Got my first PAMs (111 and 372)

[passageoftime]

Got these two from Angus last week. Very happy and already searching for new straps. I don't particularly like the strap that came with the 372.

I would like to say again that RWI is awesome!! And, special mention for ALE7575 for helping us noobs. Your guide is nothing sort of amazing.

 

[ALE7575]

Got these two from Angus last week. Very happy and already searching for new straps. I don't particularly like the strap that came with the 372.

I would like to say again that RWI is awesome!! And, special mention for ALE7575 for helping us noobs. Your guide is nothing sort of amazing.

GOOD starting collection !
Congrats

Many thanks for your kind words
Glad to hear that, we are here to help you and you have learnt the lesson

ALE

 

[peppe1019]

Very nice..congrats

 

[jessen007]

WOW, you got some good photography skillz !! those watches look amazing!!! I can't wait to finish my stupid exam so I can treat myself to some pams as well.

 

[thefever]

Both look great! But which one do you like better of the 2? Which has a better build quality?

I see they also updated the CP to silver on the Angus 372.

 

[passageoftime]

Thanks guys.

thefever, i think i got the updated 372. So far, the 111 is getting more wrist time. The lume is quite a bit better on the 111.
But, some straps are coming in. Maybe I'll wear the 372 more.

 

[Pamtastic]

Great pair there!

I feel the lume on the "patina" dial is weaker then the modern dials, which is a shame as I think the patina dials look better and have more character then the modern dials.

 

[Lelouch]

very nice pair! congratz

 

[SSTEEL]

Congrats on your PAM cherry poppers I am still yet to pop mine, but will do soon with the 111.

 

[Stromtrooper4]

nice choices

 

[carlton]

Both are beautiful watches, especially the updated 372 look awesome. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

 

[DreambreaX]

111 and 372 are the most wanted pams

 

[marcogumbo]

111 and 372 are the most wanted pams

I'm new to the Pams, but IMHO the polished case and bezels, sandwich dials, crownguards, classic simplicity, and the fact they are both well reviewed and with GREAT photos, make these two winners. Also Ale's excellent Reference Guide. And the two case styles make an impossible decision, with a lot of folks buying both or swinging over to the 111 due to the 372's decorated mov't and glue issue...(glue, really?)

From my perspective, the order of my purchases will be:
1. Pam 111 Noob V3 Pre-v hands, asian mov't, fixed regulator issue (?)
2. Pam 372 H Cartel (or Noob version with a fix, hopefully...or I'll put on a solid case-back and remove the deco plates and glue)
3. Pam 288k, an awesome chrono, and Radiomir vintage style. Very different.

All very safe purchases for newbies...2 Super-Reps and one could be.

Now, if I can just find a dealer to respond to my emails and inquiries, I'll start buying.

 

[marcogumbo]

oops...forgot to say awesome comparison photos of your watches passageoftime. Thanks for posting those for us and congrats!

And thank you many times over, Ale7575, for making this so much easier for us!

 

[thefever]

Thanks guys.

thefever, i think i got the updated 372. So far, the 111 is getting more wrist time. The lume is quite a bit better on the 111.
But, some straps are coming in. Maybe I'll wear the 372 more.

thanks for the reply. your thread really gives great insight on these 2 models. appreciate it.

 

[pkw2704]

Very nice, just ordered my first 2 pams,183h from angus and a 111 from ryan the 372 is next when my credit card comes round.........

 

[ALE7575]

And thank you many times over, Ale7575, for making this so much easier for us!

Glad to be helpful
Thanks friend
ALe

 

[passageoftime]

Great pair there!

I feel the lume on the "patina" dial is weaker then the modern dials, which is a shame as I think the patina dials look better and have more character then the modern dials.

There's always the choice to send the watch to one of watch smith for a relume....:hehehe:. Still learning of what to do next.

 

[passageoftime]

I'm new to the Pams, but IMHO the polished case and bezels, sandwich dials, crownguards, classic simplicity, and the fact they are both well reviewed and with GREAT photos, make these two winners. Also Ale's excellent Reference Guide. And the two case styles make an impossible decision, with a lot of folks buying both or swinging over to the 111 due to the 372's decorated mov't and glue issue...(glue, really?)

From my perspective, the order of my purchases will be:
1. Pam 111 Noob V3 Pre-v hands, asian mov't, fixed regulator issue (?)
2. Pam 372 H Cartel (or Noob version with a fix, hopefully...or I'll put on a solid case-back and remove the deco plates and glue)
3. Pam 288k, an awesome chrono, and Radiomir vintage style. Very different.

All very safe purchases for newbies...2 Super-Reps and one could be.

Now, if I can just find a dealer to respond to my emails and inquiries, I'll start buying.

I think it's all about expectations. The makers has gone a long way to produce better reps, but they are still reps. So, some imperfections should be tolerated. So far, I'm very happy with both reps, with 111 taking the #1 place. But, I'm still a noob in this game, so I don't have that high expecations compared to the gurus.

 

[passageoftime]

Very nice, just ordered my first 2 pams,183h from angus and a 111 from ryan the 372 is next when my credit card comes round.........

I'll say that the waiting is the worst part of the whole process..oh the agony.