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Officine Panerai

198 vs. 274

 

While I have not had the opportunity of seeing the 274 in person I have worn the 198 and find it great.  I enjoy the dial, appreciate the simplicity of the power reserve display on the rear, the lack of the gmt function (preferring it on, for example the 233) and the reference to "platinum" on the dial.  I can't really compare the technical quality of  the jlc vs panerai movements but based on some experience with the movements in the 198 and 233 (which is similar although not exactly the same as the 274) find them both to be reliable and accurate.   I believe the relative difference in available pricing is material and would, in addition to the aesthetic considerations, make the 198 a clear choice.   In fact, if you can purchase the 198 at below the original retail price I think it would be quite a buy.   Good luck.

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Platinum Pam 198 Radiomir (8 Days)

 
By: BenK : November 19th, 2007-13:39
I've been reading many of your comments and very much enjoy the excitement and comraderie shared by all. I'm willing to brave the potential addiction of these unique and stylish timekeepers. I have an opportunity to acquire a Platinum Pam 198 Radiomir (8 ... 

If you're going to get the PAM198, I would suggest looking into the PAM274 as well

 
By: AnthonyTsai : November 19th, 2007-18:55
Both the PAM198 and PAM274 are 45mm Platinum Radiomir cases and tobacco brown dials. The PAM198 houses the JLC 8-day movement while the PAM274 houses Panerai's in-house P.2003 calibre. You get the extra GMT function with the PAM274 plus the 24-hour indica...  

Yes, Anthony, BUT >>>

 
By: amanico : November 19th, 2007-23:02
Don't you think the dial od the 274 is too busy, with the date, the pumpkin PR, and the GMT? AS for the Panerai base, for example the Logo Pre V, or a PAM 2, the simplicity is sometimes nicer and stronger...And the 198 much more desirable. IMHO. Nicolas

I have to agree on that one,,,

 
By: Asimut : November 19th, 2007-23:12
If things turned out different, I would obviously be a 198 owner. C'est la vie,,,,, Asi

Great comments, Anthony.  The 274...

 
By: BenK : November 20th, 2007-00:09
Great comments, Anthony. The 274 is a beautiful watch for sure. However I keep hearing about the JLC movement as being more and more desireable, if not outright superior. Your thoughts? Also, I believe I can get the 198 in the $20k neighborhood. Seems lik...