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Swede00 · 24 August 2010, 01:46 PM

Hi guys,

I will purchase my first Panerai, just can't get the damn watch out of my head. A must have.

So for the moment i am stuck between choosing 299 or 312 price difference is about USD 800 (312 higher price). I love the look of the 312, but i am little hesitant to the quality of the movement....read that a couple of guys here had problems with their 312's.

The 299 has COSC certified movement what i have understood, and i have not read one thread about problems with the 299.

I'm leaning to the 299, will i go wrong?

Thanks for any help.

/Dennis

Speed · 24 August 2010, 02:20 PM

You don't see that much about the 299...I slightly prefer the look of the 299 myself. The date looks small on the 312 - IMO.

Max · 24 August 2010, 02:35 PM

I prefer the 312 since it uses a Panerai movement. Nothing wrong w/the modified Valjoux in the 299, though. I also prefer the look of the 312, no cyclops.

Shade · 24 August 2010, 06:30 PM

312 for me.. I like the no cyclops version as well..

Uros · 24 August 2010, 08:14 PM

312 worked best for me...sandwich dial and no cyclops together with 1950 case is simply beatiful...plus you get their own movement which added value for me...

had minor problem with it which has been easily resolved in local ad...I wear it almost every day and coudn't be more satisfied...

B. Doggy · 25 August 2010, 12:48 AM

312 is a fantastic piece!

ocwatching · 25 August 2010, 01:35 AM

Another vote for 312...the dial is bit cleaner and the 1950 case is a beauty....by the time you get your watch...there should be NO issues as the 312 started with the K..and I think the Ms are rolling out...minimal issues..

you will read about the issues...the happy owners don't post...and if you look at how many are there now...its VERY small percentage...

I am biased though...

Swede00 · 25 August 2010, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

Another vote for 312...the dial is bit cleaner and the 1950 case is a beauty....by the time you get your watch...there should be NO issues as the 312 started with the K..and I think the Ms are rolling out...minimal issues..

you will read about the issues...the happy owners don't post...and if you look at how many are there now...its VERY small percentage...

I am biased though...

The 312 I'm looking at is a L-series

24 August 2010, 01:46 PM	#1
Swede00 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shanghai Posts: 67	Need help 299 or 312 Hi guys, I will purchase my first Panerai, just can't get the damn watch out of my head. A must have. So for the moment i am stuck between choosing 299 or 312 price difference is about USD 800 (312 higher price). I love the look of the 312, but i am little hesitant to the quality of the movement....read that a couple of guys here had problems with their 312's. The 299 has COSC certified movement what i have understood, and i have not read one thread about problems with the 299. I'm leaning to the 299, will i go wrong? Thanks for any help. /Dennis

25 August 2010, 12:48 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	312 is a fantastic piece! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

25 August 2010, 01:35 AM	#7
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Another vote for 312...the dial is bit cleaner and the 1950 case is a beauty....by the time you get your watch...there should be NO issues as the 312 started with the K..and I think the Ms are rolling out...minimal issues.. you will read about the issues...the happy owners don't post...and if you look at how many are there now...its VERY small percentage... I am biased though... __________________ too much into watches...

24 August 2010, 02:20 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	You don't see that much about the 299...I slightly prefer the look of the 299 myself. The date looks small on the 312 - IMO.

24 August 2010, 02:35 PM	#3
Max Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 161	I prefer the 312 since it uses a Panerai movement. Nothing wrong w/the modified Valjoux in the 299, though. I also prefer the look of the 312, no cyclops.

24 August 2010, 06:30 PM	#4
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	312 for me.. I like the no cyclops version as well..

24 August 2010, 08:14 PM	#5
Uros "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 399	312 worked best for me...sandwich dial and no cyclops together with 1950 case is simply beatiful...plus you get their own movement which added value for me... had minor problem with it which has been easily resolved in local ad...I wear it almost every day and coudn't be more satisfied...

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