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Lucky 7 Pam collection

revhrd

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I know this is an often discussed question about watches in general, but I find it hard to keep a Pam collection down to 7. Specially when the variations, at least for me, are not much different in terms of dial layout. Sure the case may be different or case back, but what is the ideal 7 for Pam experts? I am not a chrono fan so I may be biased but I am still curious to see how the Pam addiction plays out. Please disregard how close to gen they are, that's a bonus but I ask for your choices based on the overall look, feel, size, case material, etc.


My current collection:

Pam 111 (older version not sure origin) I simply love the sandwich dial aspect and prefer it over the 005 but both are tied in my eyes.
Pam 025d I love the detail on the dial and the titanium aspect of it, plus it's a diver so it adds another dimension
Radiomir 183 Probably no the most accurate but I love the case and fit under a dress shirt
Pam 217 (modded by Juni0r) the biggest watch on my wrist and it feels good. I Have a soft spot for destro Pams. Plus I chose this over the 127 :unsure:
Pam 026k (don't know what version) but I love the destro and pvd aspects


That's my keeper five, though I want a bronzo for the summer time and I have a 390 and 312 incoming plus I have another model (don't know number but it looks like the 312 with the added gmt hand).


I am trying to figure out which I should keep the 312 or gmt model and when I look at the 390 all I see is a righty 217.


And don't even get me started on straps... there is never enough funds to get them all, and add the custom buckles. Oh boy! Pams are more expensive than a weekend in sin city :lol:


I am curious to see what Pam experts and reviewers (Ale and Co.) would consider a nice 7 pam collection.
 

shelby1501

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Here is mine: 187, 243, 569, 036, 188, 111 and 127 with 111 and 127 still missing in my collection. :)

I like your choice too. 025 is also stunning, Bronzo is great but I sold it mainly because I haven't had many opportunities to wear it and combine it with clothes. And btw 312 with gmt hand would be 320. ;)
 

erekose

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How can you even consider selling a Pam...they are like my kids.

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ALE7575

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Some choices by types:

Luminor Base
PAM 390 Noob

Luminor Marina
PAM 417-416-411 KW
PAM 111 Noob

GMT
PAM 088 Noob O-series
PAM 029 Noob

Titanium
PAM 177-176 Noob

Black ceramic
PAM 438 KW Ceramic

White dial
PAM 113 H Noob

Automatic
PAM 299 Noob O-series

Power Reserve
PAM 027 DSN

LUMINOR 1950
PAM 312 KW
PAM 127 KW

CHRONOS
PAM 253 H maker

SUB
PAM 569 KW
Since you like dextros, I have removed the PAM 243 Noob, PAM 364 Noob, PAM 508 KW and PAM 571 KW

Radiomir

PAM 292 O-series NO PIG KW
PAM 346 KW
PAM 388 KW

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Thrasher

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KW 312,KW 388 x 2, 243, BK NOOB 029, DSN EGI, Pratt custom, KW 382, 563, Black_Shark Rolerai, 424. that's my current collection most are on Hamilton or Gunny leather or Croc. EGI is on Gunny green canvas.
 

revhrd

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It's hard to part ways with Pams, that's a well known fact. Ale, that breakdown by type is an awesome way to have one of each type. I found it interesting that you didn't include the 217 or 026. I think that the 25d fills the void of the 243 and the bronzo is a summer watch but I can't wear it often and just like shelby I'd sell it. This also does not take into account having ax2 of one model like thrasher. I probably would consider a radiomir in ss and rg.

I think that the 320 will get the axe after I get the 312, and then we will see what will replace it. Maybe another radiomir since I've only got one :)
 

PAM1983

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Some choices by types:

Luminor Base
PAM 390 Noob

Luminor Marina
PAM 417-416-411 KW
PAM 111 Noob

GMT
PAM 088 Noob O-series
PAM 029 Noob

Titanium
PAM 177-176 Noob

Black ceramic
PAM 438 KW Ceramic

White dial
PAM 113 H Noob

Automatic
PAM 299 Noob O-series

Power Reserve
PAM 027 DSN

LUMINOR 1950
PAM 312 KW
PAM 127 KW

CHRONOS
PAM 253 H maker

SUB
PAM 569 KW
Since you like dextros, I have removed the PAM 243 Noob, PAM 364 Noob, PAM 508 KW and PAM 571 KW

Radiomir

PAM 292 O-series NO PIG KW
PAM 346 KW
PAM 388 KW

ALE

when did you pick up the Pam 571 ? How do you like it now ?
 

ALE7575

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when did you pick up the Pam 571 ? How do you like it now ?

I have not yet picked it up
But I have received many pics, QC pics and a lot info from expert members owning this watch
I think it is impressive, one of the best ever together with PAM 364 and 243 Noob

This will be my next Sub without doubts

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PAM1983

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I have not yet picked it up
But I have received many pics, QC pics and a lot info from expert members owning this watch
I think it is impressive, one of the best ever together with PAM 364 and 243 Noob

This will be my next Sub without doubts

ALE

I love my Pam 571... the Quality Control Post I started with your permission was a great idea. Please post QC pics in the thread so we can see yours as well.
 

vjkin

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my current collection:

PAM005n
PAM164o
PAM253i
PAM288k
PAM351m
PAM372n
PAM563p
MARINA MILITARE GMT

Waiting for PAM382n from ryan
and as soon PAM438 and PAM616...
then I hope I will end it [emoji16]


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BK NOOB 029

Curious, what's the difference between a BK 029 and a 029 from any other TD? I know BK only sells the ones with the Sellita movement, but there are TD's that offer the 029 with Sellita for $110 less than BK's price. Anything to justify the $110 difference other than the fact that BK's have already gone through QC?
 

Norrie

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I've got 24 but I think my top 7 would be 438, 389, 622, 372, 569, 088, 448.
 

Thrasher

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Beats me, To the best of my knowledge all swiss movements in China are rebuilt used but with a Sellita movement maybe they are new, BK is close by me in the same state... I trust him and every customer service issue I have ever had with him and I have only had two out of 4 watches he has fixed within days for free. $8 to ship to him or 20 to 30 to ship to china and wait a month or three and have the problem returned with a new problem. Its just a matter of trust and faith in his competence and attention to detail.
 

revhrd

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I have just received a 390 and a 312 from m2m... But I completely forgot about the 602. This is slowly going to be a top 20 list :lol:
 

revhrd

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Yeah you guys aren't helping me reduce :lol:

Next is the 605!!