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dieseldragon · 3 February 2015, 05:45 AM

A used PAM00159 has caught my eye. I haven't owned a Panerai before, so just wondering what the thoughts are on this reference.

dieseldragon · 3 February 2015, 05:47 AM

I just pinched this pic off the web, to show the model I mean.

robisan · 3 February 2015, 06:11 AM

If this is your first Pam, I advise you start with the basic luminor marina model with or without seconds at 9.. I haven't owned a GMT pam thou. I started with basic pam model such as 111 and 005 then the Subs and 1950 cases.

dieseldragon · 3 February 2015, 06:22 AM

I'm looking at this because it is locally available, not because I specifically want this reference, but as I'm new to Panerai, was asking if there were any downside to this ref.

bzabodyn · 3 February 2015, 06:44 AM

To me, the only GMT Panerai worth owning is the 233... Probably the best "modern" Panerai. Just my $0.02!

BZ

subtona · 3 February 2015, 06:48 AM

000 or 111 for Pam happiness.

Not a fan of a Pams with a date.

Agree with above comments toward the 233 but I would still choose base model.

nick c · 3 February 2015, 06:48 AM

Pam 159 is nice but its 40mm not so popular like 44mm

Cru Jones · 3 February 2015, 08:39 AM

I would imagine it's offered at a good price? Anyway, it's worth trying on a few before committing. You might end up liking the 159, you might prefer something else.

Urosfan · 3 February 2015, 09:20 AM

Go with a 000, 005,1111,112

I went 111 with my first and love it every time I wear it

Cvicto · 9 February 2015, 09:35 AM

I'm new to this forum, researching Rolexes. But I have a 159 g series and love the watch. I love gmts, was between the 88 and the 159 and the 159 face was more to my liking. I have a thin wrist and the 44s looked huge to me at the time. Just got a Maratac large pilot which is 46mm and I'm actually ok with the size now. Good luck with the Pam, I'm looking at getting a 16700 now.

3 February 2015, 05:45 AM	#1
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	Thoughts on the PAM00159 A used PAM00159 has caught my eye. I haven't owned a Panerai before, so just wondering what the thoughts are on this reference. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

3 February 2015, 05:47 AM	#2
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	I just pinched this pic off the web, to show the model I mean. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

3 February 2015, 06:22 AM	#4
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	I'm looking at this because it is locally available, not because I specifically want this reference, but as I'm new to Panerai, was asking if there were any downside to this ref. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

3 February 2015, 06:48 AM	#6
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	000 or 111 for Pam happiness. Not a fan of a Pams with a date. Agree with above comments toward the 233 but I would still choose base model. __________________

3 February 2015, 06:11 AM	#3
robisan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PH Posts: 545	If this is your first Pam, I advise you start with the basic luminor marina model with or without seconds at 9.. I haven't owned a GMT pam thou. I started with basic pam model such as 111 and 005 then the Subs and 1950 cases.

3 February 2015, 06:44 AM	#5
bzabodyn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 794	To me, the only GMT Panerai worth owning is the 233... Probably the best "modern" Panerai. Just my $0.02! BZ

3 February 2015, 06:48 AM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Pam 159 is nice but its 40mm not so popular like 44mm

3 February 2015, 08:39 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	I would imagine it's offered at a good price? Anyway, it's worth trying on a few before committing. You might end up liking the 159, you might prefer something else.

3 February 2015, 09:20 AM	#9
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Go with a 000, 005,1111,112 I went 111 with my first and love it every time I wear it

9 February 2015, 09:35 AM	#10
Cvicto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 6	I'm new to this forum, researching Rolexes. But I have a 159 g series and love the watch. I love gmts, was between the 88 and the 159 and the 159 face was more to my liking. I have a thin wrist and the 44s looked huge to me at the time. Just got a Maratac large pilot which is 46mm and I'm actually ok with the size now. Good luck with the Pam, I'm looking at getting a 16700 now.

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