ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

fkim011 · 4 January 2011, 03:58 AM

If you had to choose one watch to wear everyday which would it be?

I currently own the 351 now but the Deepsea is something that is tickling my side. I love the 44mm watches because I have a big wrist and am a naturally bigger guy.

Which watch would you prefer? I know this is a rolex forum but I've posted over at Paneristi also...

TIA
Frank

THEROK · 4 January 2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fkim011

If you had to choose one watch to wear everyday which would it be?

I currently own the 351 now but the Deepsea is something that is tickling my side. I love the 44mm watches because I have a big wrist and am a naturally bigger guy.

Which watch would you prefer? I know this is a rolex forum but I've posted over at Paneristi also...

TIA
Frank

outside of the domed panerais, not much of fan.

rolex name carries more weight in my books. the deepsea is special and something panerai could not produce.

Mogens · 4 January 2011, 04:32 AM

I've had the Deepsea and its a great watch. But if I should have one of the two, I'd go for the Panerai. It wears much nicer than the Deepsea IMO.

But eather way you won't go wrong:)

psv · 4 January 2011, 05:11 AM

Well, it all depends on what you do on a daily basis.

The 351 has more flair with the golden hands, Ti case with ss bezel, you can dress it up/down with various straps etc. Personally I don't like the height of either of these watches (~18mm).

The Deepsea kills the Panerai in terms of tacit feel and superlative engineering IMO. It just feels/operates like a precision instrument.

Tough call, one is a dressy city watch and the other is superlative diving instrument that you can take to hell and back.

I prefer the latter but your call really.

numbsy · 4 January 2011, 08:29 AM

Might be a dumb question but are you wearing your Pam on a strap or on a bracelet?

As this might come down to strap vs bracelet decision

spuds · 4 January 2011, 08:34 AM

karmatp · 4 January 2011, 08:36 AM

Dan, I don't even understand what your post means???? You know what the Deep Sea looks like and you can google 351 is you want to see what it looks like.

The 351 is one of the most stunning watches I have ever had on my wrist. You would regret selling it once you had that hunk of metal on your wrist they call the deep sea.

EvEr34 · 4 January 2011, 08:42 AM

DSSD for me.

spuds · 4 January 2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Dan, I don't even understand what your post means???? You know what the Deep Sea looks like and you can google 351 is you want to see what it looks like.

The 351 is one of the most stunning watches I have ever had on my wrist. You would regret selling it once you had that hunk of metal on your wrist they call the deep sea.

Fair do's Trevor mate I just couldn't be arsed to google the 351!

& now that I have it looks pretty much the same as every other PAM to the uninitiated/non-Paneristi eye.....

Singslinger · 4 January 2011, 09:50 AM

I have the PAM 359 (which is S/S and probably heavier than the 351) and a Deepsea.

It would be very difficult to choose between them but if forced to pick a daily wearer, I'd go with the Deepsea. I prefer heavier watches on the wrist and need a rotatable bezel for timing my workouts.

LostInTime · 4 January 2011, 10:00 AM

Keep the PAM. The simplicity and elegance of it blows the Deep Sea out of the water (pun intended). The Deep Sea is a bit tacky with all the writing on the inner ring; I have seen counterfeit Subs that looked better.

Badfish179 · 4 January 2011, 10:52 AM

I'd go DSSD. But that's ME. You have to choose what works for you. I had a Panerai and I sold it. I like them they are cool but the no bezel was a deal breaker for me. The lume was a plus though.

aboen · 4 January 2011, 11:06 AM

Get the DSSD ....its in a whole different league.

DCgator · 4 January 2011, 11:32 AM

I like both brands, really. But between the two models you mentioned, the Deepsea wins my vote, hands down.

Watch Fan · 4 January 2011, 02:47 PM

I like both brands as well and have a Panerai 312 and a Deepsea. I love my Panerai, but I do wear the Deepsea more, no particular reason.

Trailblazer · 4 January 2011, 03:40 PM

I was picking out on both before I finally went for the DS. No regrets..!

av8ors · 4 January 2011, 03:44 PM

Welcome to TRF. One more vote for DS.

SonnyAK · 4 January 2011, 04:06 PM

Deepsea for me too...Love mine! I think the PAM is a cool watch, but the DS has the classic look w/some nice bulk in the right places

fkim011 · 4 January 2011, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I am still on the fence on this one.

I have my 351 on different straps....any forum sponsors or dealers here that I can get a new one from for a discount?

dalip · 4 January 2011, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fkim011

Thanks for the replies guys. I am still on the fence on this one.

I have my 351 on different straps....any forum sponsors or dealers here that I can get a new one from for a discount?

Send the main sellers here a PM

bayerische · 4 January 2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostInTime

Keep the PAM. The simplicity and elegance of it blows the Deep Sea out of the water (pun intended). The Deep Sea is a bit tacky with all the writing on the inner ring; I have seen counterfeit Subs that looked better.

I'd go with the DSSD, but I agree with LostInTime, the watch would look better without the writing on the ring.

GEO_79 · 4 January 2011, 11:06 PM

deepsea for me!!

DS_Obsessed · 4 January 2011, 11:32 PM

Both are sharp watches. I think the choice comes down to bracelet or strap. DS is my daily. I'd say pick up a DS and rotate. If you have to choose between the two, good luck with that.

Oyster Al · 30 June 2013, 06:15 AM

So which watch did the op go with?

newtype8825 · 30 June 2013, 06:16 AM

I would see the Deepsea! Rolex is a Rolex

h999r · 30 June 2013, 06:47 AM

Deepsea no contest.

