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Old 5 February 2012, 06:53 AM   #1
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My new PAM 312 came today!
Thanks to fellow TRFer Oscar (bodybump) for an excellent transaction.
It was between this and the 359 and the 312 won out. I think its a modern classic and I know I won't have any regrets. The last pic is with one of my more casual straps. Please excuse the crappy pics. I'm still learning my Nikon D3100. A very happy Saturday for me !
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Old 5 February 2012, 06:56 AM   #2
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Huge congrats! The 312 is by far the coolest watch that I have had the pleasure of owning.
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Old 5 February 2012, 07:29 AM   #3
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Congrats. In deed one of the best modern Pam's.
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Old 5 February 2012, 07:36 AM   #4
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Great looking watch! This same model is on my radar as well.
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Old 5 February 2012, 07:44 AM   #5
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Classic--love the 312! Enjoy it (I know you will)
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Old 5 February 2012, 08:11 AM   #6
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She's a beauty! Congrats!
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Old 5 February 2012, 08:20 AM   #7
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Congrats Tony, looks fantastic
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Old 5 February 2012, 08:27 AM   #8
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Thanks! I need to to get my camera skills in check so I can take some nice pics on some of my different straps now.
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Old 5 February 2012, 08:35 AM   #9
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A perfect way to jump into the madness!
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Old 5 February 2012, 08:57 AM   #10
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Old 5 February 2012, 11:20 AM   #11
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Old 5 February 2012, 11:47 AM   #12
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way to go and congrats! wear it in good health.
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Old 5 February 2012, 02:17 PM   #13
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Love the 312 congrat!
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Old 5 February 2012, 02:30 PM   #14
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Excellent Choice!!!
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Old 5 February 2012, 02:35 PM   #15
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Welcome to the club! Congraz!
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Old 5 February 2012, 07:04 PM   #16
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Ohh Yeahh Baby , I just purchased 1 about 3 wks ago & it has'nt been off my wrist since,okay I lied I take it off to shower as I wear it leather
BIG CONGRATS-So how she feel?? I'm having trouble finding the perfect combo,but I'm all good just another justification to go strap hunting,
( like any of us need a "REASON")since I've got mine I have purchased 4 more straps
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Old 5 February 2012, 07:10 PM   #17
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Old 5 February 2012, 07:30 PM   #18
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Congrats! 312 was my first!
and Oscar is first rate...
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Old 5 February 2012, 07:35 PM   #19
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Big Congrats !! Enjoy the sexy beast
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Old 5 February 2012, 09:13 PM   #20
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Old 6 February 2012, 01:32 AM   #21
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Ohh Yeahh Baby , I just purchased 1 about 3 wks ago & it has'nt been off my wrist since,okay I lied I take it off to shower as I wear it leather
BIG CONGRATS-So how she feel?? I'm having trouble finding the perfect combo,but I'm all good just another justification to go strap hunting,
( like any of us need a "REASON")since I've got mine I have purchased 4 more straps
I feel you already man. I need to buy some new straps. The ones that worked with my 24 are okay with the 312, but not 100%. I'm already eyeing three different straps today: A painted ammo (light tan, almost yellowish hue), a Montana vintage with green stitching, and a gunny dark brown one. I think those will look good.
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Old 6 February 2012, 01:40 AM   #22
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And thanks fellow darksiders This is the watch I should've bought all along. I think the price scared me off a little since I never paid this much for a watch before. But in the end, I just couldn't get it off my mind. Luckily I pretty much broke even in price since I purchased it BNIB from Oscar (bodybump). So it's pretty close to a 'do-over' :smoking:

I know the 312 will be work every single day now with no regrets while I save and think about PAM #2. Either a base rad (I love that they have a bigger face than the lums) or a base lum. Ideally a 390 would be great, but not unless the resale prices drop to within budget.
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Old 6 February 2012, 01:40 AM   #23
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Old 6 February 2012, 02:00 AM   #24
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Old 6 February 2012, 03:04 AM   #25
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I feel you already man. I need to buy some new straps. The ones that worked with my 24 are okay with the 312, but not 100%. I'm already eyeing three different straps today: A painted ammo (light tan, almost yellowish hue), a Montana vintage with green stitching, and a gunny dark brown one. I think those will look good.
There is an abundance/limitless great strap makers,I suggest looking up Dirk & Peter Gunny, both r sick strappist,I have 3 Gunny's & 2 Dirks since purchasing my 312.
Oscar is a great seller,my 1st Pam was purchased from him.
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Old 6 February 2012, 05:35 AM   #26
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the 312 is a great addition to any stable
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Old 6 February 2012, 07:05 AM   #27
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Love the 312 !
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Old 6 February 2012, 07:25 AM   #28
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Old 6 February 2012, 04:15 PM   #29
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Congrats I was in the same situation and pickup the 312 from Oscar too great guy
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