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patek.wis · 13 January 2013, 04:40 PM

Looking for an all around daily wear. Something versatile

Either tudor black bay on strap

Or pam 279

Which do you think? Loving the 279 lately!

Andrés G · 13 January 2013, 04:48 PM

The 279 wouldn't be my first pick for a PAM, but I prefer it over the BB.

patek.wis · 13 January 2013, 04:53 PM

I'm looking for an automatic luminor preferably with date. The brushed finish is a plus
I can't think of any other pam that fits the bill

Not a fan of the 312 too chunky

Cru Jones · 13 January 2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by patek.wis

I'm looking for an automatic luminor preferably with date. The brushed finish is a plus
I can't think of any other pam that fits the bill

Not a fan of the 312 too chunky

164 is brushed SS case/polished bezel, automatic, date, the case you like.

Between 279 and BB on strap, I'd probably go BB only because I wouldn't want to pay extra for the 279's bracelet. I would easily take the 164 over BB, though.

patek.wis · 13 January 2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

164 is brushed SS case/polished bezel, automatic, date, the case you like.

Between 279 and BB on strap, I'd probably go BB only because I wouldn't want to pay extra for the 279's bracelet. I would easily take the 164 over BB, though.

Not a fan of the arabic on Pam's :(
Guess I'm too picky

Cru Jones · 13 January 2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by patek.wis

Not a fan of the arabic on Pam's :(
Guess I'm too picky

Yes, the Arabic is a love/hate thing on a PAM. I love it and think it balances the dial nicely compared to a 104 or 111, but, I know I'm in the minority on this one.

How about 233? Also brushed and some people say it wears better than a 1950s automatic.

patek.wis · 13 January 2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Yes, the Arabic is a love/hate thing on a PAM. I love it and think it balances the dial nicely compared to a 104 or 111, but, I know I'm in the minority on this one.

How about 233? Also brushed and some people say it wears better than a 1950s automatic.

Love the 233 but don't need a GMT for 3 k more :(

I love the 279. If they made the same model in SS brushed or polished without the bracelet I'd be in

Any references match that? I hope so
The pam website is dreadful

Cru Jones · 13 January 2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by patek.wis

Love the 233 but don't need a GMT for 3 k more :(

I love the 279. If they made the same model in SS brushed or polished without the bracelet I'd be in

Any references match that? I hope so
The pam website is dreadful

Unless you want the tobacco dial, the 104 is the same as 279, but black dial and polished SS and strap.

Have you tried the new website? It's an improvement, even if there is a bit too much clicking needed.

Psmith · 13 January 2013, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrés G

The 279 wouldn't be my first pick for a PAM, but I prefer it over the BB.

+ 1

Take a look at the 392 (42 mm). Very similar to the 312, but a bit smaller all round. Has a nicer dial imho

Comparison pics (from PuristSPro)...

patek.wis · 13 January 2013, 05:36 PM

Wow the 392 is solid
How thick is it though? Some say its the same thickness as the. 312

How is the 392 vs 104 or 279 for thickness?

Any auto luminors in brushed like the 279?

Thanks guys youre all awesome!

Shade · 13 January 2013, 06:03 PM

I don't know why you picked a 279, but between those two, the Black Bay wins my favor hands down.

Travelller · 13 January 2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by patek.wis

Love the 233 but don't need a GMT for 3 k more :( I love the 279. If they made the same model in SS brushed or polished without the bracelet I'd be in...

You're not paying 3K more for GMT, you're paying more for their in-house 8-day movement. I can't even begin to tell you how great it is to only have to wind it once a week...

Easily worth the extra $ imho.

But on to your 279... a bracelet-equipped PAM works with leather but not the other way around. So if you can afford the 1K premium for the bracelet, take the 279 and slap some leather on it.

