i_am_Sam
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First of all...
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 as they both have original Panerai DNA.
I can't suggest you which one as it is a matter of taste. I personally like both of them, but if it was me given the 2 option, I pick the 249 over the 127. As it has a very unique dial and the blue hands. Also the 249 has a lower price point compared to the 127.
I recently got myself a 249, and I love every moment wearing this beautiufl watch. It is big but somehow discreet as there's no branding on the dial. Also under the sun the blue hands glow beautifully along with the california dial. I love it..
And about buying high-end watches not from AD, try to get someone with good reference. For me, I would always have the watch authenticated by Richemont, in this case to make sure everything is authentic.
I hope this is could help you decide.
Looking forward to hear more from you, maybe with a new watch 
Best regards,
SamRotandi
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...
