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peterhong · 7 August 2008, 07:22 AM

I went to the store yesterday and the salesperson kept on trying to sell me the 250 model over the 088. She was telling me the 250 holds its value better since there was less made. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance.

Defiancekofb · 7 August 2008, 08:52 AM

Anytime you have a item that has less quantity made will hold value better than another that is mass produced. But owning a PAM is more of a personal decision. I have an PAM 88, and it was recommended to me by various sources to purchase a PAM 104 or 164, since it is more of a starter PAM and the most ubiquitous. Personally, I have only seen one person in about 2 months of PAM ownership with a PAM besides me, and it was my return flight from St. Marten the first week of July and as you can guess the other gentlemen had a PAM 104 on rubber strap.

funlab · 7 August 2008, 10:00 AM

i'm not a fan of the value factor when buying a watch. i think it's most important to buy the watch you love and appreciate. who cares what some salesperson thinks about the value of a watch? it's going on your wrist, get what you love.

TswaneNguni · 7 August 2008, 01:32 PM

88s move faster than 250s.

leopardprey · 7 August 2008, 02:29 PM

She is trying to sell you the 250, as 250s sit in shops for long periods of time, were as the 88s sell very quick usually. Get the one you like the most and has the functions you will use, not one that you can sell down the road. They are both nice watches! I like the non cyclops date feature on the 250 and the 7750 chrono movement in the 250 s a proven work horse. But if you travel/live/or do bussiness overseas, you may find the 88 more useful.

pwrslider · 7 August 2008, 04:58 PM

I'd go with the 88!!! It's on my short list!

MAC4130 · 23 August 2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

She is trying to sell you the 250, as 250s sit in shops for long periods of time, were as the 88s sell very quick usually. Get the one you like the most and has the functions you will use, not one that you can sell down the road. They are both nice watches! I like the non cyclops date feature on the 250 and the 7750 chrono movement in the 250 s a proven work horse. But if you travel/live/or do bussiness overseas, you may find the 88 more useful.

I agree witn you chad, the 88 moves a lot faster! it is a watch that will not sit in a AD's window for long! I have an 88 and I am very happy with it. The 88 also has the same base 7750 Eta valjoux movement by the way!

brainbizz · 23 August 2008, 08:50 AM

I would choose 88 to a 250; however, no way over 236.

7 August 2008, 07:22 AM	#1
peterhong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 4	pam 088 or 250 I went to the store yesterday and the salesperson kept on trying to sell me the 250 model over the 088. She was telling me the 250 holds its value better since there was less made. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance.

7 August 2008, 04:58 PM	#6
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	I'd go with the 88!!! It's on my short list! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

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brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I would choose 88 to a 250; however, no way over 236. Attached Images

7 August 2008, 08:52 AM	#2
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Anytime you have a item that has less quantity made will hold value better than another that is mass produced. But owning a PAM is more of a personal decision. I have an PAM 88, and it was recommended to me by various sources to purchase a PAM 104 or 164, since it is more of a starter PAM and the most ubiquitous. Personally, I have only seen one person in about 2 months of PAM ownership with a PAM besides me, and it was my return flight from St. Marten the first week of July and as you can guess the other gentlemen had a PAM 104 on rubber strap.

7 August 2008, 10:00 AM	#3
funlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: David Location: US Posts: 347	i'm not a fan of the value factor when buying a watch. i think it's most important to buy the watch you love and appreciate. who cares what some salesperson thinks about the value of a watch? it's going on your wrist, get what you love.

7 August 2008, 01:32 PM	#4
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	88s move faster than 250s.

7 August 2008, 02:29 PM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	She is trying to sell you the 250, as 250s sit in shops for long periods of time, were as the 88s sell very quick usually. Get the one you like the most and has the functions you will use, not one that you can sell down the road. They are both nice watches! I like the non cyclops date feature on the 250 and the 7750 chrono movement in the 250 s a proven work horse. But if you travel/live/or do bussiness overseas, you may find the 88 more useful.

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