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ginseng1000 · 9 May 2009, 03:54 AM

Hello Everyone!

I'm about to purchase my 1st panerai and I'm deciding between either the PAM 111 or PAM 112 but still can't decide. I'm leaning towards the PAM 112.

Both the 111 and 112 have the sandwich dial. The only difference is the PAM 111 have the seconds dial while the 112 have all the numbers, 12, 3, 6, 9

Which watch is more attractive? Has anyone found the seconds hand useful in a panerai?

argee1977 · 9 May 2009, 04:04 AM

The seconds sub-dial on the 111 doesn't have a hacking feature, which means you can't reset it to zero or stop it, so it isn't actually of any real use compared to others which can be reset and used as a counter. The 112 has the clean dial, sandwich and looks great, if you can live without a seconds hand then it's the better buy.

louie · 9 May 2009, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

The seconds sub-dial on the 111 doesn't have a hacking feature, which means you can't reset it to zero or stop it, so it isn't actually of any real use compared to others which can be reset and used as a counter. The 112 has the clean dial, sandwich and looks great, if you can live without a seconds hand then it's the better buy.

totally agreed wit Ryan on this...if i were you i go with 112 with all the 3,6,9 & 12...

The good thing having the sub dial second hand there is by looking at it we know its still ticking....

drtooth73 · 9 May 2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ginseng1000

Hello Everyone!

I'm about to purchase my 1st panerai and I'm deciding between either the PAM 111 or PAM 112 but still can't decide. I'm leaning towards the PAM 112.

Both the 111 and 112 have the sandwich dial. The only difference is the PAM 111 have the seconds dial while the 112 have all the numbers, 12, 3, 6, 9

Which watch is more attractive? Has anyone found the seconds hand useful in a panerai?

You need someone to tell you whats attractive?
How about your controlling significant other?

I would go for a simpler look

Trurolexer · 9 May 2009, 04:46 AM

WELCOME To TRF, Pal!!!

Both GREAT!!! I have 112 before, but now already flip it. Yes, I'm still regret until now.
My first love is 111, that's the true Panerai to me.
If I were you, I will buy 111 first, and after that I will go for 000.
Congrats whatever you choose. Post pics if you already get one.

mfer · 9 May 2009, 04:56 AM

For three handers, 111
For two handers, 210

That is just my thoughts. It is ultimately up to you.

TswaneNguni · 9 May 2009, 05:00 AM

111>112 by 55/45.Close but I prefer the 111 !!

You cant go wrong with either.

sphereman · 9 May 2009, 06:18 AM

Between 111 and 112 = a touch call. can't go wrong with either

Between 005 and 000 = 005

On titanium models = no second hand dial

On PVDed models = second hand dial with painted dial.

Just my opinion

tech_controller · 9 May 2009, 06:42 AM

I prefer the 111 myself.

Watchdog · 9 May 2009, 06:50 AM

I strongly prefer the 111.

tuisquash · 9 May 2009, 08:47 AM

i like both almost the same, but prefer 112.

hflee55 · 9 May 2009, 12:47 PM

I prefer the 111.

Nica64 · 10 May 2009, 05:29 AM

111 for me, if you want a clean dial go with the 000

JF23 · 10 May 2009, 09:58 AM

Solo118 · 10 May 2009, 03:40 PM

I prefer watching the seconds hands ticking away

Benjamin Choi · 12 May 2009, 04:09 AM

I like how it's more relaxed given you don't see anything moving on the face. You just confidentally know what time it is and not into all the minute details (pun intended) of life. It's rare to have an automatic watch with such powerful elegance. The 112 maximizes this potential.

With that said, you can only win here.

ginseng1000 · 12 May 2009, 06:29 AM

Thanks everyone for their inputs!

I love both watches and can't wait to get my 1st PAM!!

barstoolman · 15 May 2009, 06:24 AM

Why not take a look at the 000 and the 112 compared to the 005 and 111...now you'll really be confused as to what to get

B. Doggy · 15 May 2009, 08:05 AM

Confused yet.....

beaujarle · 16 May 2009, 01:46 AM

111...comes with COSC. Again, I'm biased towards 111!!!

arielc · 17 May 2009, 10:50 PM

i will go for 111. you will know if the watch is ticking.

NavitimerNut · 23 May 2009, 02:48 PM

The 112 gets my vote

htc8p · 27 November 2009, 08:37 PM

get the 112 the seconds hand can go to other watches hehe

johnswatch · 27 November 2009, 09:42 PM

I went for the 112.

Why?

The 112 has a cleaner dial than the 111. The hour and minute hands on both 111 and 112 are black,the seconds hand on the 111 is white - an odd mis-match.

There's no wrong answer however. I favour the 112 for the 3,6,9,12 look. But if they'd not had a 112 in stock I'd have bought a 111 as the difference isn't that great.

It's a great dilemma to have.

bigmikebee · 28 November 2009, 12:44 AM

111

BealeAss · 28 November 2009, 01:23 AM

Both are great choices and it's a strange matter of personal preference at that point, I went for the 111.

pinoys4 · 28 November 2009, 03:43 AM

112 with sandwich dial is classic

i went through the same thing and ended up with the 112.

mfer · 28 November 2009, 04:58 AM

This post was resurrected from May 09. Hoping the OP has made his choice by now!

handyhsl · 10 May 2011, 10:03 PM

here i am resurrecting it again :)

to the OP, what did you buy and why?

Another question, when we buy it, do we get the exact same strap among those 4 PAMs?
I am Panerai newbie, how many straps do we get when buying new?\

Thanks!

TopNotchChach · 11 May 2011, 03:02 AM

^youll get a brown leather and one rubber strap.

