Dabbling in a PAM

[runta25]

Hey guys! I'm a longtime admirer of PAMs but I've never owned one. As I'm sure you guys can tell, I'm a bit of a rolex nut. I want to try out some PAMs so what would be a great starting watch for someone?

Criteria:
- love radiomirs. The simplicity is great.
- big fan of patina (anything that looks brown-ish). My love for vintage watches is showing here.
- My wrists aren't massive. The smaller PAMs would fit better.
- not trying to drop a bucketload on my first PAM.

thoughts?

 

[runta25]

I just tried combing through the PAM guide. I am utterly overwhelmed. Anyone care to provide some guidance>

 

[nalomb]

I would take a look at a 512 -- it doesn't check all of the boxes on your list, but its pretty darn close. Radiomirs wear smaller than their Luminor brothers, so a 45mm Rad feels like a 42mm as compared to a submersible. A close second would be the 346 -- brown dial and titanium case that you can play with to 'vintagize' it. Both are priced below $250 from most TD's.

Happy hunting!

 

[runta25]

Thanks [MENTION=49210]nalomb[/MENTION]. I'll check those out. I'm also interested in the PVD radiomirs as they are just super sexy. Any models you recommend in those?

 

[nalomb]

I'd go with the 292 ceramic before a PVD -- great out of the box rep and a cool piece to add to your collection. On the PVD side, the 532 is the only one I have owned and I love it. It needs AR (even though the gen doesn't have it) to make it clean and it is bigger at 47mm, but it wears like a 44-45mm.

 

[mysterio]

Considering your preferences, I would suggest the PAM613. It is a Radiomir, made of ceramic, has patinated lume and does not cost a lot of cash.

Gen pic:

Thread to pique your interest
https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb...w-release-KW-Pam-613-QC-pics-allowed-********

 

[Dinkis]

Pam 292. Check it out


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[Dinkis]

Or Pam 424


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[runta25]

Thanks for the recommendations gents. I've also started looking at vintage PAMs. I have a feeling I've found another set of watches to bankrupt me... oh god.

 

[Knifemaker]

LOL!!! Welcome to the addiction! ;-)

Knife