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travisb · 1 August 2013, 10:23 AM

So I'm seriously wanting a 389 and currently own a 305.
Looking for some outside feedback on both models.
Would probably flip the the 305 if I go for the 389.
Both 47mm titanium Subs.
305: all titanium, sapphire caseback, dot hour markers..
389: titanium case with ceramic inlay bezel, solid Ti caseback, hash hour markers, antimagnetic.
Opinions appreciated.....

p_mcgee · 1 August 2013, 10:27 AM

389 is very cool but if its significantly more expensive than the 305 I'd stay put.

advocatia · 1 August 2013, 10:31 AM

Although I wish the 389 had a clear caseback it still would be the winner for me. The ceramic bezel gives the 389 great contrast, wrist presence and imho sets it apart from all other panerai subs, none of which except the 389 have ever impressed me. Bronzo included.

See Nishants thread where he posted awesome pics of his 389. Its a gorgeous PAM.

kilyung · 1 August 2013, 10:56 AM

Travis, get the 389.

herbalt · 1 August 2013, 11:36 AM

The 389 may be my 2nd PAM. It's the perfect modern expression of the historical Panerai "mission" IMHO.

mborkow · 1 August 2013, 12:42 PM

I like most things about the 389 more...aside from the changes to the dial. I prefer the dot hour markers over the batons...

Either way, I think what this thread needs is some pictures of the two watches :-)

mws222 · 1 August 2013, 12:49 PM

389 for me, if my wrist could handle it.

nishant · 1 August 2013, 12:58 PM

Keep the 305. Save for the 389.
They can both easily coexist and I just love em both. 389, a bit more :)

Cru Jones · 1 August 2013, 01:05 PM

It's a lot to give up (305, more money) for a sliver of ceramic, but if the heart wants what it wants....

alexlt730512 · 1 August 2013, 02:46 PM

i'd go for 389 if you've already seen one in person , which is amazing

bry · 1 August 2013, 04:15 PM

I like the 389 just a tad better than the 305. In my opinion, I'd say save up for the 389 and keep the 305. I really think the two subs makes a good pair.

Good luck!

ocwatching · 1 August 2013, 10:37 PM

389 on the secondary market would be a good pickup...

Randy · 1 August 2013, 10:53 PM

389 for sure, the ceramic bezel is sweet!

1 August 2013, 10:23 AM	#1
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,315	305 vs 389 So I'm seriously wanting a 389 and currently own a 305. Looking for some outside feedback on both models. Would probably flip the the 305 if I go for the 389. Both 47mm titanium Subs. 305: all titanium, sapphire caseback, dot hour markers.. 389: titanium case with ceramic inlay bezel, solid Ti caseback, hash hour markers, antimagnetic. Opinions appreciated.....

1 August 2013, 10:37 PM	#12
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	389 on the secondary market would be a good pickup... __________________ too much into watches...

1 August 2013, 10:27 AM	#2
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	389 is very cool but if its significantly more expensive than the 305 I'd stay put.

1 August 2013, 10:31 AM	#3
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	Although I wish the 389 had a clear caseback it still would be the winner for me. The ceramic bezel gives the 389 great contrast, wrist presence and imho sets it apart from all other panerai subs, none of which except the 389 have ever impressed me. Bronzo included. See Nishants thread where he posted awesome pics of his 389. Its a gorgeous PAM.

1 August 2013, 10:56 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Travis, get the 389.

1 August 2013, 11:36 AM	#5
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	The 389 may be my 2nd PAM. It's the perfect modern expression of the historical Panerai "mission" IMHO.

1 August 2013, 12:42 PM	#6
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	I like most things about the 389 more...aside from the changes to the dial. I prefer the dot hour markers over the batons... Either way, I think what this thread needs is some pictures of the two watches :-)

1 August 2013, 12:49 PM	#7
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	389 for me, if my wrist could handle it.

1 August 2013, 12:58 PM	#8
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	Keep the 305. Save for the 389. They can both easily coexist and I just love em both. 389, a bit more :)

1 August 2013, 01:05 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,536	It's a lot to give up (305, more money) for a sliver of ceramic, but if the heart wants what it wants....

1 August 2013, 02:46 PM	#10
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	i'd go for 389 if you've already seen one in person , which is amazing

1 August 2013, 04:15 PM	#11
bry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Bryan Location: Borneo Posts: 247	I like the 389 just a tad better than the 305. In my opinion, I'd say save up for the 389 and keep the 305. I really think the two subs makes a good pair. Good luck!

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1 August 2013, 10:53 PM	#13
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	389 for sure, the ceramic bezel is sweet!