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Officine Panerai

you have this very well thought out

 

so I won't go into much detail as in the end, it is just personal preference and I have to concur with Anthony that they're all very nice!  I'm glad you chose simpler models as that is much more Panerai than anything else.  I'm a no date person also!!   The thing that I wanted to point out is that these somewhat "woah" dimensions are less of an issue than you think.  I've had many 42-44mm pieces that looked too bulky or sat very large compared with the 44/45/47mm Panerais.  I don't find them big at all.  I don't have any statistics, but 7" wrists are VERY common, probably the most average wrist size and definitely more than 50% in the Panerai community which goes to say that size is not the problem.  It takes time to get used to, but that's like 1-2 days smile  I think a luminor (111) case is much easier to get into than a 1950 case (312) so my vote goes to a 111.  I also think rubber straps (for swimming) look better on a 111 than on a 312!  


You might have missed out a Con that applies to any pam you choose...

The urge to get another really soon!!  

Best,
Chris

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Thinking of Joining the Fold: Advice Please

 
By: iim7v7im7 : July 25th, 2011-11:11
Hi, I currently have 5 watches in my collection: Sports Watches: Blancpain Leman Ultra Slim Grande Date (40mm, black dial, SS bracelet, 100m WR, automatic with grand date complication) IWC Aquatimer 2000 (44mm, white dial, SS bracelet, automatic, 2000m WR... 

From what you've written, I think you'll like the PAM312 better

 
By: AnthonyTsai : July 25th, 2011-14:06
That's the feeling I get after reading your post. To answer your questions: 1) Yes reading is more difficult through the PAM312's domed crystal due to refraction. But please note that it is not an annoyance. 2) I haven't owned either the PAM111 or PAM312 ... 

Thanks Anthony...

 
By: iim7v7im7 : July 25th, 2011-18:19
Anthony, Thanks for taking the time to respond (much appreciated). My local AD has a PAM 111 but not a 177 or a 312 *I also heard about an Aug1 US price increase). I also like the look of the PAM 351 which futher complicates things (Titanium wear still ma... 

Manual vs Automatic

 
By: ancs88 : July 26th, 2011-01:21
Just in case you forget! Since u mentioned that you don't need to set up the date on 111 but to remind that u have to wind it every 2-3 days making it more of a hassle than just setting the date compared to the 312.

I hear you...

 
By: iim7v7im7 : July 26th, 2011-02:40
I will likely end up winding both. My BP has a similar PR and with 5 watches it does not always get worn every 3 days. Hence my comment. I wear all of the watches and with six to wear, I will usually end up windning it in the AM. Setting of the hands is e... 

you have this very well thought out

 
By: kelsiph : July 26th, 2011-02:53
so I won't go into much detail as in the end, it is just personal preference and I have to concur with Anthony that they're all very nice! I'm glad you chose simpler models as that is much more Panerai than anything else. I'm a no date person also!! The t... 

I wish I could be that analytical when deciding on a watch

 
By: Asimut : July 26th, 2011-04:43
usually I let me heart lead the way, which turns out quite harmful to my bank account. Can't add more to what the others have said and to what you analyzed except the "passion" factor that can't be measured - you can't go wrong here, go with your heart! C... 

it you are not married to any historical model...

 
By: swjoseph : July 26th, 2011-21:02
i'd say 312 would serve you well, an automatic with 3 days power reserve will be adequate because people i know tends to forget other watches after they acquired the first panerai.

I have got to visit a well stocked AD

 
By: iim7v7im7 : July 27th, 2011-14:52
Hi, At this point, I need to visit a dealer that has a number of watches 111, 177, 312, 351 etc. to see how they feel on my wrist. My local dealer only has 111 currently (I am sure more will arrive in after next weeks price increase... ), but that is all ...  

My thoughts

 
By: HPoirot : August 12th, 2011-00:32
While i don't have a 312, i do have a 217 so i have experience with a fiddy case. (that's all for my disclaimer) I also have a 111. If you want a sporty watch, i would say 312 is more suitable. The polished case of the 111 is a tad dressier. The domed gla...