How accurate is your Pam?

[Felly Jr.]

I've been testing my 286 for accuracy with the "Official U.S. Time Clock" and it seems like she likes to run 5 - 6 seconds slow after about a week of testing. The last 24 hours it didn't gain or lose any time at all so I'm pretty satisfied so far. So, how about you's Panny owners, how accurate is yours?

[Launch Mini]

My Pam 98 Is bang on, about 1-2 seconds fast/week
My 233, about 14 seconds fast/week
190 about 30 seconds slow/week
232/249, no second hands so not sure
Very happy with the accuracy of them

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My Pam 98 Is bang on, about 1-2 seconds fast/week
My 233, about 14 seconds fast/week
190 about 30 seconds slow/week
232/249, no second hands so not sure
Very happy with the accuracy of them

Nice numbers John!

So, out of all those which one is your fave? I gotta admit the 249/232 is quite an attraction for me but too much on the secondary for me to justify. Wish I could have picked one up at retail.

[Launch Mini]

My favorite is actually the 98.
Not even remotely historically correct, but I love the alarm, dial layout, size etc.


Have a tiny issue with the 232 & 249. The crown actually rubs on my wrist & will wear the skin off my wrist.

[TswaneNguni]

When I got the 104 it was -40s/day !!! Took it back to the AD,had it regulated by Vendome and now its very accurate.-2 to +2 per day,depending on how much its worn and overnight position.

The 242 with the JLC movement,has "Daytona like" accuracy.(Thats very accurate !! () )

The 231 seems very accurate if "judged by the eye".No seconds hand.

The 289 is not worn long enough to make any accuracy judgements.

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My favorite is actually the 98.
Not even remotely historically correct, but I love the alarm, dial layout, size etc.


Have a tiny issue with the 232 & 249. The crown actually rubs on my wrist & will wear the skin off my wrist.

That 98 kinda reminds me of the 214 I tried on. So, does the dual crowns rub 2 spots raw on your wrist?

[Launch Mini]

The 98 is only 42 mm, so the crowns are fine.
the 232/249 are 47mm , so the crown extends out more to the back of my hand. So working on a keyboard, and the wrist bends a bit, it rubs, it's like sandpaper on my wrist/hand.
I have a 190, it seems to be fine, just those other two.

[hienpham04]

Will let you know, when I have more time to test it.

[Felly Jr.]

I found that if I sit my 286 with the "12" down (like this) overnight, it doesn't speed up or slow down a bit.

[David1971]

My PAM 00005 is +2 sec/day.

David

[pwrslider]

My 104 averages 1-2 seconds + per day....

the 177: Hard to tell.....never wear it long enough to check!

[Mr_T]

My 233 is about +20 secs over 8 days. About +2.5secs/day

[mach330]

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

I found that if I sit my 286 with the "12" down (like this) overnight, it doesn't speed up or slow down a bit.

yeah, i heard about that. is it down to slow it down, up and it speeds up? i also heard something about laying it flat (face up) to stay the same? can someone confirmed this?

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by mach330

yeah, i heard about that. is it down to slow it down, up and it speeds up? i also heard something about laying it flat (face up) to stay the same? can someone confirmed this?

Differs for every watch,but a general rule is Crown up ~ slower,face up ~ faster.Thats what I have found with most.

[mach330]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Differs for every watch,but a general rule is Crown up ~ slower,face up ~ faster.Thats what I have found with most.

thx..i'll try that out. my 90 is about 2-4sec/day.