New or Used Pam 372

[mar1140]

Hi everyone,

I have a chance at getting either a brand new Panerai Pam 372 or a very good condition Pre-owned full complete set that is about $1100 cheaper. My question is, would you buy the New or Pre-owned Pam 372. Is $1100 a big enough saving to go Pre-owned or is it better to buy it new?

Would really appreciate some thoughts and opinions.

Thanks,
Mar1140

[nick c]

For $1100 I would go brand new and you also get 2 years warranty.

[tigerdog]

Yep, I agree with Nick. At that point, another grand isn't that much difference to have a brand new virginal one. ;-)

[Bushido]

It would come down to how old the used piece is? If it's 6-12 months old, great condition, and has the remainder of warranty on it, I would go for the pre-owned. Save that $1100 to go towards your next purchase and it lowers the hit on resale if you choose to let it go down the road. If the used one is outside Panerai's two year warranty, then I would go new.

[Cru Jones]

Depends on the age of the used one....if a few years old, a service will chew up half the difference, making the new more attractive.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Bushido

It would come down to how old the used piece is? If it's 6-12 months old, great condition, and has the remainder of warranty on it, I would go for the pre-owned. Save that $1100 to go towards your next purchase and it lowers the hit on resale if you choose to let it go down the road. If the used one is outside Panerai's two year warranty, then I would go new.

Once, I would have said only go new, but $1100 is a lot of reason to say go used if the watch feels right let someone else take the hit.

Their loss your gain, but it really would depend on the condition of the watch in question and if you are happy with it.

Good luck with your decision and don't forget we need pics..

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[1William]

I think you might need to do some more shopping. There should be a lot more difference in price between pre-owned and new. Even if the watch was a return to an AD it should be more. Look to our Trusted Sellers and see the difference. Also, if the 372 does not work out you will take a bath if you pay anywhere close to retail. I prefer the 422 over the 372 for the second hand. I have seen 372's for as little as $5.2 in good condition from reputable sellers. Shop around and get as much information as possible.

[mar1140]

Originally Posted by Bushido

It would come down to how old the used piece is? If it's 6-12 months old, great condition, and has the remainder of warranty on it, I would go for the pre-owned. Save that $1100 to go towards your next purchase and it lowers the hit on resale if you choose to let it go down the road. If the used one is outside Panerai's two year warranty, then I would go new.

It's an O series and was purchased in January 2017 at an AD so assuming it was new old stock. It is under warranty until January 2019 and as I mentioned earlier, it's a complete full set in very good condition.

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by mar1140

It's an O series and was purchased in January 2017 at an AD so assuming it was new old stock. It is under warranty until January 2019 and as I mentioned earlier, it's a complete full set in very good condition.

save the money and buy the pre-owned one....enjoy

[waikeekee]

Please allow my opinion to be heard.

1) From what I heard. 372 is the most flipped watch is PANERAI range of watches.

2) USD1,100.00 right? If I know the history of that very watch you are buying? Meaning, only one or perhaps just 2 owners and the watch is well taken of. I will get used.

3) However, if the watch is flipped many times and you do not know who were the previous owners. Then I will rather buy new.

4) Haven't you noticed, most if not all strap makers used 372 as their model of choice.



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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by waikeekee

Please allow my opinion to be heard.

1) From what I heard. 372 is the most flipped watch is PANERAI range of watches.

2) USD1,100.00 right? If I know the history of that very watch you are buying? Meaning, only one or perhaps just 2 owners and the watch is well taken of. I will get used.

3) However, if the watch is flipped many times and you do not know who were the previous owners. Then I will rather buy new.

4) Haven't you noticed, most if not all strap makers used 372 as their model of choice.



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Nobody's denying the 372 isn't one of, if not THE most popular models in the current Panerai catalogue and as such gets used by aftermarket strap suppliers as the watch of choice to advertise their goods.

That wasn't the basis of the OP's original thread.

He simply wanted to know if the forum thought $1100 was a fair discount for a nearly new example compared to buying new.

To be fair your reply doesn't really answer any of the OPs questions it just confuses the issue with random comments about Strap suppliers??



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[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by waikeekee

Please allow my opinion to be heard.

1) From what I heard. 372 is the most flipped watch is PANERAI range of watches.

2) USD1,100.00 right? If I know the history of that very watch you are buying? Meaning, only one or perhaps just 2 owners and the watch is well taken of. I will get used.

3) However, if the watch is flipped many times and you do not know who were the previous owners. Then I will rather buy new.

4) Haven't you noticed, most if not all strap makers used 372 as their model of choice.



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Not a very helpful reply. If you'd have read the OP's posts properly, you'd have seen that it's an O series and was bought brand new from an AD in January this year. The watch is about four or five years old (I don't know if there was a Q serial) and was most likely new old stock.

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Nobody's denying the 372 isn't one of, if not THE most popular models in the current Panerai catalogue and as such gets used by aftermarket strap suppliers as the watch of choice to advertise their goods.

That wasn't the basis of the OP's original thread.

He simply wanted to know if the forum thought $1100 was a fair discount for a nearly new example compared to buying new.

To be fair your reply doesn't really answer any of the OPs questions it just confuses the issue with random comments about Strap suppliers??



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Agree.

[WWC]

In this case as the O series dates back to 2013 I'd go brand new S serial.

But be ready to take a hit when you come to selling it, that's of course if you do. Maybe it's a keeper!


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[Sublovin]

Just seeing this .I'm not sure if you made a purchase yet. The 372 is an absolute all-time classic. That said, preowned prices on this piece are amazing and you should be able to save significantly more than what you mentioned by buying used. If the difference is only what you mentioned, would probably go new but keep looking ...

[mfer]

372 looks great beat up. Go used.

You should be able to save more than a grand