Officine Panerai

I'm getting ready to purchase the PAM 312 to join my small collection.  Two questions:

1) Do I get it with the Tang Buckle that comes with the watch or do I get a deployment clasp?  Is there a reason for either especially given the cheaper PAM 104 comes with the expensive deployment clasp and the PAM 312 doesnt.

2) Do I get the strap the way it comes with the white stitching or do people find that it is too casual given you also get a rubber strap so it might be harder to dress up a bit?

Thanks in advance!

Mark
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2011-08-15 15:32:05 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2011-08-18 10:57:28

I believe you get the tang buckle but not 100% sure.

- AT

Thanks Anthony,

I found out the watch comes with a Tang buckle but I guess my question is really should I get it with the Tang or should I pay more for the deployment? Is there a reason for either especially since it's weird that the cheaper PAM 104 comes with the more expensive deployment clasp and the PAM 312 doesnt.

Also, anyone have any opinions on the strap the way it comes with the white stitching or do people find that it is too casual given you also get a rubber strap so it might be harder to dress up a bit?

Thanks again.

sometimes the low priced models come with all the extra goodies - extra strap(s) and deployant - while the high priced models sometimes don't come with these extra goodies.  It's weird and unfair sometimes but it is what it is I guess.

The white stitching on the strap doesn't make the watch too casual IMO.  Looks great that way

Cheers,
Anthony

and I love it.  And yes, the 312 comes with the OEM black croc with white stitch and tang buckle. 

I believe this may be a price point decision to bring it in line with some of the competitor's pricing.  Frankly, I like the tang better as its more in tune with the history of the brand. 

I find that the OEM croc dresses up the 312 nicely and the OEM rubber is nice for all your other sports/leisure activities.  The white stitch matches the color of the index nicely and brings them out. 

I have an all black croc on my 190/249 and I find the uniform color strap works with the Rad case more as the Rads are more dressier. 

Just my 2 cents...

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