Panerai Case, Dial, and Strap Preferences — WatchProSite Forum Digest

ripper444 · 2020-07-30T11:39:58Z

Panerai collectors debate 1950 vs 1993 cases, sandwich vs painted dials, and leather vs rubber straps. Discover community preferences and insights.

ripper444 initiates a classic Panerai debate, inviting the community to weigh in on key design choices that define the brand's aesthetic. This discussion highlights the enduring appeal of Panerai's distinct cases, dials, and strap options, offering insights into collector preferences. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the nuances that differentiate various Panerai models.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Panerai PAM 662 is exceptionally versatile with straps, adapting its dial color to various strap hues, particularly favoring greyish, lighter, and light green options.
While both 1950 and 1993 cases are appreciated equally, there's a preference for sandwich dials over painted ones, though painted dials are still acceptable on certain models. Rubber straps are generally preferred, but leather works well on specific watches.
The Radiomir PAM 662 is highlighted as an exception to the preference for 1950 cases and sandwich dials, indicating its unique appeal.
The 'Luminor case' is mentioned as a distinct case type, separate from the 1950 case, indicating a need for precise terminology in Panerai discussions.

The Discussion

India Whiskey Charlie

Jul 30, 2020

My take:

1950 case vs 1993 case Sandwich vs Painted dials Leather vs rubber strap I personally like both cases the same I prefer sandwich but don't mind painted I prefer rubber straps but leather is good on certain models

amanico

Jul 30, 2020

Superb early PAM 24! [nt]

India Whiskey Charlie

Jul 30, 2020

Yessir! A year 2000 series "C" [nt]

amanico

Jul 30, 2020

Here is a A I had the pleasure to see some years ago.

India Whiskey Charlie

Jul 30, 2020

Great shot and no sandwich dial... 😉 [nt]

sergio

Jul 30, 2020

Apart from the rubber strap.....

I like all the rest. 1993 case???

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