Which luminor models have the 'square' case?

[tommy91]

I tried this model on in Dubai and have decided now I much prefer the more square casing compared with my pam111.
When was this case brought out? What models does it appear on?
At first I thought this must be the new casing for all new luminors, however while searching I found unworn 2018 luminor but it still has the same more rounded casing similar to my 111 which I don't want.
Thanks

[The OG Beef]

That’s a “1950” case. Check out the entire collection on panerai.com.


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[tommy91]

Originally Posted by The OG Beef

That’s a “1950” case. Check out the entire collection on panerai.com.


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Many thanks that will surely make my search a lot easier now

[tommy91]

The REG T.M on the crown am I correct in saying this only appears on 1950 case then?

[tommy91]

As you can tell I really am not very well informed on Panerai, I have wanted to add a new one for some time. If anyone can suggest a model with 1950 case that doesn't have the SnapBack case and doesn't have low water resistance it would help, thanks.

[hitman23]

Originally Posted by tommy91

As you can tell I really am not very well informed on Panerai, I have wanted to add a new one for some time. If anyone can suggest a model with 1950 case that doesn't have the SnapBack case and doesn't have low water resistance it would help, thanks.

there are too many to list

it's quite a long list

[cramsey]

Yes, the Reg TM only appears on the Luminor 1950 cases.

[The OG Beef]

Originally Posted by tommy91

As you can tell I really am not very well informed on Panerai, I have wanted to add a new one for some time. If anyone can suggest a model with 1950 case that doesn't have the SnapBack case and doesn't have low water resistance it would help, thanks.

No 1950s have a press-back case.


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[Cru Jones]

You are interested in the Luminor “Bettarini” models, like 000, 005, 24, 104, 111, 112, 164, 176, 177, 360, 560, 564, 590, 779, 911.... there are dozens and dozens of them. I just listed a few.

The case was developed in the early 90s in the “pre-Vendome” (independent) era when Panerai first started selling watches commercially (as opposed to the Italian military since the 30s).

FYI - no 1950 Luminors have a snapback case. Only certain recent entry level Bettarini-style Luminors. I didn’t list them above because, well, I’m not exactly a fan.

As for Reg TM, yes, you are right. It’s only on the 1950 models.

Below are the families of cases:

* Luminor (Bettarini)
* Luminor Submersible
* Luminor 1950 (there are slight differences in this family: 233 vs. 312/320 etc vs. 372/422)
* Luminor 1950 Submersible
* Luminor Due
* Radiomir
* 1940 Radiomir

Good luck with your hunt!

[Marba]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

You are interested in the Luminor “Bettarini” models, like 000, 005, 24, 104, 111, 112, 164, 176, 177, 360, 560, 564, 590, 779, 911.... there are dozens and dozens of them. I just listed a few.

The case was developed in the early 90s in the “pre-Vendome” (independent) era when Panerai first started selling watches commercially (as opposed to the Italian military since the 30s).

FYI - no 1950 Luminors have a snapback case. Only certain recent entry level Bettarini-style Luminors. I didn’t list them above because, well, I’m not exactly a fan.

Below are the families of cases:

* Luminor (Bettarini)
* Luminor Submersible
* Luminor 1950 (there are slight differences in this family: 233 vs. 312/320 etc vs. 372/422)
* Luminor 1950 Submersible
* Luminor Due
* Radiomir
* 1940 Radiomir

Good luck with your hunt!

Maybe you haven't read his post clearly, he wants 1950, cushion cased Panerai.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Marba

Maybe you haven't read his post clearly, he wants 1950, cushion cased Panerai.

Ah, whoops! No gold stars for my reading comprehension today.

I always think of Luminors as being more “square” and 1950 Luminors as being rounded.

[tommy91]

Thanks for all your comments, been searching for a few hours. I like the simplicty of the 1950 372. It's 47mm though which may be just too big