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princeton3 · 10 October 2011, 10:46 AM

and I'm about to pull all of it out trying to decide on the right watch. I keep going back and forth on these two watches. I had all but eliminated the djii and had decided to go with the Pam, but each time I see one or read about it, the thought of having one creeps back into my head...

This quote was taken from another thread I started so you guys will have some reference in terms of providing your responses....

My lifestyle-
Daytime = lawyer = suits (no business casual)
Evenings = dinner out, movies, hanging with friends, and of course wife and kids (4 and 17) = polo shirts, dress shirts with sleeves rolled up, or casual t-shirt, jeans/slacks/shorts
Weekends = anything goes (range from suits to casual t-shirts, jeans, slacks, shorts)
Vacations 4x year = Hawaii to Carib to Europe, etc.

Please help out here; which would you choose and why??

I can only get one so please don't recommend getting both.... Thanks!!

RolexWatcher · 10 October 2011, 10:50 AM

Hi, I would go with the Rolex but then you are asking on TRF! :)

But it seems like you like the PAM more?

Rollie2011 · 10 October 2011, 10:54 AM

Tough one. But i think the Rolex is more versatile overall

princeton3 · 10 October 2011, 10:56 AM

You guys have to include "why" to make it more helpful... :)

princeton3 · 10 October 2011, 10:57 AM

I figured asking in the panerai forum would eliminate some of the bias... :)

brkanand · 10 October 2011, 10:59 AM

Rolex!

RolexWatcher · 10 October 2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by princeton3

I figured asking in the panerai forum would eliminate some of the bias... :)

Haha, we can only try but it is still TRF. We love our PAMs but I think Rolex is more in our blood in the majority of members here ;)

As for why, I think the DJ is a classic and timeless. Having said that a PAM looks good too.

Rolex Junky · 10 October 2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie2011

tough one. But i think the rolex is more versatile overall

x2.

FeelingTheBlues · 10 October 2011, 11:07 AM

Datejust gets my vote aswell. the PAM looks great but I think it doesn't look as professional as the Rolex with your job.

mfer · 10 October 2011, 11:27 AM

How big is your wrist?

jacksonian · 10 October 2011, 11:31 AM

I vote Pam, but I only own Pams and no Rolex.

princeton3 · 10 October 2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

how big is your wrist?

7 1/4

mfer · 10 October 2011, 11:33 AM

A 359 will be fine on 7 1/4. It'll be a normal sized watch for you. A dressy gator would be perfect for the courtroom and the rubber for the pool. I can tell you want the Panerai, so get it.

z32turbo · 10 October 2011, 11:42 AM

I'd vote for the Rolex as well. Just seems more versatile as mentioned above.

chland7 · 10 October 2011, 11:57 AM

Put em both on your wrist...you'll know for sure and right away.

MortgageGuy · 10 October 2011, 12:13 PM

I agree and would also go with the Rolex for an "only". This because it will go very well for your work attire as well as with shorts and just about anything... Its a Rolex. I have and have had several Pams but I do not wear them with suit/tie... Just my .02 for whatever it is worth. Good luck you really cannot go wrong with wither

eric23 · 10 October 2011, 01:23 PM

I would go with the Rolex, it's a great watch to start with.

SaddleSC · 10 October 2011, 02:15 PM

Rolex is a better fit for your "day job" and if you are like most people, that is where you spend most of your waking hours.

TurboWatch · 10 October 2011, 02:40 PM

an ambulance chaser type of attorney, then the Pam suits you just fine.

Otherwise, I'd go with something classy and conservative like that DJ

jldc · 10 October 2011, 02:53 PM

If I could only have one watch, I'd get a Rolex, but more likely a sub than a DJ. You can wear a sub anywhere and it looks great. From tuxedo to swimsuit and back again.

L

thsiao · 10 October 2011, 02:53 PM

Do you own any other watches? From the two watches you posted I would go with the Rolex. Not a big fan of that particular Panerai. If it was another PAM, then I might go PAM...

leeye · 10 October 2011, 03:04 PM

my vote for the Rolex too! good for all occassions.

MP5 · 10 October 2011, 04:36 PM

I would do the Rolex over that particular model. If it was a Rad or Luminor then I would choose different. That fiddy case is thick and sits too high on the wrist. It really throw the balance off. People need to stick to the historics

zeroshiki · 10 October 2011, 04:44 PM

my vote goes to rolex.., the new datejust 41mm is a beautiful piece.

mau · 10 October 2011, 05:03 PM

Both are nice watches but I'd go for the Datejust2. Both can be worn from daytime activities to European vacations but what I think the Datejust has over the PAM is that it can also be worn in more formal events. You can wear it with your suit or a tux while the PAM still need to be justified as a formal watch.

Langleyz · 10 October 2011, 05:35 PM

Pam is just as versatile as the DJ in my opinion. Except maybe if you're wearing french cuffs... With the option of changing the straps, it pretty much goes with anything. It's just a cool, rugged looking watch.

