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superb · 18 March 2011, 11:13 PM

111.

Brunotheboxer · 19 March 2011, 12:13 AM

Trip 1's.

fkim011 · 19 March 2011, 07:15 AM

I've had both.

I would only keep the 88 if I had another Panerai to go with it. The dial can get a bit busy at times and sometimes simplicity is just better. I had a 312 or anything else the resembles a more classic Panerai then it be a no brainer to get the 88.

Trurolexer · 23 March 2011, 01:20 AM

111 for me.

mocheen · 25 March 2011, 02:13 PM

I was looking at the 88 but decided to go with 111.

Cru Jones · 27 March 2011, 04:17 AM

Update: I went to the place Vendome boutique yesterday and got to try on the 88. Man, it is one very nice piece. However, as I'm looking to get one PAM, I'm thinking I have to try the 111 on for size....I guess what I want is something a little more different from my ExpII. The 88 is a little busy and definitely on the sport side compared to the 111.

The boutique told me they've been told by Panerai to expect very few historic models this year....not sure what that is about, and I wonder if that was a "hard sell" tactic to get me to pick up the 111 when it comes in, but, anyway, just thought I'd pass along the info.

One other thing, I tried on a 40mm model. It felt "classic" and seemed to "fit", but, it just didn't "grab" me like the 44 luminors. So, at least I know, it's 44 or bust! LOL.

witch watch · 27 March 2011, 04:34 AM

88 for me, more complications but if you have already have a Exp II then the 111 is the right choice.

applebook · 27 March 2011, 12:37 PM

Another thing about the 88 is that I have never liked skeleton hands. If those hands were filled, and the outer ring numerals were missing, the 88 would be stunning, even with the cyclops.

AC22 · 28 March 2011, 04:07 AM

Here an option you might consider, it's close to the 88 with a less busy dial

Cru Jones · 28 March 2011, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC22

Here an option you might consider, it's close to the 88 with a less busy dial

Thanks! Agreed, very nice. Which model is that? Is it a 40mm?

AC22 · 28 March 2011, 08:48 AM

Cru - it's a 161 - 44mm - it actually comes in a ss/ti bracelet

heart82 · 31 March 2011, 07:15 AM

Cyclopsss!!!....

88 it is...PAM chrono sure thing.

always have something to look for when you got nothing to look at...

marcinthemiddle · 31 March 2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heart82

Cyclopsss!!!....

88 it is...PAM chrono sure thing.

always have something to look for when you got nothing to look at...

Do you mean 'chrono' as in 'chronograph' or 'chronometer'? 'Cause the 88 ain't no chronograph.

heart82 · 1 April 2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Do you mean 'chrono' as in 'chronograph' or 'chronometer'? 'Cause the 88 ain't no chronograph.

sorry...meter

or i should say chronometer...thanks for correcting me

marcinthemiddle · 1 April 2011, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heart82

sorry...meter

or i should say chronometer...thanks for correcting me

No worries! Glad you know now!

heart82 · 1 April 2011, 08:12 AM

ok...

marcinthemiddle · 1 April 2011, 09:22 AM

To the OP-
I love the grey seconds dial of the 88-
the 111 is more faithful to the DNA of the original Panerai models- it also has the better looking (IMO) 'sandwich' dial, and exhibition back.
Um...I'd go for the 111.

27 March 2011, 12:37 PM	#38
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Another thing about the 88 is that I have never liked skeleton hands. If those hands were filled, and the outer ring numerals were missing, the 88 would be stunning, even with the cyclops. __________________

1 April 2011, 09:22 AM	#47
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	To the OP- I love the grey seconds dial of the 88- the 111 is more faithful to the DNA of the original Panerai models- it also has the better looking (IMO) 'sandwich' dial, and exhibition back. Um...I'd go for the 111. __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

18 March 2011, 11:13 PM	#31
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	111.

19 March 2011, 12:13 AM	#32
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Trip 1's.

19 March 2011, 07:15 AM	#33
fkim011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Irvine Watch: PP 5164R Posts: 245	I've had both. I would only keep the 88 if I had another Panerai to go with it. The dial can get a bit busy at times and sometimes simplicity is just better. I had a 312 or anything else the resembles a more classic Panerai then it be a no brainer to get the 88.

23 March 2011, 01:20 AM	#34
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	111 for me.

25 March 2011, 02:13 PM	#35
mocheen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Aaron Location: San Francisco Watch: 16610LV Posts: 187	I was looking at the 88 but decided to go with 111.

27 March 2011, 04:17 AM	#36
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Update: I went to the place Vendome boutique yesterday and got to try on the 88. Man, it is one very nice piece. However, as I'm looking to get one PAM, I'm thinking I have to try the 111 on for size....I guess what I want is something a little more different from my ExpII. The 88 is a little busy and definitely on the sport side compared to the 111. The boutique told me they've been told by Panerai to expect very few historic models this year....not sure what that is about, and I wonder if that was a "hard sell" tactic to get me to pick up the 111 when it comes in, but, anyway, just thought I'd pass along the info. One other thing, I tried on a 40mm model. It felt "classic" and seemed to "fit", but, it just didn't "grab" me like the 44 luminors. So, at least I know, it's 44 or bust! LOL.

27 March 2011, 04:34 AM	#37
witch watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,201	88 for me, more complications but if you have already have a Exp II then the 111 is the right choice.

28 March 2011, 04:07 AM	#39
AC22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Francisco Watch: SUB PAM161 Posts: 4	Here an option you might consider, it's close to the 88 with a less busy dial

28 March 2011, 08:48 AM	#41
AC22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Francisco Watch: SUB PAM161 Posts: 4	Cru - it's a 161 - 44mm - it actually comes in a ss/ti bracelet

31 March 2011, 07:15 AM	#42
heart82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: near my PAM Watch: P-A-M. Posts: 146	Cyclopsss!!!.... 88 it is...PAM chrono sure thing. always have something to look for when you got nothing to look at...

1 April 2011, 08:12 AM	#46
heart82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: near my PAM Watch: P-A-M. Posts: 146	ok...

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