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dalip · 25 April 2010, 01:56 PM

G'day PAM enthusiasts...

I only have one...the 104 which I love..and a 90 has come up locally.....

What are your thoughts about the 90...and more to the point how does/will it sit alongside a 104 in a collection?

I love the look of it....the watch is still arriving so will try it on at the dealer when it does....and be able to compare it directly to the 104....

your thoughts/feelings/input before that would be much appreciated...

as with all these posts it's the hunt that's the thrill...and wanted to engage your views also

here are a couple of side by sides of the net:

Speed · 25 April 2010, 03:29 PM

Hey Dalip...a little too much going on for me to dig the 90.

How about a nice Sandwich Dial 111? ;-)

Psmith · 25 April 2010, 03:30 PM

Hi Dalip

Personally, I think the 90 is too similar to the 104. The only real differences are the minute track and PR meter on the 90. The 90's dial is a tad too busy for me.

How about something with a sandwich dial instead (as Bill suggests) ?

Cheers

TswaneNguni · 25 April 2010, 03:36 PM

My 104 is now on a OEM ss/brushed bracelet = Awesome combination !! ......and my 111 gets to wear all the leather straps.

The moral of the story ............. >>> Tripple One !!

niels74 · 26 April 2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

My 104 is now on a OEM ss/brushed bracelet = Awesome combination !! ......and my 111 gets to wear all the leather straps.

The moral of the story ............. >>> Tripple One !!

im with Chris on this one

or a nice 000

dalip · 26 April 2010, 11:16 PM

Thanks for the excellent feedback so far all..

Great food for thought. Will have a look at a 111 in the flesh.

ocwatching · 27 April 2010, 04:08 AM

the power reserve models just don't do it for me...but if it sings...

nice to be shopping...good luck!

TswaneNguni · 27 April 2010, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niels74

im with Chris on this one

or a nice 000

...or a nice 005

chebert · 27 April 2010, 06:20 AM

models are too similar...wait on another one.

Daytonaboy1977 · 27 April 2010, 06:40 AM

How about a 292? Only £300 difference in price but a very nice Ceramic Radiomir!

dalip · 28 April 2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytonaboy1977

How about a 292? Only £300 difference in price but a very nice Ceramic Radiomir!

Thanks again all...yup..I am having a very close look at the 292 (non pig).....I am very new to this watch but have to say it is the biggest draw so far

What are the thoughts? Pics of it on a brown strap are insane

GadgetGuy · 28 April 2010, 10:44 AM

I had a 104 like you and have since moved on to sandwich dials but still keeping to the theme of clean dial of 104. That ruled out 90 for me, way too busy. Suggestions of 111 here is a good one too. You have to get used to manually winding watch every day/couple of days if it's your daily beater.

Radiomir models are really nice change from Luminor Manira. Also for your non-PAM friends to tell the difference else they think you wear the same watch (104, 90, 111 look to the same to these people!). However, coming from 104, you'll find it a pain changing straps on 111 and Radiomir. BTW, 292 rules if you can afford it. Personally I still can't convince myself to part with practically double the $ of a 183.

Happy hunting mate! Keep us posted.

stevenrobinson · 28 April 2010, 01:14 PM

to me I love this watch. Have owned it for about a year now. Searching for the 312.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

the power reserve models just don't do it for me...but if it sings...

nice to be shopping...good luck!

bungle · 28 April 2010, 04:47 PM

Well as Ive just acquired a 312, I cant get it off my wrist at the moment. But thinking longer term, after my 287 has arrived, I think I would be looking at a 112. Just love the clean crisp dial................

motoface · 29 April 2010, 01:13 AM

pam25 is a nice contrast and more casual look.

dalip · 29 April 2010, 08:42 PM

Thanks for all the responses all. I think I'm going to head towards a 292 which will involve a flip! I like the difference of this watch when compared to the 104.

I have had a look at all the models suggested here but feel that the 111/312 etc are too similar.. Is this wrong? Mind you people would say that about a sub and gmt2c so who knows.

dalip · 29 April 2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytonaboy1977

How about a 292? Only £300 difference in price but a very nice Ceramic Radiomir!

I mean that is seriously hot

Psmith · 29 April 2010, 10:46 PM

I love Radiomir dials, and Rads wear so well & comfortably, but I dislike changing straps on them. I've had a couple in the past and just used to leave the same straps on all the time. If you are not a frequent strap swapper or are happy with OEM then this is not an issue

Cheers

dalip · 29 April 2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

I love Radiomir dials, and Rads wear so well & comfortably, but I dislike changing straps on them. I've had a couple in the past and just used to leave the same straps on all the time. If you are not a frequent strap swapper or are happy with OEM then this is not an issue

Cheers

Yep I'm liking the look of them too Clive. To be honest I don't change the strap on my 104 that often so that shouldn't bug me.

