Officine Panerai

Been a member for a while, but rarely ever post. More of a browser, soaking up all the incredible knowledge everyone provides here. Thinking I should start to do so much more now. So here I go.. It's time for my first Luminor. Love my 292, but I'm itching...  

Congratulations on this first acquisition of a Luminor. All the candidates were worth while. I really like the choice although I would settle for any of the ones you mentioned. Thanks for sharing anf I look forward to seeing more of your posts. Best regar... 

I just posted pictures of the 4 pieces I am inquiring about.

Think a bit about it... For the price of a Brand New 372, you will just get the corwnguard of the 203/A, and the case + crownguard + domed sapphire of the 127 / 217. You expressed the reasons of your interest on the 372 very well, you just have to be pati... 

I expressed the reasoning of a Panerai collector friend who was trying to help sway me in one direction.. I am not partial to any, but prefer the looks of the 127.

I find the 127 less close to the original, and the 1950 writing just above 6 disturbs me a bit, even more since the 372 was revealed. But I am not you, and what counts is that you have your own preference. Best, Nicolas.

Right, like you said, it was told to me, the 127 as the lesser of the original..and that the 372 was much more closer to the original. However, I would like to at least see and try on the 372 if I am considering it as a contender, but, then I could go on ... 

if you like the look of 127...buy it Imran This message has been edited by imran in london on 2011-05-15 12:47:53

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Hi there Bullion, 1st of all, a warm welcome here, and like you said, you should post more often and join in the fun! Just like you, i am in the midst of getting my 1st Luminor this year, i have been having way to many Radiomirs, and unless you want to co... 

After much consideration I think I will start with the 127 and then progressively move to the 203, 6152/1 etc. Now it's time to search for that perfect 127 and strap combo!

you do not want to go straight to the point... 3646, 6152, PAM 21 I know you said to have decided against PAM 203, but you already have it in your mind... Otherwise both PAM 127 and 372 cannot be a disappointment.

firstly, i'm no Expert. but the 372 is a GREAT Start. it's actually the Watch that almost All Collectors WANT.!! then you can Start thinking about adding a Marina Militare (217) which is a Great companion with the Base. best of luck Tony

that the 372 and 217 is a Better Pair than the 372 and 127. why? cause the Later Pair Look pretty much alike .!!

and wait for the 372 j

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A lot of people here have had a history with 127 or 217, like myself so i can easily say something like, "372 no doubt" However, your situation is different. Reading or seeing a 127/217 from a forum or on someone's wrist is very different from owning one.... 

The 203 is what catches my eye the most. However, as my first Luminor, how much more can I look forward to over the years as I move up the Luminor ladder...a 6152/1 and that's pretty much it? With that said, I think the 127 will be the perfect fit in term...