Next purchase PAM243m PAM386 or PAM029

[Elegy]

Hello people,

First off let me show my gratitude towards this forum and its users. Countless hours I've been reading topics on PAM's, peoples' reviews and been drooling over wrist shots. I've learned a lot in a short time and expect to continue learning about PAM reps.

I received my PAM183 from KW a little less than two weeks ago and am totally in love with it. It looks great with a big vintage leather strap or a more subtile black strap. Either way is fine.
Now I want to purchase another PAM, one that is a bit different in style.

I am going back and forth between these three:

PAM 243 - http://www.kuvarsit.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=31684
PAM 386 - http://www.kuvarsit.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32291
PAM 029N - http://www.kuvarsit.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=31597

I love the 243 and its presence on the wrist. It looks cool, manly and rugged.
The 386 is a good looking, clean watch. I love the colours and the date display.
Last but not least the 029N. Again a very clean watch. Love the tuxedo dial and the colours too

I havent been in the PAM scene long enough to know the difference in movements and to know which movement is best and less troublesome. This is why I ask this great community to help me make a decision in buying my next PAM for my (hopefully fast soon) growing collection. Any advice, experience and critique is appreciated.

 

[takoxavy]

386 is good looking but was never released by panerai. if you wanna go for gen like don't buy it


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[nofitstate]

243, I had the H factory version, but sold it to fund the purchase of 382. Now I want another as it was such a good watch. Though will go for noob 243m this time.

 

[Elegy]

I see. I don't think I mind tough. It is a beautiful watch, I wonder why it was never released.

 

[crapie]

i have both the 386 and 243
the 386 gets more wrist time for me but that's only because i'm leaving the 243 at home until i get to blacken it

 

[Elegy]

i have both the 386 and 243
the 386 gets more wrist time for me but that's only because i'm leaving the 243 at home until i get to blacken it

kinda like this? http://www.kuvarsit.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32107

 

[crapie]

kinda like this? http://www.kuvarsit.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=32107

somewhat

 

[rhaykal]

I love my 243 and with my ever growing collection of watches I seem to continue to go back to wearing my 243 quite a bit. Just has great presence on the wrist and wears incredibly well. In fact, looking down at the 380 I have on my wrist right now, I'm wishing I chose the 243 today.....dammit.

 

[ALE7575]

Hi Elegy

PAM 386 is a nice wacth and KW version is very goos, but not recommendable IMO due to above mentioned reasons.
PAM 243- is one of the best reps of PAM. But the best version is not H maker is Noob V2. You should buy this version
PAM 029- is maybe the most accurate PAM rep ever made. You should ask for Noob V2 version. Just a bit different from other PAMs, but If you like the watch this is perfect

I assume you have already consulted PAM GUIDE
"Reference PAM REVIEW-GUIDE" - Replica Search, Identification, Evaluation & Selection
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365?t=107365

ALE

 

[Elegy]

Hi Elegy

PAM 386 is a nice wacth and KW version is very goos, but not recommendable IMO due to above mentioned reasons.
PAM 243- is one of the best reps of PAM. But the best version is not H maker is Noob V2. You should buy this version
PAM 029- is maybe the most accurate PAM rep ever made. You should ask for Noob V2 version. Just a bit different from other PAMs, but If you like the watch this is perfect

I assume you have already consulted PAM GUIDE
"Reference PAM REVIEW-GUIDE" - Replica Search, Identification, Evaluation & Selection
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/reference-pam-review-107365?t=107365

ALE

Hi Ale, Yes I have consulted the guide to gain a lot of information. I usually first find a model that I like visually and then consult the guide. Thanks.

Eventually I'll buy them all, but for now I might go with the 243 first.

 

[ALE7575]

Hi Ale, Yes I have consulted the guide to gain a lot of information. I usually first find a model that I like visually and then consult the guide. Thanks.

Eventually I'll buy them all, but for now I might go with the 243 first.

OK this is a good choice but assure the Noob V2 version with a dealer which indicates this version in its catalogue

ALE

 

[twizynorthwood]

243 is a lovely watch. This is the noob version. It does need the strap done up fairly tightly as it is quite a top-heavy watch and can move around if not secured.




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[Elegy]

It sure is a beauty !

 

[shelby1501]

+1 on Noob 243. Together with FC Diver, it's the best watch I ever owned.

 

[jasonbaylee]

I got a 243m after consulting guru pam ALE & i never look back!

As said, great presence, great built & great weight.

Happy wearin!


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