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duc748 · 12 April 2008, 02:53 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm deciding to get either PAM 88 or PAM 279. If price isn't a big factor, which one should I get? It is going to be my very first Panerai.

Thanks.

mach330 · 12 April 2008, 03:06 PM

i personally love the 88...

pnefan · 13 April 2008, 12:04 AM

Love my 88

Dan

duc748 · 13 April 2008, 06:37 AM

I have to pick only one. It is a hard decision. I do really like the 88. But the 279 is also very stunning.

DS/B MINI S · 13 April 2008, 06:45 AM

I'd have to go with the 88

Scarface · 13 April 2008, 08:08 AM

Why do you ask? It is so personal...
Hope you 'll enjoy anything you finally get

SubKing · 13 April 2008, 04:33 PM

I love my 279... it was my very first panerai and even if i had to do it all over again i would still pick the 279.. love being able to have the choice of a bracelet or strap.. Also the brown dial is so dark almost looks like a washed out black in different light.. it's a lot cleaner looking than the 88.. also the 88 will always be around, the 279 is more of a rare bird of only 500 made. it has not left my wrist since i got it :)

also here is a great pic of the watch in different light, the brown almost makes the markers look like a brite green more so than the black brings out..

SubKing · 13 April 2008, 04:40 PM

Also to add, I was torn between the 161 and the 279 which is the 88 gmt on a steel bracelet.. In the end I chose the 279 because it was in fact a cleaner looking watch, very stealthy and light as could be on the wrist.. Once day I will buy an 88 just to say I have one. thats after I buy an 8 day of course! but the hands on the 88 gmt models I just do not like. They are not the traditional panerai hands.. too updated, none classic looking.. i wish they made the 88 with the standard hands and not those big fat ones.. then that would be perfect for my taste.

in the end, a panerai is a panerai, which ever model you go with, just consider yourself lucky that you have one period.

duc748 · 13 April 2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

Also to add, I was torn between the 161 and the 279 which is the 88 gmt on a steel bracelet.. In the end I chose the 279 because it was in fact a cleaner looking watch, very stealthy and light as could be on the wrist.. Once day I will buy an 88 just to say I have one. thats after I buy an 8 day of course! but the hands on the 88 gmt models I just do not like. They are not the traditional panerai hands.. too updated, none classic looking.. i wish they made the 88 with the standard hands and not those big fat ones.. then that would be perfect for my taste.

in the end, a panerai is a panerai, which ever model you go with, just consider yourself lucky that you have one period.

Thank you so much. I do agree with you.

SubKing · 14 April 2008, 02:06 AM

also, ask yourself why you see most of the movie stars wearing marina models? from stallone to arnold.. they prob just like the clean look. but again, it is what ever you like.
what do you think your going to buy?

pwrslider · 24 April 2008, 09:46 PM

I'd have to go with the 88.........it's on my list!

MikeyDe · 24 April 2008, 10:03 PM

Ive been wanting a Panerai for years. My favorite has been the 161. Found a place in Florida that has a brand new 161 and 279. I was going back and forth which one to get because I started liking the 279. I went with the 161. I wont get to see it until I get home from Iraq next week. Ive been staring at that 279 all week and I think Im gonna call him and get that too. I love em both. The 279 is sweet for the plain subdued look. And the 161 GMT face and two tone is awesome. The 161 is basically an 88 with the bracelet. What Im getting at I guess is that both are awesome. Personally think they are the two best Panerais out there. And no Im far from some rich guy flaunting getting two of them. Been working in Iraq for a few years now and saving my butt off. Time to put that money to good use. So I guess in a week or so I wil be an official Paneristi.

Lol-x · 24 April 2008, 11:45 PM

Welcome MikeyDe I hope you get the watch of your dreams. I can not even begin to imagine how you have been living in Iraq.
Anyway I look forward with great enthusiasm to see & hear what Panerai you ultimately choose

Cool man

duc748 · 25 April 2008, 02:08 PM

I have the 279 on wrist for couple of days now. I do love the brown dial. It is very classy with bright light. Currently, my lovely camera is taking a rest. The auto focus is not working. As soon as I get it back, I will post some of my 279 pics soon.

However, I do have the BNIB 88. If you are interested, we could work this out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyDe

Ive been wanting a Panerai for years. My favorite has been the 161. Found a place in Florida that has a brand new 161 and 279. I was going back and forth which one to get because I started liking the 279. I went with the 161. I wont get to see it until I get home from Iraq next week. Ive been staring at that 279 all week and I think Im gonna call him and get that too. I love em both. The 279 is sweet for the plain subdued look. And the 161 GMT face and two tone is awesome. The 161 is basically an 88 with the bracelet. What Im getting at I guess is that both are awesome. Personally think they are the two best Panerais out there. And no Im far from some rich guy flaunting getting two of them. Been working in Iraq for a few years now and saving my butt off. Time to put that money to good use. So I guess in a week or so I wil be an official Paneristi.

MikeyDe · 25 April 2008, 04:21 PM

I gave in. I have a 279 and 161 enroute to my house. Love em both so had to do it. I get home in about a week. Can wait to see those bad boys sitting there.

duc748 · 26 April 2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyDe

I gave in. I have a 279 and 161 enroute to my house. Love em both so had to do it. I get home in about a week. Can wait to see those bad boys sitting there.