TAKUYA · 30 June 2013, 07:05 AM

Deepsea, unless there's a pam 233

mercury66 · 30 June 2013, 07:09 AM

My 351 is no stranger to the beach

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

GradyPhilpott · 30 June 2013, 08:16 AM

I'd go with a Sub.

Swift_Movement · 30 June 2013, 08:20 AM

Sea dweller

4 January 2011, 03:58 AM	#1
fkim011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Irvine Watch: PP 5164R Posts: 245	Newbie here- Pam 351 vs. Rolex Deepsea! If you had to choose one watch to wear everyday which would it be? I currently own the 351 now but the Deepsea is something that is tickling my side. I love the 44mm watches because I have a big wrist and am a naturally bigger guy. Which watch would you prefer? I know this is a rolex forum but I've posted over at Paneristi also... TIA Frank

4 January 2011, 08:36 AM	#7
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Dan, I don't even understand what your post means???? You know what the Deep Sea looks like and you can google 351 is you want to see what it looks like. The 351 is one of the most stunning watches I have ever had on my wrist. You would regret selling it once you had that hunk of metal on your wrist they call the deep sea. __________________ My grails:

4 January 2011, 10:52 AM	#12
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I'd go DSSD. But that's ME. You have to choose what works for you. I had a Panerai and I sold it. I like them they are cool but the no bezel was a deal breaker for me. The lume was a plus though. __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

4 January 2011, 02:47 PM	#15
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	I like both brands as well and have a Panerai 312 and a Deepsea. I love my Panerai, but I do wear the Deepsea more, no particular reason. __________________ "The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheeze."

4 January 2011, 11:32 PM	#23
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	Both are sharp watches. I think the choice comes down to bracelet or strap. DS is my daily. I'd say pick up a DS and rotate. If you have to choose between the two, good luck with that. __________________ _______________________________ Currently wearing : 116000 V / 116660 V / PAM 292 / AP royal Oak Offshore Safari / Royal Oak Offshore Volcano / Tudor heritage / 116520 “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

4 January 2011, 04:32 AM	#3
Mogens Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 77	I've had the Deepsea and its a great watch. But if I should have one of the two, I'd go for the Panerai. It wears much nicer than the Deepsea IMO. But eather way you won't go wrong:)

4 January 2011, 05:11 AM	#4
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Well, it all depends on what you do on a daily basis. The 351 has more flair with the golden hands, Ti case with ss bezel, you can dress it up/down with various straps etc. Personally I don't like the height of either of these watches (~18mm). The Deepsea kills the Panerai in terms of tacit feel and superlative engineering IMO. It just feels/operates like a precision instrument. Tough call, one is a dressy city watch and the other is superlative diving instrument that you can take to hell and back. I prefer the latter but your call really.

4 January 2011, 08:29 AM	#5
numbsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: vit Location: canada Watch: 116613 & 16710 Posts: 102	Might be a dumb question but are you wearing your Pam on a strap or on a bracelet? As this might come down to strap vs bracelet decision

4 January 2011, 08:42 AM	#8
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	DSSD for me.

4 January 2011, 09:50 AM	#10
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I have the PAM 359 (which is S/S and probably heavier than the 351) and a Deepsea. It would be very difficult to choose between them but if forced to pick a daily wearer, I'd go with the Deepsea. I prefer heavier watches on the wrist and need a rotatable bezel for timing my workouts.

4 January 2011, 10:00 AM	#11
LostInTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Is Everything Posts: 205	Keep the PAM. The simplicity and elegance of it blows the Deep Sea out of the water (pun intended). The Deep Sea is a bit tacky with all the writing on the inner ring; I have seen counterfeit Subs that looked better.

4 January 2011, 11:06 AM	#13
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Get the DSSD ....its in a whole different league.

4 January 2011, 11:32 AM	#14
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I like both brands, really. But between the two models you mentioned, the Deepsea wins my vote, hands down.

4 January 2011, 03:40 PM	#16
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	I was picking out on both before I finally went for the DS. No regrets..!

4 January 2011, 03:44 PM	#17
av8ors Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: California Posts: 182	Welcome to TRF. One more vote for DS.

4 January 2011, 04:14 PM	#19
fkim011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Irvine Watch: PP 5164R Posts: 245	Thanks for the replies guys. I am still on the fence on this one. I have my 351 on different straps....any forum sponsors or dealers here that I can get a new one from for a discount?

4 January 2011, 11:06 PM	#22
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	deepsea for me!!

30 June 2013, 06:15 AM	#24
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,546	So which watch did the op go with?

30 June 2013, 06:16 AM	#25
newtype8825 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Newtype8825 Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Sub Posts: 9	I would see the Deepsea! Rolex is a Rolex

30 June 2013, 06:47 AM	#26
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Deepsea no contest.

30 June 2013, 07:05 AM	#27
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 52,718	Deepsea, unless there's a pam 233 __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

30 June 2013, 07:09 AM	#28
mercury66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Watch: 1966 TT DJ (1601) Posts: 86	My 351 is no stranger to the beach Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ --------------------------------- "Birth Year" Rolex TT DJ (1601) OMEGA Seamaster 2254.50 Baume et Mercier Hampton Milleis XL Panerai 351, 504 Patek 5167a Aquanaut Swatch Red/Black Sistem51 Oak & Oscar Burnham OMEGA SpeedMaster FOIS

30 June 2013, 08:16 AM	#29
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	I'd go with a Sub. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

30 June 2013, 08:20 AM	#30
Swift_Movement Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Kitchener, Canada Watch: The Throne Posts: 375	Sea dweller

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)