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18 May 2016, 04:13 AM | #1 |
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312 vs 1312
I was maybe two months away from getting a Panerai 312 ( I used to own one and miss it ). I've always said if they made the 372 in a 44 mm it would be my favorite watch. I know the new 312 isn't that but I love the aged hands and hour markers. Don't know if I love the blue seconds hand and "automatic" on the dial. What do you all think?
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18 May 2016, 04:36 AM | #2 |
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I have a 312. The only thing I am not really a fan of is the Automatic on the dial.
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Other than the "Automatic" on the dial I really like it. I think its going to be more comfortable since they made it 2.3mm shorter. If it sits anywhere as flat as a manual PAM then it will be an improvement.
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18 May 2016, 04:49 AM | #4 |
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Yeah, that is one thing I always was bothered by. It sat too damn high.
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well guess Panerai listened and decided to give the 3XX series a diet...the 312 was my first panerai but the thickness killed it...
nice to see them make advancements..but I am not big on the "automatic" and the aged lume...why not just keep the old lume and dial in a thinner package? the blue is a nice touch but it makes it less formal... guess you can't ever have a total "win" with panerai...
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New thinner case? Nice!
Fake patina lume? Enough already. Big fail compared to the 312. Touch of blue? No thanks.... Just something that will clash with straps. Imagine a rich burgundy gator... Fantastic on a 312. Bad on the 1312. So, overall, while the watch will be more wearable, I would have much preferred a 1312 that was identical to the 312. As for automatic, it makes sense on Panerai to differentiate from the more historic manual wind. |
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Whichever has a thinner case win .. ;-)
Ok, maybe the 312 in a 1312 case. haha
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Good job on reducing the thickness by 2.3mm - I could never get used to the thickness of the 312 relative to the case size. It caused the watch to be too top heavy, IMHO. I don't mind the aged lume on this model (I love it on the 372), but 'Automatic' on the dial and the blue second hand are a no go for me.
You should try a 372 on your wrist if you haven't already done so. I bet it's still more comfortable than the 1312. |
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Like others have said I also think the 'automatic' on the dial doesn't work. Panerai for me are beautiful because they are simplistic and minimalist. I like the blue hand but as Cru said, it would clash with different color straps.
I own the 312 and I don't find the thickness an issue. Initially I did think it was really think when I first tried it on at the AD, but now that I own it, it's fine. I have an 7 1/4-1/2 inch wrist so maybe that's why it works for me. I wouldn't mind if it was thinner but hey I'm not complaining, so it's nice to see panerai are starting to go thinner. Am I annoyed that I've just found out they've realeased new models just as I've bought mine, kinda. But I wouldn't prefer the 1312 over mine. |
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I'll stick with the 372
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18 May 2016, 10:23 AM | #11 |
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I think the updated version is better. Love the new dial and the blue is a nice touch imo.
I have a 359 the original dirty dial and personally love the fake patina. I actually only like panerai's with the patina. I think the green is ok but the new 47mm sandwich dial patina are a true work of are.
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I like the new model a lot definitely a winner
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19 May 2016, 07:25 AM | #13 |
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Think I'm sticking with the 312. Don't like the blue hand or the automatic. As for the thickness, I don't mind it, meant to be a larger watch. I do want to try on the 372 again but my wrist is only 6 1/3rd.
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Agree that the fake Patina is a bit off putting.
I love my 312 - cool blob o' metal that it is. Works well on my 6.5" wrist. The quick change strap system is a godsend. |
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I must admit that I like my PAM's to be rugged, a 372, 557 or 233, 317, .....those are for me the true PAM's, if I want my PAM to be "dressy" I choose my PAM623.
I also prefer my watches, including my PAM's to be non-automatic and I don't like the word "automatic" on the dial. As for the size, I'm fine with 47 or with 45-44, I tried smaller but I feel you loose the PAM DNA when you go smaller. A 574 is a lovely PAM but not for me. I do however adore the variety of the PAM's out there and we can only praise Panerai for launching this new Due range. I have seen a lotof negative comments on the WR of 30 meters, but that doesn't influence my decision, since I'm not a diver and I never swim with my PAM's..... I would say. WELL DONE PANERAI !!! |
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I'd go with the newer one. It is stunning!
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New > old
Wished they squeezed 5mm off the top even |
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One of my biggerst complaints with the 312/328 is that I could barely close my cuff with the watch on my wrist. The thinner 1312 is a perfect height but I also don't like the "automatic" on the dial
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Agreed that cuffs can be an issue - depending on the cut of the shirt of course! Proper dress shirts may be a problem...but I would argue this Pam wasn't meant for wear with starched white dress shirts. Most of my casual / Banana Republic type shirts are fine with the 312. |
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Love the touch of blue on the new pams
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312 for me - I like a bit of heft.
I can take or leave the faux-tina of the 1312 (and other models), but not a big fan of the blue seconds hand.
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312 for me
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Just do not go with 1xxx series watches
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Hello why do you say this is there a particular reason in mind?
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30 January 2017, 04:54 AM | #28 |
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I own PAM312, but I might exchange it for PAM1392 one day... I don't mind the "automatic" and blue second dial is really nice touch...
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I was shopping for my first Panerai and was sure that i'd go with 312. Unfortunately that model seemed a little on the smallside of things and sat uncomfortable on my wris due to domed back.. The shop had a 422 and it totally blew me away. Perfect size and finish.
So back to our topic,a friend who knew i was shopping for a panerai just gifted me a 1312 today and i must say it sits on my wrist much better then the 312. If i were to be shopping for a 44 it'd be 1312 . Now i dont know what to do with the 1312. Should i offer a trade up to the dealer for a 422 or not since its a gift. Ouch |
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Nice as an everyday watch...not a huge fan of the "ecru" lume.
If you're asking compared to 372....no doubt...372 is much more my style |
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