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AJMarcus · 22 April 2011, 06:55 AM

As I've mentioned before I've been drawn to the Pam 88. I finally got to try one on in person at my AD and it was a stunner. Then I decided to try on the Pam 287 radiomir and it just felt great. It certainly has less presence than the 88 despite it's 45 mm size. Im thinking i like the 287 but alas cant get both Thoughts on the 88 vs 287 from the PAM experts would be appreciated. It seems lately that the 88 sales are a little sluggish. Am I wrong on that? Thanks much.

SaddleSC · 22 April 2011, 07:12 AM

I am very interested in a similar question...I am currently trying to decide between a 111 and a 183. I always thought I wanted a Luminor, but recently have started to really be drawn to the Radiomir.

dddrees · 22 April 2011, 08:47 AM

The Pam 88 is the first one I fell for, actually decide to go with the Pam000 instead. Really though it shouldn't matter what others think.

Go with Your Heart!!!!

B. Doggy · 22 April 2011, 09:14 AM

With the caveat of recommending buying what sings to you, here's my $.02- If you're going to have just one, a Luminor just SCREAMS Panerai. Can't go go wrong. The 88 is great and I personally wouldn't mind having one some day, but the dial is busy for a PAM. The 287 isn't for me, but some really like it and have even said it's underrated.

Take a look and enjoy the search! Many great ones out there...may I seed a terrible notion and say check out the 190!

One of the greatest movements stuffed into a Panerai...

B

bigmikebee · 22 April 2011, 11:34 AM

I had a 287 and regreted selling it : (

mfer · 22 April 2011, 11:37 AM

I'm enjoying my rad more than my lum at the moment. Strap versatility is higher IMHO. Dressy to vintage dirty in the blink of an eye. Fits so well and comfy too!

mfer · 22 April 2011, 11:38 AM

Oh, and I have notice 88 sales slow lately.

nauticajoe · 22 April 2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

If you're going to have just one, a Luminor just SCREAMS Panerai.

X2. I entered the PAM world with the 292, but ultimately ended up with a Luminor.

bigterpsfan · 22 April 2011, 01:18 PM

bump for 111

gtsayson · 22 April 2011, 02:27 PM

..to help you decide

actually, this is also my 1st PAM

then still got the urge to get a Luminor :-) ! Decided on a 112 and had a 359 recently...

Duffs4me · 22 April 2011, 03:05 PM

I own 5 Roles and one Panerai, that being the 88. I fell in love with the 237, but since they only made 400 pieces, this was the closest to it, and a stunner! I get more compliments on this watch than any of my Rolex.

AJMarcus · 23 April 2011, 03:01 AM

Thanks everyone. As usual everybody's spot on with their comments/suggestions. The 88 does seem like the most bang for your buck and it is a beauty. What
about the 1950s case on the Luminor? Does this lower it's wrist profile at all?

alljunks · 23 April 2011, 01:28 PM

I asked the same question when I was deciding between 104 and 287...if you are buying 1 and only 1 (we always think this way).. Luminor is way to go..so.. 104 !!

22 April 2011, 06:55 AM	#1
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Opinions please PAM 287 As I've mentioned before I've been drawn to the Pam 88. I finally got to try one on in person at my AD and it was a stunner. Then I decided to try on the Pam 287 radiomir and it just felt great. It certainly has less presence than the 88 despite it's 45 mm size. Im thinking i like the 287 but alas cant get both Thoughts on the 88 vs 287 from the PAM experts would be appreciated. It seems lately that the 88 sales are a little sluggish. Am I wrong on that? Thanks much.

22 April 2011, 07:12 AM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I am very interested in a similar question...I am currently trying to decide between a 111 and a 183. I always thought I wanted a Luminor, but recently have started to really be drawn to the Radiomir. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

22 April 2011, 08:47 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The Pam 88 is the first one I fell for, actually decide to go with the Pam000 instead. Really though it shouldn't matter what others think. Go with Your Heart!!!! __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 April 2011, 09:14 AM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	With the caveat of recommending buying what sings to you, here's my $.02- If you're going to have just one, a Luminor just SCREAMS Panerai. Can't go go wrong. The 88 is great and I personally wouldn't mind having one some day, but the dial is busy for a PAM. The 287 isn't for me, but some really like it and have even said it's underrated. Take a look and enjoy the search! Many great ones out there...may I seed a terrible notion and say check out the 190! One of the greatest movements stuffed into a Panerai... B __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

22 April 2011, 02:27 PM	#10
gtsayson Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 18	sharing... ..to help you decide actually, this is also my 1st PAM then still got the urge to get a Luminor :-) ! Decided on a 112 and had a 359 recently...

22 April 2011, 11:34 AM	#5
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	I had a 287 and regreted selling it : (

22 April 2011, 11:37 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I'm enjoying my rad more than my lum at the moment. Strap versatility is higher IMHO. Dressy to vintage dirty in the blink of an eye. Fits so well and comfy too!

22 April 2011, 11:38 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Oh, and I have notice 88 sales slow lately.

22 April 2011, 01:18 PM	#9
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	bump for 111

22 April 2011, 03:05 PM	#11
Duffs4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Marty Foxman Location: Orange County, Ca Watch: Wg panda, wg sub Posts: 100	Pam 88 I own 5 Roles and one Panerai, that being the 88. I fell in love with the 237, but since they only made 400 pieces, this was the closest to it, and a stunner! I get more compliments on this watch than any of my Rolex.

23 April 2011, 03:01 AM	#12
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Thanks everyone. As usual everybody's spot on with their comments/suggestions. The 88 does seem like the most bang for your buck and it is a beauty. What about the 1950s case on the Luminor? Does this lower it's wrist profile at all?

23 April 2011, 01:28 PM	#13
alljunks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Watch: All Nice watch ! Posts: 387	I asked the same question when I was deciding between 104 and 287...if you are buying 1 and only 1 (we always think this way).. Luminor is way to go..so.. 104 !!

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