pessoa00
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Thanks!
May 17, 2023,16:00 PM
I think there is a lot to like about this trio:
- normal steel case (still have a hard time to understand e-steel and other variants),
- sensible size for a militaire inspired radiomir - IMO 47mm is too big for non-hardcore fans and 42 / 40mm are more classic/dress watches),
- not a homage - had my (huge) dose of that many years ago during my "paneristi" phase,
- case back - have no desire / need to see an underwhelming simple movement,
- classic simple dial,
- great comfortable strap
- reasonable price, at least by todays standards.
The blue is a bit more modern, the grey more classic (and likely more wearable as a daily watch) and mine a bit more niche reminiscence to radiomir radioactive discoloured vintage dials.
Being away from the brand for so much time I think I currently see Panerai with different eyes. I'm glad they are so successful, catering for a much wider audience and with many modern takes maintaining many of their vintage design cues.
Hell, I'm even considering one of those pastel coloured Dues for the wife, as a nice summer watch, something inconceivable for me 10 years ago
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