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17 May 2019, 12:25 PM | #1 |
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Which base PAM?
I’m ready to pull the trigger on a basic badass bitch but which one?
(Sandwich only) PAM00176 Ti seems lowpro and a good deal PAM00112 Steel is more lux but I’m not sure about the dial on this guy. PAM00560 the current frontrunner, a little more than the previous choices but 8 day in house and a better balance of dial text IMHO. Any other suggestions? (No tobacco please). |
17 May 2019, 01:11 PM | #2 |
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Of those three I pick 176 as it’s comfier to wear (lighter) and the movement is easier to service
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Of those choices, 112 for me. I’m partial to the shine and feel of SS, especially on a base. The “8 DAYS” on the 560’s dial and lack of power reserve on the back for an 8-day manual don’t do it for me (YMMV).
But, how about a 000? Or, 372 plexi? |
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Of those choices I'd go for the 560. Its basically just a 112 with a new movement anyway. I just dont like that it doesn't have a power reserve. Even a 3 day movement with out a power reserve is a pain, you'll get lost in 8 days and have to keep winding it, but thats only a minor issue.
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Consider the best base. 232
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Have you taken a look at the new models that were just leaked/announced?
Take a look at this thread: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=673835 Some more food for thought. |
18 May 2019, 08:50 AM | #11 |
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That 914 is sexy but unfortunately my budget doesn’t support a new purchase.
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18 May 2019, 08:59 PM | #13 |
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Maybe 000
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372 For Me
Sorry the 44mm 372 isn't for you, but I'll do big or go home
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19 May 2019, 04:53 PM | #17 |
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Those were the three I chose between when I got mine a couple of years ago. I really wanted a sandwich dial and had trouble finding a 560 with it. I ended up with a 176 after trying on a new 560 and it felt top heavy, the relative lightness of the 176 is great.
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Out of the original three, 176 wears nicely on the wrist, I think the weight and the all brushed finish is nice. But the titanium that PAM uses is soft (Grade 2?). For me, they seems to pick up scratches / ding quite easily. 560 *feels* the most up-scale. The slimmer case, less dome crystal and lower profile bezel looks and feels like nicer watch. If you dig the in-house movement and dial text (with the fat "6" and "9"), I would go with 560. Plus 560 with sandwich dial has been discounted, which means their production number is / was limited and already set in stone. :)
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560!
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44 base = 390 for the win!!!!
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PAM00176 incoming
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27 May 2019, 10:20 AM | #23 |
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Really happy with my choice! 176FTW!
Even scored on straps... It’s really not much thicker than a speedy pro, but she is a chunky monkey! |
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Congrats, May you wear it in good health.
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