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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.
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.
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 
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What is nice is the finish of the case . PAnerai has produced worse watches in the past. So it’s a good looking Panerai which is easy to enjoy on the wrist
.What is nice is the finish of the case . PAnerai has produced worse watches in the past. So it’s a good looking Panerai which is easy to enjoy on the wrist
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
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.
Adding a small seconds counter, strangely, has a far less negative impact than taking away one of the 4 "cardinal" numbers. IMO of course.
I appreciate your opinion. Thank you. Lots of maimed Panerai watches on wrists. Mine included (177). -John
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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.
I like it, but you must like it. It is one thing to like a watch and another to acquire for a collection. I hope you distill your thoughts and feeling to a solid conclusion. -John
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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.