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psv · 5 December 2010, 08:55 AM

I'm in NYC on business and I had the opportunity to swing by the Panerai boutique in New York and finally got to meet Sharif in person (very kind and service minded). More importantly I went to finally check out the 351 in person, as well as how it would look on a Jules Verne/JV OEM strap. Wow!!! I'm been a bit sour on Panerai for some time, but this is truly an elegant piece with a very attractive mix between sport and elegance.

I'm going to try to rearrange a watch I bought last week from a AD, and have yet to wear as I'm on travel, to see if I can trade it for a 351.

Big congrats to any TRF brother who managed to pick this piece up. Truly gorgeous!

dalip · 5 December 2010, 09:02 AM

The 351 is a beautiful watch Patrick. Would look amazing on a JV. Good luck with your hunt!!!!

B. Doggy · 5 December 2010, 10:30 AM

Go for it!

jvo300 · 5 December 2010, 01:18 PM

I like it!!

Michael M. · 5 December 2010, 01:36 PM

Love it! The in-house movement is great looking!

psv · 5 December 2010, 03:02 PM

Yeah, that watch on the JV is a no-brainer!

Stay tuned, with a bit of luck and an understandable AD I should be able to make the switch. I like the JLC Navy Seals Alarm I just picked up, but I think I prefer something a tad more elegant like the 351.

bodybump · 5 December 2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

Yeah, that watch on the JV is a no-brainer!

Stay tuned, with a bit of luck and an understandable AD I should be able to make the switch. I like the JLC Navy Seals Alarm I just picked up, but I think I prefer something a tad more elegant like the 351.

Do it Pat!!!!

Speed · 5 December 2010, 03:17 PM

What's the difference between the 312 and the 351???

stig01 · 5 December 2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

What's the difference between the 312 and the 351???

And the 312 has the date window.....

walds11 · 5 December 2010, 09:49 PM

The 312 and 351 both have the date function.

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Originally Posted by stig01

And the 312 has the date window.....

walds11 · 5 December 2010, 08:04 PM

312 is SS with black dial and silver hands and 351 is Ti with brown dial and gold hands. Those are the main differences.

I really want the 312, but recently got turned on to the 351 mainly because of the light-weight Ti case. Not sure if the brown dial is my thing though. I need to see one in the flesh.

PanosI · 5 December 2010, 08:37 PM

351 is a stunning watch but i think that 312 is more all around watch.

Also have in mind that titanium collects scratches and dings like magnet.

dranhle · 3 January 2011, 11:07 AM

I have both the 177 and 351. I don't see them being any easier to ding or scratch compared to my SS watches. Are you saying this through personal experience?

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Originally Posted by PanosI

351 is a stunning watch but i think that 312 is more all around watch.

Also have in mind that titanium collects scratches and dings like magnet.

jvo300 · 3 January 2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dranhle

I have both the 177 and 351. I don't see them being any easier to ding or scratch compared to my SS watches. Are you saying this through personal experience?

I'm with you on this question. I've owned both Ss and Ti Panerai and have had no experiences to suggest one scratches easier than the other. People often talk about this failing of Ti, but I just don't understand it.

morgman · 3 January 2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

I'm with you on this question. I've owned both Ss and Ti Panerai and have had no experiences to suggest one scratches easier than the other. People often talk about this failing of Ti, but I just don't understand it.

Hi guys, haven't posted in a while, but hopefully I'll have some more time to hang out here.

I find that the Ti is softer and nicks or scratches easier, but the marks also don't show up as much and are more camouflaged.

The 351 looks awesome, but I actually prefer the 240 or 177. Love the all brushed luminor cases!

psv · 8 December 2010, 11:09 AM

OK, I was all sold on this 351 until I tried on a 233K... Love the flat back with overall thinner profile, the domed '50-ies crystal and the larger numbers. Yummie!!!

How come one always find a more expensive alternative, never a cheaper one???

GBJIV · 29 December 2010, 04:47 PM

351 looks incredible!

jacksonian · 3 January 2011, 11:57 PM

Thoughts:
The 351 is gorgeous. I love Ti watches. But I also find that I like the black dial better for two reasons, the contrast and the ability to mix/match with more straps. But the Ti/brown/gold combo is a classic.

