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Merlin69 · 31 December 2019, 06:55 AM

Hi all,
I am choosing my first Panerai.
Radiomir California 424 or Luminor 372?
I will appreciate your advice about it! Thanks!

Happy holidays!

ASW1 · 31 December 2019, 07:55 AM

An interesting duo. Very different to each other. Despite being a homage to a newer model I would argue that the 372 is more classic Panerai. It would also be easier to move on if you were bitten by the Panerai bug and wanted to buy more...

The 424 will wear a bit more flush to the wrist, but both will wear large and blingy - large dials and domed crystal and shiny all polished steel cases.

Good luck and enjoy whichever.

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Merlin69 · 31 December 2019, 08:35 AM

Thanks for the insights! ;) I must admit that - currently - 372 is in pole position.
Both are awesome on my wrist. Tested live in Panerai Venice Boutique this afternoon.

Cru Jones · 31 December 2019, 08:47 AM

372 for me. Plexi.

A 47mm Radiomir is a great move, but I would go for a 232 instead. Something about the thick case of the 424 with the thin wire lugs doesn’t do it for me. YMMV.

If you really want a Cali dial, look for a 249.

synequano · 31 December 2019, 11:25 AM

I’d go 372 plexi and go for 448/449 so I get the blue hands as well

Though if I can redo my 47mm collection all over again,I’d skip 372 and go directly with 368 and 339 duet

brandrea · 31 December 2019, 11:29 AM

372 is where I’d start as well. Such a classic

juve · 31 December 2019, 01:06 PM

Luminor 372. Iconic.

pbubsy · 31 December 2019, 01:21 PM

372 all the way! Thought I'd never get a base model until I laid eyes on the 372. It's possibly my favourite watch right now.

nick c · 31 December 2019, 01:24 PM

The one and only. 3-7-2

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duc888 · 31 December 2019, 05:10 PM

Its not easy to give a recommendation. Do you want a Radiomir or Luminor as a first Panerai? Clifornia dial or a classic dial?
Personally I would choose a Luminor for a first one but that has no further reason I just like them more than the Radiomirs and the 372 is a real classic PAM with a lot DNA.

1William · 31 December 2019, 10:58 PM

Both are great watches and it comes down to which case do you want. Of a one and only I would probably go with the 372. No bad choice though.

Rolexoman · 1 January 2020, 12:39 AM

Not to hijack the thread but I’ve been looking real hard at the 01046

https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collec...ue---42mm.html

duc888 · 1 January 2020, 12:54 AM

That should not be hard to get. What´s your question?

Daryl · 1 January 2020, 01:02 AM

both are great:)

fullcourt · 1 January 2020, 03:08 AM

372

TswaneNguni · 1 January 2020, 05:20 AM

422

Sold my 372 as a trade with a used dealer on a M serial 16613 blue tt sub .

422 and 372 very alike,but prefer the 422 .

Merlin69 · 2 January 2020, 02:24 AM

Thank you all! :-)
I am definitely adding the 422 to my list and probably the Radiomir will go out.
I will stay for a current production model since I want to buy it new from AD.
I will keep you informed!

Joearch · 2 January 2020, 06:57 AM

Hello, I own both a 372 and a 424. Wearing the 424 today but 372 gets a bit more wrist time. You can’t go wrong either way but I think a 372 is first.

Merlin69 · 2 January 2020, 08:21 AM

Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing!
I agree: Luminor 372 is first!

PanosI · 2 January 2020, 08:35 AM

For your first Panerai you need the crown guard

Cryten · 2 January 2020, 09:29 AM

372 all day long. It's solid Panerai DNA.

Merlin69 · 2 January 2020, 03:31 PM

Yes, it will be a Luminor: 372 or 422.
I'll keep you posted ;)

Clark · 2 January 2020, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

For your first Panerai you need the crown guard

100% agree

mad_1974 · 5 February 2020, 11:38 AM

372

1William · 5 February 2020, 09:37 PM

I purchased a 424 and really like it.

brandrea · 5 February 2020, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I purchased a 424 and really like it.

Congratulations

31 December 2019, 06:55 AM	#1
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	PAM424 or PAM372? Hi all, I am choosing my first Panerai. Radiomir California 424 or Luminor 372? I will appreciate your advice about it! Thanks! Happy holidays! __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

31 December 2019, 08:35 AM	#3
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	Thanks for the insights! ;) I must admit that - currently - 372 is in pole position. Both are awesome on my wrist. Tested live in Panerai Venice Boutique this afternoon. __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

1 January 2020, 12:39 AM	#12
Rolexoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: William Location: Houston Texas Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 761	Not to hijack the thread but I’ve been looking real hard at the 01046 https://www.panerai.com/us/en/collec...ue---42mm.html __________________ Citizens Eco-Drive BL1258-53L Rolex DJII 116334, Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79230R Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT 231.13.43.22.02.004 Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur 1183.310/40 MAS Irukandji Vostok Komandirskie B&R BR0392-D-G-BR/SCA Vostok Komandirskie (Tank) South Bend Model 1 #716632 Vostok Amphibia (Sub)

1 January 2020, 01:02 AM	#14
Daryl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,322	both are great:) __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 January 2020, 03:08 AM	#15
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	372 __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

31 December 2019, 07:55 AM	#2
ASW1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 419	An interesting duo. Very different to each other. Despite being a homage to a newer model I would argue that the 372 is more classic Panerai. It would also be easier to move on if you were bitten by the Panerai bug and wanted to buy more... The 424 will wear a bit more flush to the wrist, but both will wear large and blingy - large dials and domed crystal and shiny all polished steel cases. Good luck and enjoy whichever. Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk

31 December 2019, 08:47 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,469	372 for me. Plexi. A 47mm Radiomir is a great move, but I would go for a 232 instead. Something about the thick case of the 424 with the thin wire lugs doesn’t do it for me. YMMV. If you really want a Cali dial, look for a 249.

31 December 2019, 11:25 AM	#5
synequano Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 413	I’d go 372 plexi and go for 448/449 so I get the blue hands as well Though if I can redo my 47mm collection all over again,I’d skip 372 and go directly with 368 and 339 duet

31 December 2019, 11:29 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,554	372 is where I’d start as well. Such a classic

31 December 2019, 01:06 PM	#7
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 884	Luminor 372. Iconic.

31 December 2019, 01:21 PM	#8
pbubsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Pablo Location: In the sand Watch: DSSD Posts: 197	372 all the way! Thought I'd never get a base model until I laid eyes on the 372. It's possibly my favourite watch right now.

31 December 2019, 01:24 PM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	The one and only. 3-7-2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2019, 05:10 PM	#10
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 860	Its not easy to give a recommendation. Do you want a Radiomir or Luminor as a first Panerai? Clifornia dial or a classic dial? Personally I would choose a Luminor for a first one but that has no further reason I just like them more than the Radiomirs and the 372 is a real classic PAM with a lot DNA.

31 December 2019, 10:58 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,641	Both are great watches and it comes down to which case do you want. Of a one and only I would probably go with the 372. No bad choice though.

1 January 2020, 12:54 AM	#13
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 860	That should not be hard to get. What´s your question?

1 January 2020, 05:20 AM	#16
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	422 Sold my 372 as a trade with a used dealer on a M serial 16613 blue tt sub . 422 and 372 very alike,but prefer the 422 .

2 January 2020, 02:24 AM	#17
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	Thank you all! :-) I am definitely adding the 422 to my list and probably the Radiomir will go out. I will stay for a current production model since I want to buy it new from AD. I will keep you informed! __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

2 January 2020, 06:57 AM	#18
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,467	Hello, I own both a 372 and a 424. Wearing the 424 today but 372 gets a bit more wrist time. You can’t go wrong either way but I think a 372 is first.

2 January 2020, 08:21 AM	#19
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing! I agree: Luminor 372 is first! __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

2 January 2020, 08:35 AM	#20
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	For your first Panerai you need the crown guard

2 January 2020, 09:29 AM	#21
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	372 all day long. It's solid Panerai DNA.

2 January 2020, 03:31 PM	#22
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	Yes, it will be a Luminor: 372 or 422. I'll keep you posted ;) __________________ ♛ GMT Master II 116710LN, ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLRO, ♛ Submariner 116610LV, ♛ Explorer II 216570 Black, ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 126660 Ω Speedmaster Professional 1861 (Hesalite), Ω Speedmaster 321 "Ed White", Ω Speedmaster "Snoopy 50th Anniversary", IWC Fliegerchronograph, Cartier Tank Americaine Medium, Cartier Tank Must (Blue)

5 February 2020, 11:38 AM	#24
mad_1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex,JLC,GS,Omega Posts: 166	372

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