My first PAM : a 112H

[Pix]

Hi all,

that's my first contribution to this part of the boards : after 6 months collecting reps, I have finally done the step and bought my first PAM.

I must say that I was not a fan the first time I saw Panerai watches. But day by day, reading the stories, looking at all the modding possibilities and huge choice of straps (I'm a leather fan ), I had to get one.

I first looked for a 40 mm model, thinking of my small wrist. But after I tried one, I had to accept that a PAM MUST be big, otherwise it's not a PAM

So how did I choose the 112 ?

Easy : I looked for a simple one, and choosing an inexpensive model I did not want to go into trouble with seconds at 9. I naturally came to a Chinese 6497, which, as far as I understood, is not a bad movement. And not only seing the technical aspect, I found it to be a good rep of the original movement (nothing new to you I guess). Finally, I don't like the date magnification, not only in PAMs, but for any watch. Question of personal taste. Then the 112 became an obvious choice.

I had only few ideas about the flaws on PAMs, that's why I did not consider these things while choosing my watch from Silix.

110 bucks, I know it's far from perfect, but like it and that watch currently has more wristtime than expected. Which I DO appreciate with PAMs is the large choice for buckles and straps. I just forgot the one that came with the rep, and chose the one you see on *bay. Same for the buckle. Well, I realize now I have been a bit enthusiastic on this buckle, as it's really huge sized !

That won't be the main strap : I ordered a vintage custom made one on *bay too. I'll post pics upon receipt : the price seems so low that I do not want to disclose anything before I have seen the result. But if it's as promising as the pics I saw, I am most sure that the seller might become rich soon if I name him to this boards members !

I'm not skilled enough to point out the flaws on this 112. I'd like to learn them actually. So any comment is welcome. I know about the canon pin issue ; I have to live with it, as fixing it will cost me the watch's price. I have a mineral crystal (checked with water drop test) with no AR.

Now, tell me about the crown and the dial

Here are the pics, I hope some will enjoy them as I do.

The holy lume shot !

What's the consensus on this movement ?

I got it with the Panerai markings, but I removed the stickers (I hope that's not a sin) because I found the thing quite wrong against the gen.

The crownguard is a bit loose when opened. Silix is sending a new one. I hope I can change the thing easily.

[sssurfer]

I am glad to be the first one to welcome a new PAM fan.

(You already look quite a bit along the addiction road, IMHO).

Good choice and nice watch, great value for the price, congrats!

Both the crown and the dial are ok.

I absolutely need the seconds and date (other than on an occasional dressy watch), but I understand your choice. Well done.

I just don't understand the loose crown guard issue when opened. It is an universal flaw of all PAM reps: replacing the CG won't help. If you want it fixed you need to fix it on your own, the way already posted here and there.

[Pix]

Good to know ! I'll do a search then. Well, it seems Sillix easily accepted the change. And I must say that the 40mm one I tried one month ago did not seem to have the problem. Or maybe it was not that obvious.

I'm almost glad you told me about this issue

[sssurfer]

You are welcome.

Should you not find the thread, and should the new CG result loose as the former one, just let me know, I might help.

IMHO, I saw only a very recent 005 unaffected by that flaw -- and it was not because of the solution implemented on the gens i.e. a rubber gasket around the lever pin...

[pubus]

ive been always knocking my head, why the hell did I choose 111 to be my first pam 112 is way more ellegant and dressy Damn you lucky

great time piece, wear it well and let it tick for a life time!

[Pix]

why the hell did I choose 111 to be my first pam

...because 111 stands before 112..?

[pubus]

that is a proper statement but even if I would get this sexy one in Ti

[Stephane]

Hello Mr Pix,

Congratulation on your new "sub" addiction for Pams.

I must say that for me too it's on the list for later.

I guess that what still bother me is "I need" date; and date on Pams are a serious concern.

Anyway, what I really wanted to say about your topic is that you can really capture the beauty of the watch in your pictures.

I love them very much and will try to imitate you...

Cheers

Stephane

[Pix]

Thx Stephane

For the date, just wear something else on your right wrist...

[vlydog]

love the shot of the movement through the opening in the buckle!

[King Jubilee]

I love your watch- awesome pics. I have a 118 (simple watch) with awesome leather strap- have had it for 2 years now. I bought about 10 straps that I can switch out with- great versatility.

[deepsea]

Congrats on your new watch. Wear it in good health

[Pix]

That's the thing I definitely like on PAMS : the HUGE choice for all kind of straps.

[Jumbie]

That's the thing I definitely like on PAMS : the HUGE choice for all kind of straps.

Yeah, it's like getting a new watch since you can change the look depending on which strap you wear.