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Laetitya · 18 April 2009, 03:47 AM

Getting my first Panerai and really cannot decide between these two models, although they are so different, I love them both and need to decide. I am a woman, but have large wrists. I love the elegance of the 183, but the simplicity of the 112 is also beautiful. What do you think? It will be an everyday watch as I have some other watches for special occasions. Any advice will be appreciated!

sphereman · 18 April 2009, 03:57 AM

for a woman... i think 183 will be a better choice..

112 has a pretty thick case..

B. Doggy · 18 April 2009, 04:46 AM

112 just screams Panerai. It has all the essentials you could want in a PAM!

tuisquash · 18 April 2009, 05:02 AM

i really love both, but to first pam i think lum is a better choice.

tuisquash · 18 April 2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sphereman

for a woman... i think 183 will be a better choice..

112 has a pretty thick case..

my wife has a small wrist and use, always, my pams.

Launch Mini · 18 April 2009, 05:11 AM

112 Simply reason
You will want to change straps often to "accessorize".
Much easier on the 112 and more straps available in that size.
Custom straps for the 183 are generally a bit wider.

jay_kay · 18 April 2009, 05:21 AM

I was in a similar position a few years ago. Decided I wanted the Luminor Marina first, due to it having the crown lock and being more of a Panerai, went for the 112 then 2 years on went for the 177, then 1 year later bought my Radiomir 183. I never have the Radiomir off my wrist and my wife wears my 177 constantly!!!! She loves it.

J

Laetitya · 18 April 2009, 05:25 AM

Thank you all for your advice, it is much appreciated. I am veering towards the 112, also because it is slightly cheaper. I think it will look very cool with a bright coloured strap.

GBJIV · 18 April 2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Laetitya

Thank you all for your advice, it is much appreciated. I am veering towards the 112, also because it is slightly cheaper. I think it will look very cool with a bright coloured strap.

112 is a good call... Let's try to find some pics of the bright colored OEM's for her... Argee could you repost the purple...?

Laetitya · 18 April 2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GBJIV

112 is a good call... Let's try to find some pics of the bright colored OEM's for her... Argee could you repost the purple...?

That would be great! Thank you!

JF23 · 18 April 2009, 05:40 AM

Another vote for the 112, can't beat it's simplistic beauty and design.

GBJIV · 18 April 2009, 05:52 AM

... found this on P.com

100thmonkey · 18 April 2009, 05:55 AM

No Radiomir Zone for me, Just dont like the cushion

hflee55 · 18 April 2009, 10:11 AM

112 for me. i'm not a fan of the rads. for me pams = the luminors

niels74 · 18 April 2009, 07:49 PM

what ever you choose, you cant go wrong both are great, i have to agree that the Lum will give you a wider range of straps, in 24/24 if you like to change this.

the Rad will lay flatter on the wrist, and is IMHO a little more dressy making it a little more easy to wear under shirts.

The lum does indeed have the very eye catching "declick" on it but i would not say a Rad is less Panerai due to missing this.

good luck...

Trurolexer · 18 April 2009, 08:01 PM

My wifey wear my 183, and look so BEAUTIFUL in her wrist IMHO.
Maybe someday I will post the pics here. After she wearing 183, the Sub ND is not in her wrist anymore. So, I'm planning to flip my Sub ND.
My vote is 183.

adr · 21 April 2009, 04:10 PM

bro's, is are these 2 PAM still available NEW in AD ? or i have to go pre-owned ?
any idea about price range ? & availability ?
im beginner considering a PAM. kindly help bro's.

Tombstone · 21 April 2009, 04:16 PM

Get the one which calls out your name.

adr · 21 April 2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Get the one which calls out your name.

PAM112

louie · 21 April 2009, 04:44 PM

112! No doubt abt it!!

adr · 24 April 2009, 07:02 PM

bro's, is the PAM112 easily available NEW in AD ?
which AD in Malaysia & where i can find one ?

Where to find pre-love PAM's in Malaysia ?

is the PAM219 still in production ?

MikeJaye · 25 April 2009, 04:16 AM

I currently have both but am selling the 183 as I love the 112 so much more. The 112 is more classic Panerai, and I love the crown guard and simplicity of the dial. another thing that also annoyed me about the 183 is that it has a slight lighter dial and the numbers on the dial are slightly thinner...small things but frustrated the hell out of me.

get the 112 and you won't be disapointed.

Mike

adr · 28 April 2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeJaye

I currently have both but am selling the 183 as I love the 112 so much more. The 112 is more classic Panerai, and I love the crown guard and simplicity of the dial. another thing that also annoyed me about the 183 is that it has a slight lighter dial and the numbers on the dial are slightly thinner...small things but frustrated the hell out of me.

get the 112 and you won't be disapointed.

Mike

...arrrrrhhhhh .... some please kill me

the PAM 112 matches my google ..

housemad · 28 April 2009, 08:52 PM

I am not that crazy about women wearing mens watches (look like its not yours), my wife own a Rolex 26mm white gold with diamonds on a Blue Lapis dial, look just great and feminine on her wrist and also own a Chanel white ceramic J12 H1629 with little diamonds on white dials nice sport look 38mm witch is big enough for her wrist and comfortable to wear...She tried my pam112 once...she hated it...too heavy and too masculine and not comfortable to wear!!! But we all have different taste right?
If you realy want a Panerai I would suggest the Pam113 (white dial on light brown lezard strap!

