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Overkill · 2 February 2014, 05:27 AM

Hey guys!

I've always been a Rolex owner (16610 and 116710), but recently I'd been looking for a PAM292. I tried one on at an AD not long ago, and suddenly my interest sparked in Panerai. I didn't get into the Luminor though, and so Radiomir it was!

However, after not managing to find the right one at the right price here in Egypt, I took a little time to think. During that time I did some more research and, after seeing a lot of photos of broken/chipped ceramic watches and learning a little more about the "tool" origins of a Panerai, I decided a steel watch would be better.

After all, it is a tool watch and is supposed to be able to take a beating. I decided to look for a PAM183 instead and, not long after, I found one!

It's a second-hand O series in great shape, and I was able to directly trade my 2003 Y series steel Submariner for it.

Here it is, but more photos later when I get home and pull out the macro lens!

What do you think?

Cru Jones · 2 February 2014, 05:47 AM

Personally, I LoVe the 292, but only as a second PAM. Steel comes first. So, in that sense, you did great! The 183 is a mighty fine choice.

Enjoy and welcome to the madness!

wmh2 · 2 February 2014, 06:12 AM

Awesome pick up. Really great looking. Enjoy.

Psmith · 2 February 2014, 06:16 AM

Good choice - congrats

kilyung · 2 February 2014, 06:23 AM

I miss my 183. Great choice.

PanosI · 2 February 2014, 06:27 AM

Big congrats on a great PAM

subtona · 2 February 2014, 06:32 AM

Great choice!

1st amg · 2 February 2014, 07:51 AM

I think you did well in your choice, I also was in love with the 292, or so I thought, then after trying it on and after much serious thought, I didnt get that one, it just didnt sing to me, but the 183 is a beauty.

porschejeff · 2 February 2014, 09:20 AM

Nice acquisition. I have the same one for my first Panerai.

toph · 2 February 2014, 10:45 AM

Well in 5 years, I have owned 3 PAMs but the 183 was my first. It's a classy watch and far nicer than the 292 if you ask me

Travelller · 2 February 2014, 11:15 AM

Congrats on your excellent choice! steel is real, don't forget that - especially for your first PAM

Next up, a ceramic Sub - the 508; then you'll have covered all your bases

cali kid · 2 February 2014, 11:21 AM

Love Panerai and I say get what speaks to you... Great choice.

Overkill · 2 February 2014, 05:43 PM

Thank you all so much! I'm really happy with it, and still very excited to get the black buffalo (suede) strap for it!

By the way, by trading my Y-series Rolex Submariner 16610 for this O-series 2012 PAM183... do you guys think I got a good deal?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Congrats on your excellent choice! steel is real, don't forget that - especially for your first PAM

Next up, a ceramic Sub - the 508; then you'll have covered all your bases

Travelller, the ceramic Submersible does look interesting! Looks like I'm getting addicted!

Overkill · 3 February 2014, 01:09 AM

As promised, here are some macro shots! Enjoy

brkanand · 3 February 2014, 01:13 AM

Very nice watch. Congrats.

bigflax925 · 3 February 2014, 01:18 AM

Love the 183. High on my list for a pick up.

Congrats!

kilyung · 3 February 2014, 02:00 AM

Damn. I may have to pick one up again now.

B. Doggy · 3 February 2014, 02:02 AM

183

Joearch · 3 February 2014, 02:24 AM

Love the 183. I like Panerai watches and feel like the Radiomir design is really special. Funny thing is for me was I walked into my local watch dealer with my 292 on and left with a almost new Sub C. My first Rolex. After a couple of months I started missing the Rad and looked for awhile for 183 at a decent price. Had a hard time finding one and ended up with a 190 instead. In any case I would do a SS before the ceramic as the first Pam.
Enjoy the 183... Lots of diversity with straps as well.

Travelller · 3 February 2014, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overkill

As promised, here are some macro shots...

Nicely done

What macro are you using?

Overkill · 3 February 2014, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travelller

Nicely done

What macro are you using?

Thank you! I'm using a Nikkor 40mm f/2.8 on a Nikon D80

HL65 · 3 February 2014, 05:44 AM

Congrats!

