Are the ultimate versions worth the extra $$$

[alucard666]

Hi all!
Was curious as to what everyone thinks about the ultimate editions. They seem to run a little over 400. Is it worth it to spend that much if I am not looking to mod the watch (not yet at least). Which models have the best ultimate versions?
Is it a better idea to just start with something a little more basic?
I want a polished look with saphire glass, no chronograph and no green tinge on the text. Any model/dealer recommendations? There seem to be a lot ofoppossing thoughts on the 111.
Any thoughts and suggestions welcome.

 

[brokedown711]

Personally, I'd opt for a marina militare with a saphire crystal over a better PAM replica. You will pay FAR less, have endless possibilities for the dial, case, even the movement.

I've seen a getat ( http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do ) watch and one from military time (jackson tse, http://www.jacksontse.com/) and they were both very nice.

 

[6-1-13-19]

The Ultimate 212, 253, 104, 164, and 088 worth the extra money over the respective models' predecessor. Better date font, better magnifaction, better hands/dial (in the case of 212/253/088), and better crown guard (in the case of 104/164/088).

If you plan on not modifying your PAM, those Ultimate models are worth the extra money up front.

 

[tommy_boy]

The Ultimate 212, 253, 104, 164, and 088 worth the extra money over the respective models' predecessor. Better date font, better magnifaction, better hands/dial (in the case of 212/253/088), and better crown guard (in the case of 104/164/088).

If you plan on not modifying your PAM, those Ultimate models are worth the extra money up front.

Odd seeing your avatar and only 6 posts, lol!

Thanks for hanging around The Darkside! Great to have you.

 

[alucard666]

The Ultimate 212, 253, 104, 164, and 088 worth the extra money over the respective models' predecessor. Better date font, better magnifaction, better hands/dial (in the case of 212/253/088), and better crown guard (in the case of 104/164/088).

If you plan on not modifying your PAM, those Ultimate models are worth the extra money up front.

So is the 088 the highest common denominator and the best option if i am not looking to mod ? Coincidentally that's the first and only PAM I have seen in person.

 

[COLDI]

So is the 088 the highest common denominator and the best option if i am not looking to mod ? Coincidentally that's the first and only PAM I have seen in person.

Yes. DSN doesnt match up.

In terms of magnification, datewheel font, AR, crown, cg, ultimate is better

 

[guanaco]

Like Matt pointed out, it depends on what model you're talking about.

 

[6-1-13-19]

So is the 088 the highest common denominator and the best option if i am not looking to mod ? Coincidentally that's the first and only PAM I have seen in person.

For me, the best Ultimate PAM auto overall is the PAm104. The 088 has a sunken datewheel, which for me, is a deal-breaker, so I won't own it. However, the only thing wrong, in my opinion, on the 104 is the L SWISS MADE L is too close to the 6.

:anopsis:

 

[panther917]

When we say "ultimate" we are referring to the Josh/Andrew Ultimates? do other dealers have access to these ultimate versions? Robert T4D? or any others? I'm about to pull the trigger on a 104 b/c it appears that is the closest to gen Pam rep? Does anyone make a logo base rep that is close to gen? using this style dial? Would DSN be the way to go on this one? Not sure of the model...

 

[COLDI]

Best logo tilts I have seen are from the Silix ages ago and FGD who makes his small batch of dials

 

[hooligan]

Correct, but FGD isn't making any 000 dials (yet, at least). He's doing all Pre-V/Pre-A stuff.

In fact, I'm sending him payment tonight for one of his new Pre-A 001/004 dials. Woot!