Officine Panerai

This PAM380 has been on my wrist now courtesy of my AD. It isn't mine yet but it's getting awfully close. I've always been a skeptic of large watches, preferring to stay below 42mm for my 6.75 inch wrist, mainly for comfort reasons, but this is one beauti...  

on the dial, the lack of the 9 and, in general one of the "busiest" dials on a 44mm Radiomir, make this model rather...unappealing to me :-) Cheers..

But I've looked through the other models and you may be right, at least it appears busy when compared to the chronos and GMTs. The Black Seal was really the first Panerai I ever saw in the flesh some years back when I got into this disease of watches so i... 

I was referring to something like this, the quintessential Panerai. I would rather buy a 210 (if I wanted a 45mm Radiomir) than a 380. GMTs and Chronos have busy dials too..btw Ciao.... ...  

And I see what you mean. That's a very quiet elegance you have. I like the strap also. I'm heading back to the AD for more options now.

you can go for small or big watches, this is not really what matters. The comfort on the wrist, the pleasure you have to contemplate it is far more important. You will get used to big watches, and with small watches as well. As long as the lugs don't over... 

I do actually quite like the logo though. Gives it a more antiquated and nostalgic character, me thinks, but we will see. I'm going to try on some others, though with regards to size, this 45 is pretty much as big as it gets before it starts looking ridic... 

I don't remember if it is in the 80ies or in 1993, in the Pre Vendôme Era, which is before March 1997. Best, Nicolas

model built by the company. :-) Ciaoooo

Hence my doubts... Best, Nicolas.

I was referring to the....actual....production. Much like the MN which was "prototyped" in the 40s and only produced from 1993 :-) Ciao

That's exactly why I stay on this forum. There's always so much of information and stuff to learn from you experts. Richard

I think it's a perfect 1st Panerai along with the Luminor version (PAM000). The Pre-V OP logo doesn't bother me on this model. I think it still looks "clean". I'd go for it if you like it! Cheers, Anthony

I have the PAM005 for the rest of the week but I'm leaning toward this 380. It seems to be tugging the heart strings a little more plus it feels more comfortable on my wrist. I'll share my final decision soon enough. Richard