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View Poll Results: What watch should be my new daily? | |||
PAM 441 | 11 | 11.34% | |
116710LN | 86 | 88.66% | |
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22 June 2016, 03:18 AM | #1 |
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Help me decide!
I've owned a Sub C, Milgauss GV, GMT II C, AP Diver, Tudor Black Bay, PAM512, and a PAM510. I sold all my pieces some time ago to free up funds for a side project, and now I'm ready to make another purchase to step back into the watch world. I don't plan on buying more than one watch for the foreseeable future, so I'm looking for a few key characteristics:
And thus, I'm deciding between a GMTIIc and a PAM 441. PAM 441 Pros:
116710LN Pros:
And so I ask, considering the criteria above, what watch would you recommend? |
22 June 2016, 03:36 AM | #2 |
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Gosh, that's easy. Rolex GMT IIC. I'm wearing mine at this moment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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22 June 2016, 03:38 AM | #3 |
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Easy for me as well, 116710LN.
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22 June 2016, 03:39 AM | #4 |
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The 441 is nice I had one but it will take a beating in the resale dept so if you go that route make sure you buy don't pay anywhere near retail. The GMT is the better watch and I like Panerai but the base is the way to go.
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22 June 2016, 03:40 AM | #5 |
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I like the 116710, but I would choose PAM 441 over 116710.
If you planning to wear 116710 with nato strap, the thick lugz on the 116710 doesn't go well with nato strap. |
22 June 2016, 04:09 AM | #6 |
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Personal preference the GMT, based on your post, I would go PAM. Good luck in your decision.
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22 June 2016, 04:30 AM | #7 |
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Wow, these are really different choices.
From my experience, there should only be "pros" in the list and no "cons". So, I would say keep looking. |
22 June 2016, 04:35 AM | #8 |
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I love both panerai and rolex - but in this case for 1 watch and everyday / everywhere wearability I vote the GMT.
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22 June 2016, 04:41 AM | #9 |
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22 June 2016, 04:42 AM | #10 |
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22 June 2016, 04:48 AM | #11 |
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I switch between my GMT IIC and PAM 359 as my daily beaters
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22 June 2016, 05:11 AM | #12 |
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The panerai being part of Richmont group is dumb. That's like saying a JLC is a glorified Ralph Lauren
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22 June 2016, 05:35 AM | #13 | |
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I realize a 441 and a GMT IIc are very different watches, but this only adds to the difficulty considering how much I like them both, each for their own reasons.
Great combo. Quote:
Thanks for the input so far everyone. I'll be deciding and buying tomorrow and will update the post. |
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22 June 2016, 05:39 AM | #14 |
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Sorry...I am not (and will never be into Panerai).
Get the one you like the most. |
22 June 2016, 06:09 AM | #15 |
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Easy choice for me, always gonna go with a Rolex over a Pam.
Nothing against them just personal preference. |
22 June 2016, 06:11 AM | #16 |
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I have owned a number of PAMs and get bored quickly. So I am skewed towards the GMT, which is among my favorites of the Rolex lineup. So guess how I voted?
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22 June 2016, 07:34 AM | #17 |
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Rolex > PAM.
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22 June 2016, 07:45 AM | #18 |
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22 June 2016, 07:57 AM | #19 |
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I have absolutely nothing against Panerai. I've owned two. The PAM 441 is a fad. It's not representative of the brand and it's size and DLC make it less desirable as a one and only piece. As part of a larger collection, I can absolutely see the allure. If you posed consideration of a base Luminor or Radiomir I'd have a harder time telling you which to choose. I find a base Luminor, a Speedmaster, and a GMT-Master II to be the best models each respective brand produces. It's clear you're looking for a GMT with your proposition. The 116710LN is a classic.
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22 June 2016, 07:57 AM | #20 |
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GMT C. If you don't like scratches, get the PCL's brushed. I love mine
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22 June 2016, 09:42 AM | #21 |
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710 is probably my fav SS Rolex right now so that would be my choice.
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22 June 2016, 09:45 AM | #22 |
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Get the GMT and have the bracelet brushed.
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22 June 2016, 09:47 AM | #23 |
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22 June 2016, 09:59 AM | #24 |
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116710LN now. 441 later. or whatever you want to spend your money on that will make you happy.
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22 June 2016, 10:33 AM | #25 |
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Something to consider - the Rolex GMT function is actually useful, and can do multiple timezones. If you travel, very easy to jump hours to set to local time and leave the 24 hour hand on home time.
The PAM has a 24 hour hand but no hour labels, etc. Will do the job I suppose but not as easily as the Rolex. |
22 June 2016, 10:33 AM | #26 |
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I would get the 116710LN.
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22 June 2016, 10:42 AM | #27 |
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For a go anywhere do anything piece....... The GMT would be my pick, hands down & if your concerned about PCL scratches, then you could always have the bracelet brushed.
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22 June 2016, 10:50 AM | #28 |
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Gmt
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22 June 2016, 11:27 AM | #29 |
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Easy choice... As long as you don't go OCD over some micro-scratches
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22 June 2016, 11:29 AM | #30 |
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Gmt is my vote
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