Pam 111 and 112 are nice but someome said they are just base model

[turboducky]

Hi new owner of a pre own Pam 112 here. Had been looking for a Pam for daily and finally set on 112. No regrets as dial is clean with sandwich (my fav must have) and the see thru case back. It's fun having this watch, straps and straps! Now my GMT2 might need to rest more lol. I think both 111 and 112 are good starter. Not forgetting other popular base models like 000, 005.... List goes

Btw where is a good place for strap shopping? Other than online, any shops to recommend?

You could get one at JNS strap, it's located at Far East Shopping Ctr, the one next to Hilton. I guess a good strap would set you back around S$300. Just google the shop.

[turboducky]

I love the pam 111, but was contemplating now whether should i get the pam111 or santos 100xl. any suggestions from watch experts here?

Panarai seems like a better choice cos Cartier makes belts & handbags too!

[turboducky]

Hi everyone, my next watch will be a Pam, my first Pam, but havn't decide whether should be a 000 or 112, or straight into 359 with inhouse movement? Btw what's the different between 000 & 112 except the logo and see through caseback? Tks.

Go for the 000, it's simple & everything nice. try it & see if it bites into your heart. It's most affordable & you wont lose much if you wanna sell it later for a 359.

[turboducky]

Definitely the 111...regretted selling it last month!

Hahaha I sold it a few years ago cos could make a few hundred bucks & lived to regret the decision.

[foamposite]

Hi all Panerai enthusiasts,

I was never a fan of the Panerai look when I first saw it. But it slowly grew on me, and I am now looking to get my first Pam. I was also partially influenced by my friend, who first bought a U-Boat, and is now looking to get a Pam. I did a bit of research (based on my budget) and came across a titanium Pam 112. Did a bit more research on this forum and found this thread.

As I am new to Panerai, I would like to seek the advice of senior Panerai enthusiasts here on the approximate price of a titanium Pam 112, so that I would not be over-paying (hopefully) for one. At the same time, I would also like to ask if the titanium Pam 112 comes in a 46mm version.

Thank you all in advance for your answers, and apologies in advance if I had not searched hard enough in the forum for the answers to my questions.

Best regards.

Jim

[zameenzahari]

A Panerai base model is essentially a model which only displays hours and minutes. Some of the most sought after PAMs are base models (201a, prea/a9, 21, 232,294, 249, 449, 448, 360 etc). Just by looking at the list of the came off the top of my head, there's nothing deragotary at all in owning a base from a desirability.

Base is not equal to entry level.

[shuseido]

Hi everyone, my next watch will be a Pam, my first Pam, but havn't decide whether should be a 000 or 112, or straight into 359 with inhouse movement? Btw what's the different between 000 & 112 except the logo and see through caseback? Tks.

Sandwich dial for 112.

[kenny1367]

Hi everyone, my next watch will be a Pam, my first Pam, but havn't decide whether should be a 000 or 112, or straight into 359 with inhouse movement? Btw what's the different between 000 & 112 except the logo and see through caseback? Tks.

[kenkelvin]

I love the pam 111, but was contemplating now whether should i get the pam111 or santos 100xl. any suggestions from watch experts here?

Confirm Cartier Santos. Cannot campare Cartier and Pam. Pam 111 too common liao. If u want a more sporty look, go for 111, if not go for Santos.

[Newwatch]

Historic Base PAMs are the best looking Panerais in my opinion. They are the ones that started this crazy addiction that got us hooked with the brand. These base PAMs are simplicity at its best. Cant go wrong with either the 111 or 112!

+1.. Cheers!

[rubberduckie]

Historic Base PAMs are the best looking Panerais in my opinion. They are the ones that started this crazy addiction that got us hooked with the brand. These base PAMs are simplicity at its best. Cant go wrong with either the 111 or 112!

[Kasmot]

My first Pam was a 111, at first it just look like another watch but once you see it in your wrist you will slowly fall in love with it. Now all my other watches are just parked most of the time and now an avid paneristi.

[kt Lim]

Tot 000 is e base model???

Both 111 and 112 have e classic look... Basic design is where e other models comes from... They all start from basic...

Some ppl jus don know how to appreciate simplicity... Look at AP's Royal Oak, simply yet classic... Look at PP's Nautilus, also same... Look at Rolex's Explorer, also clean and nice...

Like wat Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (famous architect) say " less is more "

Anyway wear yr watch in good health and don care wat ppl say...

Cheers

[skydweller_sg]

A base model Panerai is one without a second hand - Only hour and minute hands. There is no date or any other complications as well. Historically, the original Panerai used by the Italian Navy were all base models. Collectors who want a classic wartime Italian Navy Panerai would want a base model.

btw the pam 111 has second hand so its not considered a base model (OP XI cal., ETA 6497/2)
the pam 112 is base, though (OP X cal., ETA 6497)

[Alexlow]

I love the pam 111, but was contemplating now whether should i get the pam111 or santos 100xl. any suggestions from watch experts here?

I owned both before. Pam 111 get my vote.