conx 0 Posted September 20, 2012 .... For not liking Pams? I've never really seen what the fuss is with Pams. So instead of being a nun-believer forever I decided to buy myself a cheapie. I picked up the Pam320 from Tony's Crazy Sale. The problem is, I'm still not feeling the love. Is there something wrong with me - can I be cured... or should I just get me hat and coat and find another hobby? I throw myself at your mercy in the hope of finding out why the whole Pam "thing" has passed me by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onionbag 1 Posted September 20, 2012 Komrade, report to the Komissar at the nearest train station.................remember to bring a cabbage, a warm coat and a shovel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted September 20, 2012 Not just you. I like my 318 and I want a 127 but I'm left cold by any of the chronos or subs, don't even like ones with date windows! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 20, 2012 PAMs... overrated big chunks of the metal, mostly copying itself. Yeah... there's 4-5 nice models, rest - all the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted September 20, 2012 I was the oppostie..... I was a bit 'Meh' whatever in the begining and had a one from Thailand that I quite liked but when I saw some close up, and got the beginners 111 it all changed for me..... the solid materials,simple classic look of them, won me over, the thick straps too. I like chunky watches generally..... I don't like all of them.... but certainly I'm going to have a few long term keepers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted September 20, 2012 Buy a nice strap and throw the rep croc in the bin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted September 20, 2012 To the gulag with you Comrade for not loving Pams. Commie Bastard! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Distinct 0 Posted September 20, 2012 PAMs... overrated big chunks of the metal, mostly copying itself. Yeah... there's 4-5 nice models, rest - all the same. Exactly. 111, 177, 212 and that's about it for me. Not even the 005 because you might as well have the more interesting 111. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted September 20, 2012 Pams are ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted September 20, 2012 I think it is the oversize face that put's me off. It seems to dominate the watch too much. I agree about copying itself, I never know how you can tell one from another, they all look much the same to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 20, 2012 No, no... 090, 253, 029, 224, 111, that's it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted September 20, 2012 Are we playing Panerai bingo ? If so - HOUSE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 20, 2012 Buy a nice strap and throw the rep croc in the bin... Some people collect buttons... and matchboxes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted September 20, 2012 Buy a nice strap and throw the rep croc in the bin... Some people collect buttons... and matchboxes... even heard about guitars :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 20, 2012 Not me. Hard to believe - but I can't afford my own guitar. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted September 20, 2012 I like them quite a bit but they do tend to look similar. Not a fan of they're chronos but 005, 111 & 243 I am fond of. I couldn't see myself having more than two in the collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,823 Posted September 20, 2012 I bought the 47mm 127 fiddy just for the size and the I dig it, I also got the Arktos 186 GMT because it looked different with the compass point bezel, other than that, I don't know that I would buy another Panerai. Then again, when I started this hobby, I didn't want any of them So I guess that could change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted September 20, 2012 M2M sales. I'm sure many others do not share you opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted September 20, 2012 M2M sales. I'm sure many others do not share you opinion. Yep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted September 20, 2012 Yup. M2M is full of PAMs. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted September 20, 2012 So are we going to sacrifice conx as a first member for Cyril to ban/gulag? Just joking... actually I was the same as you when I got my first Pam. I liked it, wore it a few times (because it was a new watch), but after a month or two, I kinda left it lying there and I always picked up another watch, it didn't called me to put it on the wrist. But now, after a year, I kinda got into Pams. Now I want 111, 029, PVD one etc. It's weird, but it's troo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark9117 0 Posted September 20, 2012 .... For not liking Pams? I've never really seen what the fuss is with Pams. So instead of being a nun-believer forever I decided to buy myself a cheapie. I picked up the Pam320 from Tony's Crazy Sale. The problem is, I'm still not feeling the love. Is there something wrong with me - can I be cured... or should I just get me hat and coat and find another hobby? I throw myself at your mercy in the hope of finding out why the whole Pam "thing" has passed me by. You're right. It's a generic, overrated hunk of horological cruft. You don't want to wear it. You don't even want it in your house. Send me a pm and I'll give you a shipping address where it can be safely disposed of. There is no time to lose on this. Every minute you own it, you lose a little bit of your soul. I can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 20, 2012 I had never even heard of Panerai before joining rep forums. Has anyone in the Real World heard of PAMs? That's why they are a good stealth watch - you can wear a Fiddy and people just think "Big watch" not "12 grand strapped to his wrist" lol The designs are so clean and uncluttered, such simple shapes, yet put together in a way that somehow holds your interest and gaze long after purchase. And all the different permutations (SS, Ti, PVD, DLC, Ceramic, sandwich, sausage, display CB, closed CB, normal, destro, handwind, automatic...) appeal to men's inbuilt collector instinct (like those who collect books, magazine series, train sets, cigarette cards, etc) so they have a winning marketing formula. I can't resist 44mm handwinds despite them looking mostly the same and the 47mm versions call to me too, but less so. Autos seem wrong somehow... I think everyone 'gets' PAMs after a while, it's just a case of finding what calls to you loudest And if you're not sure of one you have bought, ditch the crap rep strap and get it on a super-soft strap to transform it from rarely worn to regular rotation piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted September 20, 2012 The big PAMs are too big, some say they look just fine on small wrists, I think people just get used to the look, just like people used to think bell bottomed pants, afros and chops looked good. But for now, big watches are the style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
