Fred Tan
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These are the scans from a watch that I already sold.
I decided to share this for all’s benefit.
The following will show how 312 is much thicker when compared to my Destro Fiddy 217 & Luminor Marina 56:
More details:
Movement: automatic mechanical, Panerai P. 9000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13 ¾ lignes, 7.9 mm thick, 28 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. Incabloc® anti-shock device. 195 components.
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date.
Case: diameter 44 mm, AISI 316L brushed steel.
Bezel: polished steel.
Back: see-through sapphire crystal.
Device protecting the crown: (protected as a Trademark) brushed steel.
Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 2.6mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 300 metres.
Strap: PANERAI personalised black alligator strap and large-size brushed steel buckle
Personal comment:
This watch is nicer than what I can express thru the photos above. The photos really cannot do justice on the thick presence without the feel & look of too thick, dial cleanliness, beauty in simplicity, balance, good function, grace, reasonable pricing & gait of this perfect model.
This is indeed a milestone & watershed for Panerai.
This watch is thicker than Rolex Deep Sea Dweller, thicker than Fiddy and much thicker than any Luminor Marina but the balance of the 1950 bubble shape manage to carry the thickness well & thus give this bird a very big presence on the wrist without the inhibition & intimidation.
Now, due to such a thick case thanks to a very thick movement, the watch cannot use a tall crystal ala 233, 270 or Fiddy.
Bear in mind, the thickness of:
312: 18.15mm
Deep-Sea: 17.68mm
233: 17.75mm
0 / 5 / 111 / 112/ 176 / 177: 16.65mm
270: 18.75mm
I personally think if they use domed shape sapphire on this 312, it’ll be totally outta shape.
The slightly domed crystal as shown by some photos above compliment really well with the already thick case on this new legend in the making.
How 312 pull of this feat of tall presence without overwhelming the wrist is a true design genius.
The secret lies in the super-domed back case.
Here, the super-domed back-case fit snugly between ur wrist bones & under ur skin.
The bone on ur wrist touches the domed back-case perfectly & this prevent the whole watch from falling sideways due to the weight & this enhance the presence of this great watch without prevent without any discomfort.
This is a hallmark of great ergonomics design.
The last thing we want to see is 312 that look like a Deep-Sea. Thankfully, it's not.
312 is poised, graceful, smart & REALLY a beauty.
It's a new legend from Panerai.
Take note that this 312 is still thinner than a 270.
So, for those who shots from the mouth telling everyone this 312 is too thick while u find 270 is not, u betta keep it to urself as I'm sure u've not seen both 312 or 270 or any 187, 202, 194, 243 and 285 in flesh yet.
I also think these range of P900x in the form of 312, 320 & 321 will cause Rolex to worry bout their Deep Sea, Sub-Date, Sub, Explorer 2 & GMT2 mart share erosion.
These new 2009 range of 312, 320 & 321 from OP will be Rolex killa.
This is my personal take. If u r not happi with this, I couldn't care cos I'm hooked for good...LOL…Just me pulling ur legs here….watch is good…
312K close-up
Love the Pix!!
Lots of macro pictures....impressive.
