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mborkow · 20 July 2013, 06:01 AM

So, I am killing time in Shreve today waiting for a watch to be pressure tested a few stores over...I'm wearing my 372 and I ask to try on a couple of watches including a PAM 25...the salesman (also sporting a 25) says, "hold on, I've got a great deal for you." Knowing Shreve doesn't negotiate I have my doubts...but he walks back with a brand new (though M series) 305 and says that they are offering the watch at 30% off. I was flabbergasted...what do you think? Buy it?

elazarus · 20 July 2013, 06:11 AM

The PAM 305 being 47mm in a 1950 case won't look as big as other Luminor's that are 47mm.

The 44mm Submersible's look smaller due to the large bezel. IMHO this watch is beautiful since it is an updated Sub, beautiful dial.....and since the Shiny Bezel subs went away after the "C" series...this has a look that is unique.

30% off is a good price.

Elliot

mborkow · 20 July 2013, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elazarus

The PAM 305 being 47mm in a 1950 case won't look as big as other Luminor's that are 47mm.

The 44mm Submersible's look smaller due to the large bezel. IMHO this watch is beautiful since it is an updated Sub, beautiful dial.....and since the Shiny Bezel subs went away after the "C" series...this has a look that is unique.

30% off is a good price.

Elliot

He also offered to throw in any strap I wanted (though I'd have to wait until their shipment came in). I asked if he could do a 26mm gold JV and he said, "yes, no problem."

perpetualman88 · 20 July 2013, 06:38 AM

iv purchased watches from shreve before. Generally they discount after it has been sitting around the store for a long time.

mborkow · 20 July 2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perpetualman88

iv purchased watches from shreve before. Generally they discount after it has been sitting around the store for a long time.

Exactly...this was an M series; I assume that N and O series watches are already out for this model hence the discount. 30% still seemed pretty good to me.

Travelller · 20 July 2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mborkow

...I ask to try on a couple of watches including a PAM 25 ... he walks back with a brand new (though M series) 305 and says that they are offering the watch at 30% off...

Awesome! I'd take a 305 over a 25 any day (only a mint 243J would trump a 305) and at 30% ... with a JV-strap thrown into the deal, it's win-win

Wirstshots expected soonest

kilyung · 20 July 2013, 08:30 AM

I'd grab it

Cru Jones · 20 July 2013, 08:39 AM

That's a grrrrreat deal! Whether a great deal is enough to pull the trigger regardless of the watch, only you can judge.

thsiao · 20 July 2013, 09:22 AM

That's a great deal... and a free JV strap to go with it makes it even more insane. Do it before they change their mind!

DiverAsia · 20 July 2013, 11:54 AM

You know what I love about your posts? You're so Fluent in Paneraispeak.
"I'd take a 305 over a 25 any day (only a mint 243J would trump a 305) and at 30% ... with a JV-strap thrown into the deal, it's win-win"

It just rolls off your tongue I'm sure, like one of the romance languages.
Cheers!

ocwatching · 20 July 2013, 01:29 PM

Great deal..ship it out of state...

travisb · 20 July 2013, 07:13 PM

30% is a great deal. You'd be getting BNIB for what preowned are going for.
Buy it if you really like it, not just for the price though.
I can say I absolutely LOVE the 305. My favorite of any Panerai Sub.

mborkow · 24 July 2013, 03:05 PM

To answer my own question: yes!

kilyung · 24 July 2013, 03:11 PM

Fabulous! Congrats on a great watch.

mborkow · 24 July 2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Fabulous! Congrats on a great watch.

Thanks!

Travelller · 24 July 2013, 05:48 PM

Good move, sir!!! Congrats on a great score

travisb · 24 July 2013, 06:18 PM

Great move, great watch! Enjoy it!

Cru Jones · 24 July 2013, 06:43 PM

congrats! good move.

alexlt730512 · 24 July 2013, 10:00 PM

that's great

mborkow · 24 July 2013, 11:53 PM

Thanks guys!!!

One question: when the pendulum in the watch is moving I can hear it winding the watch; is that normal? I'm used to Rolex which is silent...

Ray6Chan8 · 25 July 2013, 12:17 AM

Congrats on the sweet deal

My exprience with the p9000 movement tells me that the sound that you've heard is normal. Enjoy the beauty

mjclark32 · 25 July 2013, 12:30 AM

Nice, congrats!

toulouse · 25 July 2013, 01:32 AM

Great deal! I love the 305. Enjoy!

kilyung · 25 July 2013, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mborkow

Thanks guys!!!

One question: when the pendulum in the watch is moving I can hear it winding the watch; is that normal? I'm used to Rolex which is silent...

