Officine Panerai

Hey all... all these years, I had passed us numerous SEs... none really made a mark (ok value wise, the 203 I passed up as well which I did regret) except for the 249. It looks like up till today, I still want to find a LNIB or MINT COND or BNIB 249. However, several factors are keeping me back:

1. The high premium compared to the original list (at least a double now)
2. The depth rating of 30m
3. The Plexi Glass (making it impractical and fragile to use in real life situation)
4. The relatively simple and light/fragile construction and or less solid fit and finish compared to 2006's SE PAM 232 which is at a better price point.

The above 4 logical factors are keeping me back but I have some reasons for it :

1. The lovely blue hands
2. The unique clean dial

3. Just an urge to own it

So I really can't tell if I should buy one and look for one... should I or should I not. I need help, advises and inputs. The 249 is pretty to some and weird looking to others... On the other hand, while the 317 remains a dream watch to most ristis in the modern era (ok 202a, 21 and 6152 aside... ), the ownership of the 317 is fading on me a bit as the black watch look and the busy dial is getting a bit OTT... you can get overwhelmed after a month or two of wearing.

Please give me your pros and cons.