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swazi85 · 4 August 2011, 07:31 AM

Well I'm rather new to this forum, just thought I'd share my recent experience.

About a year ago I bought a brand spanking new DSSD which I drooled over for two years prior. I have been completely blown away by. Since then the panerais caught my eye. So just last weekend I got myself a used Pam 88, it was a little bit of an impulse buy. I knew I did want a luminor though. The last few days I have to admit I like the watch but I'm not sure I love or if I'm blown away as much as I was with the DSSD.

Any ideas why ? Will I grow to love it just as much ? Just curious what you guys think.

esm · 4 August 2011, 07:34 AM

Maybe because it doesn't have a 1950 case....?!?

texex91 · 4 August 2011, 07:37 AM

What exactly don't you like?? Size, look, etc?? The first PAM I bought 312, was too heavy and I sold it a week later. A month later bought a 351, and I cannot take the thing off.

swazi85 · 4 August 2011, 07:40 AM

Mmm I have had my eye on the 359, I have a wedding to pay for soon so thought I'd try and save a little and go for the second hand 88, I think maybe it's the quality of the watch, like the rotar is very noisy and can feel it. I know that's normal for the 7750 movement.

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 08:12 AM

I have an 88 and I luv it. But then again it was the first Panerai I saw that I really liked. However for you and your disapointment it maybe a combination of reasons. One of which you just said was you thought you would get it because it was a second hand watch which you could save money on. Maybe its because you settled for something where you could save money but you did not necessarily really want that particular model or is it because it is pre-owned and not new.

swazi85 · 4 August 2011, 08:25 AM

Out of curiosity how's the rotar noise on yours ?

texex91 · 4 August 2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by swazi85

Mmm I have had my eye on the 359, I have a wedding to pay for soon so thought I'd try and save a little and go for the second hand 88, I think maybe it's the quality of the watch, like the rotar is very noisy and can feel it. I know that's normal for the 7750 movement.

I would go to a PAM dealer and try on a 1950 case and others. If you like it, then sell your 88 and get what you really want. You should love the watch.

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by swazi85

Out of curiosity how's the rotar noise on yours ?

Doesn't bother me. But then again I have the same movement on my Breitling Navitimer World, and IWC Pilot Chronograph.

B. Doggy · 4 August 2011, 11:17 AM

Perhaps because the 88 doesn't hold all the typical PAM DNA you'd expect in one, namely the simple dial. It's a nice watch though.

RRM1020 · 4 August 2011, 11:18 AM

I had an 88 for a few months.
Cool watch but just didn't do it for me either. On the other hand, I have a 351 which I simply love! The 359 is also along those lines.

As a previous reply suggested, try one on at an AD.

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Perhaps because the 88 doesn't hold all the typical PAM DNA you'd expect in one, namely the simple dial. It's a nice watch though.

I guess thats exactly why I like it. It has a lot of things going on and to me it looks great. I admit I also have a Pam 000. So I have one that is pretty simple and another with a number of things going on per say.

vitix · 4 August 2011, 12:06 PM

I love the 88, send it to me if you dont want it

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vitix

I love the 88, send it to me if you dont want it

Sorry, you can't have mine.

marcinthemiddle · 4 August 2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Sorry, you can't have mine.

That looks great Dan!

DCgator · 4 August 2011, 01:28 PM

Love my 88 although it hasn't had a lot of wrist time in the past year. Am thinking to sell it to get a Pam 244.

ninja5000 · 4 August 2011, 01:43 PM

What are you a jet setter who needs dual time? The 88 sux! I have the 111G. That is a cool time piece!

htc8p · 4 August 2011, 01:59 PM

i feel that you should have gotten a less complicated watch. the pam gmt is a bit too busy.

rolex design is quite plain.

MortgageGuy · 4 August 2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja5000

What are you a jet setter who needs dual time? The 88 sux! I have the 111G. That is a cool time piece!

MortgageGuy · 4 August 2011, 02:24 PM

Had an 88 myself for about a week, the deployment clasp broke a few days into ownership.... This was unfortunately my last Pam but ever since I have been wanting another again, they are all beautiful and so different than Rolex

ninja5000 · 4 August 2011, 02:46 PM

or your nuts!

xjeeunitx · 4 August 2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ninja5000

or your nuts!

If there is a moderator around, please take notice on ninja5000's behavior around the boards. He has a fantastic personality.

Cru Jones · 4 August 2011, 08:25 PM

well, you said it was an impulse buy....sometimes impulse buys work out, sometimes they don't. i bet if you had been drooling over the 88 for two years like you had over the DSSD, you wouldn't be disappointed now.

so, sell it, take your time, and find a PAM that really speaks to you.

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

That looks great Dan!

Thanks Marc.

jay_man2 · 4 August 2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Sorry, you can't have mine.

