astig Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Ok so I have been reading for a couple of months.. and am ready to purchase a Tag link and a Panerai. I know that the most accurate one is the 111h. There are many other accurate models but wc one comes second? There is no specific model I want. I just want something accurate or something that can be easily modified. Also... Is davidsen the only one offering modified Panerais like already has AR coating, re-lumed etc. If a get one from the other dealers then I would still need to get an AR crystal, crown, pinion fixed etc... it is convenient to get a watch ready to wear and not worrying about still having to send it to get those things done. thanks everyone... Edited September 5, 2006 by astig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I think you answered to your own question . If I were you, I will take the davidsen pam logo base, but if u can't live without seconds, take the 111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted September 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 yeah the 111 is great. but i want to know which model comes next in terms of accuracy. 183, fiddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 IMHO Fiddy ... Ouch ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 IMHO Fiddy ... A Fiddy for a first Panerai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 A Fiddy for a first Panerai? Why not ? Between 183 & Fiddy, I dont hesitate ! And Fiddy is love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Why not ? Between 183 & Fiddy, I dont hesitate ! Yes, but did you start on a Fiddy? It's like the veteran heroin addict telling the n00b to start off by injecting the golden brown directly into his eyeballs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 (edited) Yes, but did you start on a Fiddy? It's like the veteran heroin addict telling the n00b to start off by injecting the golden brown directly into his eyeballs. Excellent (Indeed I started with a 111 ) Edited September 5, 2006 by AlexM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectron Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 just for a thought of it - how much does davidson's modified pam111 or pam111h cost approximately? is it much more expensive than perfect-clones/trustytime... ? thnx spectron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 generally between 280 and 3 bills from what i remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 hmmm.. sumthing wrong with a fiddy for a first one? then aside from a 111 maybe someone can suggest another good one. 183 might be too much. then again, i am after how close it looks to the gen. anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 (edited) Davidsen's 201a is the way to go. BTW Pug that was very funny! Edited September 6, 2006 by Cucumber_Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 great suggestion! how about one from the newer ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 the PAM Arktos GMT is pretty nice, despite the wrong date font and cyclops, oh and I almost forgot it also has the wrong back ;-) I would stay away from the current Fiddy's, even Davidsen's - they all have problems (no sapphire, wrong crown guard, movement - see The Zigmeister's post, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 great suggestion! how about one from the newer ones? I have 12 Panerai reps. I wear my 201a more then any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk45ca Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Ok so I have been reading for a couple of months.. and am ready to purchase a Tag link and a Panerai. I know that the most accurate one is the 111h. There are many other accurate models but wc one comes second? There is no specific model I want. I just want something accurate or something that can be easily modified. Also... Is davidsen the only one offering modified Panerais like already has AR coating, re-lumed etc. If a get one from the other dealers then I would still need to get an AR crystal, crown, pinion fixed etc... it is convenient to get a watch ready to wear and not worrying about still having to send it to get those things done. thanks everyone... i just ordered the 195 from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 A Fiddy for a first Panerai? My first rep was a Fiddy, and I don't regret it. A 44mm is more of an every day watch, the Fiddy stands out like a sore thumb if you've not got sleeves on! If it's your first Panerai you can probably afford to get a cheaper rep - it's pointless spending $400+ on the 'ultimate' to find you don't like it on your wrist, whereas a $150 rep will give you a good idea of what suits you, and what it is best to spend the rest of your money on in the future. Unless of course you've been reading the forums for too long and already obsess over the crown thickness and canon pinion.. in which case spend away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 getting the fiddy or 187 for your first pam is like losing your virginity to porno star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 so i guess im stuck to the 111. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovepanerai Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 getting the fiddy or 187 for your first pam is like losing your virginity to porno star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 getting the fiddy or 187 for your first pam is like losing your virginity to porno star Nobody has that happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 getting the fiddy or 187 for your first pam is like losing your virginity to porno star Ah - Ginger Lynne!! I love you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Ah - Ginger Lynne!! I love you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 my first pam was a fiddy... now i am after a smaller one since i like my 196 more.. maybee i'll get a 111h or 177h "getting the fiddy or 187 for your first pam is like losing your virginity to porno star" oh btw i love janine lindelmulder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astig Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 alright it will be 111h then. how about the automatics? an accurate one please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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