Pam 372 Sapphire vs plexiglass.

[Quicksilver]

I have the plexi on my 372. Its the cherry on the cake. The plexi imparts a warm, mellow feeling to the watch and gives it a true vintage feel. This is very much part of the charm of the 372. In any event Polywatch can deal with most scratches without difficulty.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by nick c

Nicely said Cru

Outstanding shot

[jpwv]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I have the plexi on my 372. Its the cherry on the cake. The plexi imparts a warm, mellow feeling to the watch and gives it a true vintage feel. This is very much part of the charm of the 372. In any event Polywatch can deal with most scratches without difficulty.

How long have you had yours? Are you expecting any natural degradation of the crystal or should it stay pretty much mint if you don't inflict the damage?

[Quicksilver]

Mine is a December 2016 model which I acquired from the original purchaser in September this year. I have also owned a plexi Speedy for two years and vintage Sea Dweller with plexi for a few years. I’ve not noticed any degradation of the plexi glass on any of these watches. I think plexi can get brittle but it takes many years ( perhaps more than 20 years). So I’m expecting it to stay mint as long as it’s not damaged.


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[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by jpwv

Interested to hear from those that own plexi watches if they naturally breakdown after a while. e.g. develop a crackle or degrade. I like the plexi, but would try my best to prevent scratches. On the other hand, when I pass it down to my son in 20 - 30 years it would probably be cool to have some history on it.

Expect some patina to develop. If it gets too bad you can replace it.

[nick c]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Outstanding shot

Thank you my brother

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by nick c

Nicely said Cru

La, la, la, la, la! I'm not listening!

[nick c]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

La, la, la, la, la! I'm not listening!

Paul! I see this in your future, maybe 2018


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[ajas]

Plexi is great.

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[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by nick c

Paul! I see this in your future, maybe 2018


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You're a bad man, brother!

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

You're a bad man, brother!

Ah-hah! Is the 372 the Panerai you mentioned in another thread you were thinking about??

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Ah-hah! Is the 372 the Panerai you mentioned in another thread you were thinking about??

Mmmmm, sort of. I can fight the urge most of the time until Naughty Nick posts THAT picture. I've said it before and I'll say it again; that is one of the best watch shots I've ever seen on this forum. The 372 feels like one of those pieces that I MUST HAVE.


However, I don't have anything with a white dial and that 654 is screaming at me, too. Oh boy

Thing is, I have eight beauties to play with so I'm trying to follow your advice and focus on enjoying what I have for now.

Back to OP, if I were gonna pick up a 372 any time soon, I'd still go sapphire. As much as the plexi gives a beautiful vintage look on the 372, especially if you can find a distressed leather strap like Naughty Nick's, the scratches would drive me bonkers.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Mmmmm, sort of. I can fight the urge most of the time until Naughty Nick posts THAT picture. I've said it before and I'll say it again; that is one of the best watch shots I've ever seen on this forum. The 372 feels like one of those pieces that I MUST HAVE.


However, I don't have anything with a white dial and that 654 is screaming at me, too. Oh boy

Thing is, I have eight beauties to play with so I'm trying to follow your advice and focus on enjoying what I have for now.

Back to OP, if I were gonna pick up a 372 any time soon, I'd still go sapphire. As much as the plexi gives a beautiful vintage look on the 372, especially if you can find a distressed leather strap like Naughty Nick's, the scratches would drive me bonkers.

Given your collection, I would focus first on the 654 before worrying about the 372.

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Given your collection, I would focus first on the 654 before worrying about the 372.

My thoughts exactly, my friend. Whilst I love the 372, I have nothing with a white dial so it's sort of a no-brainer

[The OG Beef]

Plexi. Yesterday, today and tomorrow.

[nick c]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

My thoughts exactly, my friend. Whilst I love the 372, I have nothing with a white dial so it's sort of a no-brainer

Pam 654 so nice Paul IMG_6342.JPG


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[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by nick c

Pam 654 so nice Paul Attachment 912381


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It’s a beauty

I went into OP Singapore yesterday and they’re sold out. Unfortunately, they have no idea if there’s going to be another run of the 654. Just as well I love what I have

[Zanderwestcoast]

I recently purchased a PAM372 with plexi and regret it. Should have gone sapphire.

