What would be the best PAM for someone new to PAMs?

[RDRoss]

Hi All,
I'm not really into huge watches but do admire the classic (vintage) look of some of the PAMs out there. What would you suggest as a good introduction type model to look at?
Thanks in advance.
RD

 

[nalomb]

A lot of people will suggest either the 111 or 372 as good "gateway" models that have classic DNA. It really comes down to personal preference, but I would take into account size (case diameter), functions (date, seconds, etc.) and use (dress, sport or dive). If you can narrow it down to say a 44mm dive watch or a 47mm dress watch with small seconds, then your search will be much easier. What has caught your eye thus far?

 

[up_right]

pam372 for the 47mm, or a pam111 for the 44mm.

...or just go straight for the pam382

 

[RDRoss]

A lot of people will suggest either the 111 or 372 as good "gateway" models that have classic DNA. It really comes down to personal preference, but I would take into account size (case diameter), functions (date, seconds, etc.) and use (dress, sport or dive). If you can narrow it down to say a 44mm dive watch or a 47mm dress watch with small seconds, then your search will be much easier. What has caught your eye thus far?

I kindda dig smaller and more dress up able if possible (something I can wear with a suit) would be ideal.

 

[RDRoss]

pam372 for the 47mm, or a pam111 for the 44mm.

...or just go straight for the pam382

Looking them up now..... Many thanks!

 

[nalomb]

With a suit, you can get away with the bigger watches (some of my previous posts illustrate this quite well haha), but if you're looking for a more traditional dress watch, then I would look at Radiomirs (no crown guard and in general, thinner than their Luminor brothers) or the new Due line of Luminors. Despite the latter getting a bit of a bad rap, they present well and accomplish the look of a PAM without lugging around a brick on your wrist.

 

[Hazing]

Dress up style?


I’d say the Pam 690 blue dial Radiomir is nice. I can’t find the listing.

the 927... another blue dial.
https://trustytime.shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_453&products_id=20845


Blue dial Pam 688...if you could stand a 42mm.
https://trustytime.shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_51&products_id=17670


I saw the 372 sugggested, but is one even available? I thought they stopped making that a while ago.

 

[RDRoss]

With a suit, you can get away with the bigger watches (some of my previous posts illustrate this quite well haha), but if you're looking for a more traditional dress watch, then I would look at Radiomirs (no crown guard and in general, thinner than their Luminor brothers) or the new Due line of Luminors. Despite the latter getting a bit of a bad rap, they present well and accomplish the look of a PAM without lugging around a brick on your wrist.

After looking around, the Radiomirs seem more my speed! Many thanks!

 

[Carbonara]

Both the Pam337 & the Pam574 aren’t huge at 42mm and are good looking Radiomirs. Classic, great with a suit

 

[nalomb]

After looking around, the Radiomirs seem more my speed! Many thanks!

Post what you end up getting!


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[RDRoss]

Both the Pam337 & the Pam574 aren’t huge at 42mm and are good looking Radiomirs. Classic, great with a suit

I think we have a winner.

Many thanks!

And many thanks to one and all for sharing.

Kindest regards,
RD

 

[rcom440]

Are you looking for gen or rep?
TD won’t be able to get ether of those Pams.

 

[Carbonara]

V6F did them both. Though I think this’ll be an M2M thing....

 

[Carbonara]

There’s Rose Gold versions around of the both too.
If that’s to your liking. Pam336, and 575 respectively

 

[Glock3ns]

I got a pam111 as my first and I'm astounded by it. I'm getting over 48 hours on a full wind

 

[RDRoss]

There’s Rose Gold versions around of the both too.
If that’s to your liking. Pam336, and 575 respectively

Just saw this and fell in love. I want to try before I buy (a gen) as it were so will be heading over to trusty.

Many thanks all!

Ps. Carbonara great looking watch Sir!