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I totally understand Ken..
The P word was out of my vocabulary for almost 4 years. Prior to that I had a few of the big LEs which kind of look ridiculous on my skinny wrist.
I only became interested in this piece mainly due to its moderate size, 42mm and for the brush titanium casing with the gold hands and wired lugs. Luckily it also came with a thin Piaget based manual wind movement with a sufficient PR of 60hrs. Nothing out there looks like this and it's also comfortable to wear. So, this is my modest re-entry into the Pam world again but not because of any loyalty or brand following but simply because I like this watch.
Thanks for your honest reply Ken.
Best
fernando
When two watches battle it out....
(for wrist time), who do you think wins? Do you think this is a fair fight or does one have a slight edge in your opinion? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts & preference. I'm not ready to declare a winner yet. Pehaps your voices will sway my d...
I moved it to Home!
I hesitated between Panerai and JLC and I thought that Home was the right place! Fx
Thanks for coming to the rescue FX
And a good and fair decision to put it HoMe. Cheers Fernando
A good choice Joe..
I'm glad it was easy for you. Thanks for your reply. Best Fernando
My preference...
.. this is not about winner or loser, just my personal preference. I have never been a fan of P - don't know exactly why, but maybe they look all the same (sorry!). I also like the minute train about JLC DSA. Just IMVHO! Ken This message has been edited b...
I totally understand Ken..
The P word was out of my vocabulary for almost 4 years. Prior to that I had a few of the big LEs which kind of look ridiculous on my skinny wrist. I only became interested in this piece mainly due to its moderate size, 42mm and for the brush titanium casi...
42mm, Ti, and Piaget mvmt?
...that may change the game. Hmnnn. Now I understand your "agony". Even I might want to try it on my wrist. For weekend or off-work watches, 42mm is in my tolerance range today Good hunting, and let us know! Ken
Lion Heart
Heart form the house of Piaget ! I love staring and showing the case back ..... its a mesmerizing piece of work!...
Ahh.... very nice.
Only the gold piece has the swan's neck regulator. Wasn't sure about the metal until I saw that. Brilliant choice!
Umnn... getting interesting...
.. what is the ref. # of this P? Slim case, right? Minute train missing is one very negative, though. Still, nice movement, I agree and very, very nice looking. Water resistant for 100mm is nice, even not for diving (I don't dive anyway), it can be really...
Not a competition. JLC wins in a knockout!
Better looking, better movement, better history, better company - all for me, of course. J. This message has been edited by JMan on 2012-05-12 06:14:00 This message has been edited by JMan on 2012-05-12 06:14:22
You know my choice !
Although I must say I was extremely close to the DSA ! 2 very different choices in my books. Something about the 42mm Rad, sits very well and elegantly on the wrist, a dressy tool watch, an oxymoron that works IMO. Having a great heart, one frm house of P...
One for the Pam!
Agree with what you say about the Pam. Both are different and yet evoke a similiar emotion when I wear them. That's why your views on each are so important. Thanks for your contribution and the nice pic. Best fernando
There are only 3 things in common between these two watches.
They are watches ( 1 ), their respective brands belong to the Richemond Group ( 2 ), and they both have non turning bezels, which is weird for diving watches. And 4 ( I missed that point ) they both are water resisstant to 100 meters. Now, the Panerai add...
You always come out with the best answers Nicolas:)
They both win my heart equally at this point in time but when the novelty of the Pam (a recent addition) wears off, it may change. I never knew a dive watch should be automatic. What about the vintage Pams used by the Italian divers, weren't they manual w...
A diving watch should be automatic or have a long power reserve for a good reason.
The seal between the corwn and the case. If you have to wind it every 24 hours, you damage the seal faster than with an auto movement or a 8 Days power reserve. Yes, you're right, the first Rolex Panerai watches ( 2533 / 3646 ) housed a Role Cortebert man...
Wow, that's impressive...
I learn something new from you all the time. As a matter of fact I can't even think of any manual wind dive watch. It's a good thing I don't go diving. Best fernando
JLC all day long...
... a cut above the other. Pannies are iconic but popular and ordinary. The JLC is special. This message has been edited by mrsnak on 2012-05-12 11:35:58
JLC for me. The Pam 338 novelty has worn off, whilst the DSA has retain it's charm
We keep talking about the PAM piaget based movement. Search around, and compare the two..the PAM is so lacking in finishing, esp relative to the Altiplano 838p caliber which it is based on. I also dislike PAM calling it a in house movement, whilst it's no...
Looking foward to your piece on the "remakes".
Thanks for your thoughts Horo Best fernando
i would take pretty much anything over the Panerai Fernando
so it would be the JLC for me. there are very few Panerai's i like. i love the cali dial, but dont like the price and the relatively cheap movement underneath. i do like their in house calibres, but i dont think i would buy one. best G