Which one to choose?

[jcagara08]

Now that I have two Omega reps now (big fan of seamaster line btw) and I don't want to spend more on that brand, maybe in the future.
Now, I am leaning towards Panerai which I found to be a very very nice brand (especially the REPS around LOL) but I could not decide (Pam noob here, haven't owned one na-ah) but I broke it down to three beauties for now actually five. Please help me to choose which one should I buy first.:wyliehelp:

1. 111 v3 or beginner 111
2. 243 (for the love of dive watches BTW)
3. 127 Fiddy (I don't mind that crystal issue everyone is worried about, just the price availability and the size, 6.5" here only but waistline is big)
4. Or any of the rare late models to get before becoming extinct? (out of production)

bonus pics to follow...
(came thru an AD to see and hold a real PAM btw LOL)

Thanks for your suggestions:maty:

 

[Fiddo]

For your first, I would go with the Noob Factory 111v3. It's quite nice. You can skip the beginner 111. Because once you have the beginner, you'll want the Noob 111v3 anyway.

 

[MMs]

For your first, I would go with the Noob Factory 111v3.

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[Bronzy]

111 noob!

 

[peterpotamus]

am: 111n v3 noob am:

 

[jcagara08]

what about the 243? is it that near 1:1?
and the 127 fiddy, will it look good on a 6.5" wrist? (won't mind that crystal issue)

 

[Strodda]

I would say fiddy, but it might me a tad big. Maybe a mini Fiddy? Has all the design queues of the 127, but in a 44mm case instead of the 47mm.

 

[Fiddo]

what about the 243? is it that near 1:1?
and the 127 fiddy, will it look good on a 6.5" wrist? (won't mind that crystal issue)

The 243 is nice.Yes, the noob and H factory are considered super reps. The 127 is a big watch. I think it's pretty hard to get right now, though. As far as size, many with your wrist size don't have an issue. If you like it, wear it!

 

[ALE7575]

With a 6,5'' wrist a 47mm seems very big
For a first PAM you have better 111, 243 or 005 or even 390

ALE

 

[jcagara08]

hmmm yeah I have thought of that too, the monstrosity of the 127 is such a big deal for asians like me LOL but the beauty of it I just can't resist...
How about the pam 024 or 025?
So I guess its the 111v3 or the 243 by then..
which version of 243 is best? (please don't kill me with this question, spare me =p)

 

[ALE7575]

hmmm yeah I have thought of that too, the monstrosity of the 127 is such a big deal for asians like me LOL but the beauty of it I just can't resist...
How about the pam 024 or 025?
So I guess its the 111v3 or the 243 by then..
which version of 243 is best? (please don't kill me with this question, spare me =p)

To have all info about PAM 243 read the PAM GUIDE. In PAM 243 Section you will get info and some links to more info and you will get some answers. Maybe never absolute answers !!! As always.
The last decision must be yours.

ALE

 

[jcagara08]

To have all info about PAM 243 read the PAM GUIDE. In PAM 243 Section you will get info and some links to more info and you will get some answers. Maybe never absolute answers !!! As always.
The last decision must be yours.

ALE

Hmmm wow, ok! this question then I will decide;
-Can the 243 be rocked on formal occasions (can it be a dress watch?)
Or I need to have a specific strap? (Cause I have observed and pretty much obviously that dive watches are of the sporty genre of watches, now I am leaning towards a dress watch (cause of my work)
-is the 111v3 to much dressy that it can't go with shorts and shirts?
(sounded like tryna buy a laptop LOL)

Thanks for the advices.

 

[ALE7575]

Hmmm wow, ok! this question then I will decide;
-Can the 243 be rocked on formal occasions (can it be a dress watch?)
Or I need to have a specific strap? (Cause I have observed and pretty much obviously that dive watches are of the sporty genre of watches, now I am leaning towards a dress watch (cause of my work)
-is the 111v3 to much dressy that it can't go with shorts and shirts?
(sounded like tryna buy a laptop LOL)

Thanks for the advices.

The 243 is nor at all a dress watch, it is not even with a "dress" strap.
The PAM 111, with appropriate strap is valid for all types dress and sporty.

ALE