Panerai 210- a review

[rootbeer7]

A few facts first.
My first interest in Panerai was a few years ago and it was the Radiomir models that interested me. Sadly, the 47mm felt like dinner plates and the 42 & 45 mm just felt underwhelming. But, the 44mm Luminor surprised me and the choice was made. I bought and sold a 390 & 233 which I had for a couple of years and after a few months realised I needed a Panerai in my collection.
First came an early Luminor 112 and earlier this year a Tritium 024 Submersible.
With those 2, I had a yearning again to try a Radiomir. Luckily enough after a false start a beautiful full set 210 found me! Exhibition back & sandwich dial.

So, let’s discuss the underwhelming feeling I first had. Yes, it is much lighter & slimmer and wears smaller than my other 2, particularly the 024. But, it’s all relative. I like larger watches and it’s ability to sit under a cuff when I wear the occasional smart shirt is perfect.
The cushion case and short wire lugs are pure vintage and the watch sits perfectly on my wrist. The sandwich dial is simplicity personified and as a large dress watch 2 hands are all you need. Strap changes are more difficult than the Luminor models, but it’s part of the Panerai dna.
The manual wind movement is a pleasure to wind as it’s buttery smooth with the lovely onion crown and the 56 hour power reserve is perfect for weekend wear. Timekeeping is very good too.

All in all, it’s never going to be my daily, but it’s a worthy part of my collection.

[Trogster]

A perfect fit IMO.

[Cru Jones]

Pure Panerai goodness.

[michaelodonnell123]

This is the one to get. Clean sandwich dial with nothing to clutter it up.
Two thumbs up.

[mikkoi]

Congrats! Its very nice. Enjoy


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[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Trogster

A perfect fit IMO.

just so comfortable

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Pure Panerai goodness.

all the right bits!!

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

This is the one to get. Clean sandwich dial with nothing to clutter it up.
Two thumbs up.

Typical of Panerai of old!!

Originally Posted by mikkoi

Congrats! Its very nice. Enjoy




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[brandrea]

BIG congratulations

I just love the wire lug Radiomirs, they look so

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by brandrea

BIG congratulations

I just love the wire lug Radiomirs, they look so

Thanks Brian

[1William]

I like he 210. Almost bought on years ago and instead got the 287. Enjoy.

[Luftgekuhlt]

The only thing better is a 210 with the gold hands...