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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: ewch on March 31, 2011, 07:45:17 AM
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Hi All,
I am a newbie here although been lurking around for a year already. Been collecting watches for around 4 yrs now and in my modest collection I have an IWC Pilot Chrono, Omega Seamaster, Tag Professional, Tissot T-Touch Expert and Stowa MO.
I am getting a little itch and am thinking of adding a new watch. Was initially looking at Rolex Explorer II but felt it was quite small and too pricey. That is when Panerai caught attention.
I like the simplicity of the historic models but undecided which one would be the "one" and since it will be my 1st PAM if I do get it, I don't want to spend too much just in case I lose interest in PAM (which I doubt I will!!!). Thus I narrowed it down to PAM 0000, 00112, 0005 or 00111. Actually what is the difference between 0000 and 00112 other that the logo?
Any suggestion or argument to push me towards any one of the above?
Also where and how to get hold of one at reasonable price? None of the local ADs I called has stock.
Cheers!!
Eric
PS Hi Zameen - didn't know you have such an extensive PAM collection (Remember me - Eric - UNiM!)
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Hi All,
Zameen :Hi Eric! Small world eh? good to "bump" into you here..havent seen you seen UNiM days!! See my reply below please.....
I am a newbie here although been lurking around for a year already. Been collecting watches for around 4 yrs now and in my modest collection I have an IWC Pilot Chrono, Omega Seamaster, Tag Professional, Tissot T-Touch Expert and Stowa MO.
I am getting a little itch and am thinking of adding a new watch. Was initially looking at Rolex Explorer II but felt it was quite small and too pricey. That is when Panerai caught attention.
I like the simplicity of the historic models but undecided which one would be the "one" and since it will be my 1st PAM if I do get it, I don't want to spend too much just in case I lose interest in PAM (which I doubt I will!!!). Thus I narrowed it down to PAM 0000, 00112, 0005 or 00111. Actually what is the difference between 0000 and 00112 other that the logo?
Zameen : Apart from the Logo (which I absolutely love!), there are a few differences between the Zero and the 1112. First of all, the 112 is a sandwich dial while the Zero has a painted dial. This refers to the process that Panerai uses on some of their dials. The luminous material is pasted onto a bottom disk, and then the dial, with numerals already cut into it, is pressed on top of the luminous material (sandwich dial). Painted dials like the name refers to the luminous material being painted onto the dial (baton markers/numerals). Next would be the caseback. Like the historical panerai, the zero comes with a solid caseback while the 112 comes with a crystal display caseback- this however, unlike the Radiomirs, does not affect the depth rating of 30 bar. The movements between the two are also different- Zero is powered by Calibre OPI while the 112 runs on Caliber OPX (OPI does not have the swan neck regulator while OPX does. The level of movement finishings are also slightly different)
Any suggestion or argument to push me towards any one of the above?
Zameen : as us Paneristi tends to say, Zero is HERO. There's something about the Pre-V logo that we love I guess- which is why most of us would have had a zero at one point or another. Plus the solid caseback feels more "historically correct". But then again, I am also a sucker for sandwich dials! So, the best advice for you is to try out both and get the piece that sings to you the loudest!...
Also where and how to get hold of one at reasonable price? None of the local ADs I called has stock.
Zameen : pre-loved market..there's quite a few dealers in Singapore where you can get them. If you're in HK, the boutiques usually would have the 112. Brand new zero could be quite hard to pin down though given its popularity and the limited supply!
Good luck and happy hunting!
Cheers!!
Eric
PS Hi Zameen - didn't know you have such an extensive PAM collection (Remember me - Eric - UNiM!)
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Hi Bro Zameen,
Good to catch up with you here. Thanks for the advice. Frankly, am leaning towards the zero too. Will take you advice and try to look for one.
Cheers!
Eric
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check this out.
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,2392.0.html
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The PAM bug has truly bitten me and I couldn't shake it off! So I pulled the trigger as soon as I found one. So my first Panerai - PAM 000M
The excitement of unboxing the baby. :Dancing_banana:
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/P4020297.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/P4020298.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/P4020300.jpg)
Finally revealed! Sorry for the blurred image... too excited!
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/P4020301.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/P4020302.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/P4020304.jpg)
The "M series"
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/P4020305.jpg)
A wrist shot.
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc96/ericwanch/IMG_0646.jpg)
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Congratulations! Zero is a true classic.
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Congratz Bro!! Looks nice on you... :Cheers:
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Thanks all!
This is actually the fastest decision I ever made on watch buying. In my history of watch buying (which is not very long), it usually takes at least weeks if not months to research, look for best price and finally decision making. Panerai pops on in my head less than a week ago and now is on my wrist.
Frankly, next on my list is actually the Omega Speedy Pro (the real moonwatch with the hesalite front) but look like this year budget is now gone. Guess Speedy will have to wait till next year (hopefully).
Cheers!
Eric
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Wow, looks great on your wrist! Congratulations :thumbsup:
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Big congrats bro....Zero is hero!! Welcome to the Paneristi family! Wear it in good health!
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THAT WAS FAST!!!!!!
Congratz man... sure damn lucky as the watch appeared in the right time :thumbsup:
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Congrats nice catch.
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:Cheers: Congrats! Nice Watch!! :thumbsup:
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;D Well it truly is great timing, just as I started to get interested and really wanted one, one BNIB unit came up and I wasted no time grabbing it as it is well known that base model tends to fly off the shelf.
Thanks all!
Eric
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Nice purchase!
A great way to start a Pam collection.
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i want 1 :P