1950 case

[jenniferjanef]

Hi guys..

Just curious about Panerai’s 1950 case ..

Both 372 and 127 case are 1950.

However, the side profile are totally different. The 127 looks very thick visually.

Since they are not the same case design why Panerai refers them as 1950?

Thank you v much in advance! HAGWE.


jen

[fullcourt]

here’s some light reading for you.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/panerai...fferences/amp/

[The OG Beef]

The 127 was Panerai’s first 47mm luminor for the public. It’s a closer representation of the 6152-1 on which it’s based.

Here’s where things get a bit complicated. Today’s “1950” cases take two forms. One has the edge on the side case, eg the 372, while others have the smooth side, eg the subs, like the 127.

A bit of history.
The 6152 case had the side edge while the 6152-1 had the smooth side. Most 6152s had no crown guards while, I believe, virtually all 6152-1s were equipped with the guard. All that being said the 372 is a blend of the 6152 and 6152-1 (side edge and guard) while the 127 is a homage to the 6152-1 (smooth side and guard). As an aside the “1940” case is based on the 6152 (edge and no guard).

Confusing, I know. IMO Panerai should make all “1950” cases the same or split the line into two.

Either way, the cases are dead sexy and rooted in history.



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[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by fullcourt

here’s some light reading for you.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/panerai...fferences/amp/

thank you. i read that. didn’t have the answer i was searching for.

[jenniferjanef]

Originally Posted by The OG Beef

The 127 was Panerai’s first 47mm luminor for the public. It’s a closer representation of the 6152-1 on which it’s based.

Here’s where things get a bit complicated. Today’s “1950” cases take two forms. One has the edge on the side case, eg the 372, while others have the smooth side, eg the subs, like the 127.

A bit of history.
The 6152 case had the side edge while the 6152-1 had the smooth side. Most 6152s had no crown guards while, I believe, virtually all 6152-1s were equipped with the guard. All that being said the 372 is a blend of the 6152 and 6152-1 (side edge and guard) while the 127 is a homage to the 6152-1 (smooth side and guard). As an aside the “1940” case is based on the 6152 (edge and no guard).

Confusing, I know. IMO Panerai should make all “1950” cases the same or split the line into two.

Either way, the cases are dead sexy and rooted in history.



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Thank you v much for clearing this mystery for me! Really appreciate it.

I love the 372 case! LOVE. It’s one of the most beautiful case IMHO.


Jen

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

thank you. i read that. didn’t have the answer i was searching for.

no worries, fast check of google....

if there's anyone that knows panerai it's beef.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by fullcourt

no worries, fast check of google....

if there's anyone that knows panerai it's beef.

True. Thanks Beef, nice and clear and concise.

[synequano]

Here's the profile comparison between 368 (based on 127's case shape) and 372

Actually 372's shape do fit better on the wrist however 368 have titanium case that's lighter

To make things even more complicated,on 44mm model there are 2 kinds of 1950 case as well...the one on 233,270,275 vs the one used on 312 and its derivatives...they fit the wrist differently too

[jagwap]

One pattern I've noticed is the slimmer sides like the 127 and 233 come on the domed crystal models, and the 312, 320 have higher sides with a flatter crystal. They are often similar thickness over all, but the dome makes a slimmer appearance. Of course the new slim models have given the non domed models a domed style side profile.

I'm not sure I'm making my point clearly...

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by jagwap

One pattern I've noticed is the slimmer sides like the 127 and 233 come on the domed crystal models, and the 312, 320 have higher sides with a flatter crystal. They are often similar thickness over all, but the dome makes a slimmer appearance. Of course the new slim models have given the non domed models a domed style side profile.

I'm not sure I'm making my point clearly...

I get what you're saying, Panerai has lots of little variations among their cases within their larger categories. The 1950 case is a great example. The PAM 127 "Fiddy" was Panerai's first major attempt to bring back the 1950 case. This makes it unique from the later models which modified the case somewhat. Even among all the chronographs, Submersibles, and regular production Luminor 1950 cases there are subtle variations. As the movements have improved, the cases have become slimmer as well. I think the changes are very slight, if noticeable at all.