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edge591 · 23 June 2011, 08:10 PM

Looking at my third PAM and can't decide.

Since there is no Panerai dealer where or even close to where I live I'm basing my decision on photos and wrist shots.

I have a 005 and 113 right now and I'm looking at the 243 (thick??) or the 88 (busy??).

I was going to get the 24 but essentially it"s like my 005 with a bezel and date so opted to look at the 243.

Let me know your thoughts.

esm · 23 June 2011, 08:35 PM

243 - i think a 1950 case is a great addition to your existing PAMily

paolo14 · 23 June 2011, 08:58 PM

243 in a heartbeat for me!

jvo300 · 23 June 2011, 09:26 PM

I say 243

Mosco · 23 June 2011, 11:34 PM

They're so different..... Have you considered a 320? this way you get a GMT and a 1950's case.

Shade · 24 June 2011, 12:56 AM

The 243 is a great watch, but I cant wear it comfortably, so I go for the 88, I like the 88 too btw..

B. Doggy · 24 June 2011, 01:34 AM

243! I had one and thought it was great.

fc3s2k · 24 June 2011, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edge591

Looking at my third PAM and can't decide.

Since there is no Panerai dealer where or even close to where I live I'm basing my decision on photos and wrist shots.

I have a 005 and 113 right now and I'm looking at the 243 (thick??) or the 88 (busy??).

I was going to get the 24 but essentially it"s like my 005 with a bezel and date so opted to look at the 243.

Let me know your thoughts.

You sound soooo confuse!!
My advise specially with Panerai is not base your decision on pictures and wristshots.
This is a special moment for you and if you are gonna spend 5-6 thousand dollars you gotta make the right decision.

texex91 · 24 June 2011, 02:21 AM

88 has my vote.

Benwah · 24 June 2011, 03:27 AM

PM sent regarding the 24...

mfer · 24 June 2011, 04:18 AM

If you have the wrist for it, 243 wins everytime in my book!

leeye · 24 June 2011, 11:03 AM

243! it's my daily watch!

Trailblazer · 24 June 2011, 12:09 PM

243 for me among these 2. But its too top heavy for me, I must say I love the looks of the 1950 case but wearing it for me is a different story. The Luminor case is superbly comfortable.

nauticajoe · 24 June 2011, 10:17 PM

2-4-3

stockae92 · 25 June 2011, 08:10 AM

based on what you already have, i would go with 243.

its more "different" than 44mm luminor case.

if you need a GMT watch, then maybe consider 321. again, because its "different" from what you already have. but i don't really dig the 12hr 2nd time zone hand (not 24hr GMT hand)

QinetiQ · 25 June 2011, 08:11 AM

I have a soft spot for the 088 so I'd go for it. And snap on an Assolutamente strap. Pure sex!!!

TswaneNguni · 25 June 2011, 01:28 PM

243 or 305 or 320

Cru Jones · 25 June 2011, 11:07 PM

IF you can pull it off, the 243 is SWEET.

that being said, i almost went with the 88 at one point, so, i know the appeal.

two very different watches..........get both!

23 June 2011, 08:10 PM	#1
edge591 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 143	243 or 88? Looking at my third PAM and can't decide. Since there is no Panerai dealer where or even close to where I live I'm basing my decision on photos and wrist shots. I have a 005 and 113 right now and I'm looking at the 243 (thick??) or the 88 (busy??). I was going to get the 24 but essentially it"s like my 005 with a bezel and date so opted to look at the 243. Let me know your thoughts.

23 June 2011, 11:34 PM	#5
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	They're so different..... Have you considered a 320? this way you get a GMT and a 1950's case. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

24 June 2011, 12:56 AM	#6
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	The 243 is a great watch, but I cant wear it comfortably, so I go for the 88, I like the 88 too btw.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

24 June 2011, 01:34 AM	#7
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	243! I had one and thought it was great. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

24 June 2011, 04:18 AM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	If you have the wrist for it, 243 wins everytime in my book! __________________ member#3242

23 June 2011, 08:35 PM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	243 - i think a 1950 case is a great addition to your existing PAMily

23 June 2011, 08:58 PM	#3
paolo14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los angeles Posts: 372	243 in a heartbeat for me!

23 June 2011, 09:26 PM	#4
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I say 243

24 June 2011, 02:21 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	88 has my vote.

24 June 2011, 03:27 AM	#10
Benwah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Posts: 89	PM sent regarding the 24...

24 June 2011, 11:03 AM	#12
leeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Too many...... Posts: 689	243! it's my daily watch! __________________ Lee, Singapore - Shanghai Submersibles - PAM 64, 87, 187, 243, 382 Luminor - PAM 366, 367, 372, 390, 420 Radiomir - PAM 410

24 June 2011, 12:09 PM	#13
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	243 for me among these 2. But its too top heavy for me, I must say I love the looks of the 1950 case but wearing it for me is a different story. The Luminor case is superbly comfortable.

24 June 2011, 10:17 PM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	2-4-3

25 June 2011, 08:10 AM	#15
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	based on what you already have, i would go with 243. its more "different" than 44mm luminor case. if you need a GMT watch, then maybe consider 321. again, because its "different" from what you already have. but i don't really dig the 12hr 2nd time zone hand (not 24hr GMT hand)

25 June 2011, 08:11 AM	#16
QinetiQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Posts: 15	I have a soft spot for the 088 so I'd go for it. And snap on an Assolutamente strap. Pure sex!!!

25 June 2011, 01:28 PM	#17
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	243 or 305 or 320

25 June 2011, 11:07 PM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	IF you can pull it off, the 243 is SWEET. that being said, i almost went with the 88 at one point, so, i know the appeal. two very different watches..........get both!

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