[knm]

That Plexi really looks good. I would definitely go with that.

[YasserHaider]

Originally Posted by Zanderwestcoast

I recently purchased a PAM372 with plexi and regret it. Should have gone sapphire.

Why regret? I also bought a 372 with plexi (r series) and i love the dome look... i have not seen or felt how the sapphire one feels (only seen it in pics)

[Zanderwestcoast]

Originally Posted by fullcourt

plexi....seen both of them and the plexi is much nicer. i've had mine for years and have never bumped it into anything.

a little poly watch and you're good as new.

good luck

Curious what you thought makes it “much nicer”?

[Zanderwestcoast]

Originally Posted by YasserHaider

Why regret? I also bought a 372 with plexi (r series) and i love the dome look... i have not seen or felt how the sapphire one feels (only seen it in pics)

I love the dome look also. The sapphire is the same ( actually domed even higher). I’m just not sure what the perceived “warmth” is that many people refer to on the plexi dial compared to sapphire? Is it a slight tint that darkens or changes the colour? Any photos I’ve seen side by side of the two watches I don’t see a difference in “warmth”.

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by Zanderwestcoast

I love the dome look also. The sapphire is the same ( actually domed even higher). I’m just not sure what the perceived “warmth” is that many people refer to on the plexi dial compared to sapphire? Is it a slight tint that darkens or changes the colour? Any photos I’ve seen side by side of the two watches I don’t see a difference in “warmth”.

just touch the actual plexi....it’s warmer than sapphire. nothing ‘perceived’ about it.

[Zanderwestcoast]

Originally Posted by fullcourt

just touch the actual plexi....it’s warmer than sapphire. nothing ‘perceived’ about it.

You are referring to the temperature of the glass to the touch?? What does that have to do with the appearance?

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by Zanderwestcoast

You are referring to the temperature of the glass to the touch?? What does that have to do with the appearance?

it has everything to do with the appearance....

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Back to OP, if I were gonna pick up a 372 any time soon, I'd still go sapphire. As much as the plexi gives a beautiful vintage look on the 372, especially if you can find a distressed leather strap like Naughty Nick's, the scratches would drive me bonkers.

scratches are minimal and with a little polywatch are *poof* gone

[Zanderwestcoast]

Originally Posted by fullcourt

it has everything to do with the appearance....

How? Beside being warmer to the TOUCH?

I have noticed that dial colour changes in a pleasing way depending on the light between a dark brown black to almost dark green grey in brighter daylight, but do not know whether the plexiglass has anything to do with that or if its the dial. I have not worn the sapphire version to compare.

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by Zanderwestcoast

How? Beside being warmer to the TOUCH?

I have noticed that dial colour changes in a pleasing way depending on the light between a dark brown black to almost dark green grey in brighter daylight, but do not know whether the plexiglass has anything to do with that or if its the dial. I have not worn the sapphire version to compare.

just what you said....i’ve seen the sapphire but nvr wore one. the 372 needs to be plexi imho....period

[synequano]

I have the N series plexi and have tried the sapphire version,the sapphire version is noticeably heavier and the dial of the sapphire version seems more black,however the sandwich dial on sapphire version looks shallower

The dial on plexi version looks more matte with deeper sandwich and engraving

Pam should stick with 372 plexi and do another pam number for sapphire version (1372?) with other small differences like patina vs green lume,printed vs engraved writings etc

[Zanderwestcoast]

Originally Posted by synequano

I have the N series plexi and have tried the sapphire version,the sapphire version is noticeably heavier and the dial of the sapphire version seems more black,however the sandwich dial on sapphire version looks shallower

The dial on plexi version looks more matte with deeper sandwich and engraving

Pam should stick with 372 plexi and do another pam number for sapphire version (1372?) with other small differences like patina vs green lume,printed vs engraved writings etc

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have an opportunity to compare the sapphire version next month in Vancouver. After wearing my plexi 372 for last week I have really been starting to dig it. I suspect it fits my 6.5 inch wrists better as its flatter and more secure than the top heavy sapphire model. We'll see....