Bored with my PAM. Need suggestions....

[Mosco]

Ok folks, here's the dilly: I told myself that I will own only ONE of any given brand, as there are just too many things out there that I want (made an exception for Milgausses, as I want to have two current ones - Green and White, plus a vintage 1019). At any moment, I have my eyes open for an IWC, JLC, Breguet, Blancpain, etc to add to collection. But I digress.

Panerai has always been a staple in my collection. Had to own at least ONE. Started off with an Arktos 92, then an older white dial Daylight (188), a 312 and 275 for a very short period of time, 292 non-dildo.... I mean non-pig , then the 289, which I found too flashy for my taste. There never been gaps between ownership, usually it would be from one right to another. As soon as I got rid of the 289, I bought a 329. But now it is getting almost no wrist time, only when I travel since it is a GMT. Not sure why, but I am bored of it. Don't have one in mind that I would like to own next, not even a clue. Want to stay under $10k, as I think that is where PAM's belong price-wise.

In the recent past, I have handled the following models:
341 (not even a chance of wearing it )
111-112-104
88 - 89
233
193 (the closest one to sparking my fancy just because it is different, but no date is a bummer)
311
296
297

Feel like I am running out of choices... Want to have a PAM in the collection, but don't know what to look at. This is frustrating Could it be that Panerai is just not for me?

Sorry for long-winded post, folks.

[mactrack]

As you know I tried to buy your dot dial 233 recently and it sold quickly to someone else. For me this is only PAM I really want after recently selling my 210.

[theken]

Simple solution for you, Greg...trade your 329 for my 251!

[bcacncnc]

How about going vintage?

[eagle_lex]

well since your tastes are way more expensive than what my budget can handle.... i got no suggestions. (so why did i post?) ha ha

ok maybe just a simple base. i know it lacks the date and its not inhouse and so on and so on... but you wont loose anything if you want to sell it. and then you will at least have an affordable pam in your collection. just a thought buddy.

[jvo300]

How about a 305 ti sub?

[esm]

I really think you need to have at least one Luminor and one Radiomir.

Need to know if you want simple dial or busy dial, automatic or manual, normal, 3 day, 8 day or 10 PR....

I like simple dials so I went the 000 and 210 route. Me happy chappy

[mfer]

I don't think you should necessarily limit yourself to just one. Good thing about Panerai is the variety of cases.

How about a 190. Simple, JLC movement. The dial and hand combo are money although the canon pins are a big large.

I know you like busier watches, so I won't even recommend the 372. Here are some good ones from SIHH 2011.

If a date is critical....hmmmmm....the new 384 due out later this year / or next.


Composite 386?


new daylight with faux patina...356

[psv]

Dig up a 55 (I'm trying to) and be there. Ti, base model, painted dial, full back as a dive watch should have, first run of the brown dials. Should be less than $6K mint and then save the rest.

The rest of PAMs are being too big, flashy/shiny and an never ending release of limited-this and that.

[roach7]

i'd go for the 382, which is what i'm getting :)

[brkb]

since I know you wear watches on your right arm,

if you're feeling extra frisky go with Pam 217 otherwise


26K (a personal fav)
022
056
115
117
123
or the boring 219

[Mosco]

Mark, 188 is too similar tot he 251.... Plus it appears you're bored of it, so why won't I be?

Vintage - can't do. Love it, but would never wear it.

Ed, don't really care for Base for myself. I do need something a bit busier - I have a 'base' rolex in my Milgauss(es)

305 is a definite contender

Eric, can't do two... Don't ask, I cannot explain it. Just too many brands out there.... I do like 1950's case in Lum or larger Rad, date, at least a 3-day PR. Don't care if automatic or manual, like both. Open to strap or bracelet. Open to complications - just no Chrono.

MF, 384 - damn... Love it...
386 would have to see...

Roach, like the 382, actually had an eye out for it since the press-release. I bet after couple years that patina will be awesome.

Dan, watches back on the left arm... But do like the 26k. If you recall, I had one for a bit. sort of regret I sold it - but then again, I do prefer the 1950's case.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the suggestions, keep firing them out!

[esm]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Eric, can't do two... Don't ask, I cannot explain it. Just too many brands out there.... I do like 1950's case in Lum or larger Rad, date, at least a 3-day PR. Don't care if automatic or manual, like both. Open to strap or bracelet. Open to complications - just no Chrono.

359 springs to mind

[Launch Mini]

Go for something different.
Here is my favourite, the PAM98

42mm, dual crown, GMT wheel above the 6, alarm, centre second hand.
It's Panerai, without being too Panerai.

[roach7]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Go for something different.
Here is my favourite, the PAM98

42mm, dual crown, GMT wheel above the 6, alarm, centre second hand.
It's Panerai, without being too Panerai.

+1

the alarm is def an interesting feature

[brkb]

that 382 looks pretty slick

[esm]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Go for something different.
Here is my favourite, the PAM98

42mm, dual crown, GMT wheel above the 6, alarm, centre second hand.
It's Panerai, without being too Panerai.

I can see the 42mm size being a Panerai image problem. The alarm is more like a buzzing sound than an actual alarm.

Nice looking one though.

[brkb]

pam 368-- woooow thats hot

[B. Doggy]

You just need more straps, Greg!

[theken]

[QUOTE=Mosco;2331918]Mark, 188 is too similar tot he 251.... Plus it appears you're bored of it, so why won't I be?
Just made a suggestion since you posted that you were open to them, Greg.
Actually not bored with it at all. The 251 a beautiful watch and fits nicely into my collection since I like to have one Panerai with a white dial.

[drtooth73]

Greg, they have new model of 42mm Radiomir, 337, 339, nice dial, with 60 hour power reserve

[Brunotheboxer]

Get the one with the roman num dial / california dial???? That ones the balls and limited. I can't find the pic of it but someone owns this here.

[esm]

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Get the one with the roman num dial / california dial???? That ones the balls and limited. I can't find the pic of it but someone owns this here.

249 in SS or go all out on the platinum version.

[psv]

212 is worth a look if you don't like base. No date though.

[jacksonian]

Bronzo 382 (probably won't land until early next year):


386 Composite:

[barstoolman]

Originally Posted by jacksonian

Bronzo 382 (probably won't land until early next year):


386 Composite:

One of those .........I think it would take a long time to get bored with the 382. Happy hunting

[timepieceaddict]

382 looks the business. I'm on the list.

[Mosco]

I think 382 is what it'll be...

[Brunotheboxer]

This is the one.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by Mosco

I think 382 is what it'll be...

Get on the list or be ready to pay a flipper's premium. Oh wait, you are a flipper!