PatekCollector · 3 February 2014, 06:04 AM

Give my vote to 183. Nice watch indeed.

bry · 3 February 2014, 01:49 PM

You've made a fine choice.

46crew · 4 February 2014, 03:26 PM

Very nice classy and clean.

Overkill · 5 February 2014, 10:13 PM

I got a black buffalo strap for it! :)

Travelller · 9 February 2014, 08:21 AM

Looks good on that strap

Joearch · 10 February 2014, 02:28 AM

Such a classic....very pure

Andrés G · 10 February 2014, 02:42 AM

I shouldn't have opened this thread. It made me miss my 210.

Enjoy the 183!

Overkill · 10 February 2014, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrés G

I shouldn't have opened this thread. It made me miss my 210.

Wow, 210 on a black strap! So pure and classic :)

View Poll Results: Was this a good choice for my first Panerai?
Love the PAM183!	23	74.19%
Nah, should have gone with the PAM292.	8	25.81%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

2 February 2014, 06:16 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Good choice - congrats __________________

2 February 2014, 10:45 AM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Well in 5 years, I have owned 3 PAMs but the 183 was my first. It's a classy watch and far nicer than the 292 if you ask me __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

2 February 2014, 11:15 AM	#11
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,087	Congrats on your excellent choice! steel is real, don't forget that - especially for your first PAM Next up, a ceramic Sub - the 508; then you'll have covered all your bases __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

2 February 2014, 11:21 AM	#12
cali kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Trevor Location: Monterey Co. Ca. Watch: 16610, 16613, 024 Posts: 439	Love Panerai and I say get what speaks to you... Great choice. __________________

2 February 2014, 05:47 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,978	Personally, I LoVe the 292, but only as a second PAM. Steel comes first. So, in that sense, you did great! The 183 is a mighty fine choice. Enjoy and welcome to the madness!

2 February 2014, 06:12 AM	#3
wmh2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/Rolex/PAM Posts: 617	Awesome pick up. Really great looking. Enjoy.

2 February 2014, 06:23 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,922	I miss my 183. Great choice.

2 February 2014, 06:27 AM	#6
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Big congrats on a great PAM

2 February 2014, 06:32 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,255	Great choice!

2 February 2014, 07:51 AM	#8
1st amg 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,990	I think you did well in your choice, I also was in love with the 292, or so I thought, then after trying it on and after much serious thought, I didnt get that one, it just didnt sing to me, but the 183 is a beauty.

2 February 2014, 09:20 AM	#9
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,456	Nice acquisition. I have the same one for my first Panerai.

3 February 2014, 01:13 AM	#15
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,051	Very nice watch. Congrats.

3 February 2014, 01:18 AM	#16
bigflax925 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: The South Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 51	Love the 183. High on my list for a pick up. Congrats!

3 February 2014, 02:00 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,922	Damn. I may have to pick one up again now.

3 February 2014, 02:02 AM	#18
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	183 __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 February 2014, 02:24 AM	#19
Joearch 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,743	Love the 183. I like Panerai watches and feel like the Radiomir design is really special. Funny thing is for me was I walked into my local watch dealer with my 292 on and left with a almost new Sub C. My first Rolex. After a couple of months I started missing the Rad and looked for awhile for 183 at a decent price. Had a hard time finding one and ended up with a 190 instead. In any case I would do a SS before the ceramic as the first Pam. Enjoy the 183... Lots of diversity with straps as well.

3 February 2014, 05:44 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,811	Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 February 2014, 06:04 AM	#23
PatekCollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Khalid Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,328	Give my vote to 183. Nice watch indeed. __________________ Life is too short, to waste time hating anyone!. Instagram: @PatekCollector

3 February 2014, 01:49 PM	#24
bry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Bryan Location: Borneo Posts: 247	You've made a fine choice.

4 February 2014, 03:26 PM	#25
46crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SoCal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 27	Very nice classy and clean.

5 February 2014, 10:13 PM	#26
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	I got a black buffalo strap for it! :) __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

9 February 2014, 08:21 AM	#27
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,087	Looks good on that strap __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

10 February 2014, 02:28 AM	#28
Joearch 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,743	Such a classic....very pure

10 February 2014, 02:42 AM	#29
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I shouldn't have opened this thread. It made me miss my 210. Enjoy the 183!

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