the pix, though, as they can be out of date). i have the quick-change system on my 164 and think it's GREAT. i personally MUCH prefer the 88 over the 90, as i like the hands and silver sub-dial of the 88 quite a bit, and the power reserve indicator on the 90 doesn't do much for me. i also prefer the four lines (two above, two below) on the 88's dial over the three lines (all above) of the 90's. however, you do have a GMT already, so, maybe you want to diversify? good luck with the hunt!

21 December 2011, 10:51 PM	#4
panerai27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Great White North Posts: 10	i like the symmetry of the 88 but not too keen on the silver sub-dial. The black crocodile strap on the 90 is very beautiful!! So...a black sub-dial on the 88 with a black crocodile strap :)

21 December 2011, 11:09 PM	#6
A320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the sky Posts: 208	88 for me

22 December 2011, 02:20 AM	#7
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	Depends on your use... GMT vs Power Reserve.... if you dislike the silver subdial on the 088, the 237 is a better choice...

22 December 2011, 02:32 AM	#8
Turkeyboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 166	The 090.............its a no brainer The silver sub-dial just doesn't work........the color immediately draws your attention, distracting one from the true beauty of the watch. It would be a much tougher choice if sub-dial wasn't in silver. Regardless, they're both Panerais so you can't go wrong!!!!!!

22 December 2011, 03:12 AM	#9
Cheers12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: US Posts: 8	This 2 pams caught my eye when i last visited a local AD. Like them both equally same, just wanna make the right choice for my very first panerai. Also within bugdet range cant afford to pay more

22 December 2011, 03:37 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	297, not quite the answer , but as above , add a strap and your laughing.

22 December 2011, 03:44 AM	#11
nc42acc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marty Location: North Carolina Watch: out!!!!! Posts: 502	90 does have quick change strap system on latest models.

22 December 2011, 04:24 AM	#13
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	I'd vote for the 90. The 88 is interesting but there's too much happening on the dial for my taste.

22 December 2011, 04:26 AM	#14
Billythekid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: India Posts: 324	297 , best of both

22 December 2011, 08:09 AM	#15
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	Many thanks all. Much appreciated feedback. decisions...decisions...decisions...

25 December 2011, 01:00 AM	#16
HyperM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 261	I love my 90. Adding new straps is a 20 second ordeal. I love the way I can personalize it. Always get compliments on the watch.

25 December 2011, 06:02 AM	#17
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	I'd go with the 90. I also liked the 88 and thought about it. But I couldn't help thinking I would get tired of the silver sub dial. Just my opinion. Plus I like the power reserve.

25 December 2011, 02:25 PM	#18
djmarcox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: over there.... Watch: LV C;Daytona;Pepsi Posts: 123	I had same dilemma. Went with 88. Love it

26 December 2011, 12:13 AM	#19
hakeemy_007 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 9	If you travel often go for the 88 unless, the PR indicator is nice to have. My 2¥ Sent from my Panerai using Tapatalk

28 December 2011, 03:48 AM	#21
abunai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: california Posts: 2	i was in the same boat a while back and went with the 90. the 88 dial was just too busy for me. but you cant go wrong with either.

28 December 2011, 12:47 PM	#22
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	I did purchase the 90 and it does have the quick change strap. What year is the one you are looking at?

28 December 2011, 12:58 PM	#23
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	One more thought to add to the pile...you will find that there are polarized opinions about the Power Reserve Indicator. You go with what you like on the face, you have to be happy with your choice.

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