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1 June 2020, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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Thinking PAM424; thoughts guidance ideas much appreciated!
Panerai people: I would be grateful for your thoughts and guidance. After collecting many other brands for a long time, I think I’ve caught the Panerai bug and am considering pulling the trigger on a PAM424. I Like the California dual and the simplicity and classic look (not looking for a water watch; and the crown guard of other models makes the watch too big for me, so I’m focusing on models without it).
I’d appreciate any and all thoughts and considerations regarding PAM424 — or other model as you think may fit the bill. Thku!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
1 June 2020, 09:27 AM | #2 |
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It’s great that you’ve already narrowed your choice to a wire-lugged radiomir. That makes recommendations much more manageable.
If you’re interested in something out of the current collection I’d look at the following. 424 as you mentioned 610 base w/ 8-day movement 992 8 giorni dial (awesome piece!) The out of production market has two kings IMO. 232 base tobacco dial 249 original Cali dial From each group I’d go 992 and 249. Enjoy the hunt and keep us posted! all_in_the_pamily Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Hugely helpful and thank you! I’ll check out those suggestions! As you note I really like the look Of the wire lug radiomir, plus it seems to fit my 7.25” wrist better. Appreciate the help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I owned that watch , I choose the non date version. You have my blessing is a very nice watch ....actually you are putting a bug on me for the watch again ...lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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If you’re buying new I’m happy to put you touch with some fine folks at a US boutique. all_in_the_pamily Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Thku! I’m thinking about a trusted seller on the form here, because I’m going to trade in a much loved, but never used DJust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Ah man that looks awesome. I too am thinking date-free! Did you find it too big? How big your wrist? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Size is perfect ( my wrist is 7”) I sold mine like 2 years ago , and I think I used the money to buy a BNIB Datejust to the same seller you are considering buying the Pam 424 ...lol I am not buying a Pam now but who knows maybe I go for it before the year ends Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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That’s funny, I should’ve just given you my date just in exchange for your California! Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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2 June 2020, 12:39 PM | #10 |
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Thks all for the thoughts everyone!
Tried on a 45mm PAM183 today. Seemed big but so sweet . Waiting for my local AD to open to try on PAM424 to test drive 47mm. Hope all is well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Very pleased to have a 424 in tne collection. Highly recommended.
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Only one ...249
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The 232 seems like a relative bargain, I have one and love it, at the time I looked at a new 424 but decided to go used and 232
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Not sure, but I think about 7.25. I have a bunch of Panerai. 47 mm in the Radiomir wears real nice. Smaller than the 372.
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definitely try it on before you buy it if you can.
I think the case size even works for my 6.5" wrist, but its the thickness that gotten me. its just a little too tall combined with the case size for me.
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Thku for this insight. Much appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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4 June 2020, 04:48 PM | #19 |
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This was the watch that got me into Panerai. Except I didn’t buy it! Tried it on and desperately wanted it to feel right. I ended up finding that 44mm Luminor was just right.
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Great looking watch, big and, the best part about it, quite inexpensive for preowned. Most Panerais, like new cars, take a beating as soon as you drive them off the lot, so to say. Find a virtually new one from a gray market or trusted online dealer.
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Yes totally agree. 8k new and 5k gray in good shape. You own one or another OP 37mm? Thoughts on size? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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