ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

mrh1797 · 27 December 2009, 05:37 AM

After seeing a few different 320 posts here recently, I thought I would give my thoughts. In my opinion the 320 is the best value PAM out there. Think about it:

1. 50's case
2. Sandwich dial
3. Brushed case...eliminates a lot of the swirls that come with polished case.
4. GMT
5. Panerai in house movement
6. Crystal Caseback
7. Visible 72 hr. power reserve indicator in back

All this for around 7k......In my opinion, you cant get any better for the price!!

I am expecting mine early next week courtesy of Oscar "bodybump" T.

Matt

A1000 · 27 December 2009, 05:48 AM

Congratulations and I'm sure that you'll enjoy the 320 on its arrival. Widening out your post I would say that the 320, 312, and 321 seem to be some of the watches of the moment for the reasons that you highlight. They seem to have hit a sweet spot at the entry point of the Manifattura line. I tried on all three recently and it really comes down to personal preference as to which one is the best but they seem to have all bases covered.

Looks wise they seem to embody the Panerai "DNA" and I'm sure will be great watches for years to come. But then I would say all of this being a 312 wearer ;-)

KarlFr · 27 December 2009, 06:33 AM

Congrats! However, I like the 312 better, but then I'm biased

I'd go for the 233 or 88 if I needed the GMT function

dukerules · 27 December 2009, 06:58 AM

I'm biased as well, but certainly love the 320.

TswaneNguni · 27 December 2009, 07:12 AM

Very valid points and another added bonus of the 320 is that it comes with a brown OEM gator.No question its a great buy.

However,I prefer all polished cases.Much easier to polish and keep looking like new and the ultimate value PAMs remain the 111/112/000/005,IMO.

brainbizz · 27 December 2009, 11:47 AM

I like the watch but dislike the GMT hand with no indicator.

mrh1797 · 27 December 2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainbizz

I like the watch but dislike the GMT hand with no indicator.

ITs actually a 12 hr GMT unlike most other PAM's, that is what I like the best about it, you get simplistic functionality!! Some other GMT PAM's are way too busy for my taste!!

brainbizz · 27 December 2009, 01:06 PM

12 hour GMT makes little sense to me but I do understand the cluttering since I gave my dad my 88 worn once for x mas. I just prefer the 233 or 289 of which i like the symmetry, my 270 sits in the box I do not prefer the 9 the balance is odd to me. It may be different if I did not have the other watches but I can understand the affinity and if it sings perfect. I just got the 193 depth gauge which most would likely shun but hey it worked for me so who cares that my pool is the extent of my diving i like it.

Carlo Miguel · 27 December 2009, 10:10 PM

Actually!!! for a few extra $$$ you can't go wrong with the 233!!!

buz-lh · 28 December 2009, 12:13 AM

It is a beautiful watch no doubt, but the 12 hour GMT hand is not for me. My GMT's have to be 24 hours.

TswaneNguni · 28 December 2009, 01:09 AM

How about this one .............

alphamale2012 · 28 December 2009, 01:20 AM

congrats, it looks great

CorruptedSanity · 28 December 2009, 01:37 AM

Its about U$D 1,500 more than the PAM312. I like the PAM312 more.

mike · 28 December 2009, 02:38 AM

I tend to agree with you about the 320.

True it's only a 12 hr. GMT and as such gives up a bit of versatility, but I like the added complication.

Secondly, in addition to what you've already mentioned the zero seconds feature is nice. I wonder why Panerai didn't include it on the 312?

The fact that you can hide the fourth hand gives the watch a clean look.

It's probably going to be my next Pam.

mrh1797 · 28 December 2009, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I tend to agree with you about the 320.

True it's only a 12 hr. GMT and as such gives up a bit of versatility, but I like the added complication.

Secondly, in addition to what you've already mentioned the zero seconds feature is nice. I wonder why Panerai didn't include it on the 312?

The fact that you can hide the fourth hand gives the watch a clean look.

It's probably going to be my next Pam.

Definitely!! Mine should be here on Tuesday so I am chomping at the bit!! I have been hooked on it from the minute I first seen it. I purchased my 312 and thought what a great watch what if they made this with a GMT and wham I discovered 320!!

As soon as she lands I will post pics!! I am contemplating driving to the airport and wait for the fed ex plane to land!!

mrh1797 · 28 December 2009, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

How about this one .............

Gorgeous!!!

bodybump · 28 December 2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh1797

Definitely!! Mine should be here on Tuesday so I am chomping at the bit!! I have been hooked on it from the minute I first seen it. I purchased my 312 and thought what a great watch what if they made this with a GMT and wham I discovered 320!!

As soon as she lands I will post pics!! I am contemplating driving to the airport and wait for the fed ex plane to land!!

i think i got the wrong address

mrh1797 · 28 December 2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

i think i got the wrong address

It's ok...I am going to go get it from the airplane when it lands anyway!!

buz-lh · 28 December 2009, 11:41 PM

Chris, that's what I'm talking about!

