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lbhphx23 · 18 July 2020, 03:26 AM

I love Panerai. But I have to downsize my collection. I think I have an idea what I would like to do, but would be interested in hearing from the peanut gallery!

My other watches will be a Speedmaster on bracelet and a Bremont MBII orange barrel.

So, if you had to keep two and sell two - what say you?

PAM 1392
PAM 973
PAM 337
PAM 655

I am leaning towards retaining the 1392 and the 973. I think the 1392 definitely stays, but then get lost as to which other is a keeper; they all have distinct advantages. The 973 is easily the most robust and is a strap monster. The 337 serves as a dress watch, but I wear it the least - especially now that I rarely dress up! And the 655 is different in that it has a white dial and the movement is easily the best of the bunch, but I also think it lacks a bunch of the Panerai DNA.

So....any thoughts are appreciated!

Thanks - be well my friends!

LBH

thsiao · 18 July 2020, 12:39 PM

I would keep the 1392 and 973. A Luminor and a Submersible.

Andad · 18 July 2020, 12:42 PM

Ttiuwp.

Cru Jones · 18 July 2020, 04:20 PM

I’d keep the 337 and 973. More variety (classic manual wire Rad + submersible).

I hear you about the 337’s more dressy side, but it can easily be dressed up or down, and I think it’s good in a collection of 4 watches to have one obvious choice for when you want/need to dress up a little.

As for the other two, I’m not a huge fan of the blue hand on the thousand series Luminors or the 655’s ecru lume on white dial.

YMMV.

Good luck with your choices.

lbhphx23 · 19 July 2020, 04:34 AM

I definitely think the 973 is safe and that the 655 will go. So down to the 337 or the 1392. The 337 serves as dress watch, the issue is whether it serves as much else. The 1392 seems a bit more versatile and the strap changes are way easier. Hmmm.

lbhphx23 · 21 July 2020, 06:36 AM

....and here i was thinking this post would spur some discussion! Well, looks like I will have to use my decision-making skills; was hoping to avoid that!

Glock2710 · 21 July 2020, 08:08 AM

Tough choice for sure but of those listed I would keep the Sub and 337. Then you have the best of both worlds with good versatility. Let us know what you decide.

Cheers

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lbhphx23 · 5 August 2020, 02:09 AM

Still have not made the move yet - any other thoughts on this from the group? Might be convinced to keep the Sub and the 337 - but the 1392 is real hard to give up and is a great strap monster. Ugh.

18 July 2020, 03:26 AM	#1
lbhphx23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: HULK Posts: 72	Toough choices - two stay, two go...but which? I love Panerai. But I have to downsize my collection. I think I have an idea what I would like to do, but would be interested in hearing from the peanut gallery! My other watches will be a Speedmaster on bracelet and a Bremont MBII orange barrel. So, if you had to keep two and sell two - what say you? PAM 1392 PAM 973 PAM 337 PAM 655 I am leaning towards retaining the 1392 and the 973. I think the 1392 definitely stays, but then get lost as to which other is a keeper; they all have distinct advantages. The 973 is easily the most robust and is a strap monster. The 337 serves as a dress watch, but I wear it the least - especially now that I rarely dress up! And the 655 is different in that it has a white dial and the movement is easily the best of the bunch, but I also think it lacks a bunch of the Panerai DNA. So....any thoughts are appreciated! Thanks - be well my friends! LBH

18 July 2020, 12:39 PM	#2
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	I would keep the 1392 and 973. A Luminor and a Submersible. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

18 July 2020, 12:42 PM	#3
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,521	Ttiuwp. __________________ E

18 July 2020, 04:20 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	I’d keep the 337 and 973. More variety (classic manual wire Rad + submersible). I hear you about the 337’s more dressy side, but it can easily be dressed up or down, and I think it’s good in a collection of 4 watches to have one obvious choice for when you want/need to dress up a little. As for the other two, I’m not a huge fan of the blue hand on the thousand series Luminors or the 655’s ecru lume on white dial. YMMV. Good luck with your choices.

19 July 2020, 04:34 AM	#5
lbhphx23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: HULK Posts: 72	I definitely think the 973 is safe and that the 655 will go. So down to the 337 or the 1392. The 337 serves as dress watch, the issue is whether it serves as much else. The 1392 seems a bit more versatile and the strap changes are way easier. Hmmm.

21 July 2020, 06:36 AM	#6
lbhphx23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: HULK Posts: 72	....and here i was thinking this post would spur some discussion! Well, looks like I will have to use my decision-making skills; was hoping to avoid that!

21 July 2020, 08:08 AM	#7
Glock2710 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Central, Florida Watch: 14060M Posts: 288	Tough choice for sure but of those listed I would keep the Sub and 337. Then you have the best of both worlds with good versatility. Let us know what you decide. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 August 2020, 02:09 AM	#8
lbhphx23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: HULK Posts: 72	Still have not made the move yet - any other thoughts on this from the group? Might be convinced to keep the Sub and the 337 - but the 1392 is real hard to give up and is a great strap monster. Ugh.

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