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mfer · 23 May 2016, 12:40 PM

That's all. Hey are just cool. Yeah, luminors have that crown guard, but look at that sexy cushion case of the Radiomir!

brandrea · 23 May 2016, 12:43 PM

I agree, awesome shot Mik

Marrk · 23 May 2016, 12:43 PM

Can't argue with that.

Cru Jones · 23 May 2016, 01:27 PM

Nice! Whether 47 or 45, right? ;-)

Hairdude1 · 23 May 2016, 03:59 PM

Nice

Minimalist · 23 May 2016, 04:19 PM

Very nice!

Psmith · 23 May 2016, 07:56 PM

Nice photo Mik

MP5 · 23 May 2016, 08:21 PM

Radiomirs are the Best!

wmh2 · 23 May 2016, 08:33 PM

Great photo!

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nick c · 23 May 2016, 09:10 PM

Cool

rwingrwing · 25 May 2016, 06:31 PM

Cool picture mate, hope there's is a thread special for radiomir line

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dysondiver · 25 May 2016, 06:59 PM

looks great

1William · 25 May 2016, 08:51 PM

Nice.

gingolf · 25 May 2016, 11:03 PM

Marrk · 26 May 2016, 12:09 AM

^^California Dial is my fave.

brookish · 26 May 2016, 01:27 AM

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masyv6 · 26 May 2016, 02:31 AM

Can't go wrong with that cushion case. I know Panerai is known for that crown guard, but I really like the case dimensions of the Radiomir.

mfer · 27 May 2016, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brookish

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Rare bird.

Bholobinko · 27 May 2016, 09:53 PM

Couldn't agree more.

B. Doggy · 28 May 2016, 02:57 AM

Too cool for school!

sea-dweller · 31 May 2016, 06:54 AM

Cool photo!

Maltie · 31 May 2016, 07:20 AM

I love them

uscmatt99 · 1 June 2016, 02:04 AM

Rather than starting a new thread, I though I'd post to this thread. Every summer, I shake off my desire for a dressy watch and decide I want a Panerai. At first it was a Luminor in a 1950's case, and I preferred the 351 with the gold hands, titanium case, and tobacco dial. Soon after trying on some of the 1950's cases, I decided that the watches sat taller than I preferred, and I was drawn to the forever glorious 233. It's really the perfect Luminor in my eyes, love the case, the 8-day movement, the complications.

But lately, I've had my eyes on something simpler and have been drawn to the Radiomir line. The two I like the most are quite different in the eyes of WIS, and barely discernible to almost everyone else, and those would be the 190 and the 619. Both Radiomirs, 45mm cases, and small seconds. And that's where the similarities end. I prefer the dial color, hands, and movement on the 190, but prefer the case thinness, material, dial layout (with a 9) and 1940's lugs on the 619. Prices on used 190's have come down a lot since I last checked.

So I'll pose this question, if you could have an excellent condition 190 that has been recently serviced or a new in box 619 for the same financial layout, which would you choose? I'm favoring a 190 right now, but I haven't tried one on, and the 619 wore like a dream.

Pics:

Maltie · 1 June 2016, 03:02 AM

One stunning watch

RollyFan98012 · 1 June 2016, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Rather than starting a new thread, I though I'd post to this thread. Every summer, I shake off my desire for a dressy watch and decide I want a Panerai. At first it was a Luminor in a 1950's case, and I preferred the 351 with the gold hands, titanium case, and tobacco dial. Soon after trying on some of the 1950's cases, I decided that the watches sat taller than I preferred, and I was drawn to the forever glorious 233. It's really the perfect Luminor in my eyes, love the case, the 8-day movement, the complications.

But lately, I've had my eyes on something simpler and have been drawn to the Radiomir line. The two I like the most are quite different in the eyes of WIS, and barely discernible to almost everyone else, and those would be the 190 and the 619. Both Radiomirs, 45mm cases, and small seconds. And that's where the similarities end. I prefer the dial color, hands, and movement on the 190, but prefer the case thinness, material, dial layout (with a 9) and 1940's lugs on the 619. Prices on used 190's have come down a lot since I last checked.