I do love all the 320/312/351 designs, but the 1950 case + the dome crystal on models like the 233 is really special. Before I had one, I wasn't sure I'd like the dome. Once I got the 233, I was mesmerized by the dome crystal. I loved it so much that I sold my 233 so I could get a bigger 1950 case and dome with a less busy dial:

And last, when it comes to SS vs. Ti for scratches, I think that's a wash. I seem to have just as many marks and scratches on my SS watches as my Ti watches. And when I get a scratch on my Ti watch, a scotchbrite pad takes it out with barely any effort. But a scratch on my SS watch takes TONS of cape cod polishing to get out. And brushed SS has to go to my AD for scratch removal. Brushed Ti scratches come out in a flash with that scotchbrite pad.

So I would go with which ever model sings to you the loudest. That's the only way you'll be happy. Which one can you not stop thinking about at night? :)

5 December 2010, 08:55 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Visit to NYC Panerai boutique and 351 I'm in NYC on business and I had the opportunity to swing by the Panerai boutique in New York and finally got to meet Sharif in person (very kind and service minded). More importantly I went to finally check out the 351 in person, as well as how it would look on a Jules Verne/JV OEM strap. Wow!!! I'm been a bit sour on Panerai for some time, but this is truly an elegant piece with a very attractive mix between sport and elegance. I'm going to try to rearrange a watch I bought last week from a AD, and have yet to wear as I'm on travel, to see if I can trade it for a 351. Big congrats to any TRF brother who managed to pick this piece up. Truly gorgeous!

5 December 2010, 09:02 AM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	The 351 is a beautiful watch Patrick. Would look amazing on a JV. Good luck with your hunt!!!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 December 2010, 10:30 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Go for it! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

5 December 2010, 08:04 PM	#11
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	312 is SS with black dial and silver hands and 351 is Ti with brown dial and gold hands. Those are the main differences. I really want the 312, but recently got turned on to the 351 mainly because of the light-weight Ti case. Not sure if the brown dial is my thing though. I need to see one in the flesh. __________________ Adam

29 December 2010, 04:47 PM	#17
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	351 looks incredible! __________________ Jackson

5 December 2010, 01:18 PM	#4
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I like it!!

5 December 2010, 01:36 PM	#5
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Love it! The in-house movement is great looking!

5 December 2010, 03:02 PM	#6
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Yeah, that watch on the JV is a no-brainer! Stay tuned, with a bit of luck and an understandable AD I should be able to make the switch. I like the JLC Navy Seals Alarm I just picked up, but I think I prefer something a tad more elegant like the 351.

5 December 2010, 03:17 PM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	What's the difference between the 312 and the 351???

5 December 2010, 08:37 PM	#12
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	351 is a stunning watch but i think that 312 is more all around watch. Also have in mind that titanium collects scratches and dings like magnet.

8 December 2010, 11:09 AM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	OK, I was all sold on this 351 until I tried on a 233K... Love the flat back with overall thinner profile, the domed '50-ies crystal and the larger numbers. Yummie!!! How come one always find a more expensive alternative, never a cheaper one???

3 January 2011, 11:57 PM	#18
jacksonian Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 125	Thoughts: The 351 is gorgeous. I love Ti watches. But I also find that I like the black dial better for two reasons, the contrast and the ability to mix/match with more straps. But the Ti/brown/gold combo is a classic. I do love all the 320/312/351 designs, but the 1950 case + the dome crystal on models like the 233 is really special. Before I had one, I wasn't sure I'd like the dome. Once I got the 233, I was mesmerized by the dome crystal. I loved it so much that I sold my 233 so I could get a bigger 1950 case and dome with a less busy dial: And last, when it comes to SS vs. Ti for scratches, I think that's a wash. I seem to have just as many marks and scratches on my SS watches as my Ti watches. And when I get a scratch on my Ti watch, a scotchbrite pad takes it out with barely any effort. But a scratch on my SS watch takes TONS of cape cod polishing to get out. And brushed SS has to go to my AD for scratch removal. Brushed Ti scratches come out in a flash with that scotchbrite pad. So I would go with which ever model sings to you the loudest. That's the only way you'll be happy. Which one can you not stop thinking about at night? :)

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