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15 April 2018, 04:52 AM | #1 |
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Radiomir 1940 models in 45mm w/out "Auto" on dial?
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Panerai seems to really play games with the Radiomir 1940 in that it's very difficult to get a base model without excess text on the dial in a 45-47mm case size. The 512 is a perfect example of a perfect watch, but it's just a tad too small for most. There was the Marina Militare version (PAM 587), but again the dial isn't what I think you are looking for. I think the best example of the Radiomir 1940 was the PAM 622, but it was made in very limited amount for Russian Paneristi. There is also a PAM 784, which is my favorite iteration, but again with a Minerva movement and is very hard to find.
I recently bought the PAM 514 and while I do love it for what it is, I would be kidding if I didn't admit I wish it didn't have the date. |
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I think the 587 is just too big. I tried on the 42, 45, and 47mm cases a few days ago in Vegas and the 45mm Radiomir 1940 case is just right. Sits nicely on the wrist, comfortable, and low-slung enough for my taste. Really too bad that there's nothing right now that matches what I'm after. It's a bummer that Panerai doesn't have more in the 45mm Radiomir 1940...I'd imagine it would be quite popular. |
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I recently sold my 512 and took a beating ($4200). Paid $6790 new from AD.
Actually quite liked it, the small pillow case and clean 2 line dial. Would’ve kept it as a “dress watch” but just picked up a Lange Saxonia Thin so one had to go. Between the 512 and my 557 the former is indeed too small for a panerai and for that reason doesn’t feel like a pam. |
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That fits you very well.
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17 April 2018, 09:43 AM | #9 |
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Whoa thats a 42mm on 7 3/4" wrists? It must be the pictures. I have 7 1/2 inch wrists and I think 42mm is a tad small for me. I am looking at where the lugs hit the outer part of your wrists and I never would have guessed that was a 42mm watch.
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How does the sizing of that 42mm look on me from your eye? I'm going to try to get some more pics at the Panerai boutique here in San Diego in the next few days. There's a trusted seller who has a 512 for a great price so I'm tempted to snap one up. So many fun straps, and the drilled lugs make it easy to change straps without scratching the case. |
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17 April 2018, 12:21 PM | #11 |
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From the pics I think it looks good but you have to be the one that is happy with it.
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