Panerai PAM 587 Marina Militare / PAM 662 Capuccino. Dials and hands comparison.

Nov 21, 2018,17:51 PM
 

I love both dials, with a neat preference for the hands of the Marina Militare PAM 587. 



But this PAM 662 is really charming. 

On the other side, the Marina Militare is just magic. 

Damn dilemma. 

Best,

Nicolas



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I miss the

 
 By: MTR : November 21st, 2018-17:57
sandwich dial on 662. Don‘t you sleep at night? ☺️ Best, Thomas

Tough..

 
 By: Echi : November 21st, 2018-18:14
Having experienced the good old days (and the not so good), the 662 would be something like a nice contra piece to all that. I have a Panerista friend who sold all over time (127, 249, 372, etc) and bought the 662 to have some sort of Panerai memento. I t... 

Whenver confronted with a dilemma....

 
 By: sergio : November 21st, 2018-18:31
I normally toss a coin in the air and buy.......BOTH!! LOLLL In this case, I have no use for the "cappuccino". Marina Militare in a Panerai is just...something else...for a chap like me

587 has always been a grail

 
 By: JohnFM : November 21st, 2018-18:44
... for me. Couldn’t find one and went for the 673. Like it, but still think about the 587 — a very simple and symmetrical, yet elegant, beauty.

Believe it or not...

 
 By: sergio : November 22nd, 2018-10:19
between the two, I actually prefer the 673. Is less "chunky" than the 587 on the wrist (in MY opinion, of course)

I know it sounds....

 
 By: sergio : November 22nd, 2018-12:20
like an "inane" remark but, hey, that's exactly how it feels to me.

That's very interesting Sergio

 
 By: JohnFM : November 22nd, 2018-10:56
I'm relatively new to Panerai, as you know. The 587 was the first new Panerai that really caught my eye. I love the dial and hands, as well as the symmetry of the case with the simple crown and no crown guard. But the 673 was available at the time so I we... 

The 587 is the first "revisitation"...

 
 By: sergio : November 22nd, 2018-12:32
of the Vintage 6152/1 and as such is already worth owning. Not quite the superstar: 6154 (reproduced in the PAM622 Russian Paneristi) but a splendid transitional case none the less. ...  

That's the picture. The 673 is "elevated"...

 
 By: sergio : November 22nd, 2018-13:14
because it sits on the wrist bone

Not being able to explain the...feeling

 
 By: sergio : November 23rd, 2018-15:00
I decided to "investigate" further. Also to answer a direct question from John. I've taken a couple of pictures which, as usual, are better than a 1000 words. The watch on the right is the 673 and you'll notice the subtle but obvious difference in the lug...  

And slightly thinner at the end....

 
 By: sergio : November 23rd, 2018-15:06
that's why the 587 sits higher on the wrist and gives me the "chunky" feeling.

Wow, the pictures show the differences clearly

 
 By: JohnFM : November 24th, 2018-12:40
I had no idea that lug shapes and thicknesses were this different -- I had previously thought they were the same or very close. Thanks for going to this effort Sergio and sharing the photos. You have solved a problem that has plagued a select few members ... 

Don’t know 🤓

 
 By: Ahoi : November 22nd, 2018-03:48
I went several month to This dilemma. You know my story and arguments nowadays as good as I do 😊

He he he... ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 22nd, 2018-04:20

Tough choice here dear Nicolas!! I just followed the formula suggested by our dear Sergio: tossed the coin in the air! ...

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 22nd, 2018-04:28
... and bought both! Lol! But if someone would point me with a gun in his hand and said with a malicious voice: choose just one! ... I feel I would go for the Mamma Mia! Lol! Un abrazo mi amigo!! Abel

Yes Nicolas, I know you have a real love for watches

 
 By: JohnFM : November 22nd, 2018-11:05
... and your interests span different eras and manufacturers, including Rolex, Omega, Jaeger Lecoultre, Blancpain, etc. So there are many competing interests for watches, new or old! But I too will be curious to see if and when you add a new Panerai to yo... 

You have a beautiful collection Abel and that 587 is at or near the top!

 
 By: JohnFM : November 22nd, 2018-11:01
Out of curiosity, which of your Panerais do you turn to most often?

Thank you so much for your kind comments John! Well, i guess that 687 with its degradee dial, the 587 MM, Pam 662 light brown dial and 372 among the big ones...

 
 By: Subexplorer : November 22nd, 2018-11:25
then my frist Panerai, a Pam 111 I bought in Paris in 2006 is another favorite I cherish so much for sentimental reasons. Smaller 44 Bettarini cases are more wearable sometimes and the Pam 111, Pam 590 and lately a 632 with a tobacco dial have been on my ... 

Definitely the PAM 587

 
 By: Watcholic_id : November 22nd, 2018-06:26
because of the 'Marina Militare' and the pencil hands. the PAM 662 is a gorgeous & charming watch, but like you said, the Marina Militare is just magic cheers

Thank you, mon ami! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 22nd, 2018-06:30

The MM and the hands are stunning on the 587

 
 By: JohnFM : November 22nd, 2018-11:06
... and 673. The latter is probably the most 'beautiful' watch I own -- not my favorite, but the most beautiful.

Your favorite? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 22nd, 2018-11:13

It's a tough call Nicolas

 
 By: JohnFM : November 22nd, 2018-11:31
My first Panerai was a 564. After learning more about the company and its history (from you, Sergio, Abel, and others), I began to regret this purchase and long for others. After adding several others, however, I've grown to appreciate the 564 -- but it's... 

Question.....

 
 By: sergio : November 22nd, 2018-13:23
ever thought of buying a T-dialled "old" PAM? Something like 001 or 002?

Excellent suggestion! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : November 22nd, 2018-23:52