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Watchdog · 25 April 2009, 04:25 PM

Narrowed it down to two . . .

The face of the 88 is my favorite on a PAM. However, I adore the exhibition back of the 111. I cannot tell you how torn I am between the two watches. The 88 commands my attention when looking at it--no doubt. However, I am intrigued by the 111 because I truly enjoy taking a watch off the wrist and gazing at the movement (even though--in this case--I know it is an ETA movement not worth much more than a $100). I am soooooo torn. This will, I believe for now, be my only PAM for a couple, maybe three, years.

Help me decide, PLEASE!

Which one and why?

Trurolexer · 25 April 2009, 07:29 PM

Both is GREAT!!! Hard to decide between 'em.
But for your first Pannie, I think you must consider 111.
I like the sandwich dial, Historic model, simple, classy & beautiful!!!
This is the REAL Panerai to me. My first love.
Good luck for whatever you choose.

tuisquash · 25 April 2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Both is GREAT!!! Hard to decide between 'em.
But for your first Pannie, I think you must consider 111.
I like the sandwich dial, Historic model, simple, classy & beautiful!!!
This is the REAL Panerai to me. My first love.
Good luck for whatever you choose.

i like both, but prefer simple...111.

hflee55 · 25 April 2009, 08:25 PM

Can't go wrong with either. But for me, the 111 is what Panerai is all about.

mike · 25 April 2009, 08:33 PM

Well,...both are fantastic pieces. I love the sandwich dial of the 111, but the 88 is a GMT and I have this "problem "with GMTs.

louie · 25 April 2009, 08:40 PM

Mike,is that your 88?!

mike · 25 April 2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

Mike,is that your 88?!

Yes it tis.

I love it.

I got the "other one too".

Trurolexer · 25 April 2009, 08:59 PM

Nice pics, Mike!!!

louie · 25 April 2009, 11:45 PM

Mike!! i think i lost count of your watches now!! You got vintage,modern rollies,and now panniesss!!! And i must say your photos are AMAZING!!!

hflee55 · 26 April 2009, 01:18 AM

mike, i love your pics & ALL your watches....

bodybump · 26 April 2009, 02:34 AM

Think about it..you wear your watch face up most of the time..go for the pam 88...it's like the gmt ii c of Rolex IMO..

niels74 · 26 April 2009, 02:45 AM

cant help but to love the 88, however the 111 is also a beautifull piece,

what ever you choose you cant go wrong ...

good luck .!!!

TswaneNguni · 26 April 2009, 03:04 AM

111 ....

Why ?? ..... A MUST have in any collection !!

louie · 26 April 2009, 03:06 AM

63?!!? is that 63 next to 88?!?! no sub dial,but with ticking second hand! a rare beauty!!!

GBJIV · 26 April 2009, 03:37 AM

Buy both! Forget about the car payment and mortgage!

Trurolexer · 26 April 2009, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBJIV

Buy both! Forget about the car payment and mortgage!

...and a Rolex...

mfer · 26 April 2009, 08:13 AM

Well, it is up to you.

The 111 is like the Submariner of the Rolex line! Everyone owns one at one time or the other!

I think the 88 is ok, but the 111 is so so so good.

For a 24 hr GMT, I prefer other models a lot more, like the 116710LN.

newrolexman · 26 April 2009, 09:58 AM

IMO looking at the back of the watch will wear off quickly. You will take it off at night after wearing it all day and put it to rest without giving it a second look.

The 88 is a piece of art..

i went with the 88 and am glad I did.

My next is the 127

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tech_controller · 26 April 2009, 11:04 AM

You already stated that the 88 commands your attention...its the one calling you...so go get it. You won't regret it.

chenx15 · 26 April 2009, 11:14 AM

if i'm going to jump into the darkside it will definitely be the 88. if there is one thing that turns me off panerai it's the simplicity of it but the 88 has my type of complication

JF23 · 26 April 2009, 11:35 AM

brainbizz · 26 April 2009, 12:03 PM

To me it depends on your collection. I prefer the automatics for daily ease of use and the manual winds for once in a while. I have some of the manual winds (50-60 hrs) models with the crown guards and have found winding to be annoying. With the 8 days or rads a different story.

TswaneNguni · 26 April 2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainbizz

To me it depends on your collection. I prefer the automatics for daily ease of use and the manual winds for once in a while. I have some of the manual winds (50-60 hrs) models with the crown guards and have found winding to be annoying. With the 8 days or rads a different story.

I find winding my 111,a religeous experience !!

Just keep the finger away from the polished bezel.The manual RADs like the 231,is just so much easier to wind.

TswaneNguni · 26 April 2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

IMO looking at the back of the watch will wear off quickly. You will take it off at night after wearing it all day and put it to rest without giving it a second look.

The 88 is a piece of art..

i went with the 88 and am glad I did.

My next is the 127

d

127 as a second PAM !! We have a quick learner !!!

Its an absolutely awesome watch !!!

TswaneNguni · 26 April 2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenx15

if i'm going to jump into the darkside it will definitely be the 88. if there is one thing that turns me off panerai it's the simplicity of it but the 88 has my type of complication

Jump !!!... Jump !!! ... Jump !!!

niels74 · 26 April 2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

63?!!? is that 63 next to 88?!?! no sub dial,but with ticking second hand! a rare beauty!!!

it sure is

i love it ... the full sweep second is great.!!

Nica64 · 27 April 2009, 12:33 AM

Both are great watches, the 88 was my first love but the 111 is a true classic.

