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RMoreno · 2 July 2012, 01:30 PM

Hello guys! I'm looking to add a Pam to the safe!

I was wondering what are the differences between the dials? Also I really like the domed crystal, do all the models come with one??

Blake P · 2 July 2012, 01:44 PM

Honestly, those are such general questions that I can only suggest you spend some time doing independent research - panerai.com for starters - then come back with more specific questions. The best advice I can give is to find your nearest AD (or boutique, if possible) to try on some watches and ask some general questions.

Vibul · 2 July 2012, 02:08 PM

You can try check PAM000,005
If you like titanium, pls check PAM176, and 177...

Bruins7 · 2 July 2012, 02:20 PM

1950s case come with the domed crystal and a more refined curve shaped case and also a sandwhich dial most of them are cased in in-house movements which, are amazing at keeping accurate time :-). Goodluck on your decision I have the PAM 328 and love it!!

Cru Jones · 2 July 2012, 06:38 PM

welcome to the madness!

definitely take your time and learn the differences between the case shapes, the models, etc.

as far as your domed crystal question, no, all models do not come with one. one of the best modern references, the 233, does have it.

if you feel like getting a headache

, other questions to ask yourself include:

* radiomir, luminor or 1950s luminor case?
* what size? best advice here: go and try on lots of models....some 47s wear more comfortably than 44s, depending on wrist size and shape.
* manual or automatic?
* in-house a deal-breaker for you? or, are you okay with top-of-the-line and well-tested ETAs?
* what material for the case (SS, Ti, gold, ceramic, composite, etc.)?
* basic functions/dial, or complications/busier dial? in the panerai world, even a seconds hand is considered by some to be too busy (not me, though).
* is a date necessary?
* are you okay with a cyclops on a PAM?
* sandwich (lume markers recessed in holes cut in dial) or sausage dial (painted)?
* what color dial? (black, brown, white)
* what color lume in the daylight? (green, ecru)
* what color hands? (black, silver, gold)
* strap or bracelet? for a PAM, really, straps are the best way (and very addicting), but, still a question to ask yourself.
* is the quick strap change system important to you? it's pretty much only available in the luminor contemporary line.
* are you okay with plexi (especially relevant to new models like the 372)?
* do you want a limited or special edition?
* what about vintage?

MP5 · 2 July 2012, 07:04 PM

Ill make it easy, only be interested in the Vintage, PreV, Pre A, SEs and historics. In that order, forgo the rest.

2 July 2012, 01:30 PM	#1
RMoreno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Rick Location: Miami FL Watch: 16570 Posts: 105	New to PAM Hello guys! I'm looking to add a Pam to the safe! I was wondering what are the differences between the dials? Also I really like the domed crystal, do all the models come with one??

2 July 2012, 01:44 PM	#2
Blake P "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Watch: 15203,14060,PAM000 Posts: 25	Honestly, those are such general questions that I can only suggest you spend some time doing independent research - panerai.com for starters - then come back with more specific questions. The best advice I can give is to find your nearest AD (or boutique, if possible) to try on some watches and ask some general questions.

2 July 2012, 02:08 PM	#3
Vibul Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 33	You can try check PAM000,005 If you like titanium, pls check PAM176, and 177...

2 July 2012, 02:20 PM	#4
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	1950s case come with the domed crystal and a more refined curve shaped case and also a sandwhich dial most of them are cased in in-house movements which, are amazing at keeping accurate time :-). Goodluck on your decision I have the PAM 328 and love it!!

2 July 2012, 06:38 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,494	welcome to the madness! definitely take your time and learn the differences between the case shapes, the models, etc. as far as your domed crystal question, no, all models do not come with one. one of the best modern references, the 233, does have it. if you feel like getting a headache , other questions to ask yourself include: * radiomir, luminor or 1950s luminor case? * what size? best advice here: go and try on lots of models....some 47s wear more comfortably than 44s, depending on wrist size and shape. * manual or automatic? * in-house a deal-breaker for you? or, are you okay with top-of-the-line and well-tested ETAs? * what material for the case (SS, Ti, gold, ceramic, composite, etc.)? * basic functions/dial, or complications/busier dial? in the panerai world, even a seconds hand is considered by some to be too busy (not me, though). * is a date necessary? * are you okay with a cyclops on a PAM? * sandwich (lume markers recessed in holes cut in dial) or sausage dial (painted)? * what color dial? (black, brown, white) * what color lume in the daylight? (green, ecru) * what color hands? (black, silver, gold) * strap or bracelet? for a PAM, really, straps are the best way (and very addicting), but, still a question to ask yourself. * is the quick strap change system important to you? it's pretty much only available in the luminor contemporary line. * are you okay with plexi (especially relevant to new models like the 372)? * do you want a limited or special edition? * what about vintage?

2 July 2012, 07:04 PM	#6
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	Ill make it easy, only be interested in the Vintage, PreV, Pre A, SEs and historics. In that order, forgo the rest.

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