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CiaoFun · 21 July 2010, 03:42 PM

Hello Everyone,

I'm new so I hope I don't ask anything too stupid.

I like the 88. As I understand it, if I get a 297, I can change the bracelet to straps, however the converse is not true. You cannot add a bracelet to an 88.

If this is the case, then getting a 297 gives me greater flexibility, right? Are there downsides to getting the 297 over the 88?

Thanks!!!

Psmith · 21 July 2010, 08:22 PM

Welcome to TRF. Better to start with a bracelet model and switch to a strap when you feel like it, then attempt the other way around. So out of these two I would say 297.

ParisDakarBmw · 21 July 2010, 08:33 PM

297 sounds like the more practical

nauticajoe · 21 July 2010, 08:57 PM

I don't know much about PAM's, but I would guess that only difference would be the seconds sub dial.

Psmith · 21 July 2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

I don't know much about PAM's, but I would guess that only difference would be the seconds sub dial.

You are correct Joe - the 297 has a black subdial, the 88's is silver (I slightly prefer the black, especially with a bracelet)

mike · 22 July 2010, 12:52 AM

I'm in the bracelet camp as well. Much better to go that route while adding straps later.

canwatchco · 22 July 2010, 02:11 AM

I believe that if your 88 is a J series or newer (new strap release), then the new style bracelet that comes on the 297 will fit your watch. So, although an expensive proposition, you may be able to have the best of both worlds.

Having had both watches, I can tell you that there is a bit of magic to the look of the 88. For some reason its a bit more endearing. But, I love the bracelet....

21 July 2010, 03:42 PM	#1
CiaoFun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 5	88 or 297? Hello Everyone, I'm new so I hope I don't ask anything too stupid. I like the 88. As I understand it, if I get a 297, I can change the bracelet to straps, however the converse is not true. You cannot add a bracelet to an 88. If this is the case, then getting a 297 gives me greater flexibility, right? Are there downsides to getting the 297 over the 88? Thanks!!!

21 July 2010, 08:22 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome to TRF. Better to start with a bracelet model and switch to a strap when you feel like it, then attempt the other way around. So out of these two I would say 297. __________________

21 July 2010, 08:33 PM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	297 sounds like the more practical

21 July 2010, 08:57 PM	#4
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I don't know much about PAM's, but I would guess that only difference would be the seconds sub dial.

22 July 2010, 12:52 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'm in the bracelet camp as well. Much better to go that route while adding straps later.

22 July 2010, 02:11 AM	#7
canwatchco "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bobby Location: Montreal Posts: 6,425	I believe that if your 88 is a J series or newer (new strap release), then the new style bracelet that comes on the 297 will fit your watch. So, although an expensive proposition, you may be able to have the best of both worlds. Having had both watches, I can tell you that there is a bit of magic to the look of the 88. For some reason its a bit more endearing. But, I love the bracelet....

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