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Blknox1823 · 28 October 2013, 02:40 PM

I need a little advise... I made my first Panerai purchase this summer and secured a PAM 390. It has solid Panerai DNA look to it and the tobacco dial with the gold hands is a wonderful combination. I wish it had the sandwich dial and as a result, I am considering selling my 390 to get a 372. They look identical except for the sandwich dial, the size (44mm vs. 47mm) and the crystal. It is a fair chunk of cash more expensive and is not near as limited. There is also the question of whether my wrist can carry the 372. For the purpose of this question, let's assume I can carry the size. What choice would you make or guidance would you provide me.

If it matters, I also picked up a PAM 005 for a more daily wear.

Thanks

lig · 28 October 2013, 02:52 PM

I'd sell the 005, keep the 390 and get the 372.

Cru Jones · 28 October 2013, 03:26 PM

While I prefer the font on the 390 to the 372, pretty much everything else of the 372 is better. Since you have an 005 for daily wear (love the 005, btw), I say make the trade. 005 and 372 is a pretty sweet Luminor duo. Good luck with the choice!

DreambreaX · 28 October 2013, 03:30 PM

get the 372. save the 390.

sell the 005, its too common

bry · 28 October 2013, 05:05 PM

I prefer the 372 to the 390. IMO I'd keep the 005 and sell the 390 for the 372.

I like the idea of having one with a 'vintage' charm that the 372 has and a slightly 'modern' 005 piece to switch in between.

Best of luck in your decision!

Travelller · 28 October 2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blknox1823

...They look identical except for the sandwich dial, the size (44mm vs. 47mm) and the crystal ...

Well, I mean, these are serious differences to the Paneristi... even the font is significant, as Mr. Jones points out. Then there's the case - a BIG difference, if you were to ask me.

But based on your own observations (or lack thereof), I think you should go with the 372 - a great PAM for a one-PAM-family

Mastergreenhand · 29 October 2013, 12:27 AM

The only thing the 390 and 372 have in common is they're both bases. Everything else is different. Size, case, dial color, numerals, movement, etc.

echau · 29 October 2013, 12:35 AM

i'd get rid of the 005 for the 372. the 390 is a beaut!

Thatguy · 29 October 2013, 04:29 AM

I would go with the 005 and the 372.

simbal · 29 October 2013, 07:29 AM

There is definitely something about 372, I actually prefer it more than any other luminors.

kilyung · 29 October 2013, 09:05 AM

I'd trade the 390+005 for the 372. You won't need any other PAMs.

red1108nyc · 29 October 2013, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

i'd trade the 390+005 for the 372. You won't need any other pams.

+1

psv · 29 October 2013, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd trade the 390+005 for the 372. You won't need any other PAMs.

this

nauticajoe · 29 October 2013, 11:25 AM

Keep the 390. Sell the 005 & save up for the 372.

Good luck!

p_mcgee · 29 October 2013, 11:30 AM

I'd keep the 372 and logo.

Hairdude1 · 29 October 2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd trade the 390+005 for the 372. You won't need any other PAMs.

The truth

Blknox1823 · 29 October 2013, 12:12 PM

Thanks for all help. I think the general consensus is any combination that includes the 372 rules the day.

jvo300 · 29 October 2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

i'd trade the 390+005 for the 372. You won't need any other pams.

+2

DreambreaX · 29 October 2013, 02:17 PM

so many 372 fans here lol

jlsmith1970 · 29 October 2013, 05:34 PM

How about a 422 - good 372/005 combo - I love mine

Friedl41 · 30 October 2013, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd trade the 390+005 for the 372. You won't need any other PAMs.

Did you not buy 2 Pams on 1 day?

Well, anyway, he would need a Radomir ...

DOUGHN · 5 November 2013, 11:17 AM

sell the 005, keep and 390 and get a 372

Mystro · 5 November 2013, 11:34 AM

A Panerai is a Panerai. Buy what YOU like and forget what other people think. I don't buy into one particular watch is more of a "Panerai" than another rubbish. Its too subjective and sounds a bit elitist and ridiculous.

I never hear buy a Rolex Sub because its more Rolex than a Daytona.

If you like it and can afford it, then buy it. If you have to split hairs on why its better than what you have, then maybe you might want to think about if its worth the additional investment. We here are in a fishbowl and are the 1%ers of the watch buying public. Perspective sometimes gets lost on the never ending quest for the next watch.
Something to think about.

kilyung · 5 November 2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

Did you not buy 2 Pams on 1 day?

Um... Yeah... Do as I say, not as I do.

Mystro · 5 November 2013, 12:46 PM

Your sig does say "Watch Pervert"...... No explanation needed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Um... Yeah... Do as I say, not as I do.

htc8p · 5 November 2013, 12:54 PM

i like the 390

RUpanerai · 6 November 2013, 06:11 AM

390 over the 372... make sure the 47mm watches work for you before buying it.

