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Cru Jones · 5 March 2011, 01:19 AM

another one of those newbie threads.....thoughts? opinions? anyone have one and switch to the other? anyone have both?

thanks....

garGARgar · 5 March 2011, 01:35 AM

I don't own a PAM but if I were to get one, it would probably be the 111. Not a fan of busy dials and PAM's cyclops.

ocwatching · 5 March 2011, 01:37 AM

the 88 has been very popular for Panerai..
with that being said...the 111 is probably the way to go for me as the clean classic dial is all PAM

B. Doggy · 5 March 2011, 02:32 AM

The 88 is nice, but if you want to stay close to the PAM DNA, go with the 111.

stockae92 · 5 March 2011, 04:15 AM

111 for the simple and clean dial

nauticajoe · 5 March 2011, 04:25 AM

Tough one. As mentioned, it depends if you like the gmt complication or prefer the cleaner dial.

Good luck!

dalip · 5 March 2011, 04:45 AM

Love them both...but the 88 is something special...

esm · 5 March 2011, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

The 88 is nice, but if you want to stay close to the PAM DNA, go with the 111.

ditto. 111 would be a great choice.

was considering a 88 at one stage, but the busy dial and cyclops sort of put me off. (to me, cyclops = Rolex

)

Cru Jones · 5 March 2011, 06:16 AM

Thanks for the thoughts....I understand how if one wants to stay true to the PAM DNA one has to go 111, but the 88 looks great, too. I like the detail of the silver dial. But, the cyclops point is pretty persuasive....don't know of the inverted cyclop's effect is for me.

No matter what, it cracks me up to think so many people think all PAMs look the same. There are some real hard choices to be made!! I feel the pull of the dark side, LOL.

Michael M. · 5 March 2011, 06:18 AM

I'd go with the 111.

Stack · 5 March 2011, 06:24 AM

I'm a fan of the cleaner dial and no cyclops.

Mosco · 5 March 2011, 06:44 AM

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and don't worry about the inverted cyclops, it look sweet

rob541 · 5 March 2011, 06:47 AM

Had both. Girlfriend took 88. I like the cleaner dial better - but I am a fan of silver or gold hands on a Panerai - I do not like the black hands of the 111.

The 111 fit better as well - at least it seemed to on my. The auto movement of the 88 seemed to make it shift to one side on me. Might just have been my imagination.

Rob

mastruck · 5 March 2011, 07:22 AM

If it is your first PAM, go with the 111....as mentioned before closer to PAM "dna"

mfer · 5 March 2011, 07:48 AM

1 1 1 ! ! !

All the same key. 88 is nice, but 111 is SWEET!

applebook · 5 March 2011, 11:03 AM

111 as well.

dilly_56 · 7 March 2011, 06:52 AM

+1 for the 88!

newrolexman · 7 March 2011, 07:34 AM

88

lots of options for the price.

No winding needed, lol

Speed · 7 March 2011, 10:04 AM

111 - Crisp & Clean.

44Jewels · 7 March 2011, 10:09 AM

88
love the look.

in the end it all depends on what you want on your wrist.

TswaneNguni · 7 March 2011, 01:08 PM

My opinion ....

111
104 > 88
320> 312
270 > 233

111 is a great buy

Duffs4me · 7 March 2011, 02:06 PM

I just purchased a new Pam 88 last month after considering a used 237 ghost, but opted for new over a used model. I love it so far, and it is my only non-Rolex watch that I own.

spuds · 7 March 2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garGARgar

I don't own a PAM but (but I will!! ) if I were to get one, it would probably be the 111. Not a fan of busy dials and PAM's cyclops.

Agreed.

mike · 8 March 2011, 12:02 AM

Fearsome Puppy · 8 March 2011, 12:53 AM

All I can say, is that if you're choosing between a 111 and 88 that you have good taste...

bellvederecar · 8 March 2011, 01:04 AM

I have the 112 which I choose because of the simple dial. I did not want all the clutter of the 88 etc. Just my 2 cents. both are beautiful though.

tech_controller · 18 March 2011, 01:16 PM

Had them both...

111 for me...cleaner dial, easiest to strap up, closer to the brands DNA...

88 dial is too busy, cyclops is whack, never could find the perfect strap for it.

tuisquash · 18 March 2011, 01:20 PM

111, it's a more typical panerai, very clean.

ancs88 · 18 March 2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

My opinion ....

111
104 > 88
320> 312
270 > 233

111 is a great buy

Here's my opinion:

111
88 > 104
320 > 312
233 > 270

Both are great watches, but take notice the 88 have a polished CG...

