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18 September 2014, 10:48 PM | #1 |
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Pam 510 or Pam 422 same price - which one would you pick.
Hello. I have a chance to pick up a new panerai for my 30th birthday.
I was going to pull the trigger on a new 510, but my AD just took in a trade on a pam00422, and I can grab it for the same cost as the 510. 422 is complete with triple box( inner black box a bit banged up) and war entry dated 4/14 What would you do? I'm 6ft 2in, and a 7.75in wrist, so 47mm should be ok. I like the 8 day power reserve, but I like the 1950s case. Any advise would be good. |
19 September 2014, 01:06 PM | #2 |
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You know, I was in the same boat. I was looking at entry level 8 day models, but I just cannot get past the no power reserve indicator. 8 days is cool, but I do not always want to be wondering how much reserve I have left. I looked at a 233, and while a nice watch, I have no use for a GMT function, and I absolutely love the way gold hands look on the dark watch face and contrast with a polished SS case. The perfect amount of flash.
So, with all that in mind I just bought a BNIB 423 and will have it tomorrow. I like the 3 day movement, and the 72 hour power reserve indicator on the dial. I cross shopped the 422 as well, and I prefer the power reserve indicator of the 423 over the rear indicator of the 422, but at least they both have one, even if they are in different locations. |
19 September 2014, 01:33 PM | #3 |
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422!
I do like the 510, but the 422 is more bang for your buck. As long as you can pull off the 47mm case.
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19 September 2014, 06:59 PM | #4 |
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422 no doubt
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19 September 2014, 08:30 PM | #6 |
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422 without a doubt
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20 September 2014, 03:10 AM | #7 |
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20 September 2014, 05:49 AM | #8 |
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Well... better change this to an incomming.... 422 on the way.
Best part about my incoming, is they gave me such a good deal on a new 422, I went for a new one. |
20 September 2014, 06:02 AM | #9 |
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422 all day over the 510.
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20 September 2014, 11:48 AM | #10 |
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Congrats, the 422 is next on my list👍
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20 September 2014, 11:56 AM | #11 |
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Got to g o with the majority here, 422. It's really a beautiful piece.
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20 September 2014, 12:30 PM | #12 |
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20 September 2014, 04:05 PM | #13 |
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422!
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21 September 2014, 02:59 AM | #14 |
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Congrats! I love the look and size of the 422
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21 September 2014, 04:07 AM | #15 |
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422!!!
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21 September 2014, 08:17 AM | #16 |
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24 September 2014, 03:13 AM | #17 |
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Wow...a 422 for the price of a 510? I'd be searching couch cushions or whatever I had to do in order to pull the trigger on that.
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Congrats - looking forward to seeing a few wristshots!
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24 September 2014, 05:35 AM | #19 |
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422 for sure if you can pull off 47mm case.
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24 September 2014, 06:56 AM | #20 |
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Clean sweep for the 422
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24 September 2014, 11:11 AM | #21 |
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Ya. So less than one day with the 422, I think I am returning it.
+25 within 4 hours of setting it to atomic clock. This is leaving a very bad taste in my mouth. Don't really feel like sending it back to the factory, issues right out of the box scare me. I am a quality assurance engineer by trade ( major healthcare and energy companies), do I know stuff happens ( I wouldn't have a job if it didn't), but I also know where there is one problem, there is usually another. |
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Is it running consistently fast or erratically? If it's erratic then it could be magnetised. If the AD took it as a trade-in I would hope they checked the watch for any issues. You have a warranty, so I suppose the next step is back with the AD. Hopefully a simple de-magnetise &/or regulation will sort it out.
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25 September 2014, 06:31 AM | #23 |
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Which AD in New York? Would be nice to know so nobody else buys the watch you return, assuming they don't do the right thing and have it corrected...
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26 September 2014, 03:40 AM | #24 |
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It was upstate. said it was going back to the factory. so no worries.
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27 September 2014, 10:04 AM | #25 |
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422 brother no second thoughts about it , this watch should have been a limited edition
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7 October 2014, 02:13 PM | #26 |
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422. This is like the third post Ive found today about the 422. Personal fave of mine too. go for it!!
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16 October 2014, 02:43 PM | #27 |
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422!
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16 October 2014, 11:23 PM | #28 |
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422 any day
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17 October 2014, 01:03 AM | #29 |
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422 over the 510 all day long
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21 October 2014, 12:40 AM | #30 |
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Good choice!
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