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Old 25 April 2009, 04:25 PM   #1
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111 versus 88 HELP!

Narrowed it down to two . . .

The face of the 88 is my favorite on a PAM. However, I adore the exhibition back of the 111. I cannot tell you how torn I am between the two watches. The 88 commands my attention when looking at it--no doubt. However, I am intrigued by the 111 because I truly enjoy taking a watch off the wrist and gazing at the movement (even though--in this case--I know it is an ETA movement not worth much more than a $100). I am soooooo torn. This will, I believe for now, be my only PAM for a couple, maybe three, years.

Help me decide, PLEASE!

Which one and why?


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Old 25 April 2009, 07:29 PM   #2
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Both is GREAT!!! Hard to decide between 'em.
But for your first Pannie, I think you must consider 111.
I like the sandwich dial, Historic model, simple, classy & beautiful!!!
This is the REAL Panerai to me. My first love.
Good luck for whatever you choose.
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Old 25 April 2009, 08:23 PM   #3
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Both is GREAT!!! Hard to decide between 'em.
But for your first Pannie, I think you must consider 111.
I like the sandwich dial, Historic model, simple, classy & beautiful!!!
This is the REAL Panerai to me. My first love.
Good luck for whatever you choose.
i like both, but prefer simple...111.
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Old 25 April 2009, 08:25 PM   #4
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Can't go wrong with either. But for me, the 111 is what Panerai is all about.
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Old 25 April 2009, 08:33 PM   #5
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Well,...both are fantastic pieces. I love the sandwich dial of the 111, but the 88 is a GMT and I have this "problem "with GMTs.

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Old 25 April 2009, 08:40 PM   #6
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Mike,is that your 88?!
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Old 25 April 2009, 08:49 PM   #7
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Mike,is that your 88?!
Yes it tis.

I love it.







I got the "other one too".





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Old 25 April 2009, 08:59 PM   #8
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Nice pics, Mike!!!
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Old 25 April 2009, 11:45 PM   #9
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Mike!! i think i lost count of your watches now!! You got vintage,modern rollies,and now panniesss!!! And i must say your photos are AMAZING!!!
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Old 26 April 2009, 01:18 AM   #10
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mike, i love your pics & ALL your watches....
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Old 26 April 2009, 02:34 AM   #11
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Think about it..you wear your watch face up most of the time..go for the pam 88...it's like the gmt ii c of Rolex IMO..
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Old 26 April 2009, 02:45 AM   #12
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cant help but to love the 88, however the 111 is also a beautifull piece, what ever you choose you cant go wrong ...

good luck .!!!


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Old 26 April 2009, 03:04 AM   #13
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111 ....

Why ?? ..... A MUST have in any collection !!
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Old 26 April 2009, 03:06 AM   #14
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63?!!? is that 63 next to 88?!?! no sub dial,but with ticking second hand! a rare beauty!!!
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Old 26 April 2009, 03:37 AM   #15
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Buy both! Forget about the car payment and mortgage!
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Old 26 April 2009, 05:18 AM   #16
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...and a Rolex...
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Old 26 April 2009, 08:13 AM   #17
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Well, it is up to you.

The 111 is like the Submariner of the Rolex line! Everyone owns one at one time or the other!

I think the 88 is ok, but the 111 is so so so good.

For a 24 hr GMT, I prefer other models a lot more, like the 116710LN.
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Old 26 April 2009, 09:58 AM   #18
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IMO looking at the back of the watch will wear off quickly. You will take it off at night after wearing it all day and put it to rest without giving it a second look.

The 88 is a piece of art..

i went with the 88 and am glad I did.

My next is the 127


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Old 26 April 2009, 11:04 AM   #19
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You already stated that the 88 commands your attention...its the one calling you...so go get it. You won't regret it.
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Old 26 April 2009, 11:14 AM   #20
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if i'm going to jump into the darkside it will definitely be the 88. if there is one thing that turns me off panerai it's the simplicity of it but the 88 has my type of complication
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Old 26 April 2009, 12:03 PM   #22
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To me it depends on your collection. I prefer the automatics for daily ease of use and the manual winds for once in a while. I have some of the manual winds (50-60 hrs) models with the crown guards and have found winding to be annoying. With the 8 days or rads a different story.
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Old 26 April 2009, 02:31 PM   #23
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To me it depends on your collection. I prefer the automatics for daily ease of use and the manual winds for once in a while. I have some of the manual winds (50-60 hrs) models with the crown guards and have found winding to be annoying. With the 8 days or rads a different story.
I find winding my 111,a religeous experience !!

Just keep the finger away from the polished bezel.The manual RADs like the 231,is just so much easier to wind.
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Old 26 April 2009, 02:33 PM   #24
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IMO looking at the back of the watch will wear off quickly. You will take it off at night after wearing it all day and put it to rest without giving it a second look.

The 88 is a piece of art..

i went with the 88 and am glad I did.

My next is the 127


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127 as a second PAM !! We have a quick learner !!! Its an absolutely awesome watch !!!
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Old 26 April 2009, 02:34 PM   #25
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if i'm going to jump into the darkside it will definitely be the 88. if there is one thing that turns me off panerai it's the simplicity of it but the 88 has my type of complication
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Old 26 April 2009, 11:45 PM   #26
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63?!!? is that 63 next to 88?!?! no sub dial,but with ticking second hand! a rare beauty!!!
it sure is i love it ... the full sweep second is great.!!
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Old 27 April 2009, 12:33 AM   #27
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Both are great watches, the 88 was my first love but the 111 is a true classic.

Go with the 111
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Old 27 April 2009, 01:25 AM   #28
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I have to say 111, the 88 is great but the sub dial in white just doesnt do it for me, I wish it was black and then I would be buying one straight away.
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Old 27 April 2009, 02:34 AM   #29
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The 88 is unique and a very practical watch. The 111 has sandwich dial with manual wind. This is the problem with Panerai you cant just buy one. I personally do not own a 111 and cannot remember the last time I wore my 88. My 233/268/289 with the 8 day mvmt have me spoiled regarding manual winding watches and to many others to choose from as far as autos are concerned. If it is the only watch you will buy and not add any others it would be tough to pass up the 111 otherwise would get the 88.
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I have to say 111, the 88 is great but the sub dial in white just doesnt do it for me, I wish it was black and then I would be buying one straight away.
The silver subdial and the skeleton hands,do not do it for me.Although,I did see the version with the bracelet and as a whole that looked very nice !!!

The 88 without the silver subdial,does exist,called "The Ghost".Saw one on CM for sale a few weeks ago.Looks nice !!!
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