TswaneNguni · 29 December 2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

Chris, that's what I'm talking about!

Yes,the 24h GMT function on the 242.

Whats nice on my 289 is that the 24h hand can be hidden behind the 12h hand,for a cleaner looking dial.Thats what I usually do on the 289.

timepieceaddict · 29 December 2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

i think i got the wrong address

yes u thought i lived in canada!!!

ocwatching · 29 December 2009, 05:46 AM

congrats on the 320...
the P9000 got me into PAMs...

jcatral14 · 29 December 2009, 06:32 AM

Congrats on your incoming 320

I got my 88 from Oscar and I'll be calling on him down the road for my next PAM

GBJIV · 29 December 2009, 12:24 PM

I have to say guys... I love no cyclops... Don't get me wrong. I have several with cyclops and I love them a lot....

One reason I love the Sea-Dweller and go back to it over and over - no Cyclops. Just like the 320.

Major Congrats. I think it will look awesome. Enjoy!

mrh1797 · 29 December 2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

congrats on the 320...
the P9000 got me into PAMs...

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcatral14

Congrats on your incoming 320

I got my 88 from Oscar and I'll be calling on him down the road for my next PAM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBJIV

I have to say guys... I love no cyclops... Don't get me wrong. I have several with cyclops and I love them a lot....

One reason I love the Sea-Dweller and go back to it over and over - no Cyclops. Just like the 320.

Major Congrats. I think it will look awesome. Enjoy!

Thanks guys very much!! She should be here tomorrow!!!!!

Matt

27 December 2009, 05:48 AM	#2
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Congratulations and I'm sure that you'll enjoy the 320 on its arrival. Widening out your post I would say that the 320, 312, and 321 seem to be some of the watches of the moment for the reasons that you highlight. They seem to have hit a sweet spot at the entry point of the Manifattura line. I tried on all three recently and it really comes down to personal preference as to which one is the best but they seem to have all bases covered. Looks wise they seem to embody the Panerai "DNA" and I'm sure will be great watches for years to come. But then I would say all of this being a 312 wearer ;-) __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

27 December 2009, 06:58 AM	#4
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	I'm biased as well, but certainly love the 320. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

28 December 2009, 12:13 AM	#10
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	It is a beautiful watch no doubt, but the 12 hour GMT hand is not for me. My GMT's have to be 24 hours. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

28 December 2009, 11:41 PM	#19
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Chris, that's what I'm talking about! __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

29 December 2009, 05:46 AM	#22
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats on the 320... the P9000 got me into PAMs... __________________ too much into watches...

27 December 2009, 06:33 AM	#3
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Congrats! However, I like the 312 better, but then I'm biased I'd go for the 233 or 88 if I needed the GMT function

27 December 2009, 07:12 AM	#5
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Very valid points and another added bonus of the 320 is that it comes with a brown OEM gator.No question its a great buy. However,I prefer all polished cases.Much easier to polish and keep looking like new and the ultimate value PAMs remain the 111/112/000/005,IMO.

27 December 2009, 11:47 AM	#6
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I like the watch but dislike the GMT hand with no indicator.

27 December 2009, 01:06 PM	#8
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	12 hour GMT makes little sense to me but I do understand the cluttering since I gave my dad my 88 worn once for x mas. I just prefer the 233 or 289 of which i like the symmetry, my 270 sits in the box I do not prefer the 9 the balance is odd to me. It may be different if I did not have the other watches but I can understand the affinity and if it sings perfect. I just got the 193 depth gauge which most would likely shun but hey it worked for me so who cares that my pool is the extent of my diving i like it.

27 December 2009, 10:10 PM	#9
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Actually!!! for a few extra $$$ you can't go wrong with the 233!!!

28 December 2009, 01:20 AM	#12
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	congrats, it looks great

28 December 2009, 01:37 AM	#13
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	Its about U$D 1,500 more than the PAM312. I like the PAM312 more.

28 December 2009, 02:38 AM	#14
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I tend to agree with you about the 320. True it's only a 12 hr. GMT and as such gives up a bit of versatility, but I like the added complication. Secondly, in addition to what you've already mentioned the zero seconds feature is nice. I wonder why Panerai didn't include it on the 312? The fact that you can hide the fourth hand gives the watch a clean look. It's probably going to be my next Pam.

29 December 2009, 06:32 AM	#23
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 722	Congrats on your incoming 320 I got my 88 from Oscar and I'll be calling on him down the road for my next PAM __________________ -Jay

29 December 2009, 12:24 PM	#24
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I have to say guys... I love no cyclops... Don't get me wrong. I have several with cyclops and I love them a lot.... One reason I love the Sea-Dweller and go back to it over and over - no Cyclops. Just like the 320. Major Congrats. I think it will look awesome. Enjoy! __________________ Jackson

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)