Officine Panerai

I´m looking for a GMT to add to my collection and I´m thinking between the PAM or the new Rolex GMT II any coments please, will help

Hence, it is a very subjective matter.

As for Panerai, I'm an fan of the " less is more " rule, so I'd go on the Rolex, which, therefore, has a nice historical background.

Best,

Nicolas

I agree. My previous preference for functions was chrono. now I have my pam312 I can not be happier. even when I travel overseas it has not been a problem. I change it to local time and simply use my mobile for home time. it is so easy to remember home time as it is a simple matter of adding and subtracting 1 number.

when I look at that classic panerai dial, I am happy.

FYI an AD in sydney has a PAM320 for 9,000 the new and reduced RPP. Feel free to PM me and I can tell you the AD details. It is beautiful.

If you really value the GMT features and that is what really matters to you...independently of the aesthetics, or any other concept, I would go for the RLX.

Panerai is selling basically 2 different GMTs movement. ETA based models (like the 88) and Manifattura Mov (like 233 f.e.)

One based on the VALJOUX 7750...well known, reliable...but IMHO not good if you use GMT function frequently. In this mov the 24HRS is the one moving in 1hr jumps and also is not related with the date, what IMHO is not very useful. In case of traveling to another time zone, you should set this 24hr as your HOME TIME....to know if in the other time zone is day or night...and use the normal hands (Hour and minutes) as LOCAL TIME. This makes you reset the hole watch each time you need to travel (if a big time zone difference)

In the maniffatura mov. its done the opposite. The GMT hand could be always used as HOME TIME ( also is linked to the AM/PM indicator as its not a 24HR hand) and then you can "jump" the normal HOUR HAND in 1HR movements ( this hand is linked to the date). That is the normal way and also how the RLX works.
The only BAD thing of this Panerai movement is that its not featuring FAST DATE adjustment.

On the other hand...you have a huge Power reserve (8 days or 10), not having that in the RLX. Also you can hide the GMT hand in these Panerai, when you are not traveling, so you have a clean dial, and an awesome domed crystal!

If the fast date change is not a problem for you...I would go for a PAM233 or PAM270. Or even the PAM275...!

Just want to add that there is also the P.9001 movements. which are the Pam329, 320. These all have the GMT function with automatic winding and a nice 3 day power reserve. The Prices are just a little more than the ETA movements. these 2 both has a nice clean dial and as said before, can some what hide the GMT needle when at your home town. And if you like a power reserve feature on the dial, which i personally not very fond of, there is the P.9002 which are the Pam 347, 321
This message has been edited by LLZA on 2010-07-23 00:37:13

These ones are sporting 12HRS GMT hand working like the P2002 family, BUT....they dont have am/pm indicator.
Also no fast date adjustment in this new models

Cheers!

Thanks for all your sugestions and My new adition to my collection the new Rolex GMT

Another one which is on my wish list...

Really great watch.

Please feel free to share your feelings on our Rolex Forum!

Best,

Nicolas