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eus6267 · 11 November 2009, 12:22 PM

I am deciding between these 2 watches. Both of them are in the $10k range. Your input is appreciated.

The first watch is a Panerai PAM 140 and the second is a Patek Phillipe 3802 Calatrava. Also, if you have any suggestions on these watches, please send them my way.

The Panerai PAM 140

The Patek

Pep04 · 11 November 2009, 12:27 PM

Normally, I think Patek would be everyones choice. But that particular Panerai vs that particular Patek......I think the Panerai wins!!!!

bodybump · 11 November 2009, 12:30 PM

Panerai gets my vote!!!

Joey_V · 11 November 2009, 12:36 PM

Tough vote as Patek is a solid brand.

I would flip a coin.

bodybump · 11 November 2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

Tough vote as Patek is a solid brand.

I would flip a coin.

But your coin Joey has two heads...

stevenrobinson · 11 November 2009, 12:53 PM

nt.

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Panerai gets my vote!!!

stevenrobinson · 11 November 2009, 12:55 PM

nt.

QUOTE=bodybump;1452224]Panerai gets my vote!!![/QUOTE]

brainbizz · 11 November 2009, 12:58 PM

There is something about Panerai gold.

TswaneNguni · 11 November 2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by brainbizz

There is something about Panerai gold.

Panerai gold is a solid slab of watch !! LOVE them !!

Sorry,place the 140 next to the little Patek and no prizes for guessing which one will look a bit lost !!

If you can get it,grab the 140 !!

AWATCH · 11 November 2009, 01:33 PM

PATEK

smc · 11 November 2009, 01:38 PM

Patek. I never "got" Panerai.

johnswatch · 11 November 2009, 02:44 PM

In that comparison I'd go for the Pam.

Is the Pam case solid 18k? That'll be one very heavy piece!

C. Davidson · 11 November 2009, 02:49 PM

The Patek will look good in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years....

sushisummo · 11 November 2009, 04:01 PM

Panny all the way...............

johnswatch · 11 November 2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

The Patek will look good in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years....

Not convinced. I personally think that Patek looks very 1980's. It's not a 'classic' in my mind. Not that the gold Pam will necessarily stand the test of time either but I think the Pam looks very 'now' where the Patek looks dated already.

They're such different watches it depends where you're going to be wearing them and this is such a subjective area especially with two very different timepieces.

I love my two-tone Datejust but my wife thinks I should be sporting a velvet coat and hanging around street corners. What do I know?

Joey_V · 11 November 2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

But your coin Joey has two heads...

Hahaha!

If the 140 is solid 18K, that is going to be one heavy mother!$#@#$... geez louise.

Either one is good I guess..... lol!

(I'd probably go with the Pam!)

Trurolexer · 11 November 2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

The Patek will look good in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years....

Well said...But I'm still vote for PAM. Why? The Patek size is to small for Men watch.

1000ftSub · 11 November 2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Panerai gets my vote!!!

indeed!

argee1977 · 11 November 2009, 11:42 PM

I'm a bit biased here as i had the 140, and have to say that side by side it has to be the PAM. The patek is nice, but as said above, this is an older style calatrava, and i much prefer the newer style.

Also, if you can get a 140 for $10000 then grab it with both hands, if it's fully boxed and in good condition then that's about $4000 below the normal asking price!

Numismatist · 12 November 2009, 12:12 AM

What you have there, imho, is a somewhat ordinary Patek, but an exceptional Pannie.

While I'd rather have a 'Patek', given these two choices, I'd take the Pannie.

CorruptedSanity · 12 November 2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by C. Davidson

The Patek will look good in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years....

Its only relevant if if he wants it or will wear it for that long but point taken.

I say Patek as a Panerai comes and goes but the Calatrava is a classic.

Nahligah · 12 November 2009, 02:14 AM

Apples and Oranges.....

B. Doggy · 12 November 2009, 02:30 AM

The PAM is like 20mm larger than the PP. These are two completely different pieces. Apples & oranges comparison.

Timber Loftis · 12 November 2009, 02:44 AM

I'd take the Patek, but then again I'm inclined against the 44 mm Pam's because they are too big and heavy and unweildy for my tastes.

CorruptedSanity · 12 November 2009, 04:07 AM

We also need to know what you already own and what you plan to purchase and what you do for activities.

brainbizz · 12 November 2009, 06:20 AM

I must say that I appreciate Pateks they just do not do it for me. IMHO they remind me of my grandfaters watches. They just seem small dainty and fragile. I have tried to bring myself to buy one but always bought something else. I like the PAM but prefer the rads for suits the luminors are a bit bulky. Its just my opinion.

sale2day · 15 November 2009, 07:30 AM

Panerai looks better

rr-nyc · 15 November 2009, 08:08 AM

Is this going to be your only watch? IMO, those are two entirely different timepieces. Patek is an amazing watch but that particuar model isn't nearly as versatile as the Panerai. The Panerai can be dressed up or down whereas that Patek would look ridiculous with jeans and a t-shirt.

