dragonplayboy Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Ok, This may be because of my age (25) or because I'm completely civilian, but what the heck is the obsession with Pam's? I mean honestly, they're kind of cool looking, but they all look very similar to anyone at all that isn't a fan of Pam's. I understand people being crazy about rolexes, they're quite a status symbol and a brand synonomous with having money. My wife loves my LV rep, my VC's, and she adored my Navitimer (bless 'er, it would suck if she was anti-timepieces) but every Pam I show her, she asks if "it's that same ugly military watch" and it's not like she doesn't know what she's talking about, she actually points out what people are wearing more often than I notice, and I think she has good taste (she actually said things like "the bezel is too small on that one" and such). Anyway this isn't about my wife, it's just about me (joe schmoe) not attacking Pam, but asking what the dad gum love affair is with it! Someone help a brother out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk21 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Anyone wiling to carry a credit card balance can own a nice watch. Rolex, IWC, Breitling, whatever. That's not an attack on any specific brand, just reality. Panerais have a draw to them that is not easily explained, and for many the first time it is felt is when the watch is actually on your wrist. There are many watch enthusiasts that don't get it, and that's fine. To each his or her own... All I can tell you to do is buy one. If you can wear it for a week and not "get it", I will be very surprised. THey are just a different buzz. Or, perhaps there's a small dose of Heroin on the caseback. That could be it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5Man Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I think with the PAM's it is a number of things. Of course there is the X factor - just something about it. I think the size, the simplicity and the unique design sets them apart. I have had lots of comments on my 183 from people that don't even know what it is. It just stands out somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 ...she doesn't know what she's talking about... Get a 111 or 183. You will lose yourself in it... and so will she. These are beautiful watches... and the reps are a quantum leap in build quality. Nothing that you have right now can compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevomd Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Pams are like children, you won't know what the big deal is until you have one of your own. Eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castlemaine Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Asked the same question on another board a good while back. Got a 111 from Trusty a few months back and have a hard time getting it off my wrist. Agree with the other comments about it getting noticed even if no one knows what it is. Got on a flight last Tuesday and was waiting in the front of the aircraft for the aisle to clear and the stewardess told me she loved my watch. It just happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 you rightfully don't know what the fuss is about seeing as you don't have one. but jeez, one can be gotten for less than $150 these days so i'd say you may as well give it a test run. worst comes to worst you sell it and take it as a lesson learened. i've said this before, but there is a big 'i know something you don't know' factor to panerai. it kind of says 'i could have gotten XXXX, but i'm in the know so i got a panerai.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I understand people being crazy about rolexes, they're quite a status symbol and a brand synonomous with having money. Exactly. You don't wear a PAM as a status symbol and/or to suggest that you have money. You may wear it because: 1 - Uh... just try and you will know . 2 - To suggest that you have taste. 3 - To suggest that you are a connoisseur. 4 - To suggest that you are elitary about minds, not about wallets. (Btw, it is my sad duty to inform you that you are already affected with paneritis in phase 1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk21 Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Exactly. You don't wear a PAM as a status symbol and/or to suggest that you have money. You may wear it because: 1 - Uh... just try and you will know . 2 - To suggest that you have taste. 3 - To suggest that you are a connoisseur. 4 - To suggest that you are elitary about minds, not about wallets. (Btw, it is my sad duty to inform you that you are already affected with paneritis in phase 1). Or... 5. Because you love the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Or... 5. Because you love the watch. That was supposed to be included in #1 along with because the watch is beautiful etc It must have been my poor English... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonplayboy Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I'll give it a whirl. what do you guys think is your favorite? For a 1st timer anyway... I have fair skin and freckles, I'm a fan of brown bands over black. As far as looking best on me, nothing has really beaten the navitimer to date. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiumdesigners Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I started with a 111h. Then onto 127 and now the PVD models. I recommend getting a 111h first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonplayboy Posted July 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I started with a 111h. Then onto 127 and now the PVD models. I recommend getting a 111h first I think i want the daylight and I want to put one of the carbon fiber looking straps on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faonmyea Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 the 196 daylight was the first pam i got. i'm more of a 50, 51 kind of guy though. simple. maybe that's the lure. it's simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchgrl Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I owned a gen 49 for about 6 months...loved it, but ended up traded it for a gen Exp II (smaller profile). I miss it. My husband is a big Pam fan as well. He has owned a gen 90, 88, I don't remember the other 2. He recently purchased Josh's 210H and loves it just as much as his gens. I am sure he will also purchase a rep Fiddy in the near future and I'll probably purchase a rep 49. Once you wear one, you just "get it". Beautiful, simple watches with a nice history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoero Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 started with the 111G with right swansneck and buy a 24/24 strap at www.manifatturefirenze.com and take the Aged calf leather strap 1942 with buckle (light brown stitch) for 100 usd. man , its lovely!!! greetz arthur I'll give it a whirl. what do you guys think is your favorite? For a 1st timer anyway... I have fair skin and freckles, I'm a fan of brown bands over black. As far as looking best on me, nothing has really beaten the navitimer to date. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasigi Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 When I first saw pictures I thought they were fugly. Then you see one in the flesh, the first I saw was a gen 104 and it looked and felt gorgeous. I don't like watches to be too complicated so I picked up a 005 from Joshua and it hardly ever left my wrist. I sent my brother a link to the Panerai website and he said that they're ugly. Then he saw mine. Now he wants one It really is a case that pictures don't do them justice, you just have to get your hands on one and try it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENOST Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 What it it about PAMs? You'll find out after buying your first one. Rolexes? I have two different reps. Theywere the first two I purchased. But I don't wear them anymore. IMO, just too common as a rep. My two Joshua ETA Rolexes wil be going up for sale soon. I'm done with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoero Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 If you had a genuine rolex, would you wear it then? What it it about PAMs? You'll find out after buying your first one. Rolexes? I have two different reps. Theywere the first two I purchased. But I don't wear them anymore. IMO, just too common as a rep. My two Joshua ETA Rolexes wil be going up for sale soon. I'm done with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Before I bought my first Panerai rep I went to an AD to check them out in person. There really is something weird that happens when you first hold one and put it on your wrist. I agree that most people don't know what they are, but I think the popularity in the rep world will only help them gain popularity among everyday folks. Oh... that and the fact that every Hollywood star seems to be wearing one lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizznay Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 As has been said already, once you wear one you will understand. IMO start out with the classic design either a 111 or a 001 or my personal fav 036. Although you can't go wrong with a 196 on carbon (just read up a bit on the 7750 movement before you pull the trigger or just get one with the 7753) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drf Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I have lots of reps, mullers, vc, JLC, etc. I used to love comlications. I did not undertand the pam till I got my 001. I actually wear it the most now of them all. I have lots of friends with big big bucks. 100% the one they say hey thats a nice watch or thats cool is the PAM and they wear 20K genuine watches so it just the look they love. I also get more comments on the street about it. just the bigness and simplicity and lines. my wife loves it the best too. guess I have to get a few more. I laughed the other day when one of my clients an incredibly wealthy woman whos husband earns 10 or 100 times waht I do walks intot he office wearking a pam on a hot pink leather band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTacks Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I agree, I didn't understand the whole Panerai craze when first looking at the rep forums. In fact, sadly, I had't known what a Panerai was until I started studying reps. Now three of my first six reps are Pams. Started with 111H. Then a Titanium. Now the new 187 on order. You will get hooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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