Officine Panerai

I have been trying to read up on the 317 as much as I can, but I still wonder what the PuristS generally think about the 317. Is it a good option for a first Panerai? I am just beginning to think, perhaps seriously, about this one after having admired it ... 

It's one of the more pricey Panerai's so it's usually not people's 1st, but if it works for you, then I'd highly suggest it. Only way to be sure you're getting a PAM317 with the PVD'ed movement is to look at the movement with your own eyes. So if you're b... 

I am sure that is good advice, Anthony. As a first PAM, I wonder if I might not get myself in over my head with this one. Among the things I am considering is the willingness and expense for Panerai to re-coat the parts of the movement that are PVD'd as w... 

IMHO, if Panerai truly cannot repair or service the PVD movement, they should not have productized and shipped the 500 317K in the first place. I have to imagine if the PVD bridges were that hard to make, Panerai would have made and set aside spares for f...  

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you grab it! Imran

But I tend to overthink these things. Best, respo

Respo, I've been waiting for mine for almost 2 and half years, but I consoder that it is well worth waiting for the watch it is simply stellar. I held a 317 L series in my hands for a few moments and the smoked glass case back is pretty nice, though clear... 

Still undecided on this one, but I am sure you are correct about where to look. You've had a long wait and deserve to be rewarded. Best, respo

I will keep you posted on whether or not I am ultimately rewarded, but it shouldn't be long now. Best regards, George

Respo, If you are interested in a black Panerai watch, I would highly recommend a Pam 292 Radiomir. It's my favorite size for a Radiomir(47mm's tend to poke your wrist), it has the classic, clean design of a Panerai, and you can even wear it with suits(it... 

It's good to hear this, as I had been also thinking about the 292. I must admit, I also like its relative simplicity, which really hews closely to the original designs. Thanks again fro thinking of me and suggesting this one. The decision is not easy. Bes... 

I was in the same boat as you and picked up the 317K as my first Panerai. I was probably heavily influenced by the unique opportunity to get one with the PVD movement and believe that at some point it will go up in value (or at least not deteriorate). I m...