Go with the 111

100thmonkey · 27 April 2009, 01:25 AM

I have to say 111, the 88 is great but the sub dial in white just doesnt do it for me, I wish it was black and then I would be buying one straight away.

brainbizz · 27 April 2009, 02:34 AM

The 88 is unique and a very practical watch. The 111 has sandwich dial with manual wind. This is the problem with Panerai you cant just buy one. I personally do not own a 111 and cannot remember the last time I wore my 88. My 233/268/289 with the 8 day mvmt have me spoiled regarding manual winding watches and to many others to choose from as far as autos are concerned. If it is the only watch you will buy and not add any others it would be tough to pass up the 111 otherwise would get the 88.

TswaneNguni · 27 April 2009, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100thmonkey

I have to say 111, the 88 is great but the sub dial in white just doesnt do it for me, I wish it was black and then I would be buying one straight away.

The silver subdial and the skeleton hands,do not do it for me.Although,I did see the version with the bracelet and as a whole that looked very nice !!!

The 88 without the silver subdial,does exist,called "The Ghost".Saw one on CM for sale a few weeks ago.Looks nice !!!

25 April 2009, 04:25 PM	#1
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	111 versus 88 HELP! Narrowed it down to two . . . The face of the 88 is my favorite on a PAM. However, I adore the exhibition back of the 111. I cannot tell you how torn I am between the two watches. The 88 commands my attention when looking at it--no doubt. However, I am intrigued by the 111 because I truly enjoy taking a watch off the wrist and gazing at the movement (even though--in this case--I know it is an ETA movement not worth much more than a $100). I am soooooo torn. This will, I believe for now, be my only PAM for a couple, maybe three, years. Help me decide, PLEASE! Which one and why?

25 April 2009, 08:40 PM	#6
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Mike,is that your 88?! __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

25 April 2009, 11:45 PM	#9
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Mike!! i think i lost count of your watches now!! You got vintage,modern rollies,and now panniesss!!! And i must say your photos are AMAZING!!! __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

26 April 2009, 02:34 AM	#11
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Think about it..you wear your watch face up most of the time..go for the pam 88...it's like the gmt ii c of Rolex IMO.. __________________

26 April 2009, 02:45 AM	#12
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	bla cant help but to love the 88, however the 111 is also a beautifull piece, what ever you choose you cant go wrong ... good luck .!!!

25 April 2009, 07:29 PM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Both is GREAT!!! Hard to decide between 'em. But for your first Pannie, I think you must consider 111. I like the sandwich dial, Historic model, simple, classy & beautiful!!! This is the REAL Panerai to me. My first love. Good luck for whatever you choose.

25 April 2009, 08:25 PM	#4
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Can't go wrong with either. But for me, the 111 is what Panerai is all about.

25 April 2009, 08:33 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well,...both are fantastic pieces. I love the sandwich dial of the 111, but the 88 is a GMT and I have this "problem "with GMTs.

25 April 2009, 08:59 PM	#8
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Nice pics, Mike!!!

26 April 2009, 01:18 AM	#10
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	mike, i love your pics & ALL your watches....

26 April 2009, 03:04 AM	#13
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	111 .... Why ?? ..... A MUST have in any collection !!

26 April 2009, 03:06 AM	#14
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	63?!!? is that 63 next to 88?!?! no sub dial,but with ticking second hand! a rare beauty!!! __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

26 April 2009, 03:37 AM	#15
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Buy both! Forget about the car payment and mortgage! __________________ Jackson

26 April 2009, 08:13 AM	#17
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Well, it is up to you. The 111 is like the Submariner of the Rolex line! Everyone owns one at one time or the other! I think the 88 is ok, but the 111 is so so so good. For a 24 hr GMT, I prefer other models a lot more, like the 116710LN. __________________ member#3242

26 April 2009, 09:58 AM	#18
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	IMO looking at the back of the watch will wear off quickly. You will take it off at night after wearing it all day and put it to rest without giving it a second look. The 88 is a piece of art.. i went with the 88 and am glad I did. My next is the 127 d

26 April 2009, 11:04 AM	#19
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	You already stated that the 88 commands your attention...its the one calling you...so go get it. You won't regret it. __________________ 126711CHNR \| 326935 \| 11613 black \| 11613 serti \| 16610 \| 116660 \| 116610LV \| 116713LN 116519 panda \| 116710LN \| 116713LB \| 116713LB diamond

26 April 2009, 11:14 AM	#20
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	if i'm going to jump into the darkside it will definitely be the 88. if there is one thing that turns me off panerai it's the simplicity of it but the 88 has my type of complication __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

26 April 2009, 11:35 AM	#21
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899

26 April 2009, 12:03 PM	#22
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	To me it depends on your collection. I prefer the automatics for daily ease of use and the manual winds for once in a while. I have some of the manual winds (50-60 hrs) models with the crown guards and have found winding to be annoying. With the 8 days or rads a different story.

27 April 2009, 12:33 AM	#27
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Both are great watches, the 88 was my first love but the 111 is a true classic. Go with the 111 __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

27 April 2009, 01:25 AM	#28
100thmonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: The Major Location: Surrey, UK Watch: All Are Beautiful Posts: 356	I have to say 111, the 88 is great but the sub dial in white just doesnt do it for me, I wish it was black and then I would be buying one straight away.

27 April 2009, 02:34 AM	#29
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	The 88 is unique and a very practical watch. The 111 has sandwich dial with manual wind. This is the problem with Panerai you cant just buy one. I personally do not own a 111 and cannot remember the last time I wore my 88. My 233/268/289 with the 8 day mvmt have me spoiled regarding manual winding watches and to many others to choose from as far as autos are concerned. If it is the only watch you will buy and not add any others it would be tough to pass up the 111 otherwise would get the 88.

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