I know exactly how you feel. I do feel the same.

SabaDen · 26 April 2008, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duc748

I know exactly how you feel. I do feel the same.

Good choice ... the PAM 88 is my 1st PAM and fell in love with it when I 1st laid eyes on it that I immediately rang my contact for 1 to be delivered to me. It's my fav watch of all time till I laid my eyes and got the PAM190 Rad few days later ... so clean & classy looking that it's now my meet the client watch.

Lol-x · 26 April 2008, 01:00 PM

I do agree with SubKing on the 279.

brainbizz · 26 April 2008, 01:28 PM

Both, 279 less busy however 88 works well....279 gets more wrist time.

brainbizz · 26 April 2008, 01:34 PM

However the 233 is awesome if the budget allows.

mdtddd2007 · 26 April 2008, 02:37 PM

luv the 88.

MAC4130 · 2 May 2008, 03:50 AM

PAM 88 love the GMT function and Looks!

12 April 2008, 02:53 PM	#1
duc748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: madison, wi Posts: 117	PAM 88 or 279 Hi Guys, I'm deciding to get either PAM 88 or PAM 279. If price isn't a big factor, which one should I get? It is going to be my very first Panerai. Thanks.

13 April 2008, 06:45 AM	#5
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	I'd have to go with the 88 __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

13 April 2008, 08:08 AM	#6
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Why do you ask? It is so personal... Hope you 'll enjoy anything you finally get __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

24 April 2008, 09:46 PM	#11
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	I'd have to go with the 88.........it's on my list! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

24 April 2008, 10:03 PM	#12
MikeyDe Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mesopotamia Posts: 30	I got the same problem Ive been wanting a Panerai for years. My favorite has been the 161. Found a place in Florida that has a brand new 161 and 279. I was going back and forth which one to get because I started liking the 279. I went with the 161. I wont get to see it until I get home from Iraq next week. Ive been staring at that 279 all week and I think Im gonna call him and get that too. I love em both. The 279 is sweet for the plain subdued look. And the 161 GMT face and two tone is awesome. The 161 is basically an 88 with the bracelet. What Im getting at I guess is that both are awesome. Personally think they are the two best Panerais out there. And no Im far from some rich guy flaunting getting two of them. Been working in Iraq for a few years now and saving my butt off. Time to put that money to good use. So I guess in a week or so I wil be an official Paneristi.

12 April 2008, 03:06 PM	#2
mach330 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The OC Watch: Daytona,GMT,PAM 90 Posts: 394	i personally love the 88...

13 April 2008, 12:04 AM	#3
pnefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 281	Love my 88 Dan

13 April 2008, 06:37 AM	#4
duc748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: madison, wi Posts: 117	I have to pick only one. It is a hard decision. I do really like the 88. But the 279 is also very stunning.

13 April 2008, 04:33 PM	#7
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	I love my 279... it was my very first panerai and even if i had to do it all over again i would still pick the 279.. love being able to have the choice of a bracelet or strap.. Also the brown dial is so dark almost looks like a washed out black in different light.. it's a lot cleaner looking than the 88.. also the 88 will always be around, the 279 is more of a rare bird of only 500 made. it has not left my wrist since i got it :) also here is a great pic of the watch in different light, the brown almost makes the markers look like a brite green more so than the black brings out..

13 April 2008, 04:40 PM	#8
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	Also to add, I was torn between the 161 and the 279 which is the 88 gmt on a steel bracelet.. In the end I chose the 279 because it was in fact a cleaner looking watch, very stealthy and light as could be on the wrist.. Once day I will buy an 88 just to say I have one. thats after I buy an 8 day of course! but the hands on the 88 gmt models I just do not like. They are not the traditional panerai hands.. too updated, none classic looking.. i wish they made the 88 with the standard hands and not those big fat ones.. then that would be perfect for my taste. in the end, a panerai is a panerai, which ever model you go with, just consider yourself lucky that you have one period.

14 April 2008, 02:06 AM	#10
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	also, ask yourself why you see most of the movie stars wearing marina models? from stallone to arnold.. they prob just like the clean look. but again, it is what ever you like. what do you think your going to buy?

24 April 2008, 11:45 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Welcome MikeyDe I hope you get the watch of your dreams. I can not even begin to imagine how you have been living in Iraq. Anyway I look forward with great enthusiasm to see & hear what Panerai you ultimately choose Cool man __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 April 2008, 04:21 PM	#15
MikeyDe Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mesopotamia Posts: 30	I gave in. I have a 279 and 161 enroute to my house. Love em both so had to do it. I get home in about a week. Can wait to see those bad boys sitting there.

26 April 2008, 01:00 PM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	I do agree with SubKing on the 279. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 April 2008, 01:28 PM	#19
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	Both, 279 less busy however 88 works well....279 gets more wrist time. Attached Images

26 April 2008, 01:34 PM	#20
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	However the 233 is awesome if the budget allows. Attached Images

26 April 2008, 02:37 PM	#21
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	luv the 88.

2 May 2008, 03:50 AM	#22
MAC4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Miguel Cornejo Location: El Paso Tx Watch: 116500LN Posts: 488	PAM 88 love the GMT function and Looks! __________________ 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

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