Del 4,497 Posted May 29, 2011 I recently bought this PAM308 Regatta quartz from grb (it originally came from PrestigeWatchCo) so thought I'd write a short review. It is virtually brand new and the quality is superb! The dial has a lovely waffle effect, the brushed case is well finished, as is the tachymeter bezel. Being a quartz, the chrono works without any drama but there are no running seconds so you can't tell it's a quartz without starting the chrono - result! I did have one problem though - one of the quick release lug buttons fell out. They really are a pain in the arse these things so I changed both quick release pins with custom PAM springbars with faux screw heads at one end - now I really do have quick release for strap changes! Talking of straps, the watch came on a navy blue gen croc strap from Panatime and, while it suited the watch quite well due to the blue accents and bluish AR, the strap was a bit too shiny for my liking and cheapened the look somewhat. So, it is now on a brand new thick leather strap kindly gifted to me by Silverspeed through the "free straps" thread, complete with a new brushed pre-v buckle. I think this combo looks great! (I might try to remove or "rough-up" the shiney finish on the blue croc strap for future use.) The lume is pretty good on this version too - the dots, numbers and hands light up very nicely. All in all, this is a great hassle-free chrono PAM that I will enjoy wearing! And now onto the pics....enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted May 29, 2011 Losing out on this from grb still smarts but glad your enjoying it del. I personally liked the brown croc deploy strap he also offered over the blue but you new strap looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,497 Posted May 29, 2011 Losing out on this from grb still smarts but glad your enjoying it del. I personally liked the brown croc deploy strap he also offered over the blue but you new strap looks good! Thanks kolchak . I thought the blue croc would go better than the brown croc, plus grb said the brown croc was well worn. The blue is good though and if I can get some of the shine off it then I might put it back on. In the meantime, I am very happy with this combo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted May 29, 2011 did you get the pam custom spring bars from the RWG shop? I finally understand spring bars are not created equal and that their are different types. With the custom ones, do you just push it in from outside the lugs rather then inside lugs? TY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grb 1 Posted May 29, 2011 I'm sending you the tan croc, cus I think it looks better. If you don't like it send it back. Also the pics you posted made me reorder and another blue strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,497 Posted May 29, 2011 did you get the pam custom spring bars from the RWG shop? I finally understand spring bars are not created equal and that their are different types. With the custom ones, do you just push it in from outside the lugs rather then inside lugs? TY I got the same type but got them from a UK source for quickness. Yes, you remove them by pushing from the outside, plus they incorporate the Panerai tube so are thicker. I'm sending you the tan croc, cus I think it looks better. If you don't like it send it back.Also the pics you posted made me reorder and another blue strap. I'll PM you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted May 30, 2011 I did have one problem though - one of the quick release lug buttons fell out. You too huh? Mine near took an eye out so I used the same solution since the RWG shop is kinda close If I ever find the little button I'll epoxy it back into place. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samura 0 Posted May 30, 2011 I just hate you guys!!! I was looking for this kind of deal for some time, and damn'it I was a day too late! Beautiful watch and I bet it has a great presence as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted May 30, 2011 Don't panic mate, it's as cheap as chips from Robert, just buy one new. Col Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mondeov6 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Looks very very nice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samura 0 Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Don't panic mate, it's as cheap as chips from Robert, just buy one new. Col When you live in EU, besides UK, Roberts applies a shipping fee of almost $30 to deliver on "DIFFICULT EUROPEAN LOCATIONS". That tends to rise the price to approx. $179 ($149 for stainless steel option + $30 shipping). On that price range, you start to think twice: Quartz or 7750 for $50 more. Edited May 30, 2011 by samura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,497 Posted May 30, 2011 I did have one problem though - one of the quick release lug buttons fell out. You too huh? Mine near took an eye out so I used the same solution since the RWG shop is kinda close If I ever find the little button I'll epoxy it back into place. Col. I actually still have the button and spring and made some attempts to superglue it back in place, which was only partially successful. It didn't seem to sit fully home when glued so you had to tap the strap bar to get it clicked into place and eventually the button came off again. Another time it also went airborne! Those custom PAM springbars are the way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted June 2, 2011 If you put the button back in and use the faux screw spring bars you will need to grind the retaining lug off the base of the button. Super Glue won't work, use epoxy. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,497 Posted June 2, 2011 If you put the button back in and use the faux screw spring bars you will need to grind the retaining lug off the base of the button. Super Glue won't work, use epoxy. Col. Thanks Col. One of the buttons is still in place and the springbar fits ok as long as you put the thinner "non-screwhead" side of the springbar into the lug with the quick release button. For asthetic reasons, I need to buy some epoxy to stick the button back in and cover the hole though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormcrow 0 Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Nice watch. Reading your posts, you seem to have everything Del, Rolex... Pam... Breitling... What do the two small dials do on this Pam? (quartz version) Edited July 28, 2011 by Stormcrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,497 Posted July 29, 2011 What do the two small dials do on this Pam? (quartz version) The subdial at 3 records the 24-hr clock and the subdial at 9 records the chrono minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
