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jay_kay · 20 August 2011, 05:41 AM

For me Luminors have it but this was a lovely combination to have. Both gone now to pastures new!!

And on Toshi straps

Gbr · 20 August 2011, 10:42 AM

Gbr · 20 August 2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Luminor all the way! Not a fan of the Radiomir. The Radimor does absolutely nothing for me. I don't like the look of them.

While I can appreciate the Luminor, the Radiomir case wears much better on the wrist, has a more refined look and was indeed the original Panerai design

mfer · 20 August 2011, 12:23 PM

Love it Gbr!!!! Maybe one day I'll have that one.

seattle1978 · 20 August 2011, 01:54 PM

i like radiomir much more

Gbr · 20 August 2011, 03:06 PM

Thanks Mik... I really like your 190 as well! Also, nice strap on the 210. Is it an ABP?

andrew79 · 20 August 2011, 05:25 PM

so far still luminor.... but i bet i will get rad for me later....

Psmith · 20 August 2011, 07:24 PM

Lum. Rads do nothing for me (although I have owned one)

HL65 · 20 August 2011, 10:22 PM

Hmmmm....Let me see.

texex91 · 20 August 2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Hmmmm....Let me see.

mfer · 20 August 2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gbr

Thanks Mik... I really like your 190 as well! Also, nice strap on the 210. Is it an ABP?

Thanks and yup.

red1108nyc · 21 August 2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Hmmmm....Let me see.

WOW.... is what I say this time and everytime I see this beauty Ken!!!!!

Great weekend there buddy!

Fred

jhcam8 · 21 August 2011, 06:55 AM

I'm torn between a 233 and a 190 next.
Now:

I'm thinking of titanium so I don't overly develop my arm.

esm · 21 August 2011, 07:01 AM

I like both.

I'm a big fan of clean dial, base Panerai watches

jhcam8 · 21 August 2011, 07:09 AM

^ There's a lot too be said for that - I'm leaning that way too.

HL65 · 21 August 2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

WOW.... is what I say this time and everytime I see this beauty Ken!!!!!

Great weekend there buddy!

Fred

Thanks Fred- HAGWE my friend!!

HL65 · 21 August 2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Thanks!

Michael M. · 21 August 2011, 11:25 AM

Lum for me.

RJRJRJ · 21 August 2011, 12:10 PM

Luminor, no doubt. Something about that tiny little Rad crown puts me off.

Gbr · 21 August 2011, 02:58 PM

Understanding everyone is entitled to their opinion, I have to ask what it is about not having the crown guard that puts you off on the Radiomir? I realize that most identify this look with Panerai, but it seems some here are not very open to diversity in their collection. I say this as a collector of many brands, not just a Panerai fan.

RJRJRJ · 21 August 2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gbr

Understanding everyone is entitled to their opinion, I have to ask what it is about not having the crown guard that puts you off on the Radiomir? I realize that most identify this look with Panerai, but it seems some here are not very open to diversity in their collection. I say this as a collector of many brands, not just a Panerai fan.

Ive got no problem with not having the crown guard...I just really dont like the way the crown looks.

Gbr · 21 August 2011, 04:58 PM

Are you thinking larger like the IWC Big Pilot looks good? That one definitely has a hefty sized crown. I think Panerai is keeping the radiomir crown design comparable in size to the original.

hng · 21 August 2011, 07:40 PM

Luminor for me but perhaps Rad bugs have not infected me yet :D

jay_man2 · 22 August 2011, 06:07 AM

My poll response is still the same, since I have three Luminor's, but I added a Radiomir Black Seal, a 380, to the mix this afternoon.

jacksonian · 23 August 2011, 10:18 PM

I've always wanted to love the Rads, but they just don't sing to me like the Luminors. It's not that I'm not open to diversity, it's just that there's something magical about the design of the Luminors. Now, I would LOVE to own the new 373 or 376, both fabulous designs. But for now, I shall remain a Luminor guy.

mboverst · 23 August 2011, 11:33 PM

I've got both and love wearing them all from time to time. It's strange though, every time I strap a base Luminor back on my wrist something just clicks. Out of all the nice model Pam's I have, my favorite is still a 112. Heck, out of ALL the watches i have a 112 is my favorite.

jacksonian · 23 August 2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mboverst

I've got both and love wearing them all from time to time. It's strange though, every time I strap a base Luminor back on my wrist something just clicks. Out of all the nice model Pam's I have, my favorite is still a 112. Heck, out of ALL the watches i have a 112 is my favorite.

