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If snap backs are rarely able to hold underwater pressure, why are these rated to 100m? Unless you think Panerai is fudging that number artificially? Panerai didn't do that purely because they realize 99% of people don't actually dive with their watches, they did it to save manufacturing costs and help get people into the brand, Today's 754 owner is tomorrows 372, sub, or even bronzo owner.
The 1392 luminor has a screw down case and the same water resistance rating as a snap back radiomir.
My PAM has a screw down back, but I wouldn't hesitate to wear one with a snap back, I enjoy almost all Panerai in some way. If they can meet or beat the WR of other brands pieces while using what many consider an "inferior" design caseback, I find that technologically impressive. More for less seems good to me, but I guess I'm not that harsh a critic.
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