What should I buy next? Help me satisfy my obsession!

[set2374]

I have been collecting reps for 3 years. I tried a a couple of 111's early on, but they just didn't excite me. I then became one those members that complained about there being too many Pam reps out there. I had no idea why guys would have 20 watches that looked the same to me. My feelings starter changing over the winter. I bought a 243 v3 just because I thought I should at least try what was reputed as being one of the best OTB reps at the time--might still be. I also picked a noob 299O on special from toro based on Ale's positive review. The 299 got some light wrist time, but the 243 sat in the box unloved for a couple of months until my SD and AP Diver in for a little work and I started wearing the 243 by default. After a couple of days, something happen...I think its called falling in love. .

So, now I have a KW 312, Noob 243 v3, Sead/KW 390 and a KW 382 that just arrived--yet I crave more. I want to add a rad and a chronograph and something that has a totally different look. I love the KW 246, H-Factory 288k, Noob 326 (ti/blue dial), KW 359, KW 386 or KW 505. What should I buy next?

 

[nicktan182]

maybe check out the h-fact 380? one of the best rad reps at the moment. or kw 388/505? KW just released those 2 with the seagull movement again, cheaper and more reliable, both very very nice and great reps. or the 288 which is the best radiomir rep out there, since you mentioned you want a rad and chronograph, the 288 fits the bill! you could even check out the new pam 448 with p3000 super clone movement. it is 47mm but i have it and its absolutely gorgeous. or if you're going for sth a little different maybe try the KW pam346 which is titanium, tobacco dial and gold hands. hope this helps!

 

[gmg_3]

I'd buy a vintage 6154 or similar.

 

[ALE7575]

(I assume you mean PAM 346 KW instead of PAM 246)

Following your taste and your current collection, I think you should go to the watches listed below

Radiomir
PAM 288 H maker
PAM 388 KW
PAM 505 KW
PAM 346 KW
PAM 448 Clone

CHRONOS
PAM 253 H maker
PAM 326 Noob


GMT
PAM 088 Noob O-series
PAM 029 Noob V2


I like specially
Radiomir PAM 505 – 388 and 346 KW. I have not got yet PAM 448
PAM 253
PAM 088

But maybe you are now more confused. Aren’t you?
LOL

ALE

 

[Ruski91]

Set I have the 388 from KW and the quality is just as nice as your 312 from them. I now have two KW reps and something about them just screams quality.

I would go for the 388.

But as ale said, there are so many good options, the list is endless.

 

[spankster23]

232 Radiomir would be next on my list if i had your watches...

 

[shelby1501]

I have been collecting reps for 3 years. I tried a a couple of 111's early on, but they just didn't excite me. I then became one those members that complained about there being too many Pam reps out there. I had no idea why guys would have 20 watches that looked the same to me. My feelings starter changing over the winter. I bought a 243 v3 just because I thought I should at least try what was reputed as being one of the best OTB reps at the time--might still be. I also picked a noob 299O on special from toro based on Ale's positive review. The 299 got some light wrist time, but the 243 sat in the box unloved for a couple of months until my SD and AP Diver in for a little work and I started wearing the 243 by default. After a couple of days, something happen...I think its called falling in love. .

So, now I have a KW 312, Noob 243 v3, Sead/KW 390 and a KW 382 that just arrived--yet I crave more. I want to add a rad and a chronograph and something that has a totally different look. I love the KW 246, H-Factory 288k, Noob 326 (ti/blue dial), KW 359, KW 386 or KW 505. What should I buy next?

Nice story and pretty similar to mine. I found this forum in search for Tag Heuer (brand that I don't know if it still exist ) and after I got cheap but good quality quartz Tag and an Omega few months later, I wasn't active for about a year and a half when I accidently got back and started reading again. I was asking myself exactly the same question-what all these people see in watches with that ugly crown guard which are all exactly the same. Then I started reading and searching through whole PAM section trying to understand and, thanks to all PAM nuts and especially ALE, after some time I got it. And ordered my 111 to try it out. Since then I'm in love and now when I got some watches that I was afraid could be out of production soon, I have nice wish list of PAMs in front of myself but always lacking money in my pocket.

Back on your next PAM, from these models I would get 288 for both Radiomir and chrono in one watch and because it's just beautiful. Also I have to agree with Ruski, KW 388 is just amazing watch with great quality and wrist presence (I have picture somewhere around if you need it) but I'm a bit scared of P.9000 clones as I read around that they can be pain in the a** for servicing. Someone also mentioned vintage 6154 which is just awesome and it will definitely get place in my collection one day.
Since you have two Sub models, I would also suggest you Noob 187 which will be my next watch (if I don't pull the trigger on Bronzo first ).

