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PAM 390, 292 and 177, advices appreciated!

jamilton

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Hello guys,

Some weeks ago, I decided to buy my first PAM. as I didn´t know exactly how they would really fit on my 7“ wrist, and I wanted to check different dial models and material cases, decided to go for a 390, 177 and 292. Later on I could take the decision which one to keep. One of the key conditions were that they must be considered as Super Rep by ALE´s guide, and of course that I liked him. After lot of reading, I placed the orders and all three came in the last two weeks.

I find all three watches absolutely gorgeus, but I would like to stick on my first idea of just keeping one ore two of them. However now I am still doubting which one/s should I let go. Dunno if keeping all three, and as usual with this hobby, be completely out if the first budget.

Besides that all of them are really nice, I just wonder how many wrist time they will have, or they would deserve. From all three I need a bit to get used to them, but the 390 will take more time as I still see it too flashy on my wrist.




The 292 has an amazing case and it is very comfortable. My concern is again to get used to the size and also if using it as a casual watch (may be with with another strap) or as a daily watch with my daily suits. As a formal watch I see it, at the present day too big. As casual, very good. But you know it changes form one day to another, at least in my case.. the only thing I do not change is my wife...







The 177 is the only one that surely will stay at home. It has that nice Panerai wrist presence and is not so flashy. Also Titanium case seems to be smaller, dunno why. Even it can be that the 177 helps me to get used to wear the 390 and 292.




Having a look at the pictures, what would be your choice if you would have to choose one or two of this three PAMs? Which would be your preferred order if you would have my wrist size?

Thanks !!
 

shelby1501

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I would keep 177 and 292 simply because you (and me) prefer 177 over 390 and they both have the same case shape so Radiomir will get you some variety. However all three are gorgeous and I would have a hard time releasing any of them. I got the 390 for my gf and that brown-ish dial is just stunning in combination with gold hands.

Another advice, keep all three for a month or two and you'll see which two you'll pick most often. ;)
 

Strodda

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agreed.


If its not an issue of money, keep all three. You picked a great trio, very diverse. Full polish w/o sec@9, all black and brushed Ti w/sec@9.
 

mysterio

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Personally feel the 390 works better in a suit than the 177. 292 for casual.

Normally rads fit suits better due to the low profile compared to luminors (even considering both are manual wind powered). But the polished case lends well to a classier look compared to the dark ceramic. The alternate pairing would be a PAM026K (PVD) for sport and a PAM380 (SS) for suits.

To the OP I would keep the 292 and the 390. I like Titanium, but only for its weight advantage, so they go on subs for me. And if you're having trouble rotating 3 PAMs, imagine my dilemma with more than 3. :lol:
 

jonsydney

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Ditch the Black Seal [emoji14] The 77 is a superb and rugged "tool" watch that you can take anywhere and the 390 is simply a work of art.
 

andream88

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I say keep them all!! You have three great Panerai watches at the price of a gen Citizen haha
 

jamilton

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Yess, that´s the point, saved the money for a Longines Gen (Hydroconquest) and finally got 3 PAMs for the price... main reason is that I read ALE´s guide....

Thanks ALE.. but your guide is costing me big bucks :innocent: hahahaha

Cheers
 

ALE7575

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Yess, that´s the point, saved the money for a Longines Gen (Hydroconquest) and finally got 3 PAMs for the price... main reason is that I read ALE´s guide....

Thanks ALE.. but your guide is costing me big bucks :innocent: hahahaha

Cheers

Really sorry, jamilton !!
But you are just starting !! No possible cure
LOL

ALE
 

winz

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Keep 390 and 177, you can share strap between this pam, same 24mm strap, heheheh
 

JLS1963

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The 390 is very versatile. Can be dressed up or down depending on strap selection. The gold hands and the polished bezel are better suited for "business wear" compared to the 177. Titanium case and finishing is by nature more "rugged" looking and therefore much more casual. It can be dressed up with a different strap selection, but it will never be as dressy as a 390.
To me the 390 is much more versatile as it can be dressed up or down. The 292 can also be dressed up or down with different leather.
If you are looking for a "tool watch" than you cant beat the 177. It is a fantastic tool watch and can take quite a beating.. It works well for a very active lifestyle.
If I had to choose 2 of the watches it would be the 390 and the 292, and I would use the money saved from the 177 to buy some quality straps!
Good luck
 

hublotkingpower

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I had a tobacco dialed PAM 351 and found it quite hard to match the straps with any colour other than brown and asso coloured straps which would limit me to what i'm wearing..

So I would say keep the 292 for a dlc panerai (would look amazing with a red strap!) & keep the 177 just to have a historic collection in there [emoji6] just my 2c


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jamilton

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Decision taken! will keep the 292 and 177 and let the 390 go... too much all three at this moment.. will post the sale thread shortly.. not very happy but I will stick on the decision of just keeping one or two,

thanks everybody!!

PAMs are really gorgeous..
 

winz

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Decision taken! will keep the 292 and 177 and let the 390 go... too much all three at this moment.. will post the sale thread shortly.. not very happy but I will stick on the decision of just keeping one or two,

thanks everybody!!

PAMs are really gorgeous..

you need new blingy ss pam, how about pam 088? :blush: