A little help choosing between PAM00915 vs PAM00992

[aaronkimk]

Title says it all, I'm looking to get my first Panerai watch it's come down to 915 vs 992, yes I know they are esthetically different Luminor and the other is Radiomir. I would like second opinions from others, as well as if there is other recommendations, my ears are wide open. Thanks!

[Cru Jones]

IMHO, a wire lug Rad looks best with two hands and 3/6/9/12 on the dial, line a 210 or 232. So, I would go for the 915 here.

As an aside, per the photo below, Panerai’s website got its own watch wrong: a “base” model has two hands, not three.

[aaronkimk]

so for Rad if I want to get brand new it would be PAM01334 as only option if I want the sandwich dial since it looks like 210/232 is discontinued.

[juve]

I'm very happy with my 915

[thsiao]

As a first PAM Luminor is the way to go.

[aaronkimk]

I went to the boutique today to try on few different models, and though Luminor is great watch, I'm more drawn to Radiomir watches, I am now down to 1243, 1334, and 992 to decide. And yes I know only the 992 has the 8 day reserve and seconds hand. I am just curious to know what others would choose if they were getting a brand new Radiomir.

[chuangyee]

I chose the 992 for the clear case back, 8 days power reserve and the matt steel case. It has a very comfortable strap too.

[Drand]

You said it already, the Luminor is great and I'll naturally go for it instead but you've said which you prefer most and to avoid future regrets, I say you go what you're fond of.

[Zyfon]

Since it's your first Panerai, I would personally go with a Luminor. The crown guard is so iconic and makes Panerai unique.

[brandrea]

I dunno, something about those wire lugs

[1William]

I own the 992 and it is great to wear and the looks are very strong. The 8 Day power reserve is also nice.

[aaronkimk]

So to sum it up, If I must choose Radiomir, go with 992, ok, I was actually having a hard time deciding between 992 and 1243 (Eilean). Thank you all for your thoughts.

[Luftgekuhlt]

The 992 is a really nice Rad - the dial & blue hands are beautiful. Also love the case finish.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by aaronkimk

I went to the boutique today to try on few different models, and though Luminor is great watch, I'm more drawn to Radiomir watches, I am now down to 1243, 1334, and 992 to decide. And yes I know only the 992 has the 8 day reserve and seconds hand. I am just curious to know what others would choose if they were getting a brand new Radiomir.

1243 for sure. Base Rad + wire lugs = perfect. The 1243 also has a nice connection to the Eilean. Brown dial and gold hands are great, too.

[michaelodonnell123]

Panerai 112 for me is the best one for a newbie. Uncluttered sandwich dial, display case back, beautifully finished movement...all for $5,000 in mint condition. It doesn't get much better than this.

[aaronkimk]

Thanks everyone, I've decided to get PAM01334 Origin model, will post pictures when I get it!