Moving non essential information to the back was quite smart and avoid overcrowding the dial. I also like the fact that they used sizeable fonts for the day & date. Add 100m of WR, a micro-rotor to keep thickness in check and to allow the movement to

Steel 47 mm case, issued circa 2010, housing a Minerva movement, and limited to 100 pieces. Here along with the Rose Gold: Best, Nicolas

I know, it's a cheap title but it felt appropriate as I was able to check two specific models side by side, the 1385 (small second) and 1350 (two hander): Note the difference in sapphire shape. The 1385 and its flat sapphire is reminiscent of the 232/183/

The Radiomir case is very elegant, almost sensual and you wear it well, even in 47mm it wears smaller than one may think. It is interesting that the 2-section hour hand caught your attention, it seems to be used fairly consistently definitely with Cali di

I am traveling now, but will do that once I’m back. I guess sharing an old wrist shot will mean nothing so I will take new shots and post here when I’m back. The 360 is an overly sentimental piece. Co-designed with Panerai by some Paneristi members, one w

47 mm platinum case, LE of 100 pieces in platinum, Minerva movement. Issued in 2013, it can be seen like the precursor of the PAM 687. The 687: Best, Nicolas

buying a Panerai with only 30 m water resistance feels like buying a Ferrari with a 100 hp engine – even if the speed limit is 130 km/h, it just doesn’t feel right. 😉 As for straps: I have learned that leather and salt water don’t mix well. They’ll get st

Not quite. The first batch consisting of 100 pieces featured exclusively the non-matching dial, except for two pieces which were later updated with matching dials. On the 202, the dial issue was only solved with the 2d batch from late 1994 (50 pieces) whi

Thanks for your input. I have indeed seen a couple used 504 with what looks like cracks in the black coating. On photos it's hard to say if this is dirt or cracks but sounds like these might be cracks. Have noticed that 232s have started to dry up. For a

I have seen too many composite cases peeling off. It's been a lot harder to find a 232 than it used to be. The reflection would drive me nuts though so I'd prefer a 294 (a 232 with a plexi) or a 249 but then you have to give up on 100m WR. Then again you