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mijaved · 12 September 2021, 05:15 AM

Hello everyone

I know I know this is Rolex forum but having owned 2 subs and Breitling Chronomat and Sea Dweller on the way, I am already eying for my next acquisition but can't really make my mind up.

Help is required here

Both Pam and BP have rich history and I aim to add one of them to my collection. Pros and cons please.

Cheers

Have a good weekend.

enjoythemusic · 12 September 2021, 05:27 AM

I'd go Pam323, nice 10-day movement, sandwich dial......

roadbike61 · 12 September 2021, 05:30 AM

233 would be my choice

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Kevin of Larchmont · 12 September 2021, 05:38 AM

323 all day long.

Chewbacca · 12 September 2021, 05:39 AM

Big Pilot.

I only have a PAM388 now but have had others. The BP remains my most surprising impulse watch purchase and I still like it a lot. Feels like it’s worth the money especially the date version. Might get a blue one too.

Master_Grogu · 12 September 2021, 05:39 AM

Both brands belong to Richemont, therefore don’t buy any of these unless you enjoy paying for the Caviar of nepotistic executives.

Chewbacca · 12 September 2021, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

Both brands belong to Richemont, therefore don’t buy any of these unless you enjoy paying for the Caviar of nepotistic executives.

Jeebus.

3HandsNoDate · 12 September 2021, 05:56 AM

Iwc

DoricSpiker · 12 September 2021, 07:45 AM

Big Pilot

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sj24k · 12 September 2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

Both brands belong to Richemont, therefore don’t buy any of these unless you enjoy paying for the Caviar of nepotistic executives.

but nepotistic executives pump out some of the finest caviar. spoon a little on a toast point, maybe a little crumbled egg. some finely chopped onions. tasty sh!t right there...

Ungucpho · 12 September 2021, 02:55 PM

IWC, but Big pilot 43 or 46?

Moondoggy · 12 September 2021, 03:35 PM

BP for me, I bought mine with a little doubt and just love it, easy to read, comfortable, just a classic imo.

Singslinger · 12 September 2021, 04:46 PM

No contest for me - Big Pilot.

Panerai make very nice watches but somehow none of the models I tried looked good on my wrist.

Gmt21 · 12 September 2021, 05:29 PM

Has anyone here been following the BS from Panerai on their "in house" but not quite movements? I follow perezcope on Insta and he seems spot on and has incredible resources to back up. I am personally done with that brand anyway.

mew · 12 September 2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gmt21

Has anyone here been following the BS from Panerai on their "in house" but not quite movements? I follow perezcope on Insta and he seems spot on and has incredible resources to back up. I am personally done with that brand anyway.

I like the PAM683 but could never follow through with buying one, the above and the previous brooklyn bridge fiasco makes it hard for me to buy one, especially at retail prices.

mijaved · 12 September 2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ungucpho

IWC, but Big pilot 43 or 46?

It will be 46

Ungucpho · 13 September 2021, 09:40 AM

Awesome. Black dial or blue le petite prince?

The green dials on the IWC are actually pretty stunning in person

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Originally Posted by mijaved

It will be 46

pdnb · 14 September 2021, 04:35 PM

I would look for a 323 dot dial… it matches the circular indicator.

It is pretty thick for a “dress watch”.

As someone mentioned earlier I would look at the 233, but that is a luminor. And the 323 is a 47mm auto radiomir.

As far as BP goes, the 5002-01 is the best dial, the petit prince blue dial is nice as well. You have to get a strap that fits well otherwise the crown can dig into your wrist.

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Juni78 · 29 September 2021, 02:06 AM

Pam 323 for me, pam 323, but the one that really makes me fall in love is 1068, I love it!
https://guardatiempos.com/panerai-la...lete-pam-1068/

jpwv · 30 September 2021, 05:32 AM

No question. Big Pilot. 5002 if you can find it. It is the coolest watch ever made.

Paka · 1 October 2021, 09:41 PM

Definitely Big Pilot and especially ref. 5002.

12 September 2021, 05:15 AM	#1
mijaved "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Imran Location: UK Watch: Bluesy,16600,16610 Posts: 86	Pam 323 or IWC big pilot as next watch Hello everyone I know I know this is Rolex forum but having owned 2 subs and Breitling Chronomat and Sea Dweller on the way, I am already eying for my next acquisition but can't really make my mind up. Help is required here Both Pam and BP have rich history and I aim to add one of them to my collection. Pros and cons please. Cheers Have a good weekend.

12 September 2021, 05:27 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	I'd go Pam323, nice 10-day movement, sandwich dial...... __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

12 September 2021, 05:30 AM	#3
roadbike61 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 165	233 would be my choice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 September 2021, 05:38 AM	#4
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	323 all day long.

12 September 2021, 05:39 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Big Pilot. I only have a PAM388 now but have had others. The BP remains my most surprising impulse watch purchase and I still like it a lot. Feels like it’s worth the money especially the date version. Might get a blue one too.

12 September 2021, 05:39 AM	#6
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	Both brands belong to Richemont, therefore don’t buy any of these unless you enjoy paying for the Caviar of nepotistic executives.

12 September 2021, 05:56 AM	#8
3HandsNoDate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 68	Iwc

12 September 2021, 07:45 AM	#9
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,516	Big Pilot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 September 2021, 02:55 PM	#11
Ungucpho Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 264	IWC, but Big pilot 43 or 46?

12 September 2021, 03:35 PM	#12
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,299	BP for me, I bought mine with a little doubt and just love it, easy to read, comfortable, just a classic imo.

12 September 2021, 04:46 PM	#13
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	No contest for me - Big Pilot. Panerai make very nice watches but somehow none of the models I tried looked good on my wrist.

12 September 2021, 05:29 PM	#14
Gmt21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Earth Watch: Rolex 1665 Posts: 295	Has anyone here been following the BS from Panerai on their "in house" but not quite movements? I follow perezcope on Insta and he seems spot on and has incredible resources to back up. I am personally done with that brand anyway.

14 September 2021, 04:35 PM	#18
pdnb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The best coast Watch: 5726, 5212 Posts: 701	I would look for a 323 dot dial… it matches the circular indicator. It is pretty thick for a “dress watch”. As someone mentioned earlier I would look at the 233, but that is a luminor. And the 323 is a 47mm auto radiomir. As far as BP goes, the 5002-01 is the best dial, the petit prince blue dial is nice as well. You have to get a strap that fits well otherwise the crown can dig into your wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 September 2021, 02:06 AM	#19
Juni78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Madrid Posts: 25	Pam 323 for me, pam 323, but the one that really makes me fall in love is 1068, I love it! https://guardatiempos.com/panerai-la...lete-pam-1068/

30 September 2021, 05:32 AM	#20
jpwv Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 337	No question. Big Pilot. 5002 if you can find it. It is the coolest watch ever made.

1 October 2021, 09:41 PM	#21
Paka Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Europe Watch: IWC Big Pilot 5002 Posts: 248	Definitely Big Pilot and especially ref. 5002.

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