Panerai dilema - which model to go for?
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Bloody auto correct!!!........
So I have decided to treat myself for my 40th birthday coming up in a month or so and want to add a Panerai to my collection. I already have 2 Rolex, an LV Sub & Air King + a Tag Monaco & a Breitling Super Ocean 42. I am comfortable with who to source the watch from and conveniently they have both models I am interested in.
I am considering a new PAM 0088 or a soon to be 3yr old chorono PAM 0188 boxed with its papers & spare strap which is in mint condition, I understand this model is now discontinued. There is £600 difference in price between the 2 watches which does not bother me but I can't really afford to buy both.
At the end of the day a watch like cars can come down to personal choice but other peoples opinions & experience is often useful so which would you go for and why?
Thanks in advance - Shep
So I have decided to treat myself for my 40th birthday coming up in a month or so and want to add a Panerai to my collection. I already have 2 Rolex, an LV Sub & Air King + a Tag Monaco & a Breitling Super Ocean 42. I am comfortable with who to source the watch from and conveniently they have both models I am interested in.
I am considering a new PAM 0088 or a soon to be 3yr old chorono PAM 0188 boxed with its papers & spare strap which is in mint condition, I understand this model is now discontinued. There is £600 difference in price between the 2 watches which does not bother me but I can't really afford to buy both.
At the end of the day a watch like cars can come down to personal choice but other peoples opinions & experience is often useful so which would you go for and why?
Thanks in advance - Shep
Edited by shep1001 on Friday 20th March 19:02
Grey Ghost said:
I really like the bottom one, nice clear face and slightly different rubber strap
Currently have the optional rubber strap on my MBIII and rather like it
I like the idea of a white face too as I think it goes better with a wider variety of strap colours. Not sure about brown on black but I do have a tan strap for my Superocean which has a black face/bezel Currently have the optional rubber strap on my MBIII and rather like it
Thank heavens for the auto-correct! For a moment I though it was going to be a thread about how "My watches are my life. They're my baybeeeess!!!!!"
Must admit to not being a huge Panarai styling fan but, out of those two, I'd go for the first. But that's because it's marginally less "Panarai" looking to my eye, so may not be a good recommendation for someone who likes their style
Must admit to not being a huge Panarai styling fan but, out of those two, I'd go for the first. But that's because it's marginally less "Panarai" looking to my eye, so may not be a good recommendation for someone who likes their style
Variomatic said:
Thank heavens for the auto-correct! For a moment I though it was going to be a thread about how "My watches are my life. They're my baybeeeess!!!!!"
Must admit to not being a huge Panarai styling fan but, out of those two, I'd go for the first. But that's because it's marginally less "Panarai" looking to my eye, so may not be a good recommendation for someone who likes their style
Thanks Joe. With your technical head on as you obviously know a thing or two about time pieces, is one technically better than the other in terms of its movement? I originally wanted the PAM 088 and had been watching it for a while, I then saw the 0188 which is also nice and a little bit rarer as there were only 700 of them made. Its a bit cheaper too which satisfies the northern tightness in me but I don't want that to get in the way of what is potentially a better watch.Must admit to not being a huge Panarai styling fan but, out of those two, I'd go for the first. But that's because it's marginally less "Panarai" looking to my eye, so may not be a good recommendation for someone who likes their style
Andrew
The movements are much the same - both Valjoux 775x based and both nicely executed in terms of finishing.
The Op VIII in the 088 is (subjectively) "prettier" (some might say fussier)and has the GMT hand, but it's got a slightly lower power reserve (42 v 46 hours) and 6 fewer jewels than the OP XII in the 188.
In practical terms, those extra 6 jewels are little more than bragging rights - they are all "functional" but whether they give any real benefit is debatable.
So, no, you couldn't really say that one is technically better than the other - they're both quality, COSC certified, movements and should perform (and last) as well as each other.
The Op VIII in the 088 is (subjectively) "prettier" (some might say fussier)and has the GMT hand, but it's got a slightly lower power reserve (42 v 46 hours) and 6 fewer jewels than the OP XII in the 188.
In practical terms, those extra 6 jewels are little more than bragging rights - they are all "functional" but whether they give any real benefit is debatable.
So, no, you couldn't really say that one is technically better than the other - they're both quality, COSC certified, movements and should perform (and last) as well as each other.
Slagathore said:
How flexible is the budget?
I've just ordered one from an AD in Germany, and with the exchange rate and a small discount, I saved a nice amount.
Might be worth looking in to and gives more options. Although, stock levels don't seem to be great.
4.5k for the pam 088 is the cheapest I have found anywhere inc Europe taking travel into accountI've just ordered one from an AD in Germany, and with the exchange rate and a small discount, I saved a nice amount.
Might be worth looking in to and gives more options. Although, stock levels don't seem to be great.
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