Is yours on an OEM Alligator strap? It looks nice, would be nice to see it at other angles.

mike · 5 August 2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

If there is a moderator around, please take notice on ninja5000's behavior around the boards. He has a fantastic personality.

Not any more.

barstoolman · 5 August 2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

well, you said it was an impulse buy....sometimes impulse buys work out, sometimes they don't. i bet if you had been drooling over the 88 for two years like you had over the DSSD, you wouldn't be disappointed now.

so, sell it, take your time, and find a PAM that really speaks to you.

Exactly.........it could be just as simple as this is not the right model for you. Its also possible that Panerai isn't for you. Different strokes for different folks.

dddrees · 5 August 2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jay_man2

Is yours on an OEM Alligator strap? It looks nice, would be nice to see it at other angles.

Yes it is, and actually the one that came with the watch.

If I get a chance I'll try to take some more PICs.

dddrees · 5 August 2011, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jay_man2

Is yours on an OEM Alligator strap? It looks nice, would be nice to see it at other angles.

Here are a couple of more PICs.

I do like this strap, it is pretty nice.

jay_man2 · 5 August 2011, 03:36 AM

Thanks for the pics Dan! Really like that strap.

dddrees · 5 August 2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jay_man2

Thanks for the pics Dan! Really like that strap.

Me too, thanks.

4 August 2011, 07:31 AM	#1
swazi85 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Euan Location: Swaziland Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 27	Pam 88 little disappointed Well I'm rather new to this forum, just thought I'd share my recent experience. About a year ago I bought a brand spanking new DSSD which I drooled over for two years prior. I have been completely blown away by. Since then the panerais caught my eye. So just last weekend I got myself a used Pam 88, it was a little bit of an impulse buy. I knew I did want a luminor though. The last few days I have to admit I like the watch but I'm not sure I love or if I'm blown away as much as I was with the DSSD. Any ideas why ? Will I grow to love it just as much ? Just curious what you guys think.

4 August 2011, 08:12 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	I have an 88 and I luv it. But then again it was the first Panerai I saw that I really liked. However for you and your disapointment it maybe a combination of reasons. One of which you just said was you thought you would get it because it was a second hand watch which you could save money on. Maybe its because you settled for something where you could save money but you did not necessarily really want that particular model or is it because it is pre-owned and not new. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 August 2011, 11:17 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Perhaps because the 88 doesn't hold all the typical PAM DNA you'd expect in one, namely the simple dial. It's a nice watch though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

4 August 2011, 01:43 PM	#16
ninja5000 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: california Posts: 94	The 88 blows What are you a jet setter who needs dual time? The 88 sux! I have the 111G. That is a cool time piece!

4 August 2011, 02:24 PM	#19
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Had an 88 myself for about a week, the deployment clasp broke a few days into ownership.... This was unfortunately my last Pam but ever since I have been wanting another again, they are all beautiful and so different than Rolex __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

4 August 2011, 07:34 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Maybe because it doesn't have a 1950 case....?!?

4 August 2011, 07:37 AM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	What exactly don't you like?? Size, look, etc?? The first PAM I bought 312, was too heavy and I sold it a week later. A month later bought a 351, and I cannot take the thing off.

4 August 2011, 07:40 AM	#4
swazi85 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Euan Location: Swaziland Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 27	Mmm I have had my eye on the 359, I have a wedding to pay for soon so thought I'd try and save a little and go for the second hand 88, I think maybe it's the quality of the watch, like the rotar is very noisy and can feel it. I know that's normal for the 7750 movement.

4 August 2011, 08:25 AM	#6
swazi85 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Euan Location: Swaziland Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 27	Out of curiosity how's the rotar noise on yours ?

4 August 2011, 11:18 AM	#10
RRM1020 Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: US... Watch: Depends on the day Posts: 181	I had an 88 for a few months. Cool watch but just didn't do it for me either. On the other hand, I have a 351 which I simply love! The 359 is also along those lines. As a previous reply suggested, try one on at an AD.

4 August 2011, 12:06 PM	#12
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	I love the 88, send it to me if you dont want it

4 August 2011, 01:28 PM	#15
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Love my 88 although it hasn't had a lot of wrist time in the past year. Am thinking to sell it to get a Pam 244.

4 August 2011, 01:59 PM	#17
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,485	i feel that you should have gotten a less complicated watch. the pam gmt is a bit too busy. rolex design is quite plain.

4 August 2011, 02:46 PM	#20
ninja5000 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: california Posts: 94	Scratch your head or your nuts!

4 August 2011, 08:25 PM	#22
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,584	well, you said it was an impulse buy....sometimes impulse buys work out, sometimes they don't. i bet if you had been drooling over the 88 for two years like you had over the DSSD, you wouldn't be disappointed now. so, sell it, take your time, and find a PAM that really speaks to you.

5 August 2011, 03:36 AM	#29
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	Thanks for the pics Dan! Really like that strap.

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