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learnmore60 · 29 July 2008, 12:13 AM

Hi I have just recently appreciated the beauty of Panerai, and am looking to get my first one.. these are the ones I like.. which do you recommend?

- PAM 88 (GMT)
- PAM 213 (Rattrapante)
- PAM 253 (Regatta)
- PAM 28 - Little beyond my budget but still possible

Your suggestions are most appreciated..thanks

learnmore60 · 29 July 2008, 02:49 AM

some samples of what I mean... including a 202

SlowKarter · 29 July 2008, 03:15 AM

None would really be my first pick, but if I had to choose from the list, then the 88.

You really should spend some time on the pam site before you buy your first.

brainbizz · 29 July 2008, 11:16 AM

88

TswaneNguni · 29 July 2008, 07:33 PM

In ss I would consider the following ....

112
104
233
270

Then more exclusive ....

190
232
242
249

Rosegold ...

231

Over the top ...

140
289
273
127
217
203 (OK,wake me up I am dreaming .....

)

learnmore60 · 29 July 2008, 09:26 PM

thanks for the info!

so you wouldnt recommend a 253 or a 286?

regards

SlowKarter · 30 July 2008, 02:22 AM

If I were to have only one luminor, then it would be a 270 or 233. The 233 is more readily available than the 270 right now. The 190 is near impossible to get from AD's - must look at the secondary market. Pricing wise, the 190 is less than either the 233/270.

BTW, I see that you thought about a 213 -- w/ that budget, I would get a 233 and call it a day.

TswaneNguni · 30 July 2008, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowKarter

If I were to have only one luminor, then it would be a 270 or 233. The 233 is more readily available than the 270 right now. The 190 is near impossible to get from AD's - must look at the secondary market. Pricing wise, the 190 is less than either the 233/270.

BTW, I see that you thought about a 213 -- w/ that budget, I would get a 233 and call it a day.

The 270 is very nice !! Though expensive.233 is also nice.

SlowKarter · 30 July 2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

The 270 is very nice !! Though expensive.233 is also nice.

i got the 270 a few days after i got the 190. i lost quite a bit of interest in the 190 because of it. in fact, i lost interest in many PAMs because of it.

pwrslider · 1 August 2008, 06:02 PM

88

mr_biased · 2 August 2008, 02:55 AM

My vote is for the 212! Ah, BTW I have one for sale too if you're interested (shameless plug). = )

jimand7 · 5 August 2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learnmore60

hi i have just recently appreciated the beauty of panerai, and am looking to get my first one.. These are the ones i like.. Which do you recommend?

- pam 88 (gmt)
- pam 213 (rattrapante)
- pam 253 (regatta)
- pam 28 - little beyond my budget but still possible

your suggestions are most appreciated..thanks

88

kii · 30 August 2008, 02:10 AM

No doubt the PAM 253

Trurolexer · 2 September 2008, 12:42 AM

The classic 111...

BigHat · 2 September 2008, 02:11 AM

So many great ones for different reasons. I'd make my decision based on the feature set of your existing watches and/or what your future plans happen to be.
For example, I'd look at the 233 much differently if had had a few GMT watches already rather than none.

Good luck. At least one Panny is a good thing in a watch collection.

29 July 2008, 12:13 AM	#1
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	Which PAM? Please help! Hi I have just recently appreciated the beauty of Panerai, and am looking to get my first one.. these are the ones I like.. which do you recommend? - PAM 88 (GMT) - PAM 213 (Rattrapante) - PAM 253 (Regatta) - PAM 28 - Little beyond my budget but still possible Your suggestions are most appreciated..thanks

29 July 2008, 02:49 AM	#2
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	some samples of what I mean... including a 202 Attached Images

1 August 2008, 06:02 PM	#10
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	88 __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

29 July 2008, 03:15 AM	#3
SlowKarter Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC Posts: 69	None would really be my first pick, but if I had to choose from the list, then the 88. You really should spend some time on the pam site before you buy your first.

29 July 2008, 11:16 AM	#4
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	88

29 July 2008, 07:33 PM	#5
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	In ss I would consider the following .... 112 104 233 270 Then more exclusive .... 190 232 242 249 Rosegold ... 231 Over the top ... 140 289 273 127 217 203 (OK,wake me up I am dreaming ..... )

29 July 2008, 09:26 PM	#6
learnmore60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Watch: Love the Vintage Posts: 363	thanks for the info! so you wouldnt recommend a 253 or a 286? regards

30 July 2008, 02:22 AM	#7
SlowKarter Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC Posts: 69	If I were to have only one luminor, then it would be a 270 or 233. The 233 is more readily available than the 270 right now. The 190 is near impossible to get from AD's - must look at the secondary market. Pricing wise, the 190 is less than either the 233/270. BTW, I see that you thought about a 213 -- w/ that budget, I would get a 233 and call it a day.

2 August 2008, 02:55 AM	#11
mr_biased Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: S. California Posts: 25	My vote is for the 212! Ah, BTW I have one for sale too if you're interested (shameless plug). = )

30 August 2008, 02:10 AM	#13
kii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Keith Location: MD Watch: PAM 253 Posts: 17	No doubt the PAM 253

2 September 2008, 12:42 AM	#14
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	The classic 111...

2 September 2008, 02:11 AM	#15
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	So many great ones for different reasons. I'd make my decision based on the feature set of your existing watches and/or what your future plans happen to be. For example, I'd look at the 233 much differently if had had a few GMT watches already rather than none. Good luck. At least one Panny is a good thing in a watch collection.

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