Quest for my first PAM

[golanheights]

Buy direct from preowned watch shops and direct sellers - both ok.
There are many good Panerai end owner seller in this forum, and you should get a decent deal.
Just go to JW for affordable verification, if you need confirmation.

For PAM 111, I suggest you check for movement sticker. COSC cert. Also check for authentic straps (2 straps) & buckle. Better buy complete set for PAMs.

Shops' sales pitch with noobie is their price vs. AD list price etc. And AD list price has no discount etc etc. For mass market models like PAM 111, that is rubbish. Try to bargain for the best deal.

Also take a look at PAM 0, PAM 5 now that you are considering PAM 111. Good luck with your hunt.

[CheerUpEmoKid]

Thanks once again everyone. You've been all very helpful. I will note of all those tips and advises.
I will post a picture of my first PAM once I got hold of it (I can't wait!).

Have a good Sunday! ^^

[SmOcKxY]

Buy direct from preowned watch shops and direct sellers - both ok.
There are many good Panerai end owner seller in this forum, and you should get a decent deal.
Just go to JW for affordable verification, if you need confirmation.

For PAM 111, I suggest you check for movement sticker. COSC cert. Also check for authentic straps (2 straps) & buckle. Better buy complete set for PAMs.

Shops' sales pitch with noobie is their price vs. AD list price etc. And AD list price has no discount etc etc. For mass market models like PAM 111, that is rubbish. Try to bargain for the best deal.

Also take a look at PAM 0, PAM 5 now that you are considering PAM 111. Good luck with your hunt.

Sorry to hijack thread abit but I'm also looking at either PAM111 or another one I cannot remember the model number but it's an Automatic Luminor Marina with the full in-house movement(PAM312?)..just wondering what is the best discount or price that bros here got?

The list price of PAM111 is $7.9K and the other one is $10,400..just wonder how much discount I can get with this 2 models..previously casually asked about PAM164 and was given 10%..issit possible to get more than 10%?