Well...

To be honest, If the Pam 322 really speaks to you, then go for it! It is definitely a beautiful piece, and if it is only 1 of 50 manufactured then if I were you and I was really taken by this watch, Id get this before the 127. The reason? Same as what Jester has mentioned. It would be a lot harder to find a 322 than a 127 in the future!

My dilemma is between the 249 and 127. Although I love the 127 and definitely want to get it 'some day', i already have a Luminor in a 233. Also the 249 is currently more affordable by quite a margin. I wont wait too long to get the 127 though, max march or april. I don't want prices to increase too much over time In the end 2000 watches or whatever the true figure is, its still quite a limited number.

I personally love the idea of owning and wearing a truly exclusive and limited edition watch. Imagine being 1 of 50 people in the world that would ever own it. That in itself is simply awesome AP seems to have several 'limited editions', and although I love their watches, they come out with too many limited editions, and most essentially look the same. I do however love the rubens barichello 2, and the new grand prix. Those watches make me drool, but I cant afford it just yet, haha.

Hope my post has helped!

PAM 322?

By: ticktocktimesup : August 13th, 2010-07:59

Gents, What are your feelings with regard to the PAM 322. I have the opportunity to acquire one at the original price (it is from a trusted source and it is brand new in box) and with the titanium case and tobacco dial, I find it appealing. In addition, w...

stunning watch..

By: ocwatching : August 13th, 2010-08:19

never seen a 322 in the metal but at 47mm and minerva movement..you can't beat that... I think like you said, it does not get much love as its just a rare bird...awesome piece..more limited.. simply elegantly stunning... look forward to photos!

It is my favorite Radiomir and

By: patrickh : August 13th, 2010-08:30

Nicolas made a special post with mine: "Review-Panerai: Highlights on the Panerai PAM322" and followed by some more recent pics A rare bird, I am really fan ;-))) Cheers, Patrickh

My 'signature' remark.....

By: sirjo : August 13th, 2010-09:34

when it comes to choices. If you can afford them, get both... Between the two, though, 127 all the way. The 322 is a beautiful watch ( I have a 309...sigh) but I believe the dial of the Fiddy is, together with the 249 and the 232 among the purest Panerai ...

Assuming that you do like both of them somewhat equally

By: Jester : August 13th, 2010-09:43

Then I would no doubt go for the PAM322 now, especially if you can get one at original list price for the following reasons: -Historic dial -Fantastically finished movement -EXTREMELY limited -Value wise, compared to the going price of the PAM127, it's a ...

Well...

By: RahulR : August 13th, 2010-12:35

you've said it !

By: Tony A.H : August 13th, 2010-15:49

it is a Marvelous Watch and a Rare Bird as well. . i'd definitely go for it . as you know, they're quite a few of the 127s for Sale now a days. Cheers

Don't buy the PAM322 because it's only a rare piece...

By: AnthonyTsai : August 14th, 2010-09:16

Be warned that I bet Panerai will make more of these Radiomirs w/ Minerva movements. So I wouldn't be surprised to see some steel, white gold, rose gold, and platinum variants of the PAM322. Just slap on a different colored dial, and you have a new model....

Pam 322 is a 47mm Radiomir

By: patrickh : August 14th, 2010-12:17

Best, patrickh

Ah stupid me

By: AnthonyTsai : August 14th, 2010-15:24

Either way, 45mm or 47mm doesn't matter. Panerai could just slap on another dial and it's another limited edition piece. My main point is to bring across the point to not buy the PAM322 because only 50 pieces were made. - AT

Anthony, you are perfectly right, only buy a 322 if you fall

By: patrickh : August 15th, 2010-02:05

in love for this incredible model, as myself. It is difficult to make a jugment on this model without seen it, wearing it and earing his nice calibre sound. My precious, really ;-)) Cheers, Patrickh

For me.... 322

By: dd : August 15th, 2010-07:47

FWIW ... It sounds like you have a great opportunity right now on the 322, It's my favorite Panerai!

PAM322 vs PAM127 ..PAM322 for sure

By: ronaldmkli : August 17th, 2010-05:17

IMHO, love the tobacco dial, movement... i'm new to commenting on the forum, however from the forums seems like PAM127 "Fiddy" is THE panerai to own ..especially if you want the trademark crown-guard...oh well.. i can't afford either but just commenting f...