Author Topic: PAM,what so special? (Read 22468 times)

wslee · « **on:** July 07, 2010, 07:31:51 PM »

Forgive me,as im newbie here.Keep on hearing you all mention about PAM watch.Actually what make it so special with simple outlook n yet pricey? ??

dennis.T · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2010, 08:22:01 PM »

nothing special..to me it just merely a fashion watch which allow us to keep on changing our leather strap

for their heritage part i ll let the PAM guru to answer u

gapper · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2010, 08:30:43 PM »

PAM is a shortform of PAMela!!! ofcox it is unique and special!

adrian · « **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:02:30 PM »

Quote from: wslee on July 07, 2010, 07:31:51 PM

Forgive me,as im newbie here.Keep on hearing you all mention about PAM watch.Actually what make it so special with simple outlook n yet pricey? ??

What makes any watch special? Each individual will have their own definition of special. Could be because of the history / heritage of a particular brand or a celebration of the birth of a child, a gift from a loved one, to signify a marriage union (or freedom of a divorce) or just a reminder of a place and time. But most are just taken in by the appeal of a certain watch. Sort of like how men are attracted to women.

For me I can't tell you why it's special, perhaps you'll have to see, hold and put it on your wrist to find out if it's special for you.

peanut · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:26:57 PM »

PAM is no more special than other similar watches in the same price range. I for one still don't have a PAM or Rolex but many people in this forum own one or the other or both. I can think of many alternatives to PAM/Rolex that are as interesting but this is highly personal (taste). I was looking at a PAM vs Glashutte and Glashutte won. I was looking at Rolex, IWC vs AP and AP won. But that's just me.

wslee · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:30:39 PM »

I guess each watch brand has its own appeal. Still depends on individual preference in the end =)
Like what you said,quite a number of ppl over in the forum own one or two PAM. Im not yet near that standard

dennis.T · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:31:59 PM »

Thn u AS is win against which brand hehehe...

chrisyen · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:43:10 PM »

pam is very successful brand!
strong DNA in its design
every1 can recognize pam from far
mystery history - related to rolex
most people like it, a watch collector and a non collector
Hollywood tough man choice
supply never meet demand strategy, you can never find the historical line pam display at shops, high resale value
pre owned shop favorite
vintage pam sky rocketing in auction
thousand of followers...
strong fan/owner clubs... the paneristi
some ppl just enjoy changing strap everyday
most fake after rolex
most successful brand in the past 20 yrs

so is pam special? YES it is, in every single sense!

peanut · « **Reply #8 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:57:59 PM »

Quote from: chrisyen on July 07, 2010, 09:43:10 PM

pam is very successful brand!
strong DNA in its design
every1 can recognize pam from far
mystery history - related to rolex
most people like it, a watch collector and a non collector
Hollywood tough man choice
supply never meet demand strategy, you can never find the historical line pam display at shops, high resale value
pre owned shop favorite
vintage pam sky rocketing in auction
thousand of followers...
strong fan/owner clubs... the paneristi
some ppl just enjoy changing strap everyday
most fake after rolex
most successful brand in the past 20 yrs

so is pam special? YES it is, in every single sense!

I may be a minority here but I don't care most of the above except strong DNA in its design and history of the brand. The rest is probably the reason why I am staying away from PAM and Rolex. I see a bunch of PAM and Rolex wearers in my corporate office.

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #9 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:01:40 PM »

get one and you'll know

a PAM owner who still wears the supplied strap may not be a Paneristi

but an owner who have more straps than watches is definitely a Paneristi!

peanut · « **Reply #10 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:04:17 PM »

Quote from: dennistwc on July 07, 2010, 09:31:59 PM

Thn u AS is win against which brand hehehe...

AS has no competition but with its price, I could have gotten a pretty decent PAM

peanut · « **Reply #11 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:06:00 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on July 07, 2010, 10:01:40 PM

get one and you'll know

a PAM owner who still wears the supplied strap may not be a Paneristi

but an owner who have more straps than watches is definitely a Paneristi!

