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tkc324 · 27 March 2011, 03:53 PM

I know most Paneristi prefer the clean and simple dials. However, I have always been drawn to chornos. I own a daytona and most of my watches are chronographs. I also noticed that I dont see that many 250 or other PAM chronos on this forum. What do people think of them? If you had a choice between a 88 or 250, which would you prefer?? I am curious to see what people think? Thanks for your inputs....

marcinthemiddle · 27 March 2011, 03:59 PM

I had the original PAM 196 Daylight chronowith the poliched bezel and cooler dial..the 250 just didn't "smile" at me, so I picked 88 on your poll.

tkc324 · 27 March 2011, 04:05 PM

Marc, i was considering picking up a daylight, but the fact that its similar to my daytona made me pause. I think 88 is a stunning watch w functional GMT hand... 88 and 250 are both beautiful watches...

marcinthemiddle · 27 March 2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

Marc, i was considering picking up a daylight, but the fact that its similar to my daytona made me pause. I think 88 is a stunning watch w functional GMT hand... 88 and 250 are both beautiful watches...

Tom- Go forthe 88- I had and loved that watch- the big hands and silver/grey seconds dial is KILLER. Can't go wrong with an 88- or say, a 312 Like I just picked up

mike · 28 March 2011, 12:45 AM

Well,...I suppose it depends on which hits the right buttons.

I have both. The 88 was my first Panerai and as such has always had a special place for me. I know some feel both references are "busy" by Panerai standards and I suppose if one takes into account Pam DNA they're right.

Never the less I find both have a place in my collection.

Personally the silver sub seconds dial on the 88, for me, gives the watch an elegant look. That it has a dual timezone function is, of course, something I covet. I'm a bit against the grain I suppose with most Panerasti in that I like a minute track. Makes setting the watch exactly easy.

The 250, for me, is an ideal chronograph. Easy to read and having enough luminosity to make it worthwhile, it again has the minute track that makes setting easy.

I do think because of the design of the pushers the 250 wears a tad bigger, but nothing over powering.

Both are extremely comfortable to wear and accuracy for both is supurb.

Tough choice, but I said 88 for purely personal reasons (that GMT thing

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tkc324 · 28 March 2011, 01:17 AM

Marc, thanks for your input... Did you find the chronograph on daylight operate smoothly?
Mike, thanks for the wrist shots... It's good to see these two beauty side by side!!

mike · 28 March 2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tkc324

Marc, thanks for your input... Did you find the chronograph on daylight operate smoothly?
Mike, thanks for the wrist shots... It's good to see these two beauty side by side!!

I can't speak for all, but the chrono on mine works supurbly. All three hands snap back to zero with very smooth movement.

B. Doggy · 28 March 2011, 01:27 AM

88 is a good watch.

Cru Jones · 28 March 2011, 03:46 AM

Tried on the 88 the other day and was VERY impressed. A beauty.

Michael M. · 28 March 2011, 04:02 AM

I'd go for the 250! Love chronos!

applebook · 28 March 2011, 11:35 AM

The 250 is one of the cleanest looking chronographs available. I don't know how anyone can design a simpler chrono dial that is as functional.

tkc324 · 29 March 2011, 01:35 AM

Very true... plus it has a date!

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?? and why?
PAM 88	9	56.25%
PAM 250	7	43.75%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

27 March 2011, 03:53 PM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Pam 88 vs Pam 250 I know most Paneristi prefer the clean and simple dials. However, I have always been drawn to chornos. I own a daytona and most of my watches are chronographs. I also noticed that I dont see that many 250 or other PAM chronos on this forum. What do people think of them? If you had a choice between a 88 or 250, which would you prefer?? I am curious to see what people think? Thanks for your inputs....

27 March 2011, 03:59 PM	#2
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	I had the original PAM 196 Daylight chronowith the poliched bezel and cooler dial..the 250 just didn't "smile" at me, so I picked 88 on your poll. __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

28 March 2011, 12:45 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well,...I suppose it depends on which hits the right buttons. I have both. The 88 was my first Panerai and as such has always had a special place for me. I know some feel both references are "busy" by Panerai standards and I suppose if one takes into account Pam DNA they're right. Never the less I find both have a place in my collection. Personally the silver sub seconds dial on the 88, for me, gives the watch an elegant look. That it has a dual timezone function is, of course, something I covet. I'm a bit against the grain I suppose with most Panerasti in that I like a minute track. Makes setting the watch exactly easy. The 250, for me, is an ideal chronograph. Easy to read and having enough luminosity to make it worthwhile, it again has the minute track that makes setting easy. I do think because of the design of the pushers the 250 wears a tad bigger, but nothing over powering. Both are extremely comfortable to wear and accuracy for both is supurb. Tough choice, but I said 88 for purely personal reasons (that GMT thing)

28 March 2011, 01:27 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	88 is a good watch. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 March 2011, 04:05 PM	#3
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Marc, i was considering picking up a daylight, but the fact that its similar to my daytona made me pause. I think 88 is a stunning watch w functional GMT hand... 88 and 250 are both beautiful watches...

28 March 2011, 01:17 AM	#6
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Marc, thanks for your input... Did you find the chronograph on daylight operate smoothly? Mike, thanks for the wrist shots... It's good to see these two beauty side by side!!

28 March 2011, 03:46 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	Tried on the 88 the other day and was VERY impressed. A beauty.

28 March 2011, 04:02 AM	#10
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	I'd go for the 250! Love chronos!

28 March 2011, 11:35 AM	#11
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	The 250 is one of the cleanest looking chronographs available. I don't know how anyone can design a simpler chrono dial that is as functional. __________________

29 March 2011, 01:35 AM	#12
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very true... plus it has a date!

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