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~Haze~ · 30 October 2018, 10:14 AM

Is there any type of system to they model numbers and how they determine case size? Is there any method to the madness or is it just madness!

I know how to identify the luminor line over the Radiomir line, but what about the Marina Militare or submersibles? Is this based on the casing? Or how much does the case, crown, and cover factor into the classifying of each line?

Best I can tell, 1950 case is a case made from one solid piece of steel. Is a 1940 just a case with integrated lugs?

I had a million questions but I got lost on google and forgot where I was as I shopped watches so I’m sure I’ll be posting them as I remember them? And even more as I hear more terms that I don’t know.

Probably like most watch enthusiasts, I’m a pretty analytical person and (for instance, with Rolex, I know, follow and understand the lines and models very well) ultimaltey, I think I’m looking To eventually understand (and be able to at least converse with) Panerai the same way I understand Rolex.

30 October 2018, 10:14 AM	#3
~Haze~ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: BOSTON, MA USA Posts: 373	Is there any type of system to they model numbers and how they determine case size? Is there any method to the madness or is it just madness! I know how to identify the luminor line over the Radiomir line, but what about the Marina Militare or submersibles? Is this based on the casing? Or how much does the case, crown, and cover factor into the classifying of each line? Best I can tell, 1950 case is a case made from one solid piece of steel. Is a 1940 just a case with integrated lugs? I had a million questions but I got lost on google and forgot where I was as I shopped watches so I’m sure I’ll be posting them as I remember them? And even more as I hear more terms that I don’t know. Probably like most watch enthusiasts, I’m a pretty analytical person and (for instance, with Rolex, I know, follow and understand the lines and models very well) ultimaltey, I think I’m looking To eventually understand (and be able to at least converse with) Panerai the same way I understand Rolex.