Just wondering whether to spend the $$$ on the 292 or go for another model. A GMT pepsi and a black ss daytona are also in the mix!

drtooth73 · 29 April 2010, 11:10 PM

How about 24 or 243
Those are the Submersible models, with a strong bezel

Psmith · 29 April 2010, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtooth73

How about 24 or 243
Those are the Submersible models, with a strong bezel

Subs are a great suggestion

Cheers

Psmith · 29 April 2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Yep I'm liking the look of them too Clive. To be honest I don't change the strap on my 104 that often so that shouldn't bug me.

Just wondering whether to spend the $$$ on the 292 or go for another model. A GMT pepsi and a black ss daytona are also in the mix!

That's a nice 'problem' to have Dalip! The only thing that really puts me off the 292 is that it's ceramic and therefore too light for my taste. I avoid Ti for the same reason. Other than that, I'd be happy with any model. Of the Rads, the 190 and 232 are especially tasty

Cheers

25 April 2010, 01:56 PM	#1
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	PAM104...which one next G'day PAM enthusiasts... I only have one...the 104 which I love..and a 90 has come up locally..... What are your thoughts about the 90...and more to the point how does/will it sit alongside a 104 in a collection? I love the look of it....the watch is still arriving so will try it on at the dealer when it does....and be able to compare it directly to the 104.... your thoughts/feelings/input before that would be much appreciated... as with all these posts it's the hunt that's the thrill...and wanted to engage your views also here are a couple of side by sides of the net: __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

25 April 2010, 03:30 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Hi Dalip Personally, I think the 90 is too similar to the 104. The only real differences are the minute track and PR meter on the 90. The 90's dial is a tad too busy for me. How about something with a sandwich dial instead (as Bill suggests) ? Cheers __________________

26 April 2010, 11:16 PM	#6
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Thanks for the excellent feedback so far all.. Great food for thought. Will have a look at a 111 in the flesh. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

27 April 2010, 04:08 AM	#7
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	the power reserve models just don't do it for me...but if it sings... nice to be shopping...good luck! __________________ too much into watches...

27 April 2010, 06:40 AM	#10
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	How about a 292? Only £300 difference in price but a very nice Ceramic Radiomir! Attached Images

25 April 2010, 03:29 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,745	Hey Dalip...a little too much going on for me to dig the 90. How about a nice Sandwich Dial 111? ;-)

25 April 2010, 03:36 PM	#4
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	My 104 is now on a OEM ss/brushed bracelet = Awesome combination !! ......and my 111 gets to wear all the leather straps. The moral of the story ............. >>> Tripple One !!

27 April 2010, 06:20 AM	#9
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	models are too similar...wait on another one.

28 April 2010, 10:44 AM	#12
GadgetGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Watch World Posts: 5	I had a 104 like you and have since moved on to sandwich dials but still keeping to the theme of clean dial of 104. That ruled out 90 for me, way too busy. Suggestions of 111 here is a good one too. You have to get used to manually winding watch every day/couple of days if it's your daily beater. Radiomir models are really nice change from Luminor Manira. Also for your non-PAM friends to tell the difference else they think you wear the same watch (104, 90, 111 look to the same to these people!). However, coming from 104, you'll find it a pain changing straps on 111 and Radiomir. BTW, 292 rules if you can afford it. Personally I still can't convince myself to part with practically double the $ of a 183. Happy hunting mate! Keep us posted.

28 April 2010, 04:47 PM	#14
bungle "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 214	Well as Ive just acquired a 312, I cant get it off my wrist at the moment. But thinking longer term, after my 287 has arrived, I think I would be looking at a 112. Just love the clean crisp dial................

29 April 2010, 01:13 AM	#15
motoface Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ca Posts: 37	pam25 is a nice contrast and more casual look.

29 April 2010, 08:42 PM	#16
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Thanks for all the responses all. I think I'm going to head towards a 292 which will involve a flip! I like the difference of this watch when compared to the 104. I have had a look at all the models suggested here but feel that the 111/312 etc are too similar.. Is this wrong? Mind you people would say that about a sub and gmt2c so who knows. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"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 April 2010, 10:46 PM	#18
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	I love Radiomir dials, and Rads wear so well & comfortably, but I dislike changing straps on them. I've had a couple in the past and just used to leave the same straps on all the time. If you are not a frequent strap swapper or are happy with OEM then this is not an issue Cheers __________________

29 April 2010, 11:10 PM	#20
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	How about 24 or 243 Those are the Submersible models, with a strong bezel

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