Help deciding PAM 312

[Marcdk]

Hi Paneristas,

Now I have spend at least 15 hours reading about Panerai wathces and must admit that the information and details on this forum is amazing!
I have read most of the PAM reference guide from ALE (what a work)

No I have narrowed the search for my first Panerai down to a PAM 312, but then there is more choices to make.
I was clicks away from buying the PAM 312 O KW P9000, as I think this was the "best version" available at the moment.
But then I saw several other posts advocating for the Seagull movement was a way better choice....

So I would really appreciate your input here guys.

1. Which movement would be best for a newbie - the Seagull or the P9000 asian 7750 and why?
2. Which factory/version is best for most genlike and best build quality?

Is there anything I have missed?

(Short about me)
I am in my mid thirties, work as a consultant in an IT company and have never worn a watch, so it is very new to me.
But I have really fallen for the look of the Panerai.
My wrist is 6,75 inch .

Thanks for the help, it is really apreciated

Marco del Keyes

 

[kingcrab]

there are many mixed reviews on the ST255 vs A7750. I myself is having the same decision to make.

 

[blacke]

Let us know what you decide. Checkout PAM guide by ALE.

 

[Marcdk]

I already spent hours reading the pam guide by ale...
This amongst other threads just made me uncertain which movement, factory and version I should end up buying.

But I will let you know what I decide (hope to get feedback)

 

[mmlky]

I own a seagull and a Gen 312, I would recommend seagull

 

[Lagunax]

I recommend the straps in these 2 posts:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/278879-PAM312-Intense-REVIEW-straps-comparison
https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb...351-with-Nero-strap-and-quot-king-quot-buckle

 

[dtehbl]

I recently bought this model of PAM312 2 weeks ago and the time have been accurate by the dot!!! Very happy with my purchase

http://www.puretime.watch/product/pam312-r-jf-11-best-edition-on-black-leather-strap-p9000-clone/

 

[hotwheels]

I have owned a handful of seagulls and a handful of a7750s. I've had less problems with the seagulls VS. a7750s.
Much cheaper in price and more reliable imo.

 

[Marcdk]

Thank you for your valuable information...
I can see that a Seagull might be preferable.

But should I bear in mind which factory and/or versions I buy?

As I could read, the KW O series should be the best quality and most gen like.
But these recommendations are a bit old..

 

[Marcdk]

I recommend the straps in these 2 posts:
https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/278879-PAM312-Intense-REVIEW-straps-comparison
https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb...351-with-Nero-strap-and-quot-king-quot-buckle

Thanks a lot for these links.... The first link, where he got the light brown asso strap for waccex.de, is awesome.