Cru Jones · 10 October 2011, 07:45 PM

that's really tough....both are great watches in their own way. i don't agree, though, with the view that the PAM is showy and the DJII is conservative. that DJII is pretty bling bling, IMHO.

bottom line, you can't go wrong with either choice. good luck.

elevensheep · 10 October 2011, 07:48 PM

get a PAM, more interesting. Too many lawyers wearing Rolexes.

Psmith · 10 October 2011, 08:31 PM

Go with the DJ - a better chance of long-term satisfaction

dddrees · 10 October 2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie2011

tough one. But i think the rolex is more versatile overall

x2

10 October 2011, 11:07 AM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Datejust gets my vote aswell. the PAM looks great but I think it doesn't look as professional as the Rolex with your job. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

10 October 2011, 11:27 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	How big is your wrist? __________________ member#3242

10 October 2011, 11:33 AM	#13
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	A 359 will be fine on 7 1/4. It'll be a normal sized watch for you. A dressy gator would be perfect for the courtroom and the rubber for the pool. I can tell you want the Panerai, so get it. __________________ member#3242

10 October 2011, 11:42 AM	#14
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd vote for the Rolex as well. Just seems more versatile as mentioned above. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

10 October 2011, 12:13 PM	#16
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I agree and would also go with the Rolex for an "only". This because it will go very well for your work attire as well as with shorts and just about anything... Its a Rolex. I have and have had several Pams but I do not wear them with suit/tie... Just my .02 for whatever it is worth. Good luck you really cannot go wrong with wither __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

10 October 2011, 10:50 AM	#2
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	Hi, I would go with the Rolex but then you are asking on TRF! :) But it seems like you like the PAM more?

10 October 2011, 10:54 AM	#3
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Tough one. But i think the Rolex is more versatile overall

10 October 2011, 10:56 AM	#4
princeton3 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 187	You guys have to include "why" to make it more helpful... :)

10 October 2011, 10:57 AM	#5
princeton3 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 187	I figured asking in the panerai forum would eliminate some of the bias... :)

10 October 2011, 10:59 AM	#6
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Rolex!

10 October 2011, 11:31 AM	#11
jacksonian Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 125	I vote Pam, but I only own Pams and no Rolex.

10 October 2011, 11:57 AM	#15
chland7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 565	Put em both on your wrist...you'll know for sure and right away.

10 October 2011, 01:23 PM	#17
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would go with the Rolex, it's a great watch to start with.

10 October 2011, 02:15 PM	#18
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,124	Rolex is a better fit for your "day job" and if you are like most people, that is where you spend most of your waking hours. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

10 October 2011, 02:40 PM	#19
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	If you're young and are an ambulance chaser type of attorney, then the Pam suits you just fine. Otherwise, I'd go with something classy and conservative like that DJ

10 October 2011, 02:53 PM	#20
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	If I could only have one watch, I'd get a Rolex, but more likely a sub than a DJ. You can wear a sub anywhere and it looks great. From tuxedo to swimsuit and back again. L

10 October 2011, 02:53 PM	#21
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,213	Do you own any other watches? From the two watches you posted I would go with the Rolex. Not a big fan of that particular Panerai. If it was another PAM, then I might go PAM...

10 October 2011, 03:04 PM	#22
leeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Too many...... Posts: 689	my vote for the Rolex too! good for all occassions. __________________ Lee, Singapore - Shanghai Submersibles - PAM 64, 87, 187, 243, 382 Luminor - PAM 366, 367, 372, 390, 420 Radiomir - PAM 410

10 October 2011, 04:36 PM	#23
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	I would do the Rolex over that particular model. If it was a Rad or Luminor then I would choose different. That fiddy case is thick and sits too high on the wrist. It really throw the balance off. People need to stick to the historics

10 October 2011, 04:44 PM	#24
zeroshiki "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: paul Location: surabaya Posts: 321	my vote goes to rolex.., the new datejust 41mm is a beautiful piece.

10 October 2011, 05:03 PM	#25
mau "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manila Posts: 12	Both are nice watches but I'd go for the Datejust2. Both can be worn from daytime activities to European vacations but what I think the Datejust has over the PAM is that it can also be worn in more formal events. You can wear it with your suit or a tux while the PAM still need to be justified as a formal watch.

10 October 2011, 05:35 PM	#26
Langleyz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Perth Watch: Rolex 16760/116400 Posts: 756	Pam is just as versatile as the DJ in my opinion. Except maybe if you're wearing french cuffs... With the option of changing the straps, it pretty much goes with anything. It's just a cool, rugged looking watch.

10 October 2011, 07:45 PM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	that's really tough....both are great watches in their own way. i don't agree, though, with the view that the PAM is showy and the DJII is conservative. that DJII is pretty bling bling, IMHO. bottom line, you can't go wrong with either choice. good luck.

10 October 2011, 07:48 PM	#28
elevensheep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: David Location: Australia Posts: 321	get a PAM, more interesting. Too many lawyers wearing Rolexes.

10 October 2011, 08:31 PM	#29
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Go with the DJ - a better chance of long-term satisfaction __________________

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