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GBJIV · 23 February 2009, 09:22 AM

What do you guys think? Who has them? What is the "icon" Pam Sub - 24?

Just curious - post some pics if you have them.

Thanks,

brainbizz · 23 February 2009, 10:38 AM

I would say 243 is more of an icon than 24.

clew84 · 23 February 2009, 11:04 AM

Got the 024 - love it, it's awsome. The 243 is the more expensive, deeper-rated version (1000M) and is a big chunk of metal. I think with the historic case, the 243 is the one that some want.

I have heard from several people that have owned them that they sit very high and is a little less versatile than the 024.

Can't go wrong with either probably but I only have experience with the 024, pictured below:

GBJIV · 23 February 2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clew84

Got the 024 - love it, it's awsome. The 243 is the more expensive, deeper-rated version (1000M) and is a big chunk of metal. I think with the historic case, the 243 is the one that some want.

I have heard from several people that have owned them that they sit very high and is a little less versatile than the 024.

Can't go wrong with either probably but I only have experience with the 024, pictured below:

The 24 looks pretty sweet! Thanks for sharing the pics!

generic0 · 23 February 2009, 12:11 PM

I like the 24, seems plenty high enough for me. But then, I usually stay at negative depths when I "dive"

Nica64 · 23 February 2009, 12:55 PM

The 24 is a beautiful watch, love it!! but if not mistaken the most iconic of the Submersibles is the one call "La Bomba" can't find the ref number but here is an old pic that I got from the internet.

TswaneNguni · 23 February 2009, 01:00 PM

Early Vendome PAM 24 (Serial A,B and some Cs )with Tritium dial and polished bezel.

Andad · 23 February 2009, 02:30 PM

Hmmm, we need:

Something that Pam does best.......

.......Rose Gold.

Something simple that is nor cluttered with functions.......

...... Base Model.

Yet has the inherent features.........

........Sandwich Dial/Onion Crown/Clear Caseback.

And must be able to stand alone without the aid of 10000 aftermarket straps.

And must look like a Panerai at first glance.

brainbizz · 23 February 2009, 11:11 PM

I agree 24 wears much easier but to me the 243 is more iconic. I wear them both very little but still like them.

Trurolexer · 24 February 2009, 01:07 AM

I like 24, but I think yes 243 is The KILLER!!!

Duc-904 · 24 February 2009, 02:22 AM

Initially I wasn't interested much in the Pam Sub. Don't know exactly why just didn't give them much thought. Having said that I've lately taken a second look and have come to the educated and scientific conclusion THEY ARE AWESOME!!!

Ideally I need to try one on though because I've never seen one in person.

hflee55 · 24 February 2009, 10:50 AM

i have the 24. love it but have to agree that the 243 is more iconic.

mfer · 25 February 2009, 12:59 AM

Similar to the La Bomba, I'd say I'd love own the Pam 87. Blue dial 243 basically with straight line markers, not circles.

Not my pic....

llamaofdoom · 25 February 2009, 10:01 AM

I have a 25...I like the titanium and the hobnail dial. Very sharp combo.

Lamone · 25 February 2009, 01:34 PM

I love the 024 very slick watch. My Favorite is the Destro PAM239

Timekiller · 25 February 2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nica64

The 24 is a beautiful watch, love it!! but if not mistaken the most iconic of the Submersibles is the one call "La Bomba" can't find the ref number but here is an old pic that I got from the internet.

I have to agree. The PAM 64, La Bomba, came out in the C series as a Special Edition. Considered by many to be the quintessential Panerai iconic sub, many of it's devotees were upset when the 87 made it's appearance as a regular production watch starting in the D series.

Hugely popular in it's own right, the 87 was a 64 with a blue face.

23 February 2009, 09:22 AM	#1
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23 February 2009, 11:04 AM	#3
clew84 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 933	Got the 024 - love it, it's awsome. The 243 is the more expensive, deeper-rated version (1000M) and is a big chunk of metal. I think with the historic case, the 243 is the one that some want. I have heard from several people that have owned them that they sit very high and is a little less versatile than the 024. Can't go wrong with either probably but I only have experience with the 024, pictured below: Attached Images __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

23 February 2009, 12:55 PM	#6
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	The 24 is a beautiful watch, love it!! but if not mistaken the most iconic of the Submersibles is the one call "La Bomba" can't find the ref number but here is an old pic that I got from the internet. Attached Images __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

23 February 2009, 02:30 PM	#8
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,949	Hmmm, we need: Something that Pam does best..............Rose Gold. Something simple that is nor cluttered with functions............. Base Model. Yet has the inherent features.................Sandwich Dial/Onion Crown/Clear Caseback. And must be able to stand alone without the aid of 10000 aftermarket straps. And must look like a Panerai at first glance. Attached Images __________________ E

25 February 2009, 12:59 AM	#13
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Similar to the La Bomba, I'd say I'd love own the Pam 87. Blue dial 243 basically with straight line markers, not circles. Not my pic.... __________________ member#3242

23 February 2009, 10:38 AM	#2
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I would say 243 is more of an icon than 24.

23 February 2009, 12:11 PM	#5
generic0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Watch: BP FF Bathyscaphe Posts: 116	I like the 24, seems plenty high enough for me. But then, I usually stay at negative depths when I "dive"

23 February 2009, 01:00 PM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Early Vendome PAM 24 (Serial A,B and some Cs )with Tritium dial and polished bezel.

23 February 2009, 11:11 PM	#9
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I agree 24 wears much easier but to me the 243 is more iconic. I wear them both very little but still like them.

24 February 2009, 01:07 AM	#10
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I like 24, but I think yes 243 is The KILLER!!!

24 February 2009, 02:22 AM	#11
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Initially I wasn't interested much in the Pam Sub. Don't know exactly why just didn't give them much thought. Having said that I've lately taken a second look and have come to the educated and scientific conclusion THEY ARE AWESOME!!! Ideally I need to try one on though because I've never seen one in person.

24 February 2009, 10:50 AM	#12
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	i have the 24. love it but have to agree that the 243 is more iconic.

25 February 2009, 10:01 AM	#14
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	I have a 25...I like the titanium and the hobnail dial. Very sharp combo.

25 February 2009, 01:34 PM	#15
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I love the 024 very slick watch. My Favorite is the Destro PAM239 Attached Images

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