View Poll Results: PAM 112 or PAM 183?
PAM 112	18	75.00%
PAM 183	6	25.00%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

18 April 2009, 03:47 AM	#1
Laetitya Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Francesca Location: Switzerland Watch: PAM 336 Posts: 56	POLL: PAM 112 or PAM 183? Getting my first Panerai and really cannot decide between these two models, although they are so different, I love them both and need to decide. I am a woman, but have large wrists. I love the elegance of the 183, but the simplicity of the 112 is also beautiful. What do you think? It will be an everyday watch as I have some other watches for special occasions. Any advice will be appreciated!

18 April 2009, 03:57 AM	#2
sphereman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 981	for a woman... i think 183 will be a better choice.. 112 has a pretty thick case.. __________________ 2023 Watch Collection Panerai: 249 California, 232, 390 Rolex: Starbucks Tudor: Blue Pelagos

18 April 2009, 04:46 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	112 just screams Panerai. It has all the essentials you could want in a PAM! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

18 April 2009, 05:02 AM	#4
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	i really love both, but to first pam i think lum is a better choice. __________________ panerai and rolex

18 April 2009, 05:11 AM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	112 Simply reason You will want to change straps often to "accessorize". Much easier on the 112 and more straps available in that size. Custom straps for the 183 are generally a bit wider. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 April 2009, 05:21 AM	#7
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I was in a similar position a few years ago. Decided I wanted the Luminor Marina first, due to it having the crown lock and being more of a Panerai, went for the 112 then 2 years on went for the 177, then 1 year later bought my Radiomir 183. I never have the Radiomir off my wrist and my wife wears my 177 constantly!!!! She loves it. J __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

18 April 2009, 05:25 AM	#8
Laetitya Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Francesca Location: Switzerland Watch: PAM 336 Posts: 56	Thank you all for your advice, it is much appreciated. I am veering towards the 112, also because it is slightly cheaper. I think it will look very cool with a bright coloured strap.

18 April 2009, 05:40 AM	#11
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Another vote for the 112, can't beat it's simplistic beauty and design.

18 April 2009, 05:52 AM	#12
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	... found this on P.com Attached Images __________________ Jackson

18 April 2009, 05:55 AM	#13
100thmonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: The Major Location: Surrey, UK Watch: All Are Beautiful Posts: 356	No Radiomir Zone for me, Just dont like the cushion

18 April 2009, 10:11 AM	#14
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	112 for me. i'm not a fan of the rads. for me pams = the luminors

18 April 2009, 07:49 PM	#15
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	what ever you choose, you cant go wrong both are great, i have to agree that the Lum will give you a wider range of straps, in 24/24 if you like to change this. the Rad will lay flatter on the wrist, and is IMHO a little more dressy making it a little more easy to wear under shirts. The lum does indeed have the very eye catching "declick" on it but i would not say a Rad is less Panerai due to missing this. good luck...

18 April 2009, 08:01 PM	#16
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	My wifey wear my 183, and look so BEAUTIFUL in her wrist IMHO. Maybe someday I will post the pics here. After she wearing 183, the Sub ND is not in her wrist anymore. So, I'm planning to flip my Sub ND. My vote is 183.

21 April 2009, 04:10 PM	#17
adr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 185	bro's, is are these 2 PAM still available NEW in AD ? or i have to go pre-owned ? any idea about price range ? & availability ? im beginner considering a PAM. kindly help bro's.

21 April 2009, 04:16 PM	#18
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Get the one which calls out your name. __________________ Always working...by choice

21 April 2009, 04:44 PM	#20
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	112! No doubt abt it!!

24 April 2009, 07:02 PM	#21
adr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 185	bro's, is the PAM112 easily available NEW in AD ? which AD in Malaysia & where i can find one ? Where to find pre-love PAM's in Malaysia ? is the PAM219 still in production ?

25 April 2009, 04:16 AM	#22
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	I currently have both but am selling the 183 as I love the 112 so much more. The 112 is more classic Panerai, and I love the crown guard and simplicity of the dial. another thing that also annoyed me about the 183 is that it has a slight lighter dial and the numbers on the dial are slightly thinner...small things but frustrated the hell out of me. get the 112 and you won't be disapointed. Mike

28 April 2009, 08:52 PM	#24
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	I am not that crazy about women wearing mens watches (look like its not yours), my wife own a Rolex 26mm white gold with diamonds on a Blue Lapis dial, look just great and feminine on her wrist and also own a Chanel white ceramic J12 H1629 with little diamonds on white dials nice sport look 38mm witch is big enough for her wrist and comfortable to wear...She tried my pam112 once...she hated it...too heavy and too masculine and not comfortable to wear!!! But we all have different taste right? If you realy want a Panerai I would suggest the Pam113 (white dial on light brown lezard strap!

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