005 or 104

[Peter52]

Hey guys,

it's time for a new beater on my wrist and as i went by the local watchstore, i saw some panerais and liked them very much.

In fact, i think i want to buy a pam005 or pam104. So the big question: which one?

The 005 doesn't have an automatic movement, could this be a problem?

Any suggestions?

[Whatever123]

The asian Unitas movement in the 005 is very reliable and furthermore you can easily replace it, these movements are pretty cheap. As a rep, the 005 is far more accurate than the 104. Personally I would prefer the 005 as it is a historic model and imo PAMs need to be handwind... :-)

[StormTooper4]

Get one first and then the other one later, my 229 is like a 104 and it gets a lot of WT recently , but the 005 is a mighty fine watch. 1 is never enough, just accept the way it is.

[Whatever123]

1 is never enough, just accept the way it is.

Too true...

[Peter52]

Ok thanks guys, i'll go with the 005.

And i'm sure it won't be the last

[prdubis]

A new 104 was supposed to be released by the H factory...

Wait&see...

[BGGodwin]

Do the 005 (looks like you already are)! It's a great watch!

[polaris]

The 104 is a nicer watch imho, date an' all, but the 005 (if dealer has 'em) is a bargain.

~$250 with shipping and you get all the goodies included: Lume, AR, CG, Crown. Everything looking good.

The 104 Ultimate hasn't been updated for about 2yrs now.

~$450 with shipping and still needs mods to get it looking good. T48 crown, AR and a re-lume. That's about an extra $300 in mods/shipping. (Even then still iffy with a thin CG and a closed 6 dial[transition year]).

Go the 005 or wait (ha as if you could!!) for an updated auto.

[juancodb]

005 hands down...