Maikel Posted August 3, 2006 Report Posted August 3, 2006 Okay here is the story... Since I found RWG (1&2), I've been checking in everyday to read the post, which I enjoy very much. So a couple days ago my girlfriend said; " you're so crazy about this Panerai watch...I'm gonna buy you a gen". I said; " Neah...is my hobby why should you buy me a gen & I'm very happy with my PAM rep". Now thinking about it...maybe I'll go for a gen...just one, to celebrate the birth of my first son. The problem is...WHICH ONE!!! Which PAM would you buy if you can only choose one?
Marv1n Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Okay here is the story... Since I found RWG (1&2), I've been checking in everyday to read the post, which I enjoy very much. So a couple days ago my girlfriend said; " you're so crazy about this Panerai watch...I'm gonna buy you a gen". I said; " Neah...is my hobby why should you buy me a gen & I'm very happy with my PAM rep". Now thinking about it...maybe I'll go for a gen...just one, to celebrate the birth of my first son. The problem is...WHICH ONE!!! Which PAM would you buy if you can only choose one? I own the 111h gen and chose it due to the sandwich dial, and the fact that it's busy enough to look good, but doesn't look like alphabet soup the way some larger watches do.
ubiquitous Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Any price restriction that you would like to stay within?
mikellem Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Are you looking for simplicity or do you want a chrono? They both have totally a different look...
wheaton26 Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 well, i did have a choice and chose the 091 as my first genuine pam. the 091 may be considered an odd duck to the panerai collection but in my opinion it is the nicest! no matter what other people say, you ultimately will be the one looking at it everyday. simply choose the one that you love. panerai's retain good value and if you change your mind down the road and can't really afford another one ... sell or trade yours in. here is a quick shot of mine. enjoy ...
Richard Tracy Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 What I would do would be to put a few grand in an interest gaining college fund for the son, and use the rest to buy a Swiss 212....Replica
Maikel Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Posted August 4, 2006 Well...I like the 111h...177...091...063...and so on...but NO chrono, just to busy for me. I think I'll keep it around 4500 EURO, maybe I'll bump into a nice second hand.
fahfahfooey Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 What I would do would be to put a few grand in an interest gaining college fund for the son, and use the rest to buy a Swiss 212....Replica Hehehe... you took the words right out of my keyboard. The only difference with me is that i would buy two or three high grade reps to play with, and the rest goes to the college fund. I would get an ultimate Fiddy, an MBW and a ...(???). I haven't bought a single gen since I discovered RWG, and I enjoy watches more than ever. Just my .02...
flavor flav Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Okay here is the story... Since I found RWG (1&2), I've been checking in everyday to read the post, which I enjoy very much. So a couple days ago my girlfriend said; " you're so crazy about this Panerai watch...I'm gonna buy you a gen". I said; " Neah...is my hobby why should you buy me a gen & I'm very happy with my PAM rep". Now thinking about it...maybe I'll go for a gen...just one, to celebrate the birth of my first son. The problem is...WHICH ONE!!! Which PAM would you buy if you can only choose one? well.....as this is your girlfriend and your not married yet......i'd go for the 140 if she can swing it yellow gold carbon dial. rare. flashy but simple and very high resale. you can sell it and buy maybe a 111, 177, and a 183........later
retep Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 You are one lucky man! My choice would be the 111H For reference here are the pics of the ones you mentioned ( i think) 63 91 177 111
jonthebhoy Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 The 111 in years to come will be a recognised design classic, if not already. JTB
James Bond Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 The 111 in years to come will be a recognised design classic, if not already. JTB jonthebhoy, I second your comment.
swdivad Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I'll second the 091, love mine In the end, you have many models to choose from, it's ALL about what YOU like
relaxman Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I really like my PAM104 due to the fact it has a date feature. Even if I know the date I still find myself looking at it several times a day. It was a tough disicion a few years back when I had to decide between the 111 and the 104 but the 104 won out and I dont regret it a bit. Best of both worlds. MG
Maikel Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Posted August 4, 2006 I got the Slytech,183 (taken in by my GF)& the 063...saw the Honpo 111h That will be my next purchase I think. Will I be satisfied with only one gen...but thank god there are great dealers here on the board with great reps.
ubiquitous Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 RT's advice sounds the most logical to me.
Indyclmbr Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I like the 111H too, but if I were going to get a gen, I would want a date so I'd go with Relaxman on this one-104. Simplicity of a 111 but with the date. If you have an eta 2893 063 rep, no need to get the gen. Just pick up a cyclops. Good luck.
bkatbamna Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 Honestly, this is what I'd do. I'd get the 005 rep. Have The Zigmeister fix the recessed pin, relume it, get an aftermarket crown and have zig overhaul the movement as well. For about $600 you would have one that Mr. Panerai couldn't tell from the real one. Save the mone. But if your really want a gen. I'd get one with a date display.
lovepanerai Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 I would get one that is hard to replicate, so date window models, titanium models other than the historic series....I went with a Pam25 :-)
relaxman Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 For about $600 you would have one that Mr. Panerai couldn't tell from the real one But Mr. Buyer always could. Even though the reps are indeed very close, there is is nothing like the real deal. There is a big a$$ difference between sportin a genuine and a rep. Dont get me wrong reps are fun but thats all they are. There is no real pride in ownership to me other than Ubi's Daytona. SAVINGS SCHMAVINGS . LOL MG
lovepanerai Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 But Mr. Buyer always could. Even though the reps are indeed very close, there is is nothing like the real deal. There is a big a$$ difference between sportin a genuine and a rep. Dont get me wrong reps are fun but thats all they are. There is no real pride in ownership to me other than Ubi's Daytona. SAVINGS SCHMAVINGS . LOL MG couldn't agree more, like the old saying goes: "a rep will always be a rep" no matter how much customization you do
Maikel Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Posted August 4, 2006 Okay guys this is what I'm gonna do. Talked with my GF...we're going to S'pore next year, take either Hong Kong or Thailand on the road ...put 3000 EURO into my son saving account & when I get there next year I'll look around for a PAM with a nice price tag. Informed at the AD & the 111 h would cost me 3400 EURO, & maybe in S'pore or HK the price would be cheaper. So everybody satisfied
artoero Posted August 4, 2006 Report Posted August 4, 2006 you can also buy a second hand at Steiner in maastricht. Go there, he has so many nice panerais in stock. I would defenately go for a 127 fiddy!! Okay guys this is what I'm gonna do. Talked with my GF...we're going to S'pore next year, take either Hong Kong or Thailand on the road ...put 3000 EURO into my son saving account & when I get there next year I'll look around for a PAM with a nice price tag. Informed at the AD & the 111 h would cost me 3400 EURO, & maybe in S'pore or HK the price would be cheaper. So everybody satisfied
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