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10 January 2008, 10:16 AM | #1 |
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Panerai Black Seal
I just got the 088 and the 164 and they are fantastic watches. I am looking to buy the 183 Black Seal. Does anybody have any experience with these? and how do you like them? Thanks,
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10 January 2008, 10:41 AM | #2 |
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Here's a bad pic of the 88.
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Great looking Pam!!!
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The 88 is a beautiful watch. Good luck with them both
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The black seal is a nice manual wind Radiomir. Never owned a black seal ( Pam 183) but have held & tried one on.
One thing to note, the straps are 26mm rather than the 24 on your Luminors.
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How sturdy is the case, i.e. if it is knocked hard will it crack?
I know this was addressed somewhere but can't find the thread... Larry. |
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Definitely go with the new 292.
It's a black ceramic Black Seal. The dial has the divers diving on the submersible... Totally pimp IMO. |
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The Black Seal has the SS case, so no issues.
You might be thinking of the new Ceramic 292. I have heard his ceramic is pretty tough, but will chip if you know it just right ( or wrong). Not sure if I like this new one yet. All black, black dial, no display back, has a date & is automotic. Will wait and see when they arrive in the showrooms. Not trying to sell, but here is a link to a Black Seal FS on another forum. Great picks of front & back. http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...ge/1199125914/
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Actually, I think you might be confusing two different models. They were both announced at the same time.
The 292 does not have a date, and is handwound. Also, it is the ceramic one. (see above) The Radiomir Cronografo was announced at the same time, which has a steel case, and is automatic. http://www.thewatchquote.com/Panerai...92-No_6203.htm |
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You are correct, got the two mixed up.
The PAM287 is the SS auto with the date. Maybe wishful thinking on my part. LOL
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Good luck, at least in the states getting a 292 from an AD or secondary close to list. I heard they are all but spoken for.
183 is a great price though I prefer the 210. It will wear much thinner than your luminors since the case is thinner. Nice watches, historically correct and can be dressed up.
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I'd personally wait for the ceramic Marinas... It has been a long time since you could get a black Panerai.
The last was the 195... A lot of people have been DLC-ing PAM 0 and PAM 5 models. |
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The Black Seal is very sharp!!
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thats a great looking watch. whats the inlet dial next to the 9 for? power reserve?
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Awesome - another 164 owner! There's 3 on the forum that I know of now. Me, Miner, and Shane!
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I also just picked up the 232 limited edition. Very happy with it.
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You'll have to post a pic of the entire family!
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aren't all panny's "ltd editions" ? sorry to ask
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No, they are numbered in each series, ie...1/1500 Panerai 88's in the J series. Only certain models are limited for a year or so and come in a different presentation box.
They number their models because they only make around 40K watches per year.
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