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dgr8dude · 16 December 2011, 05:13 AM

Hey guys,

I used to be a rolex guy, but sold my watch collection due to financial crisis, but things are slowly going back to normal and its time to get another watch. I currently own and wear a PAM 005 bought a couple of months ago and I really liked it a lot. Now I'm saving for the Pam 088 GMT, but a friend is selling his Pam 112 for a good price. Should I grab the 112 or save up for the 088? Need some opinions from owners...thanks

RedBaronF2001 · 16 December 2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dgr8dude

Hey guys,

I used to be a rolex guy, but sold my watch collection due to financial crisis, but things are slowly going back to normal and its time to get another watch. I currently own and wear a PAM 005 bought a couple of months ago and I really liked it a lot. Now I'm saving for the Pam 088 GMT, but a friend is selling his Pam 112 for a good price. Should I grab the 112 or save up for the 088? Need some opinions from owners...thanks

If you are in the mood for another Luminor, why not go different with the 88? The 112 is different, but not enough IMHO. You gain an automatic movement and the GMT function.

eric23 · 16 December 2011, 07:51 AM

I would go with the 112.

bcacncnc · 16 December 2011, 10:42 AM

I'm getting warmer to the 88. Wasn't a big fan in the beginning but liking it more and more... esp those with the tritium dials. Of the two though, I would go for the 112 - but really - the 111 is the one I would go for in that sort of price range.

dgr8dude · 16 December 2011, 11:16 AM

thanks for the replies. I also like the 111, but it looks very similar to my 005 except for the dial and the caseback...while the 112 somehow looks different without the seconds hand... the 088 is almost twice the $$ against the 112

Fearsome Puppy · 18 December 2011, 01:41 AM

Reading your posts, sounds like you should save for the 88, it'll be well worth the wait...

dgr8dude · 20 December 2011, 05:55 AM

thanks for the replies...I've decided to save a few more $$ for the 088!

rennisk · 20 December 2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dgr8dude

Hey guys,

I used to be a rolex guy, but sold my watch collection due to financial crisis, but things are slowly going back to normal and its time to get another watch. I currently own and wear a PAM 005 bought a couple of months ago and I really liked it a lot. Now I'm saving for the Pam 088 GMT, but a friend is selling his Pam 112 for a good price. Should I grab the 112 or save up for the 088? Need some opinions from owners...thanks

Sort of like night & day.... Seeing how you have the PAM 005 - which is an attractive watch - the PAM 112 isn't too much different from it in terms of complications (i.e., there aren't any). As it turns out I JUST got a PAM 88 this weekend and it's a beauty... I also have a PAM 183 and I love its simply, vintage design. However, the 88 is more interesting to look at. Sounds like you've got the hots for the deal your friend has - but do you really like the PAM112? Like I said it's night & day between the 112 & 88.

Lingfan · 20 December 2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dgr8dude

thanks for the replies...I've decided to save a few more $$ for the 088!

I think your making the correct decision.........But iam a little biased

Cru Jones · 20 December 2011, 08:20 AM

The 88 is great!

Maybe flip the 005 for the 112? 112 + 88 would be a great combo, in the sense that the ultra simplicity of the 112 will contrast more with the 88 than the 005. But, that might just be splitting hairs. No matter what, I think you made the right call to not go 005 + 112 when what you want is the 88.

dalip · 20 December 2011, 08:43 AM

Agree. The 112 would simply have been a distraction for you. The 88 is the one you want.

dgr8dude · 20 December 2011, 02:59 PM

Thanks, the 088 is definitely a must have for me, but Cru's reply made me think...sell the 005 and get the 112? sandwich dial vs logo... oh man...I shouldnt have bought one in the first place...Pams are so addictive..

Cru Jones · 20 December 2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dgr8dude

Thanks, the 088 is definitely a must have for me, but Cru's reply made me think...sell the 005 and get the 112? sandwich dial vs logo... oh man...I shouldnt have bought one in the first place...Pams are so addictive..

16 December 2011, 05:13 AM	#1
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	Opinions please....:) Hey guys, I used to be a rolex guy, but sold my watch collection due to financial crisis, but things are slowly going back to normal and its time to get another watch. I currently own and wear a PAM 005 bought a couple of months ago and I really liked it a lot. Now I'm saving for the Pam 088 GMT, but a friend is selling his Pam 112 for a good price. Should I grab the 112 or save up for the 088? Need some opinions from owners...thanks

16 December 2011, 10:42 AM	#4
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I'm getting warmer to the 88. Wasn't a big fan in the beginning but liking it more and more... esp those with the tritium dials. Of the two though, I would go for the 112 - but really - the 111 is the one I would go for in that sort of price range. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

18 December 2011, 01:41 AM	#6
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Reading your posts, sounds like you should save for the 88, it'll be well worth the wait... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

20 December 2011, 08:43 AM	#11
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Agree. The 112 would simply have been a distraction for you. The 88 is the one you want. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 December 2011, 07:51 AM	#3
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would go with the 112.

16 December 2011, 11:16 AM	#5
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	thanks for the replies. I also like the 111, but it looks very similar to my 005 except for the dial and the caseback...while the 112 somehow looks different without the seconds hand... the 088 is almost twice the $$ against the 112

20 December 2011, 05:55 AM	#7
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	thanks for the replies...I've decided to save a few more $$ for the 088!

20 December 2011, 08:20 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,612	The 88 is great! Maybe flip the 005 for the 112? 112 + 88 would be a great combo, in the sense that the ultra simplicity of the 112 will contrast more with the 88 than the 005. But, that might just be splitting hairs. No matter what, I think you made the right call to not go 005 + 112 when what you want is the 88.

20 December 2011, 02:59 PM	#12
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	Thanks, the 088 is definitely a must have for me, but Cru's reply made me think...sell the 005 and get the 112? sandwich dial vs logo... oh man...I shouldnt have bought one in the first place...Pams are so addictive..

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