So I'll pose this question, if you could have an excellent condition 190 that has been recently serviced or a new in box 619 for the same financial layout, which would you choose? I'm favoring a 190 right now, but I haven't tried one on, and the 619 wore like a dream.

Pics:

Having recently owned a 232 my recommendation would be to go with the 190.

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mfer · 2 June 2016, 01:25 AM

190.....wire lugs rule!

Cru Jones · 2 June 2016, 01:55 AM

having all 4 numerals on the 619 is pretty sweet, but the wire lugs + classic lume + JLC 8-day movement tip the scales to the 190 for me.

mfer · 2 June 2016, 02:13 AM

uscmatt99 · 2 June 2016, 05:43 AM

Thanks for the pics everyone, 190 seems like the no-brainer choice here.

CLuxlover · 3 June 2016, 06:09 AM

i agree!

23 May 2016, 12:40 PM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Radiomirs are too cool That's all. Hey are just cool. Yeah, luminors have that crown guard, but look at that sexy cushion case of the Radiomir! __________________ member#3242

23 May 2016, 03:59 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Nice __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

23 May 2016, 07:56 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice photo Mik __________________

26 May 2016, 01:27 AM	#16
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

28 May 2016, 02:57 AM	#20
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Too cool for school! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

23 May 2016, 12:43 PM	#2
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,575	I agree, awesome shot Mik

23 May 2016, 12:43 PM	#3
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Can't argue with that.

23 May 2016, 01:27 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	Nice! Whether 47 or 45, right? ;-)

23 May 2016, 04:19 PM	#6
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,214	Very nice!

23 May 2016, 08:21 PM	#8
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	Radiomirs are the Best!

23 May 2016, 08:33 PM	#9
wmh2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/Rolex/PAM Posts: 617	Great photo! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 May 2016, 09:10 PM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Cool

25 May 2016, 06:31 PM	#11
rwingrwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Jakarta Posts: 19	Cool picture mate, hope there's is a thread special for radiomir line Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2016, 06:59 PM	#12
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	looks great

25 May 2016, 08:51 PM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Nice.

25 May 2016, 11:03 PM	#14
gingolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 3

26 May 2016, 12:09 AM	#15
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	^^California Dial is my fave.

26 May 2016, 02:31 AM	#17
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	Can't go wrong with that cushion case. I know Panerai is known for that crown guard, but I really like the case dimensions of the Radiomir.

31 May 2016, 06:54 AM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Cool photo! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 June 2016, 02:04 AM	#23
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,031	Rather than starting a new thread, I though I'd post to this thread. Every summer, I shake off my desire for a dressy watch and decide I want a Panerai. At first it was a Luminor in a 1950's case, and I preferred the 351 with the gold hands, titanium case, and tobacco dial. Soon after trying on some of the 1950's cases, I decided that the watches sat taller than I preferred, and I was drawn to the forever glorious 233. It's really the perfect Luminor in my eyes, love the case, the 8-day movement, the complications. But lately, I've had my eyes on something simpler and have been drawn to the Radiomir line. The two I like the most are quite different in the eyes of WIS, and barely discernible to almost everyone else, and those would be the 190 and the 619. Both Radiomirs, 45mm cases, and small seconds. And that's where the similarities end. I prefer the dial color, hands, and movement on the 190, but prefer the case thinness, material, dial layout (with a 9) and 1940's lugs on the 619. Prices on used 190's have come down a lot since I last checked. So I'll pose this question, if you could have an excellent condition 190 that has been recently serviced or a new in box 619 for the same financial layout, which would you choose? I'm favoring a 190 right now, but I haven't tried one on, and the 619 wore like a dream. Pics:

2 June 2016, 01:25 AM	#26
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	190.....wire lugs rule! __________________ member#3242

2 June 2016, 01:55 AM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	having all 4 numerals on the 619 is pretty sweet, but the wire lugs + classic lume + JLC 8-day movement tip the scales to the 190 for me.

2 June 2016, 02:13 AM	#28
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	__________________ member#3242

2 June 2016, 05:43 AM	#29
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,031	Thanks for the pics everyone, 190 seems like the no-brainer choice here.

3 June 2016, 06:09 AM	#30
CLuxlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bay Area Posts: 86	i agree!

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