Best luminor marina?

[Rolexxx]

I'm probably posting this in the wring place. (If soo please don't kill me )... I'm sure this has come up a thousand times... But I'm looking for a PAM that really gets close to a gen. I figured the Marina is the most common every-man Pam people buy, so I'm guessing it's the best rep too?
I know there are a bunch of TD to choose from but in your experience which had the best ?

Thanks and sorry again~



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[d4m.test]

Hi, just before saving You more research-time imho don´t hunt for "the PAM that really gets close to a gen", go with the one that You like most for the looks, that goes best with Your style or the one that offers the best value for money.
Why? - "The closest to gen" will not have a seconds hand as it´s a tell, it will not have a date as it´s a possible tell, it will have no caseset engravings as these may be wrong and all open display casebacks are excluded as the movement is not gen, even if it looks close - exaggerating a bit but just to get the idea across

Check out Ale´s PAM-guide, it´s fabulous, here on the forum and quote which You may also thank Ale for as guidance:
"Some clarifications are required

The overall most accurate?
PAM 029 Noob, PAM 292 J Noob

The most accurate in the wrist? (Not in the hand. List increases a lot)
PAM 111-176-177-127-217-029-356-390-088-243 Noob, PAM 292 J noob, PAM 312 KW,PAM 388 KW, PAM 288 H maker

The most gen-like feel appearance?
PAM 417 KW, PAM 388 KW, PAM 312 KW, PAM 346 KW, PAM 359 KW, PAM 505-504 KW, PAM029 Noob, PAM 243 Noob, PAM 390 Noob, PAM 292 J Noob

The nicest one? (this is a taste matter)
PAM 390, PAM 253, PAM 388, PAM 346, PAM 417, PAM 359, PAM 312, PAM 088

I know this is a big list, but I cannot reduce it

ALE"

 

[Rolexxx]

Hi, just before saving You more research-time imho don´t hunt for "the PAM that really gets close to a gen", go with the one that You like most for the looks, that goes best with Your style or the one that offers the best value for money.
Why? - "The closest to gen" will not have a seconds hand as it´s a tell, it will not have a date as it´s a possible tell, it will have no caseset engravings as these may be wrong and all open display casebacks are excluded as the movement is not gen, even if it looks close - exaggerating a bit but just to get the idea across

Check out Ale´s PAM-guide, it´s fabulous, here on the forum and quote which You may also thank Ale for as guidance:
"Some clarifications are required

The overall most accurate?
PAM 029 Noob, PAM 292 J Noob

The most accurate in the wrist? (Not in the hand. List increases a lot)
PAM 111-176-177-127-217-029-356-390-088-243 Noob, PAM 292 J noob, PAM 312 KW,PAM 388 KW, PAM 288 H maker

The most gen-like feel appearance?
PAM 417 KW, PAM 388 KW, PAM 312 KW, PAM 346 KW, PAM 359 KW, PAM 505-504 KW, PAM029 Noob, PAM 243 Noob, PAM 390 Noob, PAM 292 J Noob

The nicest one? (this is a taste matter)
PAM 390, PAM 253, PAM 388, PAM 346, PAM 417, PAM 359, PAM 312, PAM 088

I know this is a big list, but I cannot reduce it

ALE"

Thanks man you really did save me time


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[Dparker1901]

Thanks! Still working on navigating the site.

 

[Anelson86]

Daywatch this is as to the point as it gets, thanks!

 

[Rolexxx]

@daywatch one more question what's the best TD?


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[Brtis]

@daywatch one more question what's the best TD?


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You have 48 posts and you are asking that noob question? Hopefully there is a hint of sarcasm there. lol

 

[Rolexxx]

You have 48 posts and you are asking that noob question? Hopefully there is a hint of sarcasm there. lol

Still fresh, only been a week or so... Sorry


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[idinwo01]

I know this is a big list, but I cannot reduce it

It so hard not to buy them all [emoji29]

 

[generickobayashi]

Does the GMT hand of the 029 turn on a 24h cycle or 12 like the gen?

 

[ck618]

Hi, just before saving You more research-time imho don´t hunt for "the PAM that really gets close to a gen", go with the one that You like most for the looks, that goes best with Your style or the one that offers the best value for money.
Why? - "The closest to gen" will not have a seconds hand as it´s a tell, it will not have a date as it´s a possible tell, it will have no caseset engravings as these may be wrong and all open display casebacks are excluded as the movement is not gen, even if it looks close - exaggerating a bit but just to get the idea across

Check out Ale´s PAM-guide, it´s fabulous, here on the forum and quote which You may also thank Ale for as guidance:
"Some clarifications are required

The overall most accurate?
PAM 029 Noob, PAM 292 J Noob

The most accurate in the wrist? (Not in the hand. List increases a lot)
PAM 111-176-177-127-217-029-356-390-088-243 Noob, PAM 292 J noob, PAM 312 KW,PAM 388 KW, PAM 288 H maker

The most gen-like feel appearance?
PAM 417 KW, PAM 388 KW, PAM 312 KW, PAM 346 KW, PAM 359 KW, PAM 505-504 KW, PAM029 Noob, PAM 243 Noob, PAM 390 Noob, PAM 292 J Noob

The nicest one? (this is a taste matter)
PAM 390, PAM 253, PAM 388, PAM 346, PAM 417, PAM 359, PAM 312, PAM 088

I know this is a big list, but I cannot reduce it

ALE"

Thanks @Daywatch and @Ale, this is a quick reference!

 

[chris3007]

Does the GMT hand of the 029 turn on a 24h cycle or 12 like the gen?

24h. There is no rep movement with a 12h turn around


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[ALE7575]

Does the GMT hand of the 029 turn on a 24h cycle or 12 like the gen?

GEN PAM 029 is GMT 24 hrs, it has an external GMT dial on the bezel of 24hrs, just like the rep. No worries about this matter

ALE