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zackaza · 10 January 2015, 09:18 PM

Looking around to add a PAM to my collection and came across a 320 that I thought is a pretty good all rounder. However, looking through all the discussion here and looking like 320 doesn't get much love or any 3 day GMT model for that matter. Is there any reason why? Or is there a better model that I should aim for?

Cru Jones · 10 January 2015, 10:55 PM

Hide the 24-hour hand and you basically have the 312. Nice and clean.

For me, though, the 1950s case is too top heavy, so, for a GMT PAM, I would look first at the 233 or 88.

zacharyjames · 10 January 2015, 11:23 PM

I agree with Cru as the 1950s cases are top heavy unless you put on a thick strap...the 233 is a great recommendation as it has hand wound movement and is a bit thinner

Psmith · 12 January 2015, 11:26 PM

One of my fave PAMS.
A super-clean GMT which is 12 hrs but easy enough to use.
Has some interesting features over the similar-looking 312 e.g. zero seconds reset and a small power reserve indicator on the back of the movement.

nick c · 12 January 2015, 11:43 PM

Pam 320 its great but a bit heavy

kb24 · 13 January 2015, 07:27 AM

i just currently added the 320 to my collection and i must say its a beautiful piece.. an all rounder for daily use..

i too, do agree that there isnt much love for the 1950 GMT however i am really happy with it..

tomcorkery · 14 January 2015, 01:29 PM

Would go 233 also. I had one for a couple of years and was a really nice watch. Would still have it if it wasnt for the 372.

CoachRolexRyan · 18 January 2015, 02:15 AM

Lots of love here for the 320!
Great piece, gorgeous. I wear mine on a bracelet which balances the heaviness mentioned quite nicely. Although it does makes for an even heavier watch all around. This is my favorite Pam and feel that it is a true modern Panerai classic.
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jbsmith · 23 January 2015, 05:20 AM

I like the 320, but decided to go for the 312 for the slightly cleaner PAM look while still providing a date function. Not to mention I very rarely use a GMT function. Always go with what you like though.

10 January 2015, 09:18 PM	#1
zackaza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1	Any thought on 320? Looking around to add a PAM to my collection and came across a 320 that I thought is a pretty good all rounder. However, looking through all the discussion here and looking like 320 doesn't get much love or any 3 day GMT model for that matter. Is there any reason why? Or is there a better model that I should aim for?

12 January 2015, 11:26 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	One of my fave PAMS. A super-clean GMT which is 12 hrs but easy enough to use. Has some interesting features over the similar-looking 312 e.g. zero seconds reset and a small power reserve indicator on the back of the movement. __________________

13 January 2015, 07:27 AM	#6
kb24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Watch: AP ROC 26320 Black Posts: 280	i just currently added the 320 to my collection and i must say its a beautiful piece.. an all rounder for daily use.. i too, do agree that there isnt much love for the 1950 GMT however i am really happy with it.. __________________ "the beauty of time is on your wrist..."

18 January 2015, 02:15 AM	#8
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	Lots of love here for the 320! Great piece, gorgeous. I wear mine on a bracelet which balances the heaviness mentioned quite nicely. Although it does makes for an even heavier watch all around. This is my favorite Pam and feel that it is a true modern Panerai classic. __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

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10 January 2015, 10:55 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	Hide the 24-hour hand and you basically have the 312. Nice and clean. For me, though, the 1950s case is too top heavy, so, for a GMT PAM, I would look first at the 233 or 88.

10 January 2015, 11:23 PM	#3
zacharyjames Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Regency Posts: 65	I agree with Cru as the 1950s cases are top heavy unless you put on a thick strap...the 233 is a great recommendation as it has hand wound movement and is a bit thinner

12 January 2015, 11:43 PM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Pam 320 its great but a bit heavy

14 January 2015, 01:29 PM	#7
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	Would go 233 also. I had one for a couple of years and was a really nice watch. Would still have it if it wasnt for the 372.

23 January 2015, 05:20 AM	#9
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	I like the 320, but decided to go for the 312 for the slightly cleaner PAM look while still providing a date function. Not to mention I very rarely use a GMT function. Always go with what you like though.

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