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screaming · 5 July 2008, 07:49 PM

I've only just joined this forum and think it's fantastic. Wanted to get some thoughts on the PAM237 which is a GMT exactly the same as the PAM088 except that the second hand dial is black rather than silver. I was really looking forward to wearing my PAM088 (which is what I'd ordered) but my AD rang and said he had the PAM237 instead and was I interested in that. I was and went ahead and bought it.....but hell, this things appears to be really hard to find, only 400 made and for some reason didn't appear in the catalog. Has anyone seen or heard much of this watch. I really want to wear it but when it's only 1 of 400 made I'm very reluctant and think I should just lock it up for a few years. Maybe I should just sell it and get a PAM088.

mailman · 5 July 2008, 08:07 PM

Congrats on getting a new watch

Now wear it and enjoy it. Don't know if it's limited or not but life's too short. Put it in the rotation and have fun wearing it.

Who knows if it will appreciate in value in a few years? Only time will tell. A Few years ago people were flipping SS Daytonas for a $2k profit if not more. Now from a few I've seen here they're having a hard time getting $1k over what they paid.

So if that happens in your case, you would've missed out on two years worth of smiles the watch would have given you from wearing it when it was in the safe.

leopardprey · 5 July 2008, 08:11 PM

Go for it! If you like it get it. The 237 is a great looking watch. As for only 400 made, could increase the value or not. Seems it is the LE or Historic models that increase in value the most, contempory models do not go up much. For example the 242 only had 300 made and they are being sold just now for around $1500 more than retail and seem to be stay on the sales corners for awhile (though it is a great watch and suprised the value has not risen more). I would buy the 237 and wear it!

TswaneNguni · 6 July 2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Go for it! If you like it get it. The 237 is a great looking watch. As for only 400 made, could increase the value or not. Seems it is the LE or Historic models that increase in value the most, contempory models do not go up much. For example the 242 only had 300 made and they are being sold just now for around $1500 more than retail and seem to be stay on the sales corners for awhile (though it is a great watch and suprised the value has not risen more). I would buy the 237 and wear it!

Hey Chad,means only one thing .... its a good time to buy a 242 now.

Wore the 104 the whole day,but the 242 is on the wrist right now,on a Kaktus Beater Brown.

TswaneNguni · 6 July 2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by screaming

I've only just joined this forum and think it's fantastic. Wanted to get some thoughts on the PAM237 which is a GMT exactly the same as the PAM088 except that the second hand dial is black rather than silver. I was really looking forward to wearing my PAM088 (which is what I'd ordered) but my AD rang and said he had the PAM237 instead and was I interested in that. I was and went ahead and bought it.....but hell, this things appears to be really hard to find, only 400 made and for some reason didn't appear in the catalog. Has anyone seen or heard much of this watch. I really want to wear it but when it's only 1 of 400 made I'm very reluctant and think I should just lock it up for a few years. Maybe I should just sell it and get a PAM088.

I wont sell that one !! The black second dial "makes" it for me.Nice !!

toph · 6 July 2008, 03:00 AM

Great watch- wear it with pride
Welcome to TRF

pwrslider · 6 July 2008, 01:01 PM

I went through the same dilemma!! I'm lookin for an 88!! something about that silver dial!

dman · 6 July 2008, 01:06 PM

88 is a modern classic from Panerai but the 237 is a sexy beast. Congrats on the ghost, a very rare and cool watch.

Wear it with Pride and PASSION!

watchboy · 6 July 2008, 03:44 PM

Well this is the thing about PANERAI, it is the demand that drives the price up. The 88 and 237 are the same watches except for the sub dial, but the latter can be anything $2.5-3k more than the former. So literally one is paying $2.5-3k for the black sub-dial!

Same goes for the 87 and the 64, same watches but different color dial.

But it is a good investment really. I would get one too if I can find one. However, if I intend to keep it for good, I would go for the 88.

JMHO.

5 July 2008, 07:49 PM	#1
screaming Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Sub 16610 LV Posts: 46	Newbie with a PAM237 I've only just joined this forum and think it's fantastic. Wanted to get some thoughts on the PAM237 which is a GMT exactly the same as the PAM088 except that the second hand dial is black rather than silver. I was really looking forward to wearing my PAM088 (which is what I'd ordered) but my AD rang and said he had the PAM237 instead and was I interested in that. I was and went ahead and bought it.....but hell, this things appears to be really hard to find, only 400 made and for some reason didn't appear in the catalog. Has anyone seen or heard much of this watch. I really want to wear it but when it's only 1 of 400 made I'm very reluctant and think I should just lock it up for a few years. Maybe I should just sell it and get a PAM088.

5 July 2008, 08:07 PM	#2
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,371	Congrats on getting a new watch Now wear it and enjoy it. Don't know if it's limited or not but life's too short. Put it in the rotation and have fun wearing it. Who knows if it will appreciate in value in a few years? Only time will tell. A Few years ago people were flipping SS Daytonas for a $2k profit if not more. Now from a few I've seen here they're having a hard time getting $1k over what they paid. So if that happens in your case, you would've missed out on two years worth of smiles the watch would have given you from wearing it when it was in the safe. __________________ JJ

6 July 2008, 03:00 AM	#6
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Great watch- wear it with pride Welcome to TRF __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

6 July 2008, 01:01 PM	#7
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	I went through the same dilemma!! I'm lookin for an 88!! something about that silver dial! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

6 July 2008, 01:06 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	88 is a modern classic from Panerai but the 237 is a sexy beast. Congrats on the ghost, a very rare and cool watch. Wear it with Pride and PASSION! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 July 2008, 08:11 PM	#3
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Go for it! If you like it get it. The 237 is a great looking watch. As for only 400 made, could increase the value or not. Seems it is the LE or Historic models that increase in value the most, contempory models do not go up much. For example the 242 only had 300 made and they are being sold just now for around $1500 more than retail and seem to be stay on the sales corners for awhile (though it is a great watch and suprised the value has not risen more). I would buy the 237 and wear it!

6 July 2008, 03:44 PM	#9
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Well this is the thing about PANERAI, it is the demand that drives the price up. The 88 and 237 are the same watches except for the sub dial, but the latter can be anything $2.5-3k more than the former. So literally one is paying $2.5-3k for the black sub-dial! Same goes for the 87 and the 64, same watches but different color dial. But it is a good investment really. I would get one too if I can find one. However, if I intend to keep it for good, I would go for the 88. JMHO.

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