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Old 25 December 2012, 03:06 PM   #1
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372,425,422 .. all three !! Have two,still hunting the 422 ...
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Old 21 December 2012, 02:30 AM   #2
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I recently sold my 425 even though it has one of the most beautiful dials I've ever seen. Only reason for selling it was the size...........I'm hoping one day, Panerai makes the same watch in a 44mm size.

If your wrist can handle it, go with the 425........its a stunning looking timepiece!!!!
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Old 21 December 2012, 07:45 AM   #3
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233.... best bang for the buck and it is just damn sexy... that being said, I have owned 5 of them and only have 1 now....







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Old 21 December 2012, 09:26 AM   #4
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It even looks good with a lousy strap.
The plexi is no problem. Polywatch takes care of that. Besides, there is one spare plexi coming with the watch.

High numbers, compared to what, Rolex? :-)
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Old 24 December 2012, 06:32 AM   #5
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The 372 and 425's gold hands look great with certain lighting conditions. My next PAM will be a Radiomir with gold hands.
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Old 24 December 2012, 08:40 AM   #6
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Another pic of the 372's dial/hands. I like the different colors of the numerals/markers vs brand font vs the hands.
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Old 24 December 2012, 08:50 AM   #7
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372. The lines on that case are stunning. 422 owner here.
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Old 25 December 2012, 03:28 PM   #8
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I'd say the 233. I owned a 372 but it proved to be a bit too large for my 6.5 wrist. 44mm is the most I'd ever do again. Good luck.
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Old 25 December 2012, 04:45 PM   #9
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Recently tried the 233 and it certainly did not live up to my expectations .. I expected more in looks and wrist appeal from a watch with 15000 dollar price tag.
The 424 and 425 blew the 233 right out ... Gorgeous dials, supremely comfortable and great wrist presence.

My answer : 425.

Plexi bugs me too much and 422 does not look right in the pics .. Still have go try it in person though.
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Old 25 December 2012, 05:41 PM   #10
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372- the perfect Panerai IMO.
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Old 2 January 2013, 01:36 PM   #11
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Definitely go for 233 it is semi complicated panerai watch,and still looks so simple.i like it
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Old 2 January 2013, 02:43 PM   #12
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372 for sure.....
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Old 3 January 2013, 04:15 AM   #13
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270! Then 372:)
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Old 3 January 2013, 04:27 AM   #14
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Yeah, I own a 372 and I would add 422 to the mix as well. Love the 233 but never got around to buying it as other pieces always seem to catch my eye every year. It does seem like the perfect watch. 44mm, 8 day PR, Domed crystal. I might have just talked myself into one!!!
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Old 3 January 2013, 04:50 AM   #15
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the beautiful watches come out every year, so you will see and think that there's only the manual first in house movement with 8 day PR and three barrels (usually run up to 9-10 day PR) will be last forever ever?
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Old 3 January 2013, 06:56 AM   #16
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So...
...what happened to the OP, did he make his way to the North Pole to ask Santa the same question?
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Old 3 January 2013, 08:34 AM   #17
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Love the 233, Domed crystal, manual wind 8 days, sandwhich dial and 44mm is comfortable to wear daily!
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Old 3 January 2013, 08:45 AM   #18
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What about the 317? :-)

I do think 44mm is a much better size for a daily wearer, but I just don't like the look of the PR-tang on the 233, it breaks the balance of the interface.

The 372 is the best looking modern era Panerai bar none. 422 is obviously a bit more practical...
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Old 3 January 2013, 10:46 AM   #19
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233 all day.
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Old 3 January 2013, 12:01 PM   #20
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Old 3 January 2013, 12:45 PM   #21
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Put an order for a 233 as I thought the 372 would be too big but after trying it on the 233 just didn't seem all that and the dial is just too busy. So I'm now the proud owner of a 372!! :D
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Old 3 January 2013, 01:57 PM   #22
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372 all the way.
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Old 3 January 2013, 08:53 PM   #23
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If its not 47mm it doesn't feel like a real pam. That goes for radiomir and luminor
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Old 4 January 2013, 02:06 PM   #24
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I have still to find a better Pam than a 233.....bar none !

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Old 4 January 2013, 07:25 PM   #25
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233 is the way to go
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Old 10 January 2013, 08:49 PM   #26
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Old 10 January 2013, 11:31 PM   #27
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425 for me followed by the 372. With that said one can't go wrong with any of the 3!
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Old 11 January 2013, 02:44 AM   #28
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372 is my pick! they all fantastic pieces!
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