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mps354 · 2 September 2014, 11:39 AM

Hey guys, I'm new to the panerai forum, and was looking for some help. In the past, I wasn't very interested in panerai, as most models I had seen were too big and/or too thick for my taste. However, I came across the 512 online, and was curious if others either purchased or tried on that reference, and what sort of impressions you had. Sports watches I have or had include a pp 5711, pp 5167, omega speedmaster, daytona 16520, gmt 1675, exp 16570, etc, so any comparison in reference to those pieces could be helpful.

Cru Jones · 3 September 2014, 01:23 AM

Thin manual-wind 42mm 1940 Radiomir case with clean dial? Sign me up! Well, I would have gone for it, probably, but for the fake patina. To my eye, it doesn't work with polished SS.

You might try soliciting views on p.com, too.

jhcam8 · 3 September 2014, 04:55 AM

With respect to CJ, I rather like the model. I don't consider it to be fake patina, but rather a tan color on black.

I think that's why Panerai makes so many different models - appealing to many tastes.

There are other 42mm PAMs available - 337, etc. which also look nice.

good luck!

mps354 · 3 September 2014, 09:08 AM

The patina doesn't bother me, but I hadn't considered how it would look with a highly polished case. I'll definitely have to check it out in person. Thanks for the input. If anyone owns or previously owned a 512 I'd certainly appreciate their opinion.

toph · 3 September 2014, 09:21 AM

It's a beauty. I went for the 514 instead. It's bigger and has a date. But that's personal preference. The colours work very well together imho. Here it is next to my 515.. Only pic of it on my iPad

mps354 · 3 September 2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

It's a beauty. I went for the 514 instead. It's bigger and has a date. But that's personal preference. The colours work very well together imho. Here it is next to my 515.. Only pic of it on my iPad

Very nice!

toph · 3 September 2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mps354

Very nice!

Thanks
Go and try the 512 on if you can, it's quite thin and I think you'll like it. It's quite elegant too

Jay Tee · 3 September 2014, 03:05 PM

I love the 512, mind you I have a smaller wrist so the 42 case is proportioned well. It is my dress watch right now.

toph · 3 September 2014, 09:15 PM

Looks great!

mps354 · 3 September 2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Tee

I love the 512, mind you I have a smaller wrist so the 42 case is proportioned well. It is my dress watch right now.

What is your wrist size?

Jay Tee · 5 September 2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mps354

What is your wrist size?

I'm 7 and 1/8' and as much as I'd like to get a 372/422, they seem a bit large for me. But then again never say never

Psmith · 5 September 2014, 06:47 PM

Nice - I prefer these Rads to the wire lug models

mps354 · 7 September 2014, 02:45 AM

Had the opportunity to try on a 512...it was beautiful, but just not for me. Thanks for everyone's input though

Gerry62 · 8 September 2014, 04:07 AM

I prefer the " Luminor "

but I like it

2 September 2014, 11:39 AM	#1
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	Pam 512 Hey guys, I'm new to the panerai forum, and was looking for some help. In the past, I wasn't very interested in panerai, as most models I had seen were too big and/or too thick for my taste. However, I came across the 512 online, and was curious if others either purchased or tried on that reference, and what sort of impressions you had. Sports watches I have or had include a pp 5711, pp 5167, omega speedmaster, daytona 16520, gmt 1675, exp 16570, etc, so any comparison in reference to those pieces could be helpful.

3 September 2014, 09:21 AM	#5
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	It's a beauty. I went for the 514 instead. It's bigger and has a date. But that's personal preference. The colours work very well together imho. Here it is next to my 515.. Only pic of it on my iPad Attached Images __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

3 September 2014, 03:05 PM	#8
Jay Tee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jay Location: Canada Watch: 116520/PAM/PO2500 Posts: 294	I love the 512, mind you I have a smaller wrist so the 42 case is proportioned well. It is my dress watch right now. Attached Images __________________ 116520 - 16570 - 16610LV - 16710pepsi - 116234

3 September 2014, 09:15 PM	#9
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Looks great! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

5 September 2014, 06:47 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice - I prefer these Rads to the wire lug models __________________

3 September 2014, 01:23 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Thin manual-wind 42mm 1940 Radiomir case with clean dial? Sign me up! Well, I would have gone for it, probably, but for the fake patina. To my eye, it doesn't work with polished SS. You might try soliciting views on p.com, too.

3 September 2014, 04:55 AM	#3
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	With respect to CJ, I rather like the model. I don't consider it to be fake patina, but rather a tan color on black. I think that's why Panerai makes so many different models - appealing to many tastes. There are other 42mm PAMs available - 337, etc. which also look nice. good luck!

3 September 2014, 09:08 AM	#4
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	The patina doesn't bother me, but I hadn't considered how it would look with a highly polished case. I'll definitely have to check it out in person. Thanks for the input. If anyone owns or previously owned a 512 I'd certainly appreciate their opinion.

7 September 2014, 02:45 AM	#13
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,098	Had the opportunity to try on a 512...it was beautiful, but just not for me. Thanks for everyone's input though

8 September 2014, 04:07 AM	#14
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	I prefer the " Luminor " but I like it

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