Is the 111 the best bet among <cough> the entry level PAMs?

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Re: Is the 111 the best bet among <cough> the entry level PA

Post by toxicavenger » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:31 pm

jeckyll wrote:I don't get pams... Threads like this make no real sense too me, so many numbers and still they all look the same :ugeek:

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Post by Jeep99dad » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:31 pm

Damn you guys. I'm buying a Pam now /)
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Post by ericf4 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:36 pm

which?? A manual i assume...
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Post by Jeep99dad » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:38 pm

Heck yeah
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Post by jeckyll » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:44 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
jeckyll wrote:I don't get pams... Threads like this make no real sense too me, so many numbers and still they all look the same :ugeek:

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shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh just go with it. :whistle:
Is that the trick? Just smile and nod? :scratch:

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Post by toxicavenger » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:46 pm

jeckyll wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:
jeckyll wrote:I don't get pams... Threads like this make no real sense too me, so many numbers and still they all look the same :ugeek:

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Is that the trick? Just smile and nod? :scratch:

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Post by JBZ » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:50 pm

toxicavenger wrote::stir:
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Post by Jeep99dad » Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:51 pm

jeckyll wrote:I don't get pams... Threads like this make no real sense too me, so many numbers and still they all look the same :ugeek:

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sausage fest in here...
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Post by Hornet01 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:00 pm

Sausage dial? How about sausage clock.....


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Post by Panerai7 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:34 pm

Sandwich, Sausage...I'm getting hungry :)

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Post by andrema » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:37 pm

So, what is wrong with a 176?
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Post by koda240 » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:47 pm

What in the hell is this thread even about at this point.

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Post by greenlightning » Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:53 pm

Hornet01 wrote:Venn diagrams FTW. Clarity. Thanks Kris. :salute:

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Something about Panerai. I sold my 111 thinking that I had gotten the Panerai love out of my system, then after about a month without one, I woke up every morning feeling like a giant piece of shit for not having one. I loved the 111, but hate the idea of buying a watch after I've already sold it. Much like going back to a girl after a break up. When It's over, it's over. The good and bad thing about Panerai is almost the same. There is a model and variation for just about any combo you can imagine, It's just a pain in the ass to research to find exactly what you want, as the Venn diagram posted earlier shows one model has probably a dozen combinations. I spent a while finding my currnet 024C. I wanted a polished bezel, and only A,B,C models had it. I can't find rhyme or reason for their system either. :shrug:

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Post by CGSshorty » Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:57 pm

andrema wrote:So, what is wrong with a 176?
Absolutely nothing. It is one of my favorites.
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koda240 wrote:What in the hell is this thread even about at this point.
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Post by andrema » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:07 pm

Anyone have a comparison shot of a 25 vs 176?
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Post by marchone » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:17 pm

jeckyll wrote:Is that the trick? Just smile and nod? :scratch:

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Post by marchone » Tue Oct 08, 2013 4:19 pm

greenlightning wrote: ... It's just a pain in the ass to research to find exactly what you want, as the Venn diagram posted earlier shows one model has probably a dozen combinations. I spent a while finding my currnet 024C. I wanted a polished bezel, and only A,B,C models had it. I can't find rhyme or reason for their system either.
Now I don't feel so bad anymore.

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Post by mattjmcd » Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:54 pm

marchone wrote:
greenlightning wrote: ... It's just a pain in the ass to research to find exactly what you want, as the Venn diagram posted earlier shows one model has probably a dozen combinations. I spent a while finding my currnet 024C. I wanted a polished bezel, and only A,B,C models had it. I can't find rhyme or reason for their system either.
Now I don't feel so bad anymore.

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Dude, right?!?

The basic design language is very compelling to me, so the brand DOES have my interest and attention. That said, there are just an ass-tonne of combos and it gets mind boggling.

I do think that sandwich dial> applied indices> sausage dial. I could do a sandwich dial base model w/o sub seconds, but maybe not a sausage dial model w/o sub seconds. I know that so far I like the 111, the 176, and the subs.

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Post by CGSshorty » Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:58 pm

mattjmcd wrote:
marchone wrote:
greenlightning wrote: ... It's just a pain in the ass to research to find exactly what you want, as the Venn diagram posted earlier shows one model has probably a dozen combinations. I spent a while finding my currnet 024C. I wanted a polished bezel, and only A,B,C models had it. I can't find rhyme or reason for their system either.
Now I don't feel so bad anymore.

:cheers:
Dude, right?!?

The basic design language is very compelling to me, so the brand DOES have my interest and attention. That said, there are just an ass-tonne of combos and it gets mind boggling.

I do think that sandwich dial> applied indices> sausage dial. I could do a sandwich dial base model w/o sub seconds, but maybe not a sausage dial model w/o sub seconds. I know that so far I like the 111, the 176, and the subs.
Why not the 112 and 177?
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Re: Is the 111 the best bet among <cough> the entry level PA

Post by mechnut » Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:58 pm

Go with your gut. My first PAM was a 112G. I love the zero, 005, 111, etc., but two hands and the simple dial speak to me. While Rad's (210) and 1950's (243, 312) are awesome, they don't work for everybody. I have NEVER seen a Luminor cased PAM look bad on any wrist. It just plain works. Oh, and here was my first:

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Post by Jeep99dad » Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:01 pm

I so want a 176/177 :)
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Post by cali kid » Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:02 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:I so want a 176/177 :)
Me 2 :shrug:
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Post by mattcantwin » Tue Oct 08, 2013 8:05 pm

Seems like the right time for a sales link.

O series zero, 4K.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=317344




J series 111 with bonus straps, 4K.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.p ... ht=panerai
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