9 May 2009, 03:54 AM	#1
ginseng1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Wang Location: Los Angeles Watch: all, even casios Posts: 4	PAM 111 vs. PAM 112 Hello Everyone! I'm about to purchase my 1st panerai and I'm deciding between either the PAM 111 or PAM 112 but still can't decide. I'm leaning towards the PAM 112. Both the 111 and 112 have the sandwich dial. The only difference is the PAM 111 have the seconds dial while the 112 have all the numbers, 12, 3, 6, 9 Which watch is more attractive? Has anyone found the seconds hand useful in a panerai?

9 May 2009, 04:04 AM	#2
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	The seconds sub-dial on the 111 doesn't have a hacking feature, which means you can't reset it to zero or stop it, so it isn't actually of any real use compared to others which can be reset and used as a counter. The 112 has the clean dial, sandwich and looks great, if you can live without a seconds hand then it's the better buy. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

9 May 2009, 04:56 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	For three handers, 111 For two handers, 210 That is just my thoughts. It is ultimately up to you. __________________ member#3242

9 May 2009, 06:18 AM	#8
sphereman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 981	Between 111 and 112 = a touch call. can't go wrong with either Between 005 and 000 = 005 On titanium models = no second hand dial On PVDed models = second hand dial with painted dial. Just my opinion __________________ 2023 Watch Collection Panerai: 249 California, 232, 390 Rolex: Starbucks Tudor: Blue Pelagos

9 May 2009, 06:42 AM	#9
tech_controller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: みな& Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 690	I prefer the 111 myself. __________________ M336934 \|126711CHNR \| 326935 \| 11613 black \| 11613 serti \| 16610 \| 116660 \| 116610LV \| 116713LN 116519 panda \| 116710LN \| 116713LB \| 116713LB diamond

9 May 2009, 04:46 AM	#5
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	WELCOME To TRF, Pal!!! Both GREAT!!! I have 112 before, but now already flip it. Yes, I'm still regret until now. My first love is 111, that's the true Panerai to me. If I were you, I will buy 111 first, and after that I will go for 000. Congrats whatever you choose. Post pics if you already get one.

9 May 2009, 05:00 AM	#7
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	111>112 by 55/45.Close but I prefer the 111 !! You cant go wrong with either.

9 May 2009, 06:50 AM	#10
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,842	I strongly prefer the 111.

9 May 2009, 08:47 AM	#11
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	i like both almost the same, but prefer 112. __________________ panerai and rolex

9 May 2009, 12:47 PM	#12
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	I prefer the 111.

10 May 2009, 05:29 AM	#13
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	111 for me, if you want a clean dial go with the 000 __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

10 May 2009, 09:58 AM	#14
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	111

10 May 2009, 03:40 PM	#15
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,134	I prefer watching the seconds hands ticking away

12 May 2009, 04:09 AM	#16
Benjamin Choi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 237	I like how it's more relaxed given you don't see anything moving on the face. You just confidentally know what time it is and not into all the minute details (pun intended) of life. It's rare to have an automatic watch with such powerful elegance. The 112 maximizes this potential. With that said, you can only win here.

12 May 2009, 06:29 AM	#17
ginseng1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Wang Location: Los Angeles Watch: all, even casios Posts: 4	Thanks everyone for their inputs! I love both watches and can't wait to get my 1st PAM!!

15 May 2009, 06:24 AM	#18
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	Why not take a look at the 000 and the 112 compared to the 005 and 111...now you'll really be confused as to what to get

15 May 2009, 08:05 AM	#19
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Confused yet..... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 May 2009, 01:46 AM	#20
beaujarle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DXB Posts: 166	111...comes with COSC. Again, I'm biased towards 111!!! __________________ PAM 183, Q series & PAM 531, R Series DJII green Romans Sub C LV "The Hulk" GMT II K Serial, Submariner TT LB Milgauss GV and PAM 111 - FLIPPED!! Oris TT3 Day/Date, Seamaster 2254.50

17 May 2009, 10:50 PM	#21
arielc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: P.R Posts: 91	i will go for 111. you will know if the watch is ticking.

23 May 2009, 02:48 PM	#22
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	The 112 gets my vote

27 November 2009, 08:37 PM	#23
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,487	for base model get the 112 the seconds hand can go to other watches hehe

27 November 2009, 09:42 PM	#24
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	I went for the 112. Why? The 112 has a cleaner dial than the 111. The hour and minute hands on both 111 and 112 are black,the seconds hand on the 111 is white - an odd mis-match. There's no wrong answer however. I favour the 112 for the 3,6,9,12 look. But if they'd not had a 112 in stock I'd have bought a 111 as the difference isn't that great. It's a great dilemma to have. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

28 November 2009, 12:44 AM	#25
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	111

28 November 2009, 01:23 AM	#26
BealeAss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NH Posts: 423	Both are great choices and it's a strange matter of personal preference at that point, I went for the 111. __________________ Rolex 16610 LV Sub Rolex 116500 LN Daytona JLC 270.8.54 Reverso Cartier Santos SS/18K - FS!

28 November 2009, 03:43 AM	#27
pinoys4 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san francisco Posts: 39	112 with sandwich dial is classic i went through the same thing and ended up with the 112.

28 November 2009, 04:58 AM	#28
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	This post was resurrected from May 09. Hoping the OP has made his choice by now! __________________ member#3242

10 May 2011, 10:03 PM	#29
handyhsl "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bandung Watch: GMT II C Posts: 261	here i am resurrecting it again :) to the OP, what did you buy and why? Another question, when we buy it, do we get the exact same strap among those 4 PAMs? I am Panerai newbie, how many straps do we get when buying new?\ Thanks! __________________ GMT “Black Panther” AK 126900

11 May 2011, 03:02 AM	#30
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	^youll get a brown leather and one rubber strap.

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