PAM388 - First purchase...

[Statsman1]

I think this is it - it took 72h to figure it out...but goodness, why couldn't I fall in love with a stupid Timex or something?

Anyway - after reading the ALE Guide To PAM Wisdom and trying to match what that guide says to the specs of the watch, I am thinking of pulling the trigger on this one:

http://www.intime.co/panerai/1381-pam388-o-zf-1-1-best-edition-on-black-leather-strap-p9000.html

I initially wanted something with a functioning power reserve, but those seem pretty rare. (The PAM057 seems really el-snazzo...)

Anyway, judging by the specs, this one seems pretty solid, despite the fact that the movement is the A7750 (though, for the life of me, I couldn't tell if this was the updated version or not, as indicated by ALE's guide).

Am I going astray with this model? Is there a more suitable PAM388 model to buy?

Thanks very much!

 

[ALE7575]

This is not the correct version
That matter is clearly explained in PAM GUIDE

I would buy KW-V6Fac with Seagull NON-inverted:
http://www.ttw8488.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=352&products_id=13019

If you want to buy from another dealer ask him for the above indicated version

Good luck
ALE

 

[Statsman1]

This is not the correct version
That matter is clearly explained in PAM GUIDE

I would buy KW-V6Fac with Seagull NON-inverted:
http://www.ttw8488.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=352&products_id=13019

If you want to buy from another dealer ask him for the above indicated version

Good luck
ALE

I admit that I qualify as the Boob Noob Of The Day, but I will go and figure how iI should have known that.

Thank you, ALE.

Edited portion - OK, I absolutely suck, no question, as I completely missed the links at the bottom of the review matching up to the comments above.

Thank you again, ALE, for all the work there.

 

[ALE7575]

No worries mate
We are here to help

But many times a correct reading of the PAM GUIDE avoids a lot of problems and disappointements and people could even save some money

ALE

 

[Pan54]

Thank you all for this Thread and the PAM GUIDE. I pulled the trigger on a PAM388 as my first purchase.

 

[Statsman1]

Thank you all for this Thread and the PAM GUIDE. I pulled the trigger on a PAM388 as my first purchase.

I did too! Monday night (3 days ago) I ordered mine. Counting down the days!

 

[ALE7575]

You will not get disappointed
These reps have a strong gen-like appearance

ALE

 

[Statsman1]

It came today!!

I should have taken the plastic sheet off first...

Wow! This one looks incredible. Big shout out to Andrew at Trusty Time.

 

[shewie]

very nice dressy watch, my very first rep. u wont be dissapointed. 2years after getting this one, still flying like a champ.

 

[Statsman1]

Thank you very much!! I am very happy! Also a little nervous about wearing it - I don't want to damage it at all!

And a shout out to ALE - very helpful and instrumental to this noob getting a great watch!! Thanks, ALE!!

 

[Pan54]

Mine came in as well. It is a beauty. Next purchase would be the strap. Too bad I am unable to attach a photo. I am such a total noob on this forum.
But, much thanks again to ALE7575 and your Reference PAM REVIEW-GUIDE.

 

[Zeinharis]

Mine came in as well. It is a beauty. Next purchase would be the strap. Too bad I am unable to attach a photo. I am such a total noob on this forum.
But, much thanks again to ALE7575 and your Reference PAM REVIEW-GUIDE.

Here's how mate Tutorial: How to attach pictures to posts
https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=44405




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[ALE7575]

Very glad you are happy with these magnificent watches

ALE

 

[garymfc]

ALE, I'm looking at buying the PAM 388 too. I see KW and ZF make a recent update v2. I'm leaning towards the KW based on all I've read, but wanted to confirm, as this will be my first rep. Is the screw/band issue completely resolved now? Thanks in advance.


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[garymfc]

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[garymfc]

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Never mind. I was reading your excel and finally found your full guide on the 388. I used my computer as it was difficult to navigate on my phone. I will ask Toro if they have this model still.

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[GoliathRWI]

Very glad you are happy with these magnificent watches

ALE

Never mind. I was reading your excel and finally found your full guide on the 388. I used my computer as it was difficult to navigate on my phone. I will ask Toro if they have this model still.

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Which model is the recommended version? I see he quoted the KW-V6Fac with Seagull NON-inverted earlier, but I am not sure if that has been updated to a better version since that post.

 

[monchiwai]

Beautiful timepiece. I'm doing my homework now gonna pull the trigger soon

 

[garymfc]

I think that's the latest model. I'm going to order soon.

 

[garymfc]

I've amended my post and removed the pics to abide by the rules.

The only question I have is does anyone find the crown on the 388 a bit off color than the rest? Looks a bit tarnished on mine.