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AJMarcus · 30 April 2011, 04:00 AM

Happy friday everybody,

I'm still trying to see as many PAMs as I can to get a handle on all my options before I zero in on my first Pam purchase. So I went to the AD today and he lined up the 111, 312 and 183 and spent some time comparing and contrasting and me trying them on. Anyway, along the way he pointed out in his catalog the 359 and 249 but unfortunately had none in his store. Does anybody have any info on these pieces? Pics would be really appreciated. I feel I'm getting close. Thanks!

mfer · 30 April 2011, 04:43 AM

359 is a current model and can be had easily and with a nice discount if you buy used.

249 is a stunner. It is a SE (made for one year only) and hard to get. You will not find one new at an AD, you pretty much have to go with a dealer or a private sale. Expect to pay a premium over MSRP on the 249.

Enjoy the ride!

esm · 30 April 2011, 05:31 AM

Great choices. 359 and 249 are some of my fact Panerai watches.

359 has a 44mm 1950 Luminor case while the 249 has a 47mm Radiomir case.

249 comes up for sale at some grey dealers from time to time and from what I can see, the prices has stabilised in the past few months (while I was looking anyway).

AJMarcus · 30 April 2011, 05:41 AM

Thanks guys. I'm enjoying the ride. And what idiot said all PAMs look alikeIII

tkc324 · 30 April 2011, 06:29 AM

359 is a nice piece, esp if you like the 1950 case with patina sandwich dial. I think its a stunning combination. There is a 359 for sale in our forum... go check it out. I know the seller, he is a nice guy.

roach7 · 30 April 2011, 06:41 AM

my friend just bought a 249, the prices have come down a little...

rolexcd · 30 April 2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

359 is a current model and can be had easily and with a nice discount if you buy used.

249 is a stunner. It is a SE (made for one year only) and hard to get. You will not find one new at an AD, you pretty much have to go with a dealer or a private sale. Expect to pay a premium over MSRP on the 249.

Enjoy the ride!

Hi,

I am also looking for a 249 as well. Could you please tell me the MSRP for this watch? Many thanks.

gtsayson · 1 May 2011, 02:14 AM

When I saw the 359, I had to have it...

the 359 with the 112 - so you can compare and see which one talks to you the most

Watchdog · 1 May 2011, 05:19 AM

The 359 is STUNNING in person. Pictures definitely do not do this one justice. It is a beautiful watch and looks fantastic on the wrist.

30 April 2011, 04:00 AM	#1
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,253	Pam 0359 and 249 Happy friday everybody, I'm still trying to see as many PAMs as I can to get a handle on all my options before I zero in on my first Pam purchase. So I went to the AD today and he lined up the 111, 312 and 183 and spent some time comparing and contrasting and me trying them on. Anyway, along the way he pointed out in his catalog the 359 and 249 but unfortunately had none in his store. Does anybody have any info on these pieces? Pics would be really appreciated. I feel I'm getting close. Thanks!

30 April 2011, 04:43 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	359 is a current model and can be had easily and with a nice discount if you buy used. 249 is a stunner. It is a SE (made for one year only) and hard to get. You will not find one new at an AD, you pretty much have to go with a dealer or a private sale. Expect to pay a premium over MSRP on the 249. Enjoy the ride! __________________ member#3242

30 April 2011, 05:31 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Great choices. 359 and 249 are some of my fact Panerai watches. 359 has a 44mm 1950 Luminor case while the 249 has a 47mm Radiomir case. 249 comes up for sale at some grey dealers from time to time and from what I can see, the prices has stabilised in the past few months (while I was looking anyway).

30 April 2011, 05:41 AM	#4
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,253	Thanks guys. I'm enjoying the ride. And what idiot said all PAMs look alikeIII

30 April 2011, 06:29 AM	#5
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	359 is a nice piece, esp if you like the 1950 case with patina sandwich dial. I think its a stunning combination. There is a 359 for sale in our forum... go check it out. I know the seller, he is a nice guy.

30 April 2011, 06:41 AM	#6
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	my friend just bought a 249, the prices have come down a little...

1 May 2011, 02:14 AM	#8
gtsayson Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 18	When I saw the 359, I had to have it... the 359 with the 112 - so you can compare and see which one talks to you the most

1 May 2011, 05:19 AM	#9
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,842	The 359 is STUNNING in person. Pictures definitely do not do this one justice. It is a beautiful watch and looks fantastic on the wrist.

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