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legedema · 13 February 2019, 04:56 PM

imo the blue is very disturbing,
I talked to the AD and the older models without bluse second are discontinuing

anyone else that dont like the blue second ?

Cru Jones · 13 February 2019, 07:42 PM

Much debated on forums, with the only real answer being it's up to personal preference. Personally, I think the hand looks good on Submersibles (e.g., 682, 1305), less so on Luminors with ecru lume.

Your AD has it slightly wrong: the earlier non-blue hands equivalent models are already discontinued.

Toutoune · 13 February 2019, 07:58 PM

Personally it’s not the blue hand that bothers me (I kind of like a touch of colour in a watch) but more the combination of blue hand, ecru lume and shinny hour and minute hands.

Again with panerai it’s all about preferences and we all have our own weird ones.

yachty 1 · 13 February 2019, 11:54 PM

If you have lemons make lemonade!

Cru Jones · 14 February 2019, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by yachty 1

If you have lemons make lemonade!

It does look really good with that strap!

supra8903 · 14 February 2019, 01:41 AM

im not a fan.... sadly I don't think I will ever go back to panerai

synequano · 14 February 2019, 02:36 AM

Personally not a big fan of patina lume and blue hands combo as warm color and cold color clashing

Patina lume works better with gold hands whereas blue hands work better with standard greenish white lume

NYG1121 · 14 February 2019, 06:27 AM

Goes nicely with a blue shirt!

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legedema · 14 February 2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by synequano

Personally not a big fan of patina lume and blue hands combo as warm color and cold color clashing

Patina lume works better with gold hands whereas blue hands work better with standard greenish white lume

totally agree

DJ.FG · 15 February 2019, 01:22 AM

The blue isn’t what bothers me. I can’t get passed the chunky crown guard lever.

mfer · 15 February 2019, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ.FG

The blue isn’t what bothers me. I can’t get passed the chunky crown guard lever.

Get a radiomir. They are the best. 232/643/210 etc

Ravager135 · 15 February 2019, 04:53 AM

I am personally not a big fan of the blue seconds hand. As others have said, I think it looks good on the Submersibles. Panerai rolled out the blue color on a lot of models a few years back and continues to do so. It's overkill if you ask me.

eonflux · 15 February 2019, 07:55 AM

I love the blue second hand on my 682, and like it in general on other models.

Jay knowles · 15 February 2019, 08:26 AM

I like the blue second hand on my 01499. Jay

WJGESQ · 15 February 2019, 11:21 AM

Spices up a rather dull piece.

But I'd take red over blue if the option existed.

That being said-who in the hell thought it was a clever idea to put a dive watch on a leather strap?

fullcourt · 17 February 2019, 02:05 AM

Love it.

Ruud Van Driver · 17 February 2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by synequano

Personally not a big fan of patina lume and blue hands combo as warm color and cold color clashing

Patina lume works better with gold hands whereas blue hands work better with standard greenish white lume

This is exactly why I picked my 359 over a 1359. On some pieces, the blue second hand looks out of place.

I have an acronym for this sort of thing, T I P - This is Panerai.

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

Spices up a rather dull piece.

But I'd take red over blue if the option existed.

That being said-who in the hell thought it was a clever idea to put a dive watch on a leather strap?

It’s not exclusively a dive watch, that’s what Submersibles are for. In any event, changing the leather strap for the supplied rubber strap with the supplied tools is a five minute job.

Swiss Mad! · 18 February 2019, 04:49 AM

Almost like the Rolex crown at 6 o'clock, my AD said the blue hand was a way to distinguish the models with the new/updated movements??

Not sure if that's strictly true, but just what he said.

Swiss Mad! · 18 February 2019, 04:52 AM

That being said-who in the hell thought it was a clever idea to put a dive watch on a leather strap?

Err...the Italian Navy per chance??

14 February 2019, 06:27 AM	#8
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,768	Goes nicely with a blue shirt! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

15 February 2019, 11:21 AM	#15
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Spices up a rather dull piece. But I'd take red over blue if the option existed. That being said-who in the hell thought it was a clever idea to put a dive watch on a leather strap? Last edited by WJGESQ; 15 February 2019 at 11:23 AM.. Reason: Sasquatch said Edit.

17 February 2019, 02:05 AM	#16
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	Love it. __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

18 February 2019, 04:49 AM	#18
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	Almost like the Rolex crown at 6 o'clock, my AD said the blue hand was a way to distinguish the models with the new/updated movements?? Not sure if that's strictly true, but just what he said. __________________ instagram: max.parkin

18 February 2019, 04:52 AM	#19
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	That being said-who in the hell thought it was a clever idea to put a dive watch on a leather strap? Err...the Italian Navy per chance?? __________________ instagram: max.parkin

13 February 2019, 07:42 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,501	Much debated on forums, with the only real answer being it's up to personal preference. Personally, I think the hand looks good on Submersibles (e.g., 682, 1305), less so on Luminors with ecru lume. Your AD has it slightly wrong: the earlier non-blue hands equivalent models are already discontinued.

13 February 2019, 07:58 PM	#3
Toutoune "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: France Posts: 65	Personally it’s not the blue hand that bothers me (I kind of like a touch of colour in a watch) but more the combination of blue hand, ecru lume and shinny hour and minute hands. Again with panerai it’s all about preferences and we all have our own weird ones.

14 February 2019, 01:41 AM	#6
supra8903 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 277	im not a fan.... sadly I don't think I will ever go back to panerai

14 February 2019, 02:36 AM	#7
synequano Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 413	Personally not a big fan of patina lume and blue hands combo as warm color and cold color clashing Patina lume works better with gold hands whereas blue hands work better with standard greenish white lume

15 February 2019, 01:22 AM	#10
DJ.FG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 6	The blue isn’t what bothers me. I can’t get passed the chunky crown guard lever.

15 February 2019, 04:53 AM	#12
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,129	I am personally not a big fan of the blue seconds hand. As others have said, I think it looks good on the Submersibles. Panerai rolled out the blue color on a lot of models a few years back and continues to do so. It's overkill if you ask me.

15 February 2019, 07:55 AM	#13
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,614	I love the blue second hand on my 682, and like it in general on other models.

15 February 2019, 08:26 AM	#14
Jay knowles "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 38	I like the blue second hand on my 01499. Jay

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