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lindstd · 25 April 2012, 10:35 PM

I know this topic has probably been discussed in the past but I am looking at both of these models and I am wondering if anyone would give their insight on which model they would prefer? Lastly, I am curious if the 351 (with having the tobacco color dial) would look odd with a black strap? I am worried that I might be limited to straps in the brown tones if I purchase the 351. I have looked around on forums and I am struggling to find any pic's of the 351 on a black strap and I don't know if that means it looks out of place or maybe it is just a coincidence. Thanks in advance everyone!

bcacncnc · 25 April 2012, 11:04 PM

It's a good point you make about matching strap colors. I think the 312 is more suitable with different strap colors although both are great looking watches. Can't go wrong either way.

eric23 · 25 April 2012, 11:55 PM

Yes!

mfer · 26 April 2012, 12:08 AM

351 will look better on Brown straps for sure. People take pics of their best combos for posting.

If black straps are important to you, do the 312.

I favor the 351 dial and hands, but the 312 case (ss). 390 is perfect!

lindstd · 26 April 2012, 12:38 AM

mfer-I agree the 390 is perfect however I have called 3 Panerai shops and they basically laughed when I asked if they can get a 390. You obviously have great taste-a hard to find item. I am not married to black straps and I actually probably prefer the brown however I am just thinking if I am ever want to put a black alligator or rubber on the watch...

mfer · 26 April 2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lindstd

mfer-I agree the 390 is perfect however I have called 3 Panerai shops and they basically laughed when I asked if they can get a 390. You obviously have great taste-a hard to find item. I am not married to black straps and I actually probably prefer the brown however I am just thinking if I am ever want to put a black alligator or rubber on the watch...

Guess you need more than one Panerai!

Cru Jones · 26 April 2012, 12:48 AM

Black dial on brown straps tends to look better to me than brown dial on black straps. But, I'm sure you can find black strap combos that work with threading colors if the 351 speaks more to you. There are just so many straps out there, I wouldn't let strap combo worries be the biggest issue.

Good luck with the choice!

Cru Jones · 26 April 2012, 12:49 AM

Black dial on brown straps tends to look better to me than brown dial on black straps. But, I'm sure you can find black strap combos that work with threading colors if the 351 speaks more to you. There are just so many straps out there, I wouldn't let strap combo worries be the biggest issue.

Good luck with the choice!

25 April 2012, 10:35 PM	#1
lindstd "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 233	Would you buy the 312 or 351? I know this topic has probably been discussed in the past but I am looking at both of these models and I am wondering if anyone would give their insight on which model they would prefer? Lastly, I am curious if the 351 (with having the tobacco color dial) would look odd with a black strap? I am worried that I might be limited to straps in the brown tones if I purchase the 351. I have looked around on forums and I am struggling to find any pic's of the 351 on a black strap and I don't know if that means it looks out of place or maybe it is just a coincidence. Thanks in advance everyone!

25 April 2012, 11:04 PM	#2
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	It's a good point you make about matching strap colors. I think the 312 is more suitable with different strap colors although both are great looking watches. Can't go wrong either way. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

26 April 2012, 12:08 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	351 will look better on Brown straps for sure. People take pics of their best combos for posting. If black straps are important to you, do the 312. I favor the 351 dial and hands, but the 312 case (ss). 390 is perfect! __________________ member#3242

25 April 2012, 11:55 PM	#3
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Yes!

26 April 2012, 12:38 AM	#5
lindstd "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 233	mfer-I agree the 390 is perfect however I have called 3 Panerai shops and they basically laughed when I asked if they can get a 390. You obviously have great taste-a hard to find item. I am not married to black straps and I actually probably prefer the brown however I am just thinking if I am ever want to put a black alligator or rubber on the watch...

26 April 2012, 12:48 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	Black dial on brown straps tends to look better to me than brown dial on black straps. But, I'm sure you can find black strap combos that work with threading colors if the 351 speaks more to you. There are just so many straps out there, I wouldn't let strap combo worries be the biggest issue. Good luck with the choice!

26 April 2012, 12:49 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	Black dial on brown straps tends to look better to me than brown dial on black straps. But, I'm sure you can find black strap combos that work with threading colors if the 351 speaks more to you. There are just so many straps out there, I wouldn't let strap combo worries be the biggest issue. Good luck with the choice!

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