I vote 390 and 422... they will make the 372 for years to come and might even upgrade it to a Sapphire but the 390 will never be produced that way at that price point again.

The Bettarini case (original Luminor case) is still my favorite case out of all the ones Panerai has produced thus far.

Friedl41 · 6 November 2013, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Um... Yeah... Do as I say, not as I do.

Believe me, if i could i would do as you do, but so, i have to do what you say.

I want a 390 ... Now. Please.

Travelller · 6 November 2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

A Panerai is a Panerai ... I don't buy into one particular watch is more of a "Panerai" than another rubbish. Its too subjective and sounds a bit elitist and ridiculous...

28 October 2013, 02:40 PM	#1
Blknox1823 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 2	PAM 390 vs. PAM 372 I need a little advise... I made my first Panerai purchase this summer and secured a PAM 390. It has solid Panerai DNA look to it and the tobacco dial with the gold hands is a wonderful combination. I wish it had the sandwich dial and as a result, I am considering selling my 390 to get a 372. They look identical except for the sandwich dial, the size (44mm vs. 47mm) and the crystal. It is a fair chunk of cash more expensive and is not near as limited. There is also the question of whether my wrist can carry the 372. For the purpose of this question, let's assume I can carry the size. What choice would you make or guidance would you provide me. If it matters, I also picked up a PAM 005 for a more daily wear. Thanks

29 October 2013, 12:12 PM	#17
Blknox1823 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 2	PAM 390 vs PAM 372 Thanks for all help. I think the general consensus is any combination that includes the 372 rules the day.

5 November 2013, 11:17 AM	#22
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	sell the 005, keep and 390 and get a 372 __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

5 November 2013, 11:34 AM	#23
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,711	A Panerai is a Panerai. Buy what YOU like and forget what other people think. I don't buy into one particular watch is more of a "Panerai" than another rubbish. Its too subjective and sounds a bit elitist and ridiculous. I never hear buy a Rolex Sub because its more Rolex than a Daytona. If you like it and can afford it, then buy it. If you have to split hairs on why its better than what you have, then maybe you might want to think about if its worth the additional investment. We here are in a fishbowl and are the 1%ers of the watch buying public. Perspective sometimes gets lost on the never ending quest for the next watch. Something to think about. __________________

28 October 2013, 02:52 PM	#2
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	I'd sell the 005, keep the 390 and get the 372.

28 October 2013, 03:26 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	While I prefer the font on the 390 to the 372, pretty much everything else of the 372 is better. Since you have an 005 for daily wear (love the 005, btw), I say make the trade. 005 and 372 is a pretty sweet Luminor duo. Good luck with the choice!

28 October 2013, 03:30 PM	#4
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	get the 372. save the 390. sell the 005, its too common

28 October 2013, 05:05 PM	#5
bry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Bryan Location: Borneo Posts: 247	I prefer the 372 to the 390. IMO I'd keep the 005 and sell the 390 for the 372. I like the idea of having one with a 'vintage' charm that the 372 has and a slightly 'modern' 005 piece to switch in between. Best of luck in your decision!

29 October 2013, 12:27 AM	#7
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks Posts: 1,170	The only thing the 390 and 372 have in common is they're both bases. Everything else is different. Size, case, dial color, numerals, movement, etc.

29 October 2013, 12:35 AM	#8
echau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	i'd get rid of the 005 for the 372. the 390 is a beaut!

29 October 2013, 04:29 AM	#9
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	I would go with the 005 and the 372.

29 October 2013, 07:29 AM	#10
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	There is definitely something about 372, I actually prefer it more than any other luminors.

29 October 2013, 09:05 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I'd trade the 390+005 for the 372. You won't need any other PAMs.

29 October 2013, 11:25 AM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Keep the 390. Sell the 005 & save up for the 372. Good luck!

29 October 2013, 11:30 AM	#15
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	I'd keep the 372 and logo.

29 October 2013, 02:17 PM	#19
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	so many 372 fans here lol

29 October 2013, 05:34 PM	#20
jlsmith1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northumberland Watch: PAM 422 & 112 Posts: 26	How about a 422 - good 372/005 combo - I love mine

5 November 2013, 12:54 PM	#26
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	i like the 390

6 November 2013, 06:11 AM	#27
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	390 over the 372... make sure the 47mm watches work for you before buying it. I vote 390 and 422... they will make the 372 for years to come and might even upgrade it to a Sapphire but the 390 will never be produced that way at that price point again. The Bettarini case (original Luminor case) is still my favorite case out of all the ones Panerai has produced thus far.

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