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Joey_V · 9 August 2008, 04:01 AM

Hey Fellas,

I've been eye-ing the 300GMT for quite some time now and have been putting some money away on the side for one. I was planning on making the purchase through watchuseek's forum AD which saves me considerably.

Now, I just began looking at the Panerais and have been very intrigued. They are rather large at 44mm and is borderline on my wrist, but they still look very cool and are quite a bit different from the watches I have now.

I have a Rolex Sub Date and a Tag Monaco ala Mcqueen in blue with croc band. Lately, I've been smitten with the band...

So, a brand new 300GMT or spend quite a bit more on a pre-owned Panerai?

explodingtaco · 9 August 2008, 04:18 AM

Since you already have a sub-date I would say Pam hands down.

Teofilo · 9 August 2008, 05:22 AM

Not really fair for me to comment as I'm totally smitten with the Omega.
You can pick up a second hand Panerai at any time, but you might have more trouble getting the 300GMT.

mfer · 9 August 2008, 05:44 AM

but the Pam will hold it's value better and actually go up!

asadtiger · 9 August 2008, 06:24 AM

sorry Mik, but i dont think one should buy a watch for it to hold value...one should buy it, as everyone says here, "if it smiles at him" :D..so Joey, buy what you want to..I know people that have dozens of similar type of watches, like lots of divers or all chronos and so on...thats cuz they like them ..so dont bother about what you have or anything...buy what you want cuz in the end, thats what will make you happy :)..and do post lots and lots of pics of what you buy ;)

lithium5 · 10 August 2008, 02:30 AM

Omega all the way!

Love the 300!

Ken Cox · 10 August 2008, 10:32 AM

I like the Seamaster 300GMT 2234.50 and 2538.20.

http://www.prestigetime.com/items.ph...,6,7,8,9,10,27

spogehead · 10 August 2008, 05:27 PM

I'd get the Pam........but if you do use the Omega AD from WUS you will have no problem at all I've bought 3 Omega's from him, he's great to deal with

lorsban · 11 August 2008, 12:15 AM

I'm also seriously looking into the Omega GMT. I like the style, which is sporty. And you can't beat the price. So my vote goes to Omega.

Panerai makes great watches too but they're too big, in my opinion.

gtbike72 · 11 August 2008, 12:19 AM

Omega Seamaster 300GMT...

explodingtaco · 11 August 2008, 12:53 AM

You did ask in the omega forum. Just keep that in mind.

Lol-x · 12 August 2008, 12:41 PM

Joey, if there was one Omega I would recommend it would be the GMT. It is such a cool watch in many ways, I think that it is a 'must have'.

However, Panerai is definitely a worthy brand, unless there is a particular model that really shines out at you more than the Omega GMT, I would get the Omega GMT first.

FWIW I got the Omega GMT before I got a Panerai, and enjoy both.

View Poll Results: Omega 300GMT or Panerai 176?
Omega	21	70.00%
Pam	9	30.00%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

9 August 2008, 04:01 AM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Omega Seamaster 300GMT or a used Panerai? Hey Fellas, I've been eye-ing the 300GMT for quite some time now and have been putting some money away on the side for one. I was planning on making the purchase through watchuseek's forum AD which saves me considerably. Now, I just began looking at the Panerais and have been very intrigued. They are rather large at 44mm and is borderline on my wrist, but they still look very cool and are quite a bit different from the watches I have now. I have a Rolex Sub Date and a Tag Monaco ala Mcqueen in blue with croc band. Lately, I've been smitten with the band... So, a brand new 300GMT or spend quite a bit more on a pre-owned Panerai? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

9 August 2008, 05:44 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	but the Pam will hold it's value better and actually go up! __________________ member#3242

10 August 2008, 05:27 PM	#8
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	I'd get the Pam........but if you do use the Omega AD from WUS you will have no problem at all I've bought 3 Omega's from him, he's great to deal with __________________ Cheers Ryan

11 August 2008, 12:19 AM	#10
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Omega Seamaster 300GMT... __________________

9 August 2008, 04:18 AM	#2
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Since you already have a sub-date I would say Pam hands down.

9 August 2008, 05:22 AM	#3
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Not really fair for me to comment as I'm totally smitten with the Omega. You can pick up a second hand Panerai at any time, but you might have more trouble getting the 300GMT.

9 August 2008, 06:24 AM	#5
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	sorry Mik, but i dont think one should buy a watch for it to hold value...one should buy it, as everyone says here, "if it smiles at him" :D..so Joey, buy what you want to..I know people that have dozens of similar type of watches, like lots of divers or all chronos and so on...thats cuz they like them ..so dont bother about what you have or anything...buy what you want cuz in the end, thats what will make you happy :)..and do post lots and lots of pics of what you buy ;)

10 August 2008, 02:30 AM	#6
lithium5 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 32	Omega all the way! Love the 300!

10 August 2008, 10:32 AM	#7
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	I like the Seamaster 300GMT 2234.50 and 2538.20. http://www.prestigetime.com/items.ph...,6,7,8,9,10,27

11 August 2008, 12:15 AM	#9
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	I'm also seriously looking into the Omega GMT. I like the style, which is sporty. And you can't beat the price. So my vote goes to Omega. Panerai makes great watches too but they're too big, in my opinion.

11 August 2008, 12:53 AM	#11
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	You did ask in the omega forum. Just keep that in mind.

12 August 2008, 12:41 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,553	Joey, if there was one Omega I would recommend it would be the GMT. It is such a cool watch in many ways, I think that it is a 'must have'. However, Panerai is definitely a worthy brand, unless there is a particular model that really shines out at you more than the Omega GMT, I would get the Omega GMT first. FWIW I got the Omega GMT before I got a Panerai, and enjoy both. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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