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So many PAMs which to buy for my first???

Thrasher

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I have an BK 029, M2M 243 from Plankton, KW 382 BRONZO, M2M 388, 563 from Sead inexpensive but very nice and a 424 with clone 3 movement and a custom Black_Shark Rolerai. These are all awesome watches but the 388 gets a lot of positive feedback... I mean they all do but the 388 even used M2M is very nice.
 

Q5?

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I have the PAM390 and PAM243 both NOOB. They are fantastic.
 

alogakis

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Hello ALE,
You left out of your list the PAM111 noob v.3? Any special reason because i'm thiniking to buy it.



PAM 390 Noob
PAM 417 KW-V6Fac LAST BATCHES
PAM 029 Noob
PAM 088 Noob
PAM 388 KW
PAM 312 KW
PAM 243 Noob

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ALE7575

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Hello ALE,
You left out of your list the PAM111 noob v.3? Any special reason because i'm thiniking to buy it.

PAM 111 is the most popular PAM but not the most accurate rep
Anyway I am a bit bored with PAM 111, just that.
It is of course a Super rep, but Noob is using the already "old" V3 case, the "fat" crown and many times the old crystal
Last batches of PAM 390 Noob have a new case, crystal and crown and is really very accurate

Bear also in mind that H maker and KW-V6Fac have released new rep watches Luminor 44mm fitted with a NEW case really promising and very close, if not the same as PAM 390.

PAM 111 Noob V3 without the new case is an "old" rep IMO
Anyway we need to confirm the accuracy of these new cases, but from the pics they are really promising

Regarding KW PAM 312 and 388 I have included them because they are among my preferred reps due to their gen-like appearance despite the inaccurate movement.

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Dochere2

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111 to start. 088 next, followed by a 029. Add a white dial 113 or 114, a 183 and then a 518. When you think your ready, go for a 531 just before you buy yourself a 390. After that it is all down hill, 005, 243, Pre-V build. Once you hit bottom, it is time for a Rolerai...
 

beau_bands

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That's what I thought. Thanks for the tip though. They're very deep end for a Pam addiction.
 

Dochere2

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They are, I love 'em. Not a ton out there either... I am in the middle of a build now, using a 616 as the engine. Have to have the bridges engraved and she'll be ready for the wrist.
 

Retina

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i remember black_shark only had a few of those dials left... mine is still awaiting the movement...

great guy to work with though.
 

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Hi, I'm going to start with a PAM 448 California

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, but I think a PAM 312 could be a great option, too.

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B.R. and enjoy it!!!

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alogakis

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Thank you very much ALE for your kind help. I must re think which PAM will be my first.


PAM 111 is the most popular PAM but not the most accurate rep
Anyway I am a bit bored with PAM 111, just that.
It is of course a Super rep, but Noob is using the already "old" V3 case, the "fat" crown and many times the old crystal
Last batches of PAM 390 Noob have a new case, crystal and crown and is really very accurate

Bear also in mind that H maker and KW-V6Fac have released new rep watches Luminor 44mm fitted with a NEW case really promising and very close, if not the same as PAM 390.

PAM 111 Noob V3 without the new case is an "old" rep IMO
Anyway we need to confirm the accuracy of these new cases, but from the pics they are really promising

Regarding KW PAM 312 and 388 I have included them because they are among my preferred reps due to their gen-like appearance despite the inaccurate movement.

ALE