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Mosco · 20 November 2010, 12:23 AM

I bought and sold this model twice already.... And it has not left my mind since. Huge 47mm Sub, dual mechanisms (auto for the watch, quartz for the depth gauge), an absolute beast... that wears like a glove. Light titanium case, beautiful brushed finish, uber-lume, and a very sophisticated mech. What do you guys think? Is this a keeper (if I ever find another

)? I'm looking at an 'only' Panerai (got rid of my 289, solid 18k RG case was too flashy for me), so at the moment this one is singing to me. Or should I go simpler with one of the new in-house 3-dayers, like the 312, 320 or 329.... Decisions decisions!

Oh, and here's the object of my obsession... Pic taken by me, sold this exact one to a good friend in Spain - now miss it greatly...

Shade · 20 November 2010, 12:28 AM

Looks good Greg. But 47mm subs are not for me.. But as you mentioned, it wears like a glove on you, so I guess you would be great wearing one.

The model itself is nice, but honestly, I think its a bit crowded for my taste. I saw one in person down here, and there's another for sale in Singapore. So getting one at the moment doesn't sound like impossible.

If I were you, the 289 is irreplaceible. I am actually looking for one, but can't find a fair price for one down here. And I believe you didn't sell yours at the sales section, or perhaps I missed it..

But if this watch sings to you, then by all means go get it! Being limited, it'll run over by demand one day..

MNDZA · 20 November 2010, 12:29 AM

I think it's a nice watch, but it bothers me that it has a depth guage with a water resistance of only 120m. I would definitely rather go for the 305. Still a titanium 47mm and has an in-house movement and looks better to me overall.

Mosco · 20 November 2010, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Shade

Looks good Greg. But 47mm subs are not for me.. But as you mentioned, it wears like a glove on you, so I guess you would be great wearing one.

The model itself is nice, but honestly, I think its a bit crowded for my taste. I saw one in person down here, and there's another for sale in Singapore. So getting one at the moment doesn't sound like impossible.

If I were you, the 289 is irreplaceible. I am actually looking for one, but can't find a fair price for one down here. And I believe you didn't sell yours at the sales section, or perhaps I missed it..

But if this watch sings to you, then by all means go get it! Being limited, it'll run over by demand one day..

The 289 had to go.... I just couldn't justify having a Pam that pricey, plus the RG is just not for me anymore. Everose Daytona would yield an exception, but that's about it. I didn't sell it at the FS here, it went to a local client. Just wasn't getting the wear it deserved....

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Originally Posted by MNDZA

I think it's a nice watch, but it bothers me that it has a depth guage with a water resistance of only 120m. I would definitely rather go for the 305. Still a titanium 47mm and has an in-house movement and looks better to me overall.

That makes sense - I do like the 305 quite a bit.

mfer · 20 November 2010, 02:16 AM

That depth guage hand would bother me always being in the same place.

ersnyder · 20 November 2010, 02:46 AM

Thoughts? My thoughts are it looks absolutely GREAT! Having just picked up a 305, I would never have even remotely considered a 47 mm piece. I think my 090 at 44 mm is pushing a bit on my wrist but now I would certainly slip this 193 on for a closer examination. Sweet piece Greg!

akira23 · 20 November 2010, 04:16 AM

My thoughts are 'Get One'...you can always sell it again... but for me I like the simpler dial like the 329...

Puffy · 20 November 2010, 04:28 AM

an absolute beast and while i'm no great fan of Pam i do like this one Greg...

brainbizz · 20 November 2010, 07:09 PM

I enjoy my 193 for its cool look. For me it is a great summertime sports watch. It wears well on the wrist but only an occasional wearer. Would i ever sell it..nope but I also would only wear it occasionally.

mike · 20 November 2010, 09:15 PM

Greg,

Heidi brought one of those to a show in Cincy once upon a time. I thought it was fantastic.

H2F · 21 November 2010, 12:03 AM

My daily wear (only Pam) for the last 7 months, and I can certainly attest how a taste for the 193 leaves many other Pams feel somewhat "lacking" on the wrist in comparison (at least until I get another Pam to compare it with!