 

[set2374]

Wow guys!!! Thanks for the amazing responses. I have read ale's review on the KW 388 and 505, so those are on the short list. I don't think the 388 reaches the top of the list though. It is a stunner, the dial is a little too similar to the dial on my 312. Obviously, the cases are entirely different, its too close to the 312 to be the next Pam. I love the general loom of the 346, but I am not sure how I feel about the cyclops. I also love the look of the h-factory 288k. That's a real candidate. I have had mixed experiences with h-factory products (2 horrendous hublots, but a great steelfish and a decent 111). A year ago it would definitely be next, but I am getting use to KW quality and I am not sure how this super rep will hold up I light of my current expectation. Anyone have a KW 388/246 and a h factory 288K in their collection and can weigh in?

Ale, I did not consider the h-factory 253 before. Holy crap that's a stunner. I am trying to open the Pam guide on Tapatalk and it keeps crashing on me. I read a couple reviews on the V2 and V3 that are several years old. Have their been any recent updates? I am also confused about the crystal situation is it mineral crystal or sapphire (some dealers say sapphire others say mineral), yet all say sapphire for the 212 (which looks like the same case and crystal). I am at a loss; however, the pricing is very tempting if the watch is a winner. .

Side note to Ale: any chance of splitting the guide into parts so Tapatalk and mobile users can get check out all 300's without having to load all the data and scroll through the history through 299. It crashes my phone and tablet 75? of the time--although its fine as is on a desktop.

 

[kilowattore]

The 346 is a real stunner, incredible and detailed finish.
505 would be a good choice too imho (or 504 if you prefer 47 mm case). 504 is pretty cheap also.

Take in consideration that the 346 is a dressy watch, while a dlc case is sportier.

253 is a beauty as well, but you already have a 312 with 44 mm 1950 case, so I would leave it for later.
Also check 332 which is similar but dlc'ed.

You will most likely end up buying them all

 

[set2374]

The 346 is a real stunner, incredible and detailed finish.
505 would be a good choice too imho (or 504 if you prefer 47 mm case). 504 is pretty cheap also.

Take in consideration that the 346 is a dressy watch, while a dlc case is sportier.

253 is a beauty as well, but you already have a 312 with 44 mm 1950 case, so I would leave it for later.
Also check 332 which is similar but dlc'ed.

You will most likely end up buying them all

I fear the same. is the color of the dial the same on both the 346 and 351? I think the 346 is calling me.

Sent from my KFAPWI using Tapatalk

 

[kilowattore]

I fear the same. is the color of the dial the same on both the 346 and 351? I think the 346 is calling me.

Sent from my KFAPWI using Tapatalk

Yes, brown dial RG hands but, again, 44 mm 1950 case so...

 

[set2374]

Yes, brown dial RG hands but, again, 44 mm 1950 case so...

Sead is pushing me hard towards the 346. Does the 346 take a 26mm strap? I want to make sure I can source a good XL rad croc strap before I commit.

 

[lippstuh]

pam 127

 

[set2374]

pam 127

It's a winner, but everyone is sold out of the noon version. :-(

 

[kilowattore]

Sead is pushing me hard towards the 346. Does the 346 take a 26 mm strap? I want to make sure I can source a good XL rad croc strap before I commit.

Yes 346 takes 26/22. BTW the rep croc it comes with is the only rep strap I have not changed.

 

[lippstuh]

It's a winner, but everyone is sold out of the noon version. :-(

I think one the sellers on here has gotten some

 

[ALE7575]

Set2374, I own all the reps we are talking about in this thread I can reply almost all question you want.
Please ask me what you want and I will try to get an answer.

Regarding PAM 346, the rep strap is just fantastic and seems real croc. It is one of the best strap rep I have ever seen
About colour I have now in my hand KW PAM 351 and KW PAM 346. Dial and other colours are the same, just the case changes. PAM 346 strap is 26mm but for a custom strap I advice you 27mm. Cyclops in PAM 346 is not very bothering and it is very discreet (but this is a taste matter)

PAM 253 is awesome too. The nicest PAM chrono IMO. I think it is completely different to PAM 312 despite the case is similar (only similar not the same). Rep standard crystal is always mineral (whatever the dealer says), but you can ask dealer for a sapphire with a little high extra-cost. I you are not going to wear the watch daily, mineral crystal will be enough (I have mineral in my PAM 253).

ALE

 

[Lipper]

G'day,

I was in the same boat until five minutes ago when I pulled the trigger on a PAM288k from Tony. I have the obligatory PAM111N V3 and I wanted a chrono so I got a PAM356 next. I wanted to mix it up so the next watch needed to be a Submersible or a Radiomir. I love the 288 but I was thinking it was too dressy. I decided to get it and find a distressed strap to dress it down a bit.

I'm sure we all go through this. There are SO, SO many nice PAM Reps out there. It's really hard to decide!

Ken

 

[Cheesemonger]

I'd buy a vintage 6154 or similar.

^this. It will give you a nice change of pace.

 

[Norrie]

088 for sure and 388 if you want to get rad.