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22 January 2019, 09:39 PM | #1 |
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PAM 560 vs 422... which would you get
I know its different. I hvae never had a PAM but have always been interested in getting one. i think ive narrowed my choices to these 2. Was wondering what panerisiti’s prefer and why.
Is a 44 vs a 47 mm that much more noticable. I have a 6.5-6.75 wrist This would be my first Pam. Im not 100% decided. Trying to get myself over the hump. :) |
22 January 2019, 11:32 PM | #2 |
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I like the 422 more, 47mm and the sub dial, the 560 I don’t like the 8 days on the dial. Good luck with your choice.
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23 January 2019, 12:47 AM | #3 |
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With your wrist size I would probably go with the 560. It'll end up being more wearable and better suited for your wrist imo. That being said- I like the 422 more. The crystal, dial, and case have more character than the 560. Good luck!
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23 January 2019, 02:01 AM | #4 |
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How flat is your wrist? I have roughly the same wrist size and my go to daily wear is 368 (which is comparable to 422)
Even though I like titanium case and 8 days movement but the pull of 422 is too strong to ignore 368 on my wrist in natural distance |
23 January 2019, 02:04 AM | #5 |
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Ive gried on the 422 before and it fit fine. My wrist is broad enough for it. Funny thing is i never tried the 560. Is the 1950 case better looking? Than the flat cushion of the 560?
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23 January 2019, 03:33 AM | #6 |
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I must say, I really like the chunky look of the 560. This is my 562, the titanium version of the 560:
I think the 1950 isn't necessarily better looking, perhaps a bit more formal or dressier? Not that either is really a dress watch. The only other consideration might be water resitance, if that is important. The 560 is WR to 300M and the 422 to 100M. I have a few the PAM 673, which have the cushion case. Almost prefer the squarer shape of the 562, though, but that would not be a deciding factor between the two styles. Cheers, Carl
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23 January 2019, 03:36 AM | #7 |
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Hey,
My wrist is exactly the same as yours (6.7", or 17cm), and I went through this same dilemma when choosing my first pam, except I was torn between a 510 and a 422. Here is what I found: I always liked the looks of the 422 (those golden hands are gorgeous) a little more than those of the 510. I can carry the 422. It's supposed to look large for historical reasons, as opposed to being big just for the heck of it, and I think it looked cool on my wrist. That being said, I'd suggest you think about how you'd like to wear this piece - if it's meant for constant or daily wear or if it's going to be more of a weekend watch. If the latter, the 422 is an amazing pick. For a daily driver, the size could become tiresome after the honeymoon is over. Regarding case shape, I much, much prefer the 1950's case lines. This is strictly personal, but its design just looks a lot more streamlined and sexier to me. In the end, I sold my 422 because it was getting very little wrist time because of the size. I only wore it on weekends and even then I was more often than not reaching for other, easier to wear, pieces (size wise). After a while I sorely missed having a pam in the collection and went for a 233. It has the 1950's case, a beautiful super domed crystal, is manual wind and perfectly sized for me at 44mm. GMT complication and 8 day PR to boot. That being said, I still think the 422 and 372 are among the most beautiful watches Panerai makes and wouldn't be surprised if I pick up a 372 in the future. Here are some pictures from when I was trying on the 422 and the 510, as well as some of my 233. Hope this helps. |
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Between the 422 and 560, I’d go for the 372. ;-)
I think the more simple dial will look better on your wrist size. Otherwise, if 44, I would go 005/000/111/112 over the 560 (or as suggested above, 233). I’m just not a big fan of “8 DAYS” on the dial (YMMV). Good luck with the choice! |
23 January 2019, 04:32 AM | #9 |
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PAM 560 vs 422... which would you get
233 is nice but thickness (and weight) wise,it's a different beast
I have both 111,219 and 372 (which is roughly the same as OP's original choice) and I find myself wearing 372 more with 219 comes close The most important thing,has OP tried both watches? |
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My advice would be to go try on many different Pams and sizes at the AD first. 47mm Radiomir would look different on ur wrist vs 47mm Luminor or submersible. U may find u like 42mm or 44mm Anyways, see the watches in person, rather than basing ur selection on online pics or people’s rec. Chances are, u might end up with something besides the 560 or 422
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23 January 2019, 06:57 AM | #11 |
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had both the 560 and 422
I choose 422 out of the two |
23 January 2019, 07:56 AM | #12 |
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If I be you, I’ll get the 372 instead. When you are at it, remember to get the plexiglass version.
I have, now, the 560 and 422. I do not have a 372 but I have something very similar in the 673. Of course, if you are able to afford both, that would be the best. In getting a 372, you are actually going in-between both the 560/422, right? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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I suggest you get both of them, concentrating on the one with a lesser price first.
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23 January 2019, 10:29 AM | #14 |
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Hey guys thanks for the advice...
wife wont let me buy preowned otherwise id get a 233 because i like the super dome sapphire. My favorite. That knocks out a lot of other watches. Which is why i was thinking the 422 because the crystal comes up a little vs flat. This watch would be a daily beater. But that just means going to the office. Maybe eat a burger. Radiomir looks nice but i need to have the crown guard. Thats something that is a must for me. Wspecially since i am using this as a daily. I guess ill try to go see the 560 on the wrist later this week. |
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27 January 2019, 12:28 AM | #18 |
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Change of plans... the panerai is going to have to be pushed off for a bit... gotta spend the money on another daily beater for the moment. But thanks to you guys my first panerai will likely be a 422. Hopefully later this year.
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