Officine Panerai

Dear friends I´m looking for my 2nd Panerai, right now I have a 246 and I have the chance of getting a 249 new with papers or a 28a new with box no papers, what do you think?? any coments will help Neto

The PAM249's are so easy to find (over retail though) that they're a dime a dozen now if u're willing to pay the premium.  The 28A is getting much more difficult to find, so I'd jump all over the 28A if I were you

Furthermore, you will then have a Radiomir and a Luminor instead of 2 Radiomir's.  Best to mix up the collection a bit IMO.

Cheers,
Anthony

Only reservation is the claim of a 'NEW' 28A.  Given that this watch was released almost 10 years ago, need to be careful w/ that statement.   Good luck!

Hello,

You can pick up a 249 from hundreds of dealers and private sellers worldwide very ,very easily right now.
The prudent thing to do would be to pick up the 28A immediatly (papers or not)> It's much rarer than is commonly believed.

After speaking with some of the most knowledgeable people in the world about the 28A,.. I have come to some realizations.
There were only 100 realeased of the 28A, not 500. The known serial #s support this. Also there were only 400 27A's released.
Together they form 500 A series power reserves.

As far as a wearer the 249 would be a better choice, but I would get the very hard to get one right now.

Thanks,
Joanthan

The Power Reserve indicator of 40 Hours is just ridiculous, even if esthetically speaking, it is ok.

A Date at 3? An attack to the balance of the dial!

PVD? Ok, let's see after you wear it for 2 or 3 months, and you will see in what condition is your PVD...

No, seriously, a Cali is a much more serious, interesting, and historicaly correct choice!

And with its particular, well balanced , and strong dial, with the cherry on the cake " plexy", the choice is clear: C.A.L.I!

Best.

Nicolas

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Only the sub must be equipped with an automatic movement, the cali is a historical watch like the 232 !!!

........versatile for everyday wear or in your rotation.

The 28 is going to be prone to scratches and it would be shame to have it as a 'safe queen'. It is an awesome which & I love it, but I wouldn't pick it for my 2nd Panerai, just yet

It is unlikely another Cali dial will be produced, plus the 28A is missing papers (could be a problem if you should want to sell later) also the 28A PVD case is not friendly for day to day use. If its your second PAM first being the 246, seems to me you will wear the watch often. No brainer...249!

Beauty: Cali

Historical significance: Cali

Rarity: Cali (when the supply and the flippers are done,it'll be as rare as the Dodo.)

Wearability:Cali (PVD finish not practical)

Complete package: Cali ( why settle for a watch without papers)

My choice: Cali  

Just my 2 cents.

Cheers

Fernando

 

 

 

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Cheers,

 

Very beautiful piece in real life, very hard to resist too

+ historic motives...

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The Pam 28A is very nice, it's another great luminor, but I would not describe it as unique....and many others have have already pointed to it's several setbacks....

The only setback you will have with the Pam249 is that you will have an extremely hard time adquiring another watch, because this one is practically untouchable.

Took some new pictures of my Pam 249, not half as good as most in this forum, but I'm sure pictures are always welcomed.

palmasea

Although the 28 is not easy to find it does not click to me. Not a true panerai!

Alepos

nt

Very historical related and I personally love the base model, except the submersible line.

Cheers

Classice, and superb PVD pam A seires.

 

own then and hunting with eagerly.

 

Lucky Hunting.