I'll take 88!

PHDX2 · 18 March 2011, 03:23 PM

111

5 March 2011, 01:19 AM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	88 vs. 111? another one of those newbie threads.....thoughts? opinions? anyone have one and switch to the other? anyone have both? thanks....

5 March 2011, 01:35 AM	#2
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	I don't own a PAM but if I were to get one, it would probably be the 111. Not a fan of busy dials and PAM's cyclops. __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

5 March 2011, 01:37 AM	#3
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	the 88 has been very popular for Panerai.. with that being said...the 111 is probably the way to go for me as the clean classic dial is all PAM __________________ too much into watches...

5 March 2011, 02:32 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The 88 is nice, but if you want to stay close to the PAM DNA, go with the 111. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

5 March 2011, 04:45 AM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Love them both...but the 88 is something special... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 March 2011, 04:15 AM	#5
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	111 for the simple and clean dial

5 March 2011, 04:25 AM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Tough one. As mentioned, it depends if you like the gmt complication or prefer the cleaner dial. Good luck!

5 March 2011, 06:16 AM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Thanks for the thoughts....I understand how if one wants to stay true to the PAM DNA one has to go 111, but the 88 looks great, too. I like the detail of the silver dial. But, the cyclops point is pretty persuasive....don't know of the inverted cyclop's effect is for me. No matter what, it cracks me up to think so many people think all PAMs look the same. There are some real hard choices to be made!! I feel the pull of the dark side, LOL.

5 March 2011, 06:18 AM	#10
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	I'd go with the 111.

5 March 2011, 06:24 AM	#11
Stack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: PAM312\|AP 15400ST Posts: 302	I'm a fan of the cleaner dial and no cyclops. __________________ PAM 312 Panerai Central \| Panerai Central Instagram

5 March 2011, 06:44 AM	#12
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 8888888888888888888888888888 and don't worry about the inverted cyclops, it look sweet __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

5 March 2011, 06:47 AM	#13
rob541 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WNY Posts: 166	Had both. Girlfriend took 88. I like the cleaner dial better - but I am a fan of silver or gold hands on a Panerai - I do not like the black hands of the 111. The 111 fit better as well - at least it seemed to on my. The auto movement of the 88 seemed to make it shift to one side on me. Might just have been my imagination. Rob

5 March 2011, 07:22 AM	#14
mastruck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 13	If it is your first PAM, go with the 111....as mentioned before closer to PAM "dna"

5 March 2011, 07:48 AM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	1 1 1 ! ! ! All the same key. 88 is nice, but 111 is SWEET! __________________ member#3242

5 March 2011, 11:03 AM	#16
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	111 as well. __________________

7 March 2011, 06:52 AM	#17
dilly_56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAWAII Posts: 1,289	+1 for the 88!

7 March 2011, 07:34 AM	#18
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	88 lots of options for the price. No winding needed, lol

7 March 2011, 10:04 AM	#19
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	111 - Crisp & Clean.

7 March 2011, 10:09 AM	#20
44Jewels Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: all over Watch: Daytona Posts: 56	88 love the look. in the end it all depends on what you want on your wrist.

7 March 2011, 01:08 PM	#21
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	My opinion .... 111 104 > 88 320> 312 270 > 233 111 is a great buy

7 March 2011, 02:06 PM	#22
Duffs4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Marty Foxman Location: Orange County, Ca Watch: Wg panda, wg sub Posts: 100	Pam 88 I just purchased a new Pam 88 last month after considering a used 237 ghost, but opted for new over a used model. I love it so far, and it is my only non-Rolex watch that I own.

8 March 2011, 12:02 AM	#24
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

8 March 2011, 12:53 AM	#25
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	All I can say, is that if you're choosing between a 111 and 88 that you have good taste... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

8 March 2011, 01:04 AM	#26
bellvederecar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: d Location: boston Watch: all Posts: 324	I have the 112 which I choose because of the simple dial. I did not want all the clutter of the 88 etc. Just my 2 cents. both are beautiful though.

18 March 2011, 01:16 PM	#27
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	Had them both... 111 for me...cleaner dial, easiest to strap up, closer to the brands DNA... 88 dial is too busy, cyclops is whack, never could find the perfect strap for it.

18 March 2011, 01:20 PM	#28
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	111, it's a more typical panerai, very clean. __________________ panerai and rolex

18 March 2011, 03:23 PM	#30
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	111 __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

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