Perfectly normal and you know it's working when you hear it.

mborkow · 25 July 2013, 03:18 AM

Thanks for confirming the sound was normal. A little more research describes the sound as a possible natural byproduct of the ratcheting mechanism that allows bi-directional winding; it is thought this also explains why the rotor doesn't appear to always swing freely. Anyway, I'll keep track of the PR and accuracy of the watch. If they aren't what I expect I'll bring the watch in for service...that's the nice thing about warranties.

BZA · 25 July 2013, 06:36 PM

Congrats bud what a deal!

ocwatching · 25 July 2013, 10:52 PM

congrats!

Piquet · 25 July 2013, 11:51 PM

i've had a 305 since they first came out 3 years ago, the best part is the titanium keeps darkening and ends up almost pencil grey

20 July 2013, 06:01 AM	#1
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	too good to pass up? So, I am killing time in Shreve today waiting for a watch to be pressure tested a few stores over...I'm wearing my 372 and I ask to try on a couple of watches including a PAM 25...the salesman (also sporting a 25) says, "hold on, I've got a great deal for you." Knowing Shreve doesn't negotiate I have my doubts...but he walks back with a brand new (though M series) 305 and says that they are offering the watch at 30% off. I was flabbergasted...what do you think? Buy it?

20 July 2013, 09:22 AM	#9
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,256	That's a great deal... and a free JV strap to go with it makes it even more insane. Do it before they change their mind! __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

20 July 2013, 11:54 AM	#10
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	You know what I love about your posts? You're so Fluent in Paneraispeak. "I'd take a 305 over a 25 any day (only a mint 243J would trump a 305) and at 30% ... with a JV-strap thrown into the deal, it's win-win" It just rolls off your tongue I'm sure, like one of the romance languages. Cheers! __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

20 July 2013, 01:29 PM	#11
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Great deal..ship it out of state... __________________ too much into watches...

20 July 2013, 07:13 PM	#12
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 34,288	30% is a great deal. You'd be getting BNIB for what preowned are going for. Buy it if you really like it, not just for the price though. I can say I absolutely LOVE the 305. My favorite of any Panerai Sub. Attached Images

20 July 2013, 06:11 AM	#2
elazarus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Elliot Lazarus Location: Austin, TX Watch: Pam 2A/Daytona Posts: 55	The PAM 305 being 47mm in a 1950 case won't look as big as other Luminor's that are 47mm. The 44mm Submersible's look smaller due to the large bezel. IMHO this watch is beautiful since it is an updated Sub, beautiful dial.....and since the Shiny Bezel subs went away after the "C" series...this has a look that is unique. 30% off is a good price. Elliot

20 July 2013, 06:38 AM	#4
perpetualman88 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,280	iv purchased watches from shreve before. Generally they discount after it has been sitting around the store for a long time.

20 July 2013, 08:30 AM	#7
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,954	I'd grab it

20 July 2013, 08:39 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,165	That's a grrrrreat deal! Whether a great deal is enough to pull the trigger regardless of the watch, only you can judge.

24 July 2013, 03:05 PM	#13
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	To answer my own question: yes!

24 July 2013, 03:11 PM	#14
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,954	Fabulous! Congrats on a great watch.

24 July 2013, 05:48 PM	#16
Travelller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,099	Good move, sir!!! Congrats on a great score __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

24 July 2013, 06:18 PM	#17
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 34,288	Great move, great watch! Enjoy it!

24 July 2013, 06:43 PM	#18
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,165	congrats! good move.

24 July 2013, 10:00 PM	#19
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,255	that's great

24 July 2013, 11:53 PM	#20
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	Thanks guys!!! One question: when the pendulum in the watch is moving I can hear it winding the watch; is that normal? I'm used to Rolex which is silent...

25 July 2013, 12:17 AM	#21
Ray6Chan8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Raymond Location: Sunny Island Posts: 604	Congrats on the sweet deal My exprience with the p9000 movement tells me that the sound that you've heard is normal. Enjoy the beauty __________________ Don't Worry Be Happy!! IG: @Arteray

25 July 2013, 12:30 AM	#22
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,231	Nice, congrats! __________________

25 July 2013, 01:32 AM	#23
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Great deal! I love the 305. Enjoy!

25 July 2013, 03:18 AM	#25
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	Thanks for confirming the sound was normal. A little more research describes the sound as a possible natural byproduct of the ratcheting mechanism that allows bi-directional winding; it is thought this also explains why the rotor doesn't appear to always swing freely. Anyway, I'll keep track of the PR and accuracy of the watch. If they aren't what I expect I'll bring the watch in for service...that's the nice thing about warranties.

25 July 2013, 06:36 PM	#26
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Congrats bud what a deal! __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

25 July 2013, 10:52 PM	#27
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats! __________________ too much into watches...

25 July 2013, 11:51 PM	#28
Piquet Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 33	i've had a 305 since they first came out 3 years ago, the best part is the titanium keeps darkening and ends up almost pencil grey

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