Officine Panerai

Hello I am new to this forum

they both have too many "bells&whistles". Give me a 000/001/002 etc If I had to chose one, I would go for the 345, whose dial is a tad less..clogged..than the 391 and doesn't have the horrible "fangs" (horrible to me, to be sure)..

Ciao - Sergio

L3stat posted about his PAM391 a few months ago here: panerai.watchprosite.com

I find the PAM391's dial is quite busy with the combination of the hour dots & arabic numerals, but this Radiomir definitely has a distinct look to it IMO.

The PAM345 http://basel.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-636/pi-4360078/ti-682528/ doesn't get much chatter on the boards since I feel it's not one of the popular Panerai's.  It's a Destro model so if you like left-handed watches, then this watch is for you.  It has the added feature of a monopusher chronograph and the beautiful tobacco dial

 

Of the 2 pieces, are you leaning towards any particular one?

Cheers,
Anthony

die hard Panerai fans, these two models would probably fail their 'DNA' test.  Having said that, from my many conversations with Panerai noobies, I do see the attraction for these two models:

The beautiful brown dial do give that vintage feel while the 391 is packing a lot of useful functionalities for business traveller.   As to the 345,  the dial is no doubt cleaner and the uniqueness of destro (left handed) configuration plus the monopusher chronograph adds a lot of charm to the piece.    Perhaps you can choose depending on what you're looking to achieve for your timepiece?   Both would be a winner in my book.   So keep us posted and good luck!

Hmmm thanks for  the replies. 

could I, respectfully, suggest you get a better feel for the brand/history and you get to love the watches you should....invest....in, instead? hahahahaha 

Ciao - Sergio

Looking forward to your thoughts on these pieces.   While I've always told people that watches are not exactly the ideal investments, I do agree the current valuation on stocks are a bit tricky....

I own a Pam 177 for 6 years.

when's all said and done, the only important thing is....whatever floats YOUR boat...

Ciao - Sergio

My favourite goes to PAM 391.....

Seriously do!  Enjoy!

345 to be nicer that the awkward 233 (in my eyes & on MY wrist) DON'T SHOOT!!  And I actually very much like the 391 as a daily wear.  Tha assulatemente, with the brown dial, even with the 1-12 configuration (historical for Panerai at some point in time) and that fang is something I'd train myself to live with since it's uselful function, thought a "10 days" on the dial and a backside indicator is a nice touch to help towards a more minimalist dial!  But if they're the ONLY two Pams I'd buy now, I'd go for the 391, IF I don't care where I put (aka throw) my money, coz it's overly priced just coz it's an SE!

These are my collection of Panerai 

Why do you consider the 345 an "investment" that will appreciate?

345 is a left handed. I am a left handed