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SlowKarter · 18 May 2008, 04:08 AM

need some post purchase assurance here. already have president and explorer 2 -- and was tired of the sea dweller.

So I traded in my 12 year old sea dweller for a new pam 104. got 3200 for the sea dweller while the 104 was $5900. good move?

or major fool?

Altair · 18 May 2008, 04:31 AM

Definitely a good move

Felly Jr. · 18 May 2008, 05:37 AM

Congrats! You've got full support from me. I just picked up a Pam 286 and will have it on Tuesday. IMO, you can't really go wrong with a Panerai, and if I could I'd collect them all.

bimmer · 18 May 2008, 05:52 AM

If you are tired of your SD, then I would say it is a good move. However, I would try to keep both if possible as they are pretty different watches and SD will be discontinued.

boa2 · 19 May 2008, 02:10 AM

Tired of SD + Happy with the PAM = Good move!

When you're wearing something you're happy with, it's always a good thing.

Welcome to the forums!

BigHat · 19 May 2008, 03:55 AM

All WIS should own a Pam. Congrats !!

hienpham04 · 19 May 2008, 06:03 AM

Nice and enjoy!

MAINEZX10 · 20 May 2008, 11:23 AM

Any pics. I am about to trade an old necklace and some cash for a PAM 104. cChecked it out today, want it bad

MikeyDe · 20 May 2008, 09:43 PM

Acquiring a Panerai is always a good move.....

The Dude · 21 May 2008, 05:15 AM

Good move, you traded it for something you will get more use out of, why not.

MAC4130 · 24 May 2008, 03:59 AM

I am with you my man! Panerai is always a good move!!!! and the 104 looks really sharp you can wear jeans or suit and it will look great!

janc · 29 May 2008, 06:49 AM

I have had my pam 104 now for about a year and it is a fantastic watch ,great looker,weight and very accurate.I have owned several rolexes and am now looking for a non date sub but you cant go wrong with the 104

pwrslider · 29 May 2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowKarter

need some post purchase assurance here. already have president and explorer 2 -- and was tired of the sea dweller.

So I traded in my 12 year old sea dweller for a new pam 104. got 3200 for the sea dweller while the 104 was $5900. good move?

or major fool?

My watches are like my kids...I'd never trade one in...just get a new one.

But that's just me.....

rpryan55 · 30 May 2008, 12:13 PM

Traded in a really, really cool watch for a really, really cool watch. And got good deals on both the trade in and the purchase in the bargain. Way to go!

Downing · 30 May 2008, 02:17 PM

I share the same philosophy as Steve, i.e., my watches are like my kids, but I agree with the general consensus here that if you're tired of a watch then by all means get rid of it in favor of another watch that's caught your fancy. Life's too short.

Me, I'll give up my SD only when they rip it off my cold, dead wrist.

Either that or when a shark decides to make a snack out of my left arm.

tech_controller · 30 May 2008, 04:19 PM

If you were tired of the SD, then its a good move as the SD can easily be replaced in the future whereas the PAMs tend to be a little more difficult to track down...but I am sure the day will come when you will miss your SD and you'll look to replace it...

I remember my first PAM. After getting it on my wrist, the rollie went to the winder and sat for about 9 months before I even remotely considered putting it on my wrist....I almost sold it since it wasn't getting any wrist time...

That was over 4 years ago....long story short...I have fallen back in love with my Sub and i have come to appreciate it again.

For now, you made a good choice as it satisfied your WIS need and that's what counts.

watchboy · 1 June 2008, 07:23 AM

Well it is definitely a good move if it is an even trade. Cos if you are sick of the 104, you can sell it to get a Z or M series SD and still might be able to have some cash in access!

18 May 2008, 04:08 AM	#1
SlowKarter Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC Posts: 69	Traded in Sea Dweller for Pam 104. Good move? need some post purchase assurance here. already have president and explorer 2 -- and was tired of the sea dweller. So I traded in my 12 year old sea dweller for a new pam 104. got 3200 for the sea dweller while the 104 was $5900. good move? or major fool?

19 May 2008, 02:10 AM	#5
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,940	Tired of SD + Happy with the PAM = Good move! When you're wearing something you're happy with, it's always a good thing. Welcome to the forums! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

21 May 2008, 05:15 AM	#10
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Good move Good move, you traded it for something you will get more use out of, why not.

24 May 2008, 03:59 AM	#11
MAC4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Miguel Cornejo Location: El Paso Tx Watch: 116500LN Posts: 488	I am with you my man! Panerai is always a good move!!!! and the 104 looks really sharp you can wear jeans or suit and it will look great! __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Black, Rolex Daytona 116500LN White, Rolex TT GMTIIC, Panerai 88, Cartier Santos TT Auto, Omega Seamaster GMT Bond Co-axial, Omega Constellation SS Auto, Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono Tachy Auto

30 May 2008, 12:13 PM	#14
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Traded in a really, really cool watch for a really, really cool watch. And got good deals on both the trade in and the purchase in the bargain. Way to go! __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

18 May 2008, 04:31 AM	#2
Altair "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KSA Watch: Patek 5270 Posts: 210	Definitely a good move

18 May 2008, 05:37 AM	#3
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Congrats! You've got full support from me. I just picked up a Pam 286 and will have it on Tuesday. IMO, you can't really go wrong with a Panerai, and if I could I'd collect them all.

18 May 2008, 05:52 AM	#4
bimmer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: HK Posts: 77	If you are tired of your SD, then I would say it is a good move. However, I would try to keep both if possible as they are pretty different watches and SD will be discontinued.

19 May 2008, 03:55 AM	#6
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	All WIS should own a Pam. Congrats !!

19 May 2008, 06:03 AM	#7
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Nice and enjoy!

20 May 2008, 11:23 AM	#8
MAINEZX10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Posts: 896	Any pics. I am about to trade an old necklace and some cash for a PAM 104. cChecked it out today, want it bad

20 May 2008, 09:43 PM	#9
MikeyDe Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mesopotamia Posts: 30	Acquiring a Panerai is always a good move.....

29 May 2008, 06:49 AM	#12
janc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool,UK Posts: 100	I have had my pam 104 now for about a year and it is a fantastic watch ,great looker,weight and very accurate.I have owned several rolexes and am now looking for a non date sub but you cant go wrong with the 104

30 May 2008, 02:17 PM	#15
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	I share the same philosophy as Steve, i.e., my watches are like my kids, but I agree with the general consensus here that if you're tired of a watch then by all means get rid of it in favor of another watch that's caught your fancy. Life's too short. Me, I'll give up my SD only when they rip it off my cold, dead wrist. Either that or when a shark decides to make a snack out of my left arm. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

30 May 2008, 04:19 PM	#16
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	If you were tired of the SD, then its a good move as the SD can easily be replaced in the future whereas the PAMs tend to be a little more difficult to track down...but I am sure the day will come when you will miss your SD and you'll look to replace it... I remember my first PAM. After getting it on my wrist, the rollie went to the winder and sat for about 9 months before I even remotely considered putting it on my wrist....I almost sold it since it wasn't getting any wrist time... That was over 4 years ago....long story short...I have fallen back in love with my Sub and i have come to appreciate it again. For now, you made a good choice as it satisfied your WIS need and that's what counts.

1 June 2008, 07:23 AM	#17
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Well it is definitely a good move if it is an even trade. Cos if you are sick of the 104, you can sell it to get a Z or M series SD and still might be able to have some cash in access!

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