Not sure you can beat a base Luminor Panerai.

mfer · 24 August 2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonian

I've always wanted to love the Rads, but they just don't sing to me like the Luminors. It's not that I'm not open to diversity, it's just that there's something magical about the design of the Luminors. Now, I would LOVE to own the new 373 or 376, both fabulous designs. But for now, I shall remain a Luminor guy.

Do we have the same strap?

jacksonian · 24 August 2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Do we have the same strap?

Sure looks like it. Did it come from a very nice gentleman in Arizona?

mfer · 24 August 2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonian

Sure looks like it. Did it come from a very nice gentleman in Arizona?

View Poll Results: Which are you?
Luminor	88	77.88%
Radiomir	25	22.12%
Voters: 113. You may not vote on this poll

20 August 2011, 05:41 AM	#31
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	For me Luminors have it but this was a lovely combination to have. Both gone now to pastures new!! And on Toshi straps __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

20 August 2011, 10:42 AM	#32
Gbr Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 23	Rad guy

20 August 2011, 12:23 PM	#34
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Love it Gbr!!!! Maybe one day I'll have that one. __________________ member#3242

20 August 2011, 01:54 PM	#35
seattle1978 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: APs Posts: 561	i like radiomir much more Attached Images

20 August 2011, 03:06 PM	#36
Gbr Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 23	Thanks Mik... I really like your 190 as well! Also, nice strap on the 210. Is it an ABP?

20 August 2011, 05:25 PM	#37
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	so far still luminor.... but i bet i will get rad for me later.... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

20 August 2011, 07:24 PM	#38
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Lum. Rads do nothing for me (although I have owned one) __________________

20 August 2011, 10:22 PM	#39
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Hmmmm....Let me see. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 August 2011, 06:55 AM	#43
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	I'm torn between a 233 and a 190 next. Now: I'm thinking of titanium so I don't overly develop my arm.

21 August 2011, 07:01 AM	#44
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I like both. I'm a big fan of clean dial, base Panerai watches

21 August 2011, 07:09 AM	#45
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	^ There's a lot too be said for that - I'm leaning that way too.

21 August 2011, 11:25 AM	#48
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Lum for me.

21 August 2011, 12:10 PM	#49
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Luminor, no doubt. Something about that tiny little Rad crown puts me off.

21 August 2011, 02:58 PM	#50
Gbr Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 23	I have to ask Understanding everyone is entitled to their opinion, I have to ask what it is about not having the crown guard that puts you off on the Radiomir? I realize that most identify this look with Panerai, but it seems some here are not very open to diversity in their collection. I say this as a collector of many brands, not just a Panerai fan.

21 August 2011, 04:58 PM	#52
Gbr Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: colorado Posts: 23	That's fair Are you thinking larger like the IWC Big Pilot looks good? That one definitely has a hefty sized crown. I think Panerai is keeping the radiomir crown design comparable in size to the original.

21 August 2011, 07:40 PM	#53
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Luminor for me but perhaps Rad bugs have not infected me yet :D __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

22 August 2011, 06:07 AM	#54
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	My poll response is still the same, since I have three Luminor's, but I added a Radiomir Black Seal, a 380, to the mix this afternoon.

23 August 2011, 10:18 PM	#55
jacksonian Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 125	I've always wanted to love the Rads, but they just don't sing to me like the Luminors. It's not that I'm not open to diversity, it's just that there's something magical about the design of the Luminors. Now, I would LOVE to own the new 373 or 376, both fabulous designs. But for now, I shall remain a Luminor guy.

23 August 2011, 11:33 PM	#56
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	I've got both and love wearing them all from time to time. It's strange though, every time I strap a base Luminor back on my wrist something just clicks. Out of all the nice model Pam's I have, my favorite is still a 112. Heck, out of ALL the watches i have a 112 is my favorite.

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