Need advice on Pam

[Shayno]

Hi there,

Looking at buying a Pam 111H and have a few questions,

1.How is this watch for a first time Pam buyer.

2.could you recommend anything else.

3. MR gave me a price of just under $100 most other websites I have looked are just over the $200 mark, So I am assuming that there is a difference between the $100 and $200 one would anyone know the difference.

4.Where would be the best place to buy this or a similar Pam?,I have never bought from MR so not sure what he is like to deal with, His communication seems quite good so far.

 

[MrYesterday]

#1. Great, if you like it
#2. I recommend buying a watch you enjoy looking at
#3. The movement is probably cheaper/lesser quality (but that doesn't mean it's junk. Some of us prefer cheaper movements)
#4. Dealers are your preference. Read their reviews, and find one who's qc/customer service to price point make you comfortable.

 

[COLDI]

Depends on what you want bc you get what you pay for.

Are you looking to mod it at all down the rd?

 

[avenger007]

Spend around $200 and get one of the H-Factory models: 005,318,177M,219,026. You'll have a great piece that doesn't need modding. If the PAM bug bites you, you can branch out. If it does not, it will be an easy resale.

 

[MrYesterday]

In comes the advice from the experts... which is why they're the experts

 

[COLDI]

Spend around $200 and get one of the H-Factory models: 005,318,177M,219,026. You'll have a great piece that doesn't need modding. If the PAM bug bites you, you can branch out. If it does not, it will be an easy resale.

I couldnt agree more

 

[braith7]

could you guys elaborate on that for a noob please - what do you mean by H-Factory? also why the M on the back of the 177?

(trying to absorb new info when I see it - so I ask a lot of questions sorry)

Ian.

 

[MrYesterday]

H Factory = Hublot factory... It's a way to describe where they are coming from, and the differences in the versions each factory puts out.

 

[avenger007]

The 177M is the latest version. The previous version was 177L which is now out of stock I believe. I have the 177L and 026K. The 005K is on its way, and I sold a 219L. The quality for around $200 is amazing. Try Replicamake or Asian7750 and see what they have in stock. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Stromtrooper4]

Get an Auto, manual winds can confuse the noob

 

[avenger007]

Get an Auto, manual winds can confuse the noob

The manual movements are bullet proof. I would recommend going with one of those before going to one of the clone or 7750 based autos. My $.02.

 

[WatchDude13]

The manual movements are bullet proof. I would recommend going with one of those before going to one of the clone or 7750 based autos. My $.02.

+1

Get an H factory for a little over $200 and enjoy bliss.

 

[Spboudart]

A pam 111 is a great pam to start with, it's a starter pam, it's the most sold gen pam. If it works for the gen it's fine for the rep...
You could spend a 100$ on a nice H version, but sincerely the latest version at 220$ are more than twice the value, a little over a year ago some were paying over a gran to get pam 111 from Little hero that were not as good as the lattest version.
As said above if you don't like it you'll always be able to sell it, which is not mandatorily the case with a cheap version. Most likely, you'll love it! Everyone does, then if you bought the cheap one, you'll buy the other....

 

[Dr.Verylong]

You mean the 111j?

 

[Mambo]

111J is nice but needs some mods ....

 

[Shayno]

Thanks for all the advice guys,

I have decided to go for the 177m as it seems to be just coming into stock,
Thanks for all the feedback will post some pics when it arrives.

 

[kaniel]

Good luck!

 

[Spboudart]

Great choice.