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If only the PAM232 had a display back...
then I wouldn't be in this predicament!=( If money is no object, I would have picked the PAM21 and end of story. However, I'm faced with a tough decision to choose either the PAM249 or PAM232. Currently, I'm leaning towards the PAM249 (unique historical Cali dial and beautiful movement) but I'm also attracted to the sandwich dial of the PAM232 (downside being it has solid back). Please advise, thanks.
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If only the PAM232 had a display back...
then I wouldn't be in this predicament!=( If money is no object, I would have picked the PAM21 and end of story. However, I'm faced with a tough decision to choose either the PAM249 or PAM232. Currently, I'm leaning towards the PAM249 (unique historical C...
Hey Samuel
There is one solution: Take both! Historically, the Vintage Rad had a solid case back, except some protos. So the 232 is 100% correct. I went for the Cali, because of its dial, and I regreted to not have a solid case back... The movement in the Cali is a ...
I have both and 232....
is spending more wrist time than 249 as the 249 feels very light for me, because of the case back. alepos
I have owned and worn both...
And would have actually preferred the 249 to have come in a solid case back since the plexi in addition to the display back makes the watch feel too light. I guess if you can only have one the Cali is the way to go since Panerai is unlikely to release ano...
In my opinion,
The PAM 349 is not a true representation of the Cali dial due to the addition of a small second subdial and way overpriced.
Nothing wrong with the 232 caseback
As amanico said, it's historically accurate. However, I find it to be a very difficult position to be in when you're faced with having to pick either of the two - 232 or 249. Throw in a 127, and you'll just succumb like some who'll end up with all 3 All w...
232 wouldn't be the same without a solid case back
For me it was a major plus point when I bought mine.
Very kind of you
But as you know Panerai is more than a passion.... it is an addiction. You have had fair warning. Take care. Bill
What if I throw the PAM 339 into the mix??? =P
The PAM 339 has been growing on me too...