OK. Ease and many strap options is definitely a plus for PAM

wslee · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:10:41 PM »

Whats the starter price for PAM? U all really got me interested in this brand.From my initial budget of RM2-4k,i may increase to 6k..Lolz,but i believe still far from reaching a basic PAM

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:16:47 PM »

the MRSP for a PAM 000 is round SGD 6.2k

patryn33 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:24:59 PM »

ya cheapest Pam starts at around sgd 6K. Pam prices is going up esp there are moving toward inhouse movement.
today the those PAM 000 on heavily mod ETA 6497 still cost alot.

even those Pam for Ferrari watches cost a bomb. there resale value is weak. an pre own still cost over sgd$5k
http://[removed commercial link]/index.php?page=Product&id=25

chiewata · « **Reply #15 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:42:53 PM »

Quote from: wslee on July 07, 2010, 07:31:51 PM

Forgive me,as im newbie here.Keep on hearing you all mention about PAM watch.Actually what make it so special with simple outlook n yet pricey? ??

Firstly is history because Panerai is the official supplier for all the precision and timing equipment for Italian Navy's (Marina Militare) underwater special forces during WWII and its only until early 90's of last century Panerai is available for civilian. And the Italian underwater special forces is known to be the earliest of such military unit in the world which is the fore fathers of spec forces like US Navy SEAL.

And due to its background as military equipment therefore Panerai watches is designed with form and function as priority with clarity and ease of use come first ( that's why the most classic PAM dial come with 3,6,9, 12 so big). Therefore no extra decoration is added to its watch design unnecessarily which is very different from the regular watches of its contemporary. However it is also because of this kind of functional minimalism that PAM classic design meets the contemporary design taste of our current time as a result it become "trendy".

Its "simple" design as u have mentioned bear the great spirit of classical modernism of early 20th century where design is derived from the form and the function of an object instead of unnecessary non functional decorative ornaments added to it.

chiewata · « **Reply #16 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:44:53 PM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on July 07, 2010, 10:01:40 PM

get one and you'll know

a PAM owner who still wears the supplied strap may not be a Paneristi

but an owner who have more straps than watches is definitely a Paneristi!

how about those who made his own straps.......

........Panerai Parasite.....

chiewata · « **Reply #17 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:48:28 PM »

IMHO to start with Panerai must start from the most classic and the most ori design.....000, 005 & 210....is worth to collect....

Scott C. · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:56:10 PM »

Quote from: chiewata on July 07, 2010, 10:48:28 PM

IMHO to start with Panerai must start from the most classic and the most ori design.....000, 005 & 210....is worth to collect....

I'm 100% with you

Speak from personal experience, the in-house movement (P2002) really so so...

chiewata · « **Reply #19 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:03:20 PM »

Quote from: scottchung1128 on July 07, 2010, 10:56:10 PM

Quote from: chiewata on July 07, 2010, 10:48:28 PM
IMHO to start with Panerai must start from the most classic and the most ori design.....000, 005 & 210....is worth to collect....
I'm 100% with you

Speak from personal experience, the in-house movement (P2002) really so so...

besides that it lost the true panerai spirit which is outsourcing the movement...kakakaka

patryn33 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:08:45 PM »

Quote from: scottchung1128 on July 07, 2010, 10:56:10 PM

Speak from personal experience, the in-house movement (P2002) really so so...

how So-So?

wslee · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:09:11 PM »

From the way it sounds,i think PAM looks better than Rolex =) perhaps for its simplicity
Wish i can own one PAM too..

chiewata · « **Reply #22 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:32:33 PM »

Quote from: wslee on July 07, 2010, 11:09:11 PM

From the way it sounds,i think PAM looks better than Rolex =) perhaps for its simplicity
Wish i can own one PAM too..

brother dont jump to conclusion so fast, a bit of history again ...... Italy in WWII time is the pariah of Europe a very poor country and all European look down at them so what Panerai do is the casing they made but movement is Rolex one la and even to an extend some model is identical with Rolex watches at that time.

If u really interested do some reading and google a lot u will find it is really a very interesting story behind this brand....

For me what I wear on my hand I must be able to piece up its story otherwise no fun....XD

Besides Rolex is also have its beauty like the Submariner is really nice classic, DS Sub is really good design especially with Nato Strap....

The new GMT also is a gorgeous babe especially the gold one I really like it.......green sub, pepsi cola all this is nice Rolex bro

dennis.T · « **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:14:37 AM »

So now u know why PAM was so special? Kakakaka
Scott, why say so the P2002 was so so only? My door is always open for u 233

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2010, 02:53:44 AM »

Quote from: wslee on July 07, 2010, 11:09:11 PM

From the way it sounds,i think PAM looks better than Rolex =) perhaps for its simplicity
Wish i can own one PAM too..

get both..... i would say

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Author Topic: PAM,what so special? (Read 22468 times)