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nauticajoe · 19 July 2010, 10:05 PM

I've been reading posts on GMT's. I note the 88 gets a lot of following. I can see why; its a beautiful watch!
I think that if I were to pull the trigger on my 1st PAM, I would like to go with a bracelet. IMO, the 297 is less blingy than the 161.
What do you think?

Trurolexer · 19 July 2010, 11:09 PM

IMO go for 88. Good luck.

mike · 19 July 2010, 11:24 PM

Joe, I agree having a bracelet option is nice.

I love Panerai's bracelet.

To me the 161 is a stunning piece and the one that first got my attention about Panerai. The older style bracelet is so uniquely Panerai. You always have the option of a strap in addition to the metal.

Mosco · 19 July 2010, 11:38 PM

I'm partial to the 320 myself... The way to hide the GMT is genius, IMO. And then of course, there's the 233, 270.... All can be placed on bracelets, but I would leave the strap option open, as it's nice to be able to switch back and forth.

Nahligah · 20 July 2010, 01:05 AM

88 on strap, always good.

B. Doggy · 20 July 2010, 01:38 AM

88

unclbeny · 20 July 2010, 03:11 AM

Joe, I'm with you. I'm having the same struggle as you. I used to love the old style bracelet and when the new one came out I wasn't that crazy about it. I then started leaning to a 312 but now I think I love the new bracelet style and think the old one is a little 'too much'. I'm torn between the 297 and the 299 (or maybe the 352)

mike · 20 July 2010, 03:33 AM

For what it's worth the new style bracelet will work on the 88. I put mine on for..oh,..about 5 minutes. I just had a problem with a polished case and a brushed bracelet.

Works fine on my 24 where the brushed bezel offsets the bracelet.

As stated, best to get a watch born with metal and have the capability of going to the strap when you want.

nauticajoe · 20 July 2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

For what it's worth the new style bracelet will work on the 88. I put mine on for..oh,..about 5 minutes. I just had a problem with a polished case and a brushed bracelet.

Works fine on my 24 where the brushed bezel offsets the bracelet.

As stated, best to get a watch born with metal and have the capability of going to the strap when you want.

Thanks Mike!...and to eveyone!! Good to know.

I've got a lot to learn with PAM's. Is the M serial the newest serial or is it the L?

mfer · 20 July 2010, 04:06 AM

For me, PAM00029. It is a special edition this year, but I think it will largely fly under the raday b/c of the 339 and 360. I say, if you want a GMT, that is the ONE to get.

unclbeny · 20 July 2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Thanks Mike!...and to eveyone!! Good to know.

I've got a lot to learn with PAM's. Is the M serial the newest serial or is it the L?

M series is the newest serial. i was just at the Panerai boutique in Manhattan and they were all M series.

mike · 20 July 2010, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

For me, PAM00029. It is a special edition this year, but I think it will largely fly under the raday b/c of the 339 and 360. I say, if you want a GMT, that is the ONE to get.

Yes sir!

I'm at the top of the list with my AD. Please be there!!

dotcomakazee · 20 July 2010, 04:47 AM

233!

Psmith · 20 July 2010, 12:11 PM

I like the 320, even though it's not a 'true' GMT. Such an uncluttered look, and hiding the GMT hand is nifty.

daxyboy · 21 July 2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

I like the 320, even though it's not a 'true' GMT. Such an uncluttered look, and hiding the GMT hand is nifty.

+1. And it doesn't hurt to have an in-house movement!

theken · 22 July 2010, 12:00 AM

I think the PAM 297 is the best deal of the GMTs and a beautiful watch as well.
I like the combination brushed and polished case and the painted dial.
The new style brushed bracelet will fit on many of the recent production cases
including my 024K Submersible.

19 July 2010, 10:05 PM	#1
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	GMT choices..... I've been reading posts on GMT's. I note the 88 gets a lot of following. I can see why; its a beautiful watch! I think that if I were to pull the trigger on my 1st PAM, I would like to go with a bracelet. IMO, the 297 is less blingy than the 161. What do you think?

19 July 2010, 11:38 PM	#4
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	I'm partial to the 320 myself... The way to hide the GMT is genius, IMO. And then of course, there's the 233, 270.... All can be placed on bracelets, but I would leave the strap option open, as it's nice to be able to switch back and forth. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

20 July 2010, 01:38 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	88 __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

20 July 2010, 04:06 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	For me, PAM00029. It is a special edition this year, but I think it will largely fly under the raday b/c of the 339 and 360. I say, if you want a GMT, that is the ONE to get. __________________ member#3242

20 July 2010, 04:47 AM	#13
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	233! __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

19 July 2010, 11:09 PM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	IMO go for 88. Good luck.

19 July 2010, 11:24 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Joe, I agree having a bracelet option is nice. I love Panerai's bracelet. To me the 161 is a stunning piece and the one that first got my attention about Panerai. The older style bracelet is so uniquely Panerai. You always have the option of a strap in addition to the metal.

20 July 2010, 01:05 AM	#5
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	88 on strap, always good.

20 July 2010, 03:11 AM	#7
unclbeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lincolnwood, IL Watch: Ap 15400-blue dial Posts: 106	Joe, I'm with you. I'm having the same struggle as you. I used to love the old style bracelet and when the new one came out I wasn't that crazy about it. I then started leaning to a 312 but now I think I love the new bracelet style and think the old one is a little 'too much'. I'm torn between the 297 and the 299 (or maybe the 352)

20 July 2010, 03:33 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	For what it's worth the new style bracelet will work on the 88. I put mine on for..oh,..about 5 minutes. I just had a problem with a polished case and a brushed bracelet. Works fine on my 24 where the brushed bezel offsets the bracelet. As stated, best to get a watch born with metal and have the capability of going to the strap when you want.

20 July 2010, 12:11 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I like the 320, even though it's not a 'true' GMT. Such an uncluttered look, and hiding the GMT hand is nifty. __________________

22 July 2010, 12:00 AM	#16
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Pam 297 I think the PAM 297 is the best deal of the GMTs and a beautiful watch as well. I like the combination brushed and polished case and the painted dial. The new style brushed bracelet will fit on many of the recent production cases including my 024K Submersible. Attached Images

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