Newbie Question PAM

[icecold]

Hello world..

Planning to get my first PAM from Germany...
Zoomed down to either PAM176 and PAM112
Other than the chrome titanium look (176) and the polished look (112), I basically could not tell any difference from these two models.

Can any seniors share with me other differences??
FOr the straps... I know PAM112 comes with a black leather & rubber strap. Is it the same for PAM176?? Does PAM176 also comes with rubber strap??

Thanks in advance!! xie xie...

[Oceanklassik]

Have you paid a visit to the Officine Panerai website?

[icecold]

Yap... However... could not find any info on PAM176 (or did i miss it??).
The below link is the closest I can find from its website.
http://www.panerai.com/s_page.xpd?id...d_categoria=33

Based on the below link info...the key difference I found was the finishing... in general...112 is polished steel while 176 is brushed titanium.

[lefty]

yes the 176 comes with a rubber strap as well. Either way you cant go wrong with 112 or 176.

[hlinewih]

There are no other difference between 176 and 112 beside you already mentioned "the titanium look (176) and the polished look (112)".
Both hand wound mechanical (OP X calibre). One with cheapo look black calf (112) and brown alligator (176). Great thing is both supplied with the same nice rubber strap.

[theoldjaffa]

i am aiming for either 176 or 112 too. if u dun mind, can share how much it costs in germany?

[icecold]

Below is the link of the pricing of Panerai in Europe I am using.
http://www.paneristi.com/reference/p...July_2010.html
Pls note that the pricing is including VAT. There will be a VAT refund of 1x%.

[hlinewih]

Hmm... not much different bro.

I pick from example PAM320, listed Euro 6100, converted using yahoo SG$10559, even VAT 20% --> ~SG$8447

minicooper sold BNIB PAM320 for $8200.

more or less the same.

[icecold]

Hi bro hlinewih...

is it??? did not know abt it..
Frankly speaking.. did not really check the pricing in SIN.. cos dun like the idea of asking without the intention to buy.
It is only last week that I decided to buy this watch. As such... only search thru the website till now..
Possible to PM me the price u got for the PAM112 and PAM176?? thanks in advance!!

[beetlebum]

Price is better in Europe. Prob may be.getting the stock for the hot models.

[theoldjaffa]

my friend bought a PAM000 in Europe, about 4.9k SGD only. so i think its cheaper there.

[BAR_Honda]

Is it cheaper to buy from UK? maybe London?

[beetlebum]

Is it cheaper to buy from UK? maybe London?

My friend in UK tells me the VAT rebate works out to -10-11%