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Panerai PAM 127 or PAM 249?
Hi All,
In early June I bought my first Panerai, the PAM 233. I love the watch, its my favorite in my collection by far. Now when I bought it I thought to myself... "this will probably be my last PAM for a while". Not because of financial constraints (okay some of that too), but also because I have my eyes set on other watches for slowly growing collection such as AP (and these watches are not cheap either!).
All this was until i started seeing pictures and reading reviews about the PAM 127 "Fiddy", and the PAM 249 "California". Wow, these are some BEAUTIFUL watches with a gorgeous big 47mm diameter. I love them. To be honest, they kind of have me focused on collectible watches, and I even have my eye on the AP ROO triple date and the JLC Memovox tribute to Polaris.
On to my question. I have the option to buy either the PAM 127 or 249 at a store where I am with papers and box. What would you go for? Which is more of a collectible item? I dont plan on selling any of my watches, but knowing that it is a highly sought after watch makes it quite special. Also I know it is important to be cautious when buying high end watches not from an AD, or anything pre-owned, what is the best way to 'Authenticate' and verify that the watch is as advertised?
Thanks for your input and advice 
Rahul
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Panerai PAM 127 or PAM 249?
By: RahulR : August 13th, 2010-01:28
Hi All, In early June I bought my first Panerai, the PAM 233. I love the watch, its my favorite in my collection by far. Now when I bought it I thought to myself... "this will probably be my last PAM for a while". Not because of financial constraints (oka...
First of all...
By: i_am_Sam : August 13th, 2010-01:53
I would like to welcome you to this forum. And congratulation on the purchase of the 233. It is one of my favorite modern Panerai. And as for the 2 watch, the "Fiddy" and the "California", they both are amazing watches. Each has very unique characteristic...
Thanks!
By: RahulR : August 13th, 2010-02:21
Hi Sam, Thanks for the warm welcome Wow that is an absolutely stunning watch. Yes I agree, both have a high price point, and the 249 is lower. I love the dial. I never thought I would ever go for a radiomir but here I am in love with one of the most uniqu...
interesting
By: RahulR : August 13th, 2010-04:14
The 217 destro is interesting, however it just feels awkward to me. I dont know how to describe it, it doesnt feel right. I think I may go with the 249 for now. Although I prefer the traditional luminor body myself, theres something about the 249 (other t...
127......
By: sirjo : August 13th, 2010-06:08
every day of the week and twice on Sunday, for me. I have, use and love..both...but the Fiddy is something else. The idea of one first and then the other, though, it's a very argute one... Ciao - Sergio
hmmmm
By: RahulR : August 13th, 2010-07:32
Wow, I am really struggling to make a decision! Both are beautiful, but i think 249 is in my price range for now, perhaps mid next year I will go for the 127 (god willing i can find someone that is selling). I also already have a 233 which is "SIMILAR" to...
Haha
By: RahulR : August 14th, 2010-01:39
So much peer pressure! Jk jk, I think i may wait for the 127 till march / april next year. Its quite a bit more expensive than the 249, and I already have a luminor case in the 233. They are such beautiful watches though eh? By the way, Sam posted a pictu...
