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Minimalist · 26 April 2021, 03:28 AM

Hey crazy panerai gang,

I'm thinking to add the pam 183 to my collection. I already have the pam 422, but have always wanted a Radiomir for its more user friendly wearability factor.

I've looked at the current pam609 as the current model on offer but the 183 just sings to me a little more, with its eta based movement which is just more appealing to look at.

What do you guys think, would love to hear from owners of the 183...I know the Radiomir is different in its fitting, but the dial and case shape is similar to my 422....would I get bored? Is it different enough...are there other alternatives? The price of the 183 is not bad either on the secondary market.

Thanks,
M.

thsiao · 26 April 2021, 08:57 AM

I have an 183 and it’s my only Radiomir. I would say it’s very different from any Luminor. It’s a great base Radiomir but I would take a 249 over it any day.

Cru Jones · 26 April 2021, 04:08 PM

The 183 is a great classic Rad and will pair exceptionally well with your 422.

Minimalist · 27 April 2021, 02:10 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

Joearch · 27 April 2021, 01:41 PM

183 is a Panerai classic IMHO. I would love to have one in my collection.

Minimalist · 30 May 2021, 06:05 PM

Hey Guys,

What do you think of this deal, a 2006 183 in preowned condition, from the photos it looks pretty good, box and papers in exchange for an Omega speedy 1861 movement, the one that has just been discontinued with hesalite crystal... It's new and unworn, I bought it in January but never wore it. Straight swap with about $200 my way. Would you guys do that deal.?

Kevin of Larchmont · 31 May 2021, 07:48 AM

I'd keep the Speedmaster and buy a 183 when you find one.

opawlows · 31 May 2021, 09:33 AM

If the speedy isn't singing to you, move it for something else. When my watch collecting journey began I kept reading how the speedy is one that is required in any true collectors watchbox, etc. Well I purchased it and was underwhelmed by it and much like yours it just sat in my watchbox. Smartest decision I made was to move it for something else!

Haveapair · 31 May 2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Minimalist

Hey Guys,

What do you think of this deal, a 2006 183 in preowned condition, from the photos it looks pretty good, box and papers in exchange for an Omega speedy 1861 movement, the one that has just been discontinued with hesalite crystal... It's new and unworn, I bought it in January but never wore it. Straight swap with about $200 my way. Would you guys do that deal.?

You are trading down, so I wouldn't do it. I just paid 4k for a 2008 183 in great shape B&P. Aren't the 1861 Speedies going for 5k+?

Get a Radiomir in any event, it is the classic design that is worth having.

alexlt730512 · 1 June 2021, 10:04 AM

can't go wrong with classic 183 and if you could find a 183G would even be better

Minimalist · 1 June 2021, 07:11 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I think I will keep hold of the speedy and add the 183. I did want a G serial with the panerai engraving on the movement but they are harder to come by.

Auto16610 · 2 June 2021, 06:03 AM

The 183g is a great watch!

htc8p · 5 June 2021, 06:37 PM

Just be careful of the crown. It’s more vulnerable than luminor. 183 also quintessential dressy Pam

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26 April 2021, 03:28 AM	#1
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,214	Pam183 Hey crazy panerai gang, I'm thinking to add the pam 183 to my collection. I already have the pam 422, but have always wanted a Radiomir for its more user friendly wearability factor. I've looked at the current pam609 as the current model on offer but the 183 just sings to me a little more, with its eta based movement which is just more appealing to look at. What do you guys think, would love to hear from owners of the 183...I know the Radiomir is different in its fitting, but the dial and case shape is similar to my 422....would I get bored? Is it different enough...are there other alternatives? The price of the 183 is not bad either on the secondary market. Thanks, M.

26 April 2021, 08:57 AM	#2
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,213	I have an 183 and it’s my only Radiomir. I would say it’s very different from any Luminor. It’s a great base Radiomir but I would take a 249 over it any day. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

2 June 2021, 06:03 AM	#12
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,172	Check you messages. The 183g is a great watch!

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26 April 2021, 04:08 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,466	The 183 is a great classic Rad and will pair exceptionally well with your 422.

27 April 2021, 02:10 AM	#4
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,214	Thanks for the input guys.

27 April 2021, 01:41 PM	#5
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,460	183 is a Panerai classic IMHO. I would love to have one in my collection.

30 May 2021, 06:05 PM	#6
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,214	Hey Guys, What do you think of this deal, a 2006 183 in preowned condition, from the photos it looks pretty good, box and papers in exchange for an Omega speedy 1861 movement, the one that has just been discontinued with hesalite crystal... It's new and unworn, I bought it in January but never wore it. Straight swap with about $200 my way. Would you guys do that deal.?

31 May 2021, 07:48 AM	#7
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,791	I'd keep the Speedmaster and buy a 183 when you find one.

31 May 2021, 09:33 AM	#8
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	If the speedy isn't singing to you, move it for something else. When my watch collecting journey began I kept reading how the speedy is one that is required in any true collectors watchbox, etc. Well I purchased it and was underwhelmed by it and much like yours it just sat in my watchbox. Smartest decision I made was to move it for something else!

1 June 2021, 10:04 AM	#10
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,245	can't go wrong with classic 183 and if you could find a 183G would even be better

1 June 2021, 07:11 PM	#11
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,214	Thanks for the input guys. I think I will keep hold of the speedy and add the 183. I did want a G serial with the panerai engraving on the movement but they are harder to come by.

5 June 2021, 06:37 PM	#13
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,442	Just be careful of the crown. It’s more vulnerable than luminor. 183 also quintessential dressy Pam Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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