The Tudor BB is a great-looking watch, can't go wrong there...

nick c · 13 January 2013, 11:13 PM

279

steveclocks · 13 January 2013, 11:18 PM

easy the Panerai is a brilliant watch, don't like Tudor

Psmith · 13 January 2013, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patek.wis

Wow the 392 is solid
How thick is it though? Some say its the same thickness as the. 312

How is the 392 vs 104 or 279 for thickness?

Any auto luminors in brushed like the 279?

Thanks guys youre all awesome!

Here you go...

http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show...898/ti-808078/

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=3670923

toulouse · 14 January 2013, 12:34 AM

If you already own a Pam, then between the choices I'd do the bb. I really like the vintage look with the snowflake dial. It's also much cheaper.

kilyung · 14 January 2013, 01:01 AM

I just can't do a cyclops on a Panerai for some reason.

eric23 · 15 January 2013, 11:42 AM

I would go with a PAM but maybe a 177.

psv · 15 January 2013, 11:47 AM

Neither makes my list (I really don't like the build-in cyclops solution Panerai uses on certain model, immediate deal killer for me).

mfer · 15 January 2013, 11:59 AM

Voted BB, but I think you should get a 210/183!

jvo300 · 15 January 2013, 12:22 PM

I voted BB because the 279 wouldnt be high on my Pam list, but the BB is basically tops for a Tudor.

RUpanerai · 17 January 2013, 08:17 AM

279 is awesome, go for it...

paltak · 17 January 2013, 11:58 AM

233 for a daily wearer for me.

Explorertwo · 24 January 2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I just can't do a cyclops on a Panerai for some reason.

x2

masterserg · 24 January 2013, 07:50 AM

BB since I do not like a PAM on a bracelet.

View Poll Results: Which watch as an only daily
Pam 279	27	56.25%
Tudor BB on strap	21	43.75%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

13 January 2013, 04:40 PM	#1
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Pick one. Be honest! Looking for an all around daily wear. Something versatile Either tudor black bay on strap Or pam 279 Which do you think? Loving the 279 lately!

13 January 2013, 06:03 PM	#11
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I don't know why you picked a 279, but between those two, the Black Bay wins my favor hands down. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

15 January 2013, 11:59 AM	#20
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Voted BB, but I think you should get a 210/183! __________________ member#3242

24 January 2013, 07:50 AM	#25
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,425	BB since I do not like a PAM on a bracelet. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

13 January 2013, 04:48 PM	#2
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	The 279 wouldn't be my first pick for a PAM, but I prefer it over the BB.

13 January 2013, 04:53 PM	#3
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	I'm looking for an automatic luminor preferably with date. The brushed finish is a plus I can't think of any other pam that fits the bill Not a fan of the 312 too chunky

13 January 2013, 05:36 PM	#10
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	Wow the 392 is solid How thick is it though? Some say its the same thickness as the. 312 How is the 392 vs 104 or 279 for thickness? Any auto luminors in brushed like the 279? Thanks guys youre all awesome!

13 January 2013, 11:13 PM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	279

13 January 2013, 11:18 PM	#14
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	easy the Panerai is a brilliant watch, don't like Tudor

14 January 2013, 12:34 AM	#16
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	If you already own a Pam, then between the choices I'd do the bb. I really like the vintage look with the snowflake dial. It's also much cheaper.

14 January 2013, 01:01 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I just can't do a cyclops on a Panerai for some reason.

15 January 2013, 11:42 AM	#18
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would go with a PAM but maybe a 177.

15 January 2013, 11:47 AM	#19
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Neither makes my list (I really don't like the build-in cyclops solution Panerai uses on certain model, immediate deal killer for me).

15 January 2013, 12:22 PM	#21
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I voted BB because the 279 wouldnt be high on my Pam list, but the BB is basically tops for a Tudor.

17 January 2013, 08:17 AM	#22
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	279 is awesome, go for it...

17 January 2013, 11:58 AM	#23
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 822	233 for a daily wearer for me.

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