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Old 14 May 2010, 07:47 PM   #1
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Pam 164?

I searched this forum and the Rolex forum for "164" and I scanned the past few months' thread titles for the PAM 164 and didn't see it....

Any of the Panerai faithful have an opinion on this model they'd care to share?

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Old 14 May 2010, 10:37 PM   #2
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Great watch with a unique dial. It's always nice to have something different from the pack. Had one for a couple years, and regret selling it. One of the few watches I regret selling everytime I see one!!!! Go for it unless you truly like the non-arabic hour markers. Great looking watch for the price as well. Good luck with your decision!!
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Old 14 May 2010, 11:01 PM   #3
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I've always liked the 164, even though I prefer sandwich dials.
Essentially, its the same as the 104 apart from the dial and the brushed case. Ben (fishrising) has one... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=97803

You may be interested in the soon-to-be-released 359, which has an in-house auto movement with 3 days power reserve, and a sandwich dial. Point to note is that it is a 312 variant with the '1950' case (polished). Short vid thereof... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJocdlogq6I






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Old 14 May 2010, 11:30 PM   #4
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Thanks for the feedback. What drew me to the 164 was its brushed steel case, and I kinda like the numbers on the dial.

What I'm looking for is a basic model (no GMT or other extra features needed) brushed steel case with, ideally, a sandwich dial. I need to get my feet wet before spending big bucks on a PAM.

I don't seem to be able to find it....The 312 seems to come closest, but it has a date function. I think the simple, clean dial of the PAM is at its best without the date....
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Old 15 May 2010, 12:02 AM   #5
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There are some titanium cases (such as the 176/177) with a brushed finish. I'm not a Ti fan, so would rather have polished SS. The 111 is great watch if you are happy with manual winding. A brushed case would make it perfect for me, but that polished Luminor case (with brushed crown guard) is very nice...




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Old 15 May 2010, 12:50 AM   #6
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There are some titanium cases (such as the 176/177) with a brushed finish. I'm not a Ti fan, so would rather have polished SS. The 111 is great watch if you are happy with manual winding. A brushed case would make it perfect for me, but that polished Luminor case (with brushed crown guard) is very nice...




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Thanks very much for the continued advice-giving. Appreciated.

Yes, the 111 is almost perfect. I don't mind the manual wind, especially since it's a no date model, but, as you stated, it's polished steel only.....Also, the 111 gives me pause b/c it doesn't have the quick strap change system, when even the 104 does...

These subtle differences between models is interesting to learn about, but also a little annoying since it seems so hard to get exactly what you want.

The hunt continues....
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My pleasure... and here is a vid demonstrating the two strap changing systems... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9R5XeGPGdo


I know what you mean - my perfect PAM would be a 111 with a brushed case and the quick strap change system. The screw system is still pretty quick & easy though, and arguably more secure.




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