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IanD · 31 May 2012, 09:10 AM

I might as well start at the beginning to give the background of my panerai ownership! That slippery slope that starts with 1 watch but never ends there :)

For me the first was a lovely 312 which suited my needs at the time when moving from a rolex GMT II as being an auto with date and sandwich dial. From there I bought a 292 and very recently added a 176 and then 372.

My probelm is that the 176 and 372 were never both intended to be bought as I had only planned for 1 addition, but the heart rules and they're both here :)

My dilema is that I really should think about letting one go, but can't quite make up my mind which.

The 372 would probably be the easiest sold as it's current and never been worn, but I really do love the dial, plexi and pretty much everything about it.

The more I get into Panerai, the more I've come to appreciate the manual wind and although I like the 312, I do think it sits a little high on the wrist. I've worn thr 312 pretty much every day for about 18 months so it's got its fair share of scratches, but still looks good.

The 292 is probably my favourite and isn't going as it was also bought as a 10th wedding anniverary present (not wise selling that one ;))

So that leaves the 176 which I think is such a great daily watch being quite slim, light and subtle, but with so much style and the base luminor just has that something special.

What should I do?!!

I also quite fancy the upcoming 425 SLC Rad, although that'a another dilema ;)

White_Au · 31 May 2012, 09:38 AM

I will give you tree -fiddy for the 176.

Psmith · 31 May 2012, 09:57 AM

I would let the 176 go - you have a 'Super Base' 372

Also, I am not a fan of Ti

nauticajoe · 31 May 2012, 10:18 AM

Given that you have 2 base models, I'd let the 176 go. The 372 is King!

B. Doggy · 31 May 2012, 10:25 AM

Either the 176 or 312 IMHO

dukerules · 31 May 2012, 11:17 AM

176 would be the one I set free.

rebel_1 · 31 May 2012, 11:46 AM

The 176 is an obvious choice, although I would let the 312 go. I have a 112 and a 351. While I do like the 351 very much, I would keep the 112 if times got tough. For some reason, I like the manual wind 112 better. Luckily, I don't have to make that decision for some time, if ever.

R/

bcacncnc · 31 May 2012, 12:23 PM

Probably the 176 out of the 4.

MCHI09 · 31 May 2012, 12:36 PM

312 as I also favor the manual wind historic models. And I would start wearing that 372!

White_Au · 31 May 2012, 12:51 PM

WOW, a lot of 176 hate.
That is the ONE I would keep over all others.

That's just me though.

toulouse · 31 May 2012, 01:23 PM

Should sell the 176.

SaddleSC · 31 May 2012, 02:22 PM

I would sell the 312. IMO, the 176 makes the perfect daily wearer with its brushed finish and it's super light weight.

ancs88 · 31 May 2012, 02:46 PM

I would sell the 176 and keep the 312. The 312 is the only one with date and auto movement.

h999r · 31 May 2012, 04:19 PM

keep # 3 and # 4 only :)

IanD · 31 May 2012, 04:31 PM

Thanks for all the feedback.

The 176 certainly doesn't seem to be the favorite on here!... It really is a great daily watch and fits comfortably under a shirt where the 312 doesn't... Problem is that they all have there place tbh.

Time to get some work done and maybe justify keeping them all!

johanhej · 31 May 2012, 05:00 PM

312 imo.

Fiddy + lumi + radio = WIN

Cru Jones · 31 May 2012, 05:39 PM

as you said, 292 isn't going anywhere and 176 is a great daily watch (i agree with charles, it's a fantastic piece). on the other hand, the 312 sits a bit high on your wrist, so, it already has a strike against it in your heart.

so, sell the 312, keep the 292 and 176, and start enjoying the 372. no, it won't fit under the cuff like the other two, but, it's an AMAZING piece and can serve as a special non-daily in your collection. plus, you'll have three different case materials, so, that's good, too.

good luck with the choice.

IanD · 31 May 2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

as you said, 292 isn't going anywhere and 176 is a great daily watch (i agree with charles, it's a fantastic piece). on the other hand, the 312 sits a bit high on your wrist, so, it already has a strike against it in your heart.

so, sell the 312, keep the 292 and 176, and start enjoying the 372. no, it won't fit under the cuff like the other two, but, it's an AMAZING piece and can serve as a special non-daily in your collection. plus, you'll have three different case materials, so, that's good, too.

good luck with the choice.

That is probably where my head is at tbh. As I've not even worn the 372, I've not mentally added it to the collection, whereas the 312 was a daily watch for a long time and my first PAM so hard to get my heart around selling it.

On the horizon, I've got a real urge to push the boat out and get a 317 for my 40th next year so the 312 would probably have to go at that point anyway.

masterkiller · 31 May 2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

as you said, 292 isn't going anywhere and 176 is a great daily watch (i agree with charles, it's a fantastic piece). on the other hand, the 312 sits a bit high on your wrist, so, it already has a strike against it in your heart.

so, sell the 312, keep the 292 and 176, and start enjoying the 372. no, it won't fit under the cuff like the other two, but, it's an AMAZING piece and can serve as a special non-daily in your collection. plus, you'll have three different case materials, so, that's good, too.

good luck with the choice.

Agree 100% with Cru ! Sell the 312!

randyyeap · 31 May 2012, 07:30 PM

SELL 312 for sure I sold my 177 and DAMN regret untill now please please please keep the 176 . . .

kilyung · 31 May 2012, 11:08 PM

You can't sell the 372 or 292 so I'd sell the 176 plus 312 and get the sickest watch you can buy.then you'll have 3 very nice refs.

chris nyc · 31 May 2012, 11:40 PM

Why would you buy a 372 and NEVER wear it? Very confusing... what's the point?

