Help locate a PAM190

[hienpham04]

Finally, I decided to get a PAM90 and PAM190. PAM183 will be a 3rd Panerai, which is for later this year. As of now, I can't seem to find the PAM190. Does anyone know where I can get one? I really want this Radiomir. Thanks

[Thani]

did you get the pam90? or are you looking for one??

[hienpham04]

Originally Posted by Thani

did you get the pam90? or are you looking for one??

I have one on ordered, should get it in a couple weeks.

[sphereman]

190 is a disconitnued model and it is so hard to find one in the US.
Some guys over at Paneristi called every dealer in the US and Canada but no luck.

Your best bet would be buying from a secondary market..

[boa2]

You can post a WTB (want to buy) on Paneristi.com
Prices have gone up a lot. You might also consider a 183. Not an 8-day JLC movement, but easier to find, and around half the price.

Good luck!

[hienpham04]

Was the retail of the PAM190, $10000? Oh, what's you guys thought on the 8day inhouse compares to the JLC 8day? I saw the 268, it has the inhouse 8day right? I just didn't care too much about the date in the 268. So, can we considered the PAM190 a collectible? I'm a little shy on the secondary market, since I heard that Panerai can be easily faked. What can I do to verify that the PAM is authentic? I know with Rolex, we can check the markings, construction of the case/band, serial #, model #, and movement.

[sphereman]

Originally Posted by hienpham04

Was the retail of the PAM190, $10000? Oh, what's you guys thought on the 8day inhouse compares to the JLC 8day? I saw the 268, it has the inhouse 8day right? I just didn't care too much about the date in the 268. So, can we considered the PAM190 a collectible? I'm a little shy on the secondary market, since I heard that Panerai can be easily faked. What can I do to verify that the PAM is authentic? I know with Rolex, we can check the markings, construction of the case/band, serial #, model #, and movement.

Not sure the 190 will be a collector's item. As a matter of fact, it was one of the least popular models until it went out of production.

Yes, the retail price is $10K and it seems like many flippers snapped the last ones from the ADs in hope to make quick profits.

I've been looking for a pre-owned or new one for a while but I kind of gave up.

Good luck finding your 190.

[brainbizz]

Dont care much for the 190 overpriced may be collectable who knows. Prefer the 268 or 183G if possible and even the 210.

[sphereman]

Originally Posted by brainbizz

Dont care much for the 190 overpriced may be collectable who knows. Prefer the 268 or 183G if possible and even the 210.

183 is really sweet. I tried on the 183 at a local AD and it was very comfortable on the wrist.

I am leaning towards the 183 for myself

[hienpham04]

I really liked the 183. The only thing that bothers me is the manual wind almost daily. For this reason, I'm looking to get the 8/10 days.

[sphereman]

Originally Posted by hienpham04

I really liked the 183. The only thing that bothers me is the manual wind almost daily. For this reason, I'm looking to get the 8/10 days.

trust me.. winding your pam is half the fun of owning a panerai...
i am sure you will want to wind your 8/10day panerais everyday.

i do it twice a day

[hienpham04]

I found one, hopefully to have it in a few days. I will certainly take some pictures Hope it's real!

[watchboy]

Boy I am a little late to comment..... the 190 is almost found everywhere!