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Mosco · 21 November 2010, 11:01 PM

Cool thing is - you won't even find it on Panerai.com under watches - it is in the 'Professional Instruments' section!

dalip · 22 November 2010, 12:14 AM

Personally...one of the new in-house 3 dayers..... 312.

Too busy for my tastes as an only PAM.

lepardtief · 29 November 2010, 03:20 AM

That one is a keeper. Never thought of the 193 when i just bought my 311.

watchaser · 29 November 2010, 03:40 AM

i think it's a little to busy for me but again, it is a "tool" watch.

20 November 2010, 12:23 AM	#1
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Pam 193. Thoughts? I bought and sold this model twice already.... And it has not left my mind since. Huge 47mm Sub, dual mechanisms (auto for the watch, quartz for the depth gauge), an absolute beast... that wears like a glove. Light titanium case, beautiful brushed finish, uber-lume, and a very sophisticated mech. What do you guys think? Is this a keeper (if I ever find another )? I'm looking at an 'only' Panerai (got rid of my 289, solid 18k RG case was too flashy for me), so at the moment this one is singing to me. Or should I go simpler with one of the new in-house 3-dayers, like the 312, 320 or 329.... Decisions decisions! Oh, and here's the object of my obsession... Pic taken by me, sold this exact one to a good friend in Spain - now miss it greatly... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

20 November 2010, 12:28 AM	#2
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Looks good Greg. But 47mm subs are not for me.. But as you mentioned, it wears like a glove on you, so I guess you would be great wearing one. The model itself is nice, but honestly, I think its a bit crowded for my taste. I saw one in person down here, and there's another for sale in Singapore. So getting one at the moment doesn't sound like impossible. If I were you, the 289 is irreplaceible. I am actually looking for one, but can't find a fair price for one down here. And I believe you didn't sell yours at the sales section, or perhaps I missed it.. But if this watch sings to you, then by all means go get it! Being limited, it'll run over by demand one day.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

20 November 2010, 02:16 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	That depth guage hand would bother me always being in the same place. __________________ member#3242

20 November 2010, 04:28 AM	#8
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	an absolute beast and while i'm no great fan of Pam i do like this one Greg... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 November 2010, 11:01 PM	#12
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Cool thing is - you won't even find it on Panerai.com under watches - it is in the 'Professional Instruments' section! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

20 November 2010, 12:29 AM	#3
MNDZA Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 139	I think it's a nice watch, but it bothers me that it has a depth guage with a water resistance of only 120m. I would definitely rather go for the 305. Still a titanium 47mm and has an in-house movement and looks better to me overall.

20 November 2010, 02:46 AM	#6
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	Thoughts? My thoughts are it looks absolutely GREAT! Having just picked up a 305, I would never have even remotely considered a 47 mm piece. I think my 090 at 44 mm is pushing a bit on my wrist but now I would certainly slip this 193 on for a closer examination. Sweet piece Greg!

20 November 2010, 04:16 AM	#7
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	My thoughts are 'Get One'...you can always sell it again... but for me I like the simpler dial like the 329...

20 November 2010, 07:09 PM	#9
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I enjoy my 193 for its cool look. For me it is a great summertime sports watch. It wears well on the wrist but only an occasional wearer. Would i ever sell it..nope but I also would only wear it occasionally.

20 November 2010, 09:15 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Greg, Heidi brought one of those to a show in Cincy once upon a time. I thought it was fantastic.

21 November 2010, 12:03 AM	#11
H2F "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Horace Location: RPV, CA & JAKARTA Watch: Pam & Lings Posts: 89	My daily wear (only Pam) for the last 7 months, and I can certainly attest how a taste for the 193 leaves many other Pams feel somewhat "lacking" on the wrist in comparison (at least until I get another Pam to compare it with! )

22 November 2010, 12:14 AM	#13
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Personally...one of the new in-house 3 dayers..... 312. Too busy for my tastes as an only PAM. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

29 November 2010, 03:20 AM	#14
lepardtief Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: bryan Location: somewhere Watch: patek 5066 Posts: 15	That one is a keeper. Never thought of the 193 when i just bought my 311.

29 November 2010, 03:40 AM	#15
watchaser 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,493	i think it's a little to busy for me but again, it is a "tool" watch.

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