LNX · 1 June 2012, 12:32 AM

If it were me I'd sell the 176 (and I have a 177) and possibly the 312. Then you can buy a sub and complete the family

inspires · 1 June 2012, 12:56 AM

I would sell the 312.

IanD · 1 June 2012, 04:30 PM

Thanks for all the replies. The 312 is going with a 317 being planned for late next year if I can find one. Just need to start looking for some nice 26mm vintage straps

TSW · 1 June 2012, 04:34 PM

I'd sell the 312.

And the 425 is a real stunner

IanD · 1 June 2012, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

I'd sell the 312.

And the 425 is a real stunner

I like that!

LNX · 2 June 2012, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanD

Thanks for all the replies. The 312 is going with a 317 being planned for late next year if I can find one. Just need to start looking for some nice 26mm vintage straps

I love the black PAMs, but so expensive. The 317 is a looker, but the dial is super busy to me. Chrono, 8 day indicator, GMT....whew makes my head spin

TSW · 2 June 2012, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanD

I like that!

Me too, if i'm getting a PAM this is it

Cru Jones · 2 June 2012, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Me too, if i'm getting a PAM this is it

You've got to make it happen, Thomas. How many times are you going to post that pic?

31 May 2012, 09:57 AM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would let the 176 go - you have a 'Super Base' 372 Also, I am not a fan of Ti __________________

31 May 2012, 10:25 AM	#5
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Either the 176 or 312 IMHO __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

31 May 2012, 11:17 AM	#6
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	176 would be the one I set free. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

31 May 2012, 12:23 PM	#8
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Probably the 176 out of the 4. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

31 May 2012, 02:22 PM	#12
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I would sell the 312. IMO, the 176 makes the perfect daily wearer with its brushed finish and it's super light weight. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

31 May 2012, 09:38 AM	#2
White_Au "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 515	I will give you tree -fiddy for the 176.

31 May 2012, 10:18 AM	#4
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Given that you have 2 base models, I'd let the 176 go. The 372 is King!

31 May 2012, 11:46 AM	#7
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	The 176 is an obvious choice, although I would let the 312 go. I have a 112 and a 351. While I do like the 351 very much, I would keep the 112 if times got tough. For some reason, I like the manual wind 112 better. Luckily, I don't have to make that decision for some time, if ever. R/

31 May 2012, 12:36 PM	#9
MCHI09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: IL Watch: Rolex Posts: 191	312 as I also favor the manual wind historic models. And I would start wearing that 372!

31 May 2012, 12:51 PM	#10
White_Au "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 515	WOW, a lot of 176 hate. That is the ONE I would keep over all others. That's just me though.

31 May 2012, 01:23 PM	#11
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Should sell the 176.

31 May 2012, 02:46 PM	#13
ancs88 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Ng Location: Shanghai, China Posts: 76	I would sell the 176 and keep the 312. The 312 is the only one with date and auto movement.

31 May 2012, 04:19 PM	#14
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	keep # 3 and # 4 only :)

31 May 2012, 04:31 PM	#15
IanD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 67	Thanks for all the feedback. The 176 certainly doesn't seem to be the favorite on here!... It really is a great daily watch and fits comfortably under a shirt where the 312 doesn't... Problem is that they all have there place tbh. Time to get some work done and maybe justify keeping them all!

31 May 2012, 05:00 PM	#16
johanhej "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 19	312 imo. Fiddy + lumi + radio = WIN

31 May 2012, 05:39 PM	#17
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,616	as you said, 292 isn't going anywhere and 176 is a great daily watch (i agree with charles, it's a fantastic piece). on the other hand, the 312 sits a bit high on your wrist, so, it already has a strike against it in your heart. so, sell the 312, keep the 292 and 176, and start enjoying the 372. no, it won't fit under the cuff like the other two, but, it's an AMAZING piece and can serve as a special non-daily in your collection. plus, you'll have three different case materials, so, that's good, too. good luck with the choice.

31 May 2012, 07:30 PM	#20
randyyeap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: malaysia Posts: 298	SELL 312 for sure I sold my 177 and DAMN regret untill now please please please keep the 176 . . .

31 May 2012, 11:08 PM	#21
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	You can't sell the 372 or 292 so I'd sell the 176 plus 312 and get the sickest watch you can buy.then you'll have 3 very nice refs.

31 May 2012, 11:40 PM	#22
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 274	Why would you buy a 372 and NEVER wear it? Very confusing... what's the point? __________________ Current Stable: PAM 64, 87, 170, 82, 1216, 968, 508 Gone but not forgotten: PAM 233, PAM 1389, PAM 690, PAM 654, PAM 176, PAM 000, PAM 312, PAM 305, PAM 422, Rolex DSSD, Rolex TT Sub Bluesy

1 June 2012, 12:32 AM	#23
LNX Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: Panerai 177 Posts: 135	If it were me I'd sell the 176 (and I have a 177) and possibly the 312. Then you can buy a sub and complete the family

1 June 2012, 12:56 AM	#24
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	I would sell the 312. __________________ _____________ All GREEN

1 June 2012, 04:30 PM	#25
IanD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 67	Thanks for all the replies. The 312 is going with a 317 being planned for late next year if I can find one. Just need to start looking for some nice 26mm vintage straps

1 June 2012, 04:34 PM	#26
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I'd sell the 312. And the 425 is a real stunner __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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