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Jat · 28 June 2017, 10:57 AM

Hello,

I'm finally on a journey for my first panerai. As a beginner working on this brand, I'm totally overwhelmed with all the details and options available, but I guess this is one of the aspects that make this brand so cool.

My goal is to find a 44mm watch with a brushed case. It might sound simple, but it's not. There are really few options on the market.

After some research, I liked the radiomir marina 8 days titanium (564). My only concern is the brown (tobacco) dial. I'm not totally convinced about it. I would like to hear what you guys think about this particular model.

I really appreciate all comments.

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arcadelt · 28 June 2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jat

After some research, I liked the radiomir marina 8 days titanium (564). My only concern is the brown (tobacco) dial. I'm not totally convinced about it. I would like to hear what you guys think about this particular model.

Did you mean Luminor rather than Radiomir? The picture you posted is of a Luminor.

Jat · 28 June 2017, 12:18 PM

Yes.... sorry!

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nick c · 28 June 2017, 12:53 PM

I'm also not a fan of the brown and the 8 days on the dial.

Jspedersen · 28 June 2017, 02:26 PM

I still love my 562, will post another photo later with a new strap

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arcadelt · 28 June 2017, 02:40 PM

I have what I believe to be the spiritual predecessor of your watch, the PAM116 with a titanium case and tobacco dial. That dial colour is what I specifically wanted and it has a lovely warm feel to it.

Cru Jones · 28 June 2017, 05:41 PM

564 is a beauty. I like the warmth of the dial combined with the brushed Ti.

For a black dial and brushed 44 SS or Ti case, have look a look at the 164, 176, 177, 312 or 1312.

Good luck with the hunt! Looking forward to seeing what you choose.

ajas · 28 June 2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

564 is a beauty. I like the warmth of the dial combined with the brushed Ti.

For a black dial and brushed 44 SS or Ti case, have look a look at the 164, 176, 177, 312 or 1312.

Good luck with the hunt! Looking forward to seeing what you choose.

Good advice.
Happy hunting and share some photos once you get it.
Cheers

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MrLy · 28 June 2017, 11:15 PM

Great choice for your first panerai! Tobacco dial PANERAI's are beautiful in flesh. I suggest you try to see if you can. I don't have any but I have a 390. If you can find one, maybe another choice. Not brushed though. Good luck!

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MrLy · 28 June 2017, 11:26 PM

Great choice for your first panerai! Tobacco dial PANERAI's are beautiful in flesh. I suggest you try to see if you can. I don't have any but I have a 390. If you can find one, maybe another choice. Not brushed though. Good luck!

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islands62 · 29 June 2017, 07:28 AM

PAM 118 was my forst and I actually prefer the tobacco face and brushed case, to the black/polished. It is less contrasty and the faces matches better to brown strap shades. If you tend to like more muted and earth tones, I find the dark brown face is more complementary.

I have an 005 and a 233 now, and I find they only look best on black.

Jat · 1 July 2017, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jspedersen

I still love my 562, will post another photo later with a new strap

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Thanks for sharing the pics... nice watches!!!

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dnpina · 2 July 2017, 02:36 AM

That 562 is so cool. I bet with green canvas strap,it would pop.

DCheeta · 2 July 2017, 01:32 PM

I love the tobacco dial and brushed titanium case of the 562. Such a cool watch!

28 June 2017, 10:57 AM	#1
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	On a journey... Hello, I'm finally on a journey for my first panerai. As a beginner working on this brand, I'm totally overwhelmed with all the details and options available, but I guess this is one of the aspects that make this brand so cool. My goal is to find a 44mm watch with a brushed case. It might sound simple, but it's not. There are really few options on the market. After some research, I liked the radiomir marina 8 days titanium (564). My only concern is the brown (tobacco) dial. I'm not totally convinced about it. I would like to hear what you guys think about this particular model. I really appreciate all comments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2017, 12:18 PM	#3
Jat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Princeton, NJ Watch: 216570BK Posts: 235	Yes.... sorry! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2017, 12:53 PM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I'm also not a fan of the brown and the 8 days on the dial.

28 June 2017, 02:26 PM	#5
Jspedersen "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surabaya Posts: 59	I still love my 562, will post another photo later with a new strap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2017, 02:40 PM	#6
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	I have what I believe to be the spiritual predecessor of your watch, the PAM116 with a titanium case and tobacco dial. That dial colour is what I specifically wanted and it has a lovely warm feel to it.

28 June 2017, 05:41 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	564 is a beauty. I like the warmth of the dial combined with the brushed Ti. For a black dial and brushed 44 SS or Ti case, have look a look at the 164, 176, 177, 312 or 1312. Good luck with the hunt! Looking forward to seeing what you choose.

28 June 2017, 11:15 PM	#9
MrLy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: David Location: Washington DC Watch: PAM 360 Posts: 103	Great choice for your first panerai! Tobacco dial PANERAI's are beautiful in flesh. I suggest you try to see if you can. I don't have any but I have a 390. If you can find one, maybe another choice. Not brushed though. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2017, 11:26 PM	#10
MrLy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: David Location: Washington DC Watch: PAM 360 Posts: 103	Great choice for your first panerai! Tobacco dial PANERAI's are beautiful in flesh. I suggest you try to see if you can. I don't have any but I have a 390. If you can find one, maybe another choice. Not brushed though. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 June 2017, 07:28 AM	#11
islands62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Honolulu Posts: 21	PAM 118 was my forst and I actually prefer the tobacco face and brushed case, to the black/polished. It is less contrasty and the faces matches better to brown strap shades. If you tend to like more muted and earth tones, I find the dark brown face is more complementary. I have an 005 and a 233 now, and I find they only look best on black.

2 July 2017, 02:36 AM	#13
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	That 562 is so cool. I bet with green canvas strap,it would pop.

2 July 2017, 01:32 PM	#14
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I love the tobacco dial and brushed titanium case of the 562. Such a cool watch!

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