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BNA/LION · 22 June 2016, 12:18 PM

GMT!

anothernewphone · 22 June 2016, 01:43 PM

That's not what OCD means. You're meticulous, self-conscious or bothered by scratches, but you don't have obsessive-compulsive disorder (for that reason).

If you really want advice on Panerai, you should post it in the Panerai section. If your wrist is big enough, go for one.

Al1969 · 22 June 2016, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitpshr

I may have posted this in the wrong sub-forum :)

But seriously, thanks for the input everyone. This will definitely be a game-time decision tomorrow. Wish my luck and pray that I don't come home with both...

My personal choice would be the GMT over that PAM. However, I do own a Pam(233) and enjoy having some diversity in my small collection. Based on your expressed "requirements" I say go for the PAM. Good luck deciding.

westsideclock · 22 June 2016, 01:52 PM

This is the Rolex Forum, so going to be tough to say PAM

Rogdogg · 22 June 2016, 02:13 PM

The GMT got my vote. It's a fantastic watch. The 441 is a nice watch and I wouldn't mind one as part of a large collection but if I didn't have a GMT there's no way I'd be getting the 441 before it.

jagwap · 22 June 2016, 08:20 PM

I have the GMTIIC (and according to your original e-mail you have owned one too?) and a 233 dot.

The Panerai is my favourite, but the GMTIIC gets far more wrist time. I like the 441, it is gorgeous and I can confirm that ceramic bodies keep their looks longer as I have a ceramic IWC pilot, and it looks new, always.

However, my 233 has developed a fault three times, and always taken care of by Panerai service, but the GMTIIC has never skipped a beat. Well apart from when I dropped it and shattered the bezel, but that was my fault.

rw2008 · 23 June 2016, 12:10 AM

I don't particularly care for the Panerai aesthetic, but it probably suits your needs better than the GMT would.

bitpshr · 24 June 2016, 07:06 AM

Thanks for the input everyone. I was going to go with a 116710LN and a PAM510 for a formal / informal combo, but got disappointing news from my AD: Panerai no longer will be using sandwich dials due to cost. Such a disappointment. Oh well, Panerai's loss, Rolex's gain...I went BLNR. Too stunning in person to pass up.

watchwatcher · 24 June 2016, 07:13 AM

Fantastic choice! Congrats!!

HL65 · 24 June 2016, 07:13 AM

Rolex 116710 for the win.

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22 June 2016, 12:18 PM	#31
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22 June 2016, 02:13 PM	#35
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	The GMT got my vote. It's a fantastic watch. The 441 is a nice watch and I wouldn't mind one as part of a large collection but if I didn't have a GMT there's no way I'd be getting the 441 before it. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

24 June 2016, 07:13 AM	#40
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Rolex 116710 for the win. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 June 2016, 01:43 PM	#32
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	That's not what OCD means. You're meticulous, self-conscious or bothered by scratches, but you don't have obsessive-compulsive disorder (for that reason). If you really want advice on Panerai, you should post it in the Panerai section. If your wrist is big enough, go for one.

22 June 2016, 01:52 PM	#34
westsideclock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 252	This is the Rolex Forum, so going to be tough to say PAM

22 June 2016, 08:20 PM	#36
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	I have the GMTIIC (and according to your original e-mail you have owned one too?) and a 233 dot. The Panerai is my favourite, but the GMTIIC gets far more wrist time. I like the 441, it is gorgeous and I can confirm that ceramic bodies keep their looks longer as I have a ceramic IWC pilot, and it looks new, always. However, my 233 has developed a fault three times, and always taken care of by Panerai service, but the GMTIIC has never skipped a beat. Well apart from when I dropped it and shattered the bezel, but that was my fault.

23 June 2016, 12:10 AM	#37
rw2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex AP Patek Posts: 659	I don't particularly care for the Panerai aesthetic, but it probably suits your needs better than the GMT would.

24 June 2016, 07:06 AM	#38
bitpshr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NC, USA Posts: 134	Thanks for the input everyone. I was going to go with a 116710LN and a PAM510 for a formal / informal combo, but got disappointing news from my AD: Panerai no longer will be using sandwich dials due to cost. Such a disappointment. Oh well, Panerai's loss, Rolex's gain...I went BLNR. Too stunning in person to pass up.

24 June 2016, 07:13 AM	#39
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Fantastic choice! Congrats!!

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