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puffnmo · 25 February 2007, 05:59 AM

I've narrowed it down to a choice between the Radiomir 190 or the Luminor Submersible 24. I'm leaning towards the Sub, but the strap possibilities seem limited - doesn't seem right to put anything besides rubber or stainless on a dive watch.

Which do you all think is the coolest? Larry

President · 25 February 2007, 06:00 AM

Rolex Sea-Dweller

puffnmo · 25 February 2007, 06:06 AM

Hmmmm...

President · 25 February 2007, 06:09 AM

Or Sub

Launch Mini · 25 February 2007, 06:40 AM

IMO, the 190 is a nicer watch.
I do like the24 also, but the 190 is my choice.
Talk is the 190 will be discontinued soon.
Plus the 8 day movement & PR is cool.

puffnmo · 25 February 2007, 06:46 AM

V. interesting about the 190.

Mr. President - I already have the stainless sub w/black dial. The sea dweller is superb, but almost the same look as the sub. Any other ideas, I'm listening...

Launch Mini · 25 February 2007, 06:51 AM

And the gold hands on the 190 really set the dial nicely.
Not the best pic, but here's mine

puffnmo · 25 February 2007, 07:57 AM

Those are 2 beauties. I also like the look of the un-cluttered dial. They are different in subtle ways.
Since I've got a Luminor Marine, my wife would likely say - "That's just like the ones you've got!" Will have to start educating her...

Launch Mini · 25 February 2007, 08:09 AM

I like the smaller second hand dial, it is also gold.
The gator strap on the wire lugs dress it up a bit.
NOw, I also like the look of the sub, but completely different look.

amanda · 25 February 2007, 09:42 AM

190 all the way I say... and if it gets discontinued, all the better! It's an icon watch amongst paneristis. It'll be worth good money always.

Out of the Subs my fav is the 24a or b or c - its less subby looking I suppose and more bling with the polished bezel!!!!

puffnmo · 25 February 2007, 02:35 PM

I think there may be a 190 in my future... This could take a bit of time, as they cost more than I originally budgeted!

djemmtee · 26 February 2007, 06:28 AM

the 190 is sweet, just the 8 day movement makes it worth all the while. subs are good to have if you have more than 1 pam. either way, you cant go wrong.

good luck

kings4sap · 26 February 2007, 08:14 AM

I just got a brand new Pam 24 and I am extremely happy with it. It feels like butter on my wrist. Not too bulky and super sharp looking. The rubber strap feels excellent.

K4S

Otis · 26 February 2007, 09:52 AM

I would go the 190.
It's more of a versatile watch IMO, and when the light hits it those gold hands just look great. Others have already mentioned the movement in it, which I have heard called, among other things, 'buttery smooth'. Either way, you'll end up with a great watch.

25 February 2007, 05:59 AM	#1
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	My next Panerai I've narrowed it down to a choice between the Radiomir 190 or the Luminor Submersible 24. I'm leaning towards the Sub, but the strap possibilities seem limited - doesn't seem right to put anything besides rubber or stainless on a dive watch. Which do you all think is the coolest? Larry

25 February 2007, 06:40 AM	#5
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	IMO, the 190 is a nicer watch. I do like the24 also, but the 190 is my choice. Talk is the 190 will be discontinued soon. Plus the 8 day movement & PR is cool. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

25 February 2007, 06:51 AM	#7
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	And the gold hands on the 190 really set the dial nicely. Not the best pic, but here's mine __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

25 February 2007, 08:09 AM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	I like the smaller second hand dial, it is also gold. The gator strap on the wire lugs dress it up a bit. NOw, I also like the look of the sub, but completely different look. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

26 February 2007, 06:28 AM	#12
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	the 190 is sweet, just the 8 day movement makes it worth all the while. subs are good to have if you have more than 1 pam. either way, you cant go wrong. good luck __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

25 February 2007, 06:00 AM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Rolex Sea-Dweller

25 February 2007, 06:06 AM	#3
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Hmmmm...

25 February 2007, 06:09 AM	#4
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Or Sub

25 February 2007, 06:46 AM	#6
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	V. interesting about the 190. Mr. President - I already have the stainless sub w/black dial. The sea dweller is superb, but almost the same look as the sub. Any other ideas, I'm listening...

25 February 2007, 07:57 AM	#8
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Those are 2 beauties. I also like the look of the un-cluttered dial. They are different in subtle ways. Since I've got a Luminor Marine, my wife would likely say - "That's just like the ones you've got!" Will have to start educating her...

25 February 2007, 09:42 AM	#10
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	190 all the way I say... and if it gets discontinued, all the better! It's an icon watch amongst paneristis. It'll be worth good money always. Out of the Subs my fav is the 24a or b or c - its less subby looking I suppose and more bling with the polished bezel!!!!

25 February 2007, 02:35 PM	#11
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	I think there may be a 190 in my future... This could take a bit of time, as they cost more than I originally budgeted!

26 February 2007, 08:14 AM	#13
kings4sap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: The O.C. Watch: DD 40 Posts: 445	I just got a brand new Pam 24 and I am extremely happy with it. It feels like butter on my wrist. Not too bulky and super sharp looking. The rubber strap feels excellent. K4S

26 February 2007, 09:52 AM	#14
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	I would go the 190. It's more of a versatile watch IMO, and when the light hits it those gold hands just look great. Others have already mentioned the movement in it, which I have heard called, among other things, 'buttery smooth'. Either way, you'll end up with a great watch. __________________ Rock the Casbah!

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