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Thanks guys for all your comments.

I'm considering a PAM for my wife, and the 210 seems to have the simple look she likes.

Here are some "pros/cons" of each.

210
Lower price.
Sandwich dial.
Simple look that my wife likes.
Is a base and nice match for my zero.
Clear back.

287
Auto - which my wife likes.
She doesn't care for the date, but its nice.
She doesn't care for the seconds hand.
Croc strap and deployment - worth some money.
I dislike the cyclops and the words "automatic".
No clear back.
No sandwich.

The 287 seems to be the better "value" buy, but in terms of looks, I think she would prefer the 210. I guess the price differential can be used to offset a few nice straps.

Tough choices - but I'm enjoying the hunt!