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Old 18 February 2012, 11:29 PM   #1
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Would you wear a PAM 243 as a daily beater?

Cant afford a Bronzo but got this instead..







It was so so VERY mint that I just got to have it and I have been dying for a 243J series for ages..
Might change the strap so it looks better for office wear...

Everyone says its really macho looking...
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Old 18 February 2012, 11:58 PM   #2
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Of course. It is a great daily.

Always have a soft spot for it.

Congrats.
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Old 19 February 2012, 12:08 AM   #3
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Great piece. I'm more a 305 guy but that's a good daily.
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Old 19 February 2012, 01:48 AM   #4
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Without a doubt. Looks so nice
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Old 19 February 2012, 07:07 AM   #5
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I would, and I do. By far the best Submersible IMO.
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Old 19 February 2012, 07:10 AM   #6
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Don't see why you can't.....Enjoy it!
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Old 19 February 2012, 07:49 AM   #7
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Looks great to me. I think a nice strap would dress it up nicely.
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Old 19 February 2012, 10:49 AM   #8
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Looks Great!
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Old 19 February 2012, 10:57 AM   #9
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Wow...it's bigger than your car

Excellent. Me likey!!!
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Old 19 February 2012, 11:25 AM   #10
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Would definitely wear it as a daily, enjoy and wear in good health.
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Old 19 February 2012, 11:38 AM   #11
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It can be a great daily watch.
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Old 19 February 2012, 03:27 PM   #12
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Sharp choice, congrats!
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Old 19 February 2012, 03:42 PM   #13
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Just gotten my crazy horse 2 from GSD...will upload pics tonight :)
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Old 19 February 2012, 11:53 PM   #14
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GSD's Crazy Horse 2...ready for office tmr...
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Old 20 February 2012, 01:04 AM   #15
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It did for quite some time. Works great on a NATO/ZULU as well. Wear away!!!
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Old 20 February 2012, 01:15 AM   #16
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I like the 243/GSD CH2 combo. Looks great...
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Old 20 February 2012, 09:05 AM   #17
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The 243 is a great piece. Not for daily wear in my world though.
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Old 20 February 2012, 06:22 PM   #18
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Does anyone have a photo of a 243 fitted on a bracelet? Original or after market is fine.
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Old 20 February 2012, 06:23 PM   #19
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Yes.
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Old 20 February 2012, 06:38 PM   #20
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looks great!
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Old 20 February 2012, 09:20 PM   #21
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Yes my 243 have been my daily beater for almost 2 years now. seen here mounted on an everlasting Simona Bruno dive strap.

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Old 20 February 2012, 09:32 PM   #22
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Yes--why not. Great daily watch!
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Old 20 February 2012, 11:47 PM   #23
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Yes my 243 have been my daily beater for almost 2 years now. seen here mounted on an everlasting Simona Bruno dive strap.

Hi Lee, is yours T dial or L dial?
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Old 21 February 2012, 02:57 AM   #24
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Yes sir-looks great on the GSD
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