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Old 18 May 2010, 05:56 PM   #1
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Question about PAM 183

Hi Guys,

First time post here. I'm interested in getting a second hand PAM 183 black seal as my first panerai. What do you guys think about this watch? What do you think is a reasonable price for this watch?? Thanks for your input!

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Old 19 May 2010, 02:38 AM   #2
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It's a great watch; however, I prefer the Luminor if it's going to be your only PAM. IMHO.
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Old 19 May 2010, 02:39 AM   #3
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i thought about the 183 before i got my 111. i ended up with the 111 because:

(1) the wired lugs vs luminor's conventional lugs. i like the luminor's lugs better for (potentially) beeing stronger and easier to do strap change ,
(2) i like the crown lever better cause you do have to manual wind the watch every other day and the lever is easier to operate than screw down crown

i might think about a rad case later on to mix it up, but its gonna be a 190 (or the other one with the 8-day GMT manual wind with date)

i still think 183 is a great PAM, with the sandwich dial, display back, simple and reliable movement yet customized and decorated.

but that's just me. :-) its a great looking watch, you should get it if you like it. well, if one day i must have a rad and the bank account is not cooperatiing, then 183 will be my top choice, haha
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Old 19 May 2010, 04:04 AM   #4
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Well..its all personal style if you like the Rad case or Lum case..

Rads tend to be a bit more dressy but with the right strap..it goes with jeans and shorts...

my first was a Lum and now I am itching for a Rad...
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Old 19 May 2010, 04:29 AM   #5
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i prefer radiomir case because it is more elegant yet versatile. thanks guys :)
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Old 19 May 2010, 05:52 AM   #6
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i've had one. great Radiomir, but go for the G-Serie ;-)

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Old 19 May 2010, 03:42 PM   #7
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Reneo,

Please educate me, what is the difference between the I and G series?
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Old 19 May 2010, 07:57 PM   #8
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183g

The Pam183G is the first serie from 2004 with the title
BLACKSEAL on the bottom of the dial. For Paneristi's this
G is more collectable

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Please educate me, what is the difference between the I and G series?
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Old 19 May 2010, 09:49 PM   #9
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The Pam183G is the first serie from 2004 with the title
BLACKSEAL on the bottom of the dial. For Paneristi's this
G is more collectable

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I'm with my Bintang Bro here...Go for 183G.
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Old 20 May 2010, 02:00 AM   #10
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Alright. This is interesting. What do you guys a second hand 183G would cost?? I found some around $3600 - $3800.
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Old 20 May 2010, 02:25 AM   #11
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The G would be more. If you don't care about collectability, get whatever you want. You a collector or a just a watch wearer/lover?
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Old 20 May 2010, 04:52 PM   #12
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i'm just a watch wearer, don't really collect it. Thanks for the advice guys.
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