Needless to say, the PAM gets my vote here

ocwatching · 15 November 2009, 08:31 AM

I have both a Patek and a PAM in my collection and they are both different watches and serve different purpose in my life...
the Patek you are entertaining is one of the older style...even Patek started to UP size a bit...their men's dress watches are in the 35mm+ size...
A Patek is timeless but I would think you would enjoy a 35mm+ one more...PAM gets my vote in this one..a gold PAM is pretty special...

wehttaM · 16 November 2009, 03:46 AM

The Panerai has more "personality," in my opinion.

11 November 2009, 12:22 PM	#1
eus6267 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	PAM or Patek? I am deciding between these 2 watches. Both of them are in the $10k range. Your input is appreciated. The first watch is a Panerai PAM 140 and the second is a Patek Phillipe 3802 Calatrava. Also, if you have any suggestions on these watches, please send them my way. The Panerai PAM 140 The Patek

11 November 2009, 12:27 PM	#2
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	Normally, I think Patek would be everyones choice. But that particular Panerai vs that particular Patek......I think the Panerai wins!!!! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

11 November 2009, 12:30 PM	#3
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Panerai gets my vote!!! __________________

11 November 2009, 12:36 PM	#4
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Tough vote as Patek is a solid brand. I would flip a coin. __________________ 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

11 November 2009, 12:55 PM	#7
stevenrobinson Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steven Location: Florida Watch: 1) Rolex TT Dayton Posts: 193	x2 nt. QUOTE=bodybump;1452224]Panerai gets my vote!!![/QUOTE]

11 November 2009, 12:58 PM	#8
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	There is something about Panerai gold.

11 November 2009, 01:33 PM	#10
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	PATEK __________________ Al

11 November 2009, 01:38 PM	#11
smc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Watch: 16610 - Y Posts: 95	Patek. I never "got" Panerai.

11 November 2009, 02:44 PM	#12
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	In that comparison I'd go for the Pam. Is the Pam case solid 18k? That'll be one very heavy piece! __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

11 November 2009, 02:49 PM	#13
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	The Patek will look good in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years.... __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

11 November 2009, 04:01 PM	#14
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Panny all the way............... __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

11 November 2009, 11:42 PM	#19
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	I'm a bit biased here as i had the 140, and have to say that side by side it has to be the PAM. The patek is nice, but as said above, this is an older style calatrava, and i much prefer the newer style. Also, if you can get a 140 for $10000 then grab it with both hands, if it's fully boxed and in good condition then that's about $4000 below the normal asking price! __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

12 November 2009, 12:12 AM	#20
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	What you have there, imho, is a somewhat ordinary Patek, but an exceptional Pannie. While I'd rather have a 'Patek', given these two choices, I'd take the Pannie. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

12 November 2009, 02:14 AM	#22
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	Apples and Oranges.....

12 November 2009, 02:30 AM	#23
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The PAM is like 20mm larger than the PP. These are two completely different pieces. Apples & oranges comparison. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

12 November 2009, 02:44 AM	#24
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I'd take the Patek, but then again I'm inclined against the 44 mm Pam's because they are too big and heavy and unweildy for my tastes.

12 November 2009, 04:07 AM	#25
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	We also need to know what you already own and what you plan to purchase and what you do for activities.

12 November 2009, 06:20 AM	#26
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I must say that I appreciate Pateks they just do not do it for me. IMHO they remind me of my grandfaters watches. They just seem small dainty and fragile. I have tried to bring myself to buy one but always bought something else. I like the PAM but prefer the rads for suits the luminors are a bit bulky. Its just my opinion.

15 November 2009, 07:30 AM	#27
sale2day "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Boris Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 3,521	Panerai looks better

15 November 2009, 08:08 AM	#28
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Is this going to be your only watch? IMO, those are two entirely different timepieces. Patek is an amazing watch but that particuar model isn't nearly as versatile as the Panerai. The Panerai can be dressed up or down whereas that Patek would look ridiculous with jeans and a t-shirt. Needless to say, the PAM gets my vote here

15 November 2009, 08:31 AM	#29
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I have both a Patek and a PAM in my collection and they are both different watches and serve different purpose in my life... the Patek you are entertaining is one of the older style...even Patek started to UP size a bit...their men's dress watches are in the 35mm+ size... A Patek is timeless but I would think you would enjoy a 35mm+ one more...PAM gets my vote in this one..a gold PAM is pretty special... __________________ too much into watches...

16 November 2009, 03:46 AM	#30
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	The Panerai has more "personality," in my opinion.

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