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View Poll Results: Which watch as an only daily
Pam 279 27 56.25%
Tudor BB on strap 21 43.75%
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Old 13 January 2013, 04:40 PM   #1
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Pick one. Be honest!

Looking for an all around daily wear. Something versatile

Either tudor black bay on strap

Or pam 279

Which do you think? Loving the 279 lately!
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Old 13 January 2013, 04:48 PM   #2
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The 279 wouldn't be my first pick for a PAM, but I prefer it over the BB.
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Old 13 January 2013, 04:53 PM   #3
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I'm looking for an automatic luminor preferably with date. The brushed finish is a plus
I can't think of any other pam that fits the bill

Not a fan of the 312 too chunky
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Old 13 January 2013, 05:00 PM   #4
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I'm looking for an automatic luminor preferably with date. The brushed finish is a plus
I can't think of any other pam that fits the bill

Not a fan of the 312 too chunky



164 is brushed SS case/polished bezel, automatic, date, the case you like.

Between 279 and BB on strap, I'd probably go BB only because I wouldn't want to pay extra for the 279's bracelet. I would easily take the 164 over BB, though.



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Old 13 January 2013, 05:03 PM   #5
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164 is brushed SS case/polished bezel, automatic, date, the case you like.

Between 279 and BB on strap, I'd probably go BB only because I wouldn't want to pay extra for the 279's bracelet. I would easily take the 164 over BB, though.
Not a fan of the arabic on Pam's :(
Guess I'm too picky
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Old 13 January 2013, 05:09 PM   #6
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Not a fan of the arabic on Pam's :(
Guess I'm too picky

Yes, the Arabic is a love/hate thing on a PAM. I love it and think it balances the dial nicely compared to a 104 or 111, but, I know I'm in the minority on this one.

How about 233? Also brushed and some people say it wears better than a 1950s automatic.
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Old 13 January 2013, 05:13 PM   #7
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Yes, the Arabic is a love/hate thing on a PAM. I love it and think it balances the dial nicely compared to a 104 or 111, but, I know I'm in the minority on this one.

How about 233? Also brushed and some people say it wears better than a 1950s automatic.
Love the 233 but don't need a GMT for 3 k more :(

I love the 279. If they made the same model in SS brushed or polished without the bracelet I'd be in

Any references match that? I hope so
The pam website is dreadful
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Old 13 January 2013, 05:22 PM   #8
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Love the 233 but don't need a GMT for 3 k more :(

I love the 279. If they made the same model in SS brushed or polished without the bracelet I'd be in

Any references match that? I hope so
The pam website is dreadful


Unless you want the tobacco dial, the 104 is the same as 279, but black dial and polished SS and strap.

Have you tried the new website? It's an improvement, even if there is a bit too much clicking needed.
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Old 13 January 2013, 05:25 PM   #9
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The 279 wouldn't be my first pick for a PAM, but I prefer it over the BB.

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Take a look at the 392 (42 mm). Very similar to the 312, but a bit smaller all round. Has a nicer dial imho

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Old 13 January 2013, 05:36 PM   #10
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Wow the 392 is solid
How thick is it though? Some say its the same thickness as the. 312

How is the 392 vs 104 or 279 for thickness?

Any auto luminors in brushed like the 279?

Thanks guys youre all awesome!
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Old 13 January 2013, 06:03 PM   #11
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I don't know why you picked a 279, but between those two, the Black Bay wins my favor hands down.

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Old 13 January 2013, 08:57 PM   #12
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Love the 233 but don't need a GMT for 3 k more :( I love the 279. If they made the same model in SS brushed or polished without the bracelet I'd be in...
You're not paying 3K more for GMT, you're paying more for their in-house 8-day movement. I can't even begin to tell you how great it is to only have to wind it once a week... Easily worth the extra $ imho.

But on to your 279... a bracelet-equipped PAM works with leather but not the other way around. So if you can afford the 1K premium for the bracelet, take the 279 and slap some leather on it.

The Tudor BB is a great-looking watch, can't go wrong there...
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Old 13 January 2013, 11:13 PM   #13
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Old 13 January 2013, 11:18 PM   #14
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easy the Panerai is a brilliant watch, don't like Tudor
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Old 13 January 2013, 11:32 PM   #15
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Wow the 392 is solid
How thick is it though? Some say its the same thickness as the. 312

How is the 392 vs 104 or 279 for thickness?

Any auto luminors in brushed like the 279?

Thanks guys youre all awesome!

Here you go...

http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show...898/ti-808078/

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=3670923
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Old 14 January 2013, 12:34 AM   #16
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If you already own a Pam, then between the choices I'd do the bb. I really like the vintage look with the snowflake dial. It's also much cheaper.
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Old 14 January 2013, 01:01 AM   #17
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I just can't do a cyclops on a Panerai for some reason.
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Old 15 January 2013, 11:42 AM   #18
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I would go with a PAM but maybe a 177.
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Old 15 January 2013, 11:47 AM   #19
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Neither makes my list (I really don't like the build-in cyclops solution Panerai uses on certain model, immediate deal killer for me).
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Old 15 January 2013, 11:59 AM   #20
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Voted BB, but I think you should get a 210/183!
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Old 15 January 2013, 12:22 PM   #21
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I voted BB because the 279 wouldnt be high on my Pam list, but the BB is basically tops for a Tudor.
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Old 17 January 2013, 08:17 AM   #22
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279 is awesome, go for it...
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Old 17 January 2013, 11:58 AM   #23
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233 for a daily wearer for me.
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Old 24 January 2013, 07:48 AM   #24
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BB since I do not like a PAM on a bracelet.
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