Cheap vs. Pricey

[Johnsoir]

I've been drifting around Timesshop.net and got into looking at 111's. I noticed that for the most part they all have a 6497 movement, but their prices vary from $88 up to $235.

On the site they all look to be of the same quality though I know they are probably using the best reps to do these images, but is there going to be that much of a cosmetic difference once you get the watch?

 

[acharria]

go for 235!!

 

[Rick914]

The cheap ones don't have the Swan neck amounsts other small details, if your going for a keeper spend the dough. Let us know how it goes and post pics!

 

[levelmanroger]

The cheap ones will have a cheaper grade of movement (no swan neck), often mineral crystal instead of sapphire, different crown guards, etc.

If getting to see if you like Pams, go cheap. If getting a keeper, go high end.


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[HPoirot]

Visually, there isn't much of a difference. The main difference is the feel of the watch. It's difficult to describe, but cheapo versions always feel cheap.

 

[Dodgy]

The cheap ones will have a cheaper grade of movement (no swan neck), often mineral crystal instead of sapphire, different crown guards, etc.

If getting to see if you like Pams, go cheap. If getting a keeper, go high end.


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This

 

[elmataplata]

I agree here, if youre not sure buy a cheap-o version. If it grows on you good then you can get a better and sell your cheap-o

 

[lufcmattylad]

That's what i did.. but i hated my cheapo and then loved it when i got my pricier Pams.

I kinda regret not going straight t the h factory models first

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[avenger007]

The prices of a really accurate PAM have plummeted in the past year. The best 111 you could buy used to be $800, now it is $200-250. With prices being so relatively low, you are at a bit of a risk with the cheapies if you decide to sell. You will probably have to take a larger percentage of a loss. If you get one of the H or N factory reps, your resale value will be significantly better. My $.02.

 

[ALE7575]

The prices of a really accurate PAM have plummeted in the past year. The best 111 you could buy used to be $800, now it is $200-250. With prices being so relatively low, you are at a bit of a risk with the cheapies if you decide to sell. You will probably have to take a larger percentage of a loss. If you get one of the H or N factory reps, your resale value will be significantly better. My $.02.

+1 completely

For me I have chosen Noob

 

[JulianWS5]

I read a thread with a bunch of pics of a NoobFactory watch and it seemed very very good, so I would go for this one.

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

if you want a cheaper 111 torobravo has a killer one for $125

This watch is a perfect choice for any beginners who want to try a decent PAM 111 at a very good price.

- 44mm SS case
- Asian 6497 manual movement
- Sapphire glass with NO AR, same as gen
- High cannon pin
- Correct crownguard
- Calf leather strap with SS buckle

Forget to mention it has colourless AR, and it´s Superlumed

The price is $125 + shipment

 

[Member X]

Great price from Toro!