Darron
3556
You have found one of the pieces that has an engraved dial... really cool feature
I too, waffled on this piece... for Panerai I like manual movements, preferably 8 day but I like the older 2002 movement over all the newer ones. My favorite dial layout actually has all 4 numerals and small seconds. Not too many choices there. This watch has domed sapphire, also a favorite feature of Panerai for me (preferred over plexy for me). The brushed case is a cool newer detail.
45mm with a 27mm strap is a tricky proposition for me. I definitely like how the 47mm case proportions with the 26/27mm strap better... but the 47mm case is naturally a different beast all together.
I settled on a 338, while it’s small for the purists Panerai. I have had the 190 and contemplated many wire lugged radiomirs.
The 992 is a special piece, but purists will choose the 249/232 and 720/721 for the 47mm and perhaps the 190 for a 45mm as their favorite wire lugged radiomirs.
What do you think about PAM 992 ?
I have tried it once and found the dial a bit cramped, if it would be 47 mm it could be better. However every time I see it, I am considering to try it again, brushed case and blue hands are really cool. What are your opinions ? ...
Radiomir version of the PAM590...
i don't like...both This "dial" saw it's birth on the GPF2/56 Egiziano, which was a 60mm whopper. It was revisited on the 47mm, PAM203. Then on the 44mm PAM590. Now on another 44mm. What's next on a 38mm Luminor Due?? lollllllllllllllll
What is your concern with the dial Sergio?
To have both seconds and 8 Days writing or the general proportions of the markers/writings?
For me....
Panerai has always been the epitomy of: less is more. This dial (again, for me) it's way too busy....
I like it.
Panerai has released so many models with slight variations, but this one turned out fine for me. I am not into all the "historically correct" crap that others get stuck on. This is a modern release by a brand that has been doing it this way for years. Thi...
Sure thing. This model is a real mix'-n'match of Panerai components.
I would love to try one on.
It is a bit thick, so you should try it on...
Otherwise, it has a beautiful "aged" steel look: watchesbysjx.com Photo: watchcollectinglifestyle ...
Thanks for the warning
I already tried it and thickness is not so bad ( I am used to Panerai style). My concern was about the busy dial, however everytime I check the Panerai catalog, this one comes as one of the best options.
I love the aged steel
Another one of these “modern” tweaks which aren’t necessarily historically correct. Who wants a super shiny military dive watch? THAT makes NO sense! The aged steel is very cool and would gladly submit my 372 to Panerai for them to age it if only it were ...
I’m with Sergio too, after he explained the historical context...also note that the “3” got dropped from the original design as the iterations became smaller and smaller ;-))
I’m probably being a “purist” here (and in general), but I like a watch to be both horologically interesting AND significant in the context of a brand...hence I’d try to get one of the earliest possible iterations of this nice dial😉 Cheers.
Love it!
My preferred entry in the current catalog. If they had made the “Radiomir Panerai” in white it would be absolutely perfect... but I’m biased, I had a 590 for several years ( now regretting a bit selling it)
Got one last year and love it
Previous I had a 338. It was small, light, flat, manual, and gold hands. However I wanted something with the engraved dial, found blued hands tickle me the same as gold, like the patent stamp (even though it is purely decorative. At 45mm on a 6-¾ wrist it...
Wow... interesting journey and almost ended up with you.
I still have the 338 and 368, but I loved the 317 and contemplated the 992 many times. The engraved dial is something I do wish I had.... maybe enough a reason to get a 372 LOL....
You have found one of the pieces that has an engraved dial... really cool feature
I too, waffled on this piece... for Panerai I like manual movements, preferably 8 day but I like the older 2002 movement over all the newer ones. My favorite dial layout actually has all 4 numerals and small seconds. Not too many choices there. This watch...
They put way too much on dial.
All blue hands they found. With these much things on the dial they should have put into a 47mm case. Which I would like to see anyhow . What is nice is the finish of the case . PAnerai has produced worse watches in the past. So it’s a good looking Panerai...
These many things.....
....and more were already used on a 47mm and the result was somewhat surprising, since the dial looks less..busy. IMO Image obtained on the web ...
The quintessential Panerai...
has a 3, a 6, a 9 and a 12. Anything you take away...maims it Adding a small seconds counter, strangely, has a far less negative impact than taking away one of the 4 "cardinal" numbers. IMO of course.
Mine it's a PERSONAL...
opinion. I do own a 36 BTW and I like it a lot too. I also own 2 "Firenze" models: 604 and 605, like them a lot an still consider them "post cards" wannabes. Other people are entitled to think whatever they...prefer.
Thanks John and everyone for the valuable comments.
I think I need to see it on my wrist once more and then think over it.
Ticked a few boxes for me
45mm Radiomir (I have a 190 which fits well), sandwich dial, blue hands, 8-days, display back, cool finish of the steel, and one of the best OEM straps I have seen.