Why I love the 372

[herbalt]

This pic pretty much explains it for me. Plexi, matte sandwich dial, gold hands, engraved text, polished 47mm case:




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[Cru Jones]

Tough to argue with that one. Gorgeous.

[mborkow]

Really the question is "why wouldn't you love the 372?"

[DreambreaX]

I prefer to have the sapphire crystal 372 but same size and same shape.

plexi looks cheap and easy broke.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by DreambreaX

plexi looks cheap and easy broke.

opinions are opinions, but, i'm having a hard time understanding this one, especially in the context of the 372.

[1st amg]

Can you guys explain to me the beauty of the plexi glass as I am seriously considering getting a 372 but i am not sure what all the hype is about the plexi. Otherwise, the 422 might be a better option. Please help

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Can you guys explain to me the beauty of the plexi glass as I am seriously considering getting a 372 but i am not sure what all the hype is about the plexi. Otherwise, the 422 might be a better option. Please help

some love the "warm glow" of plexi. and then there's the "DNA" aspect of having something closer to the original that will also develop a nice patina.

plus, there's polywatch to fix things up and there's a second plexi included with the 372....

[Psmith]

Love the look of the 372, but the 422 pips it for me as I like to have the third hand

Plexi vs. sapphire is a non-issue for me, as I like the merits of both

[Watchdog]

In person the 372 looks amazing. However, as others have mentioned, I'll take the 422 and the sapphire.

[psv]

My heart is with the 372, my brain on the other hand...

[red1108nyc]

Looks great!

[mfer]

Wish I had a bigger wrist. Love it.

[mborkow]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Love the look of the 372, but the 422 pips it for me as I like to have the third hand

But at the expense of the balanced 12-3-6-9 dial...that's a steep price to pay.

[mborkow]

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Can you guys explain to me the beauty of the plexi glass as I am seriously considering getting a 372 but i am not sure what all the hype is about the plexi. Otherwise, the 422 might be a better option. Please help

I've had my 372 since last June. Nearly a year later, I don't have any significant marks on the plexi. In the right light you can see fine little hairlines but they aren't a negative when you look at the watch; they add character rather than detract. I did buy a tube of polywatch for the day I get a real scrape...but it remains unopened and at this rate will last me a lifetime.

[1st amg]

Originally Posted by mborkow

I've had my 372 since last June. Nearly a year later, I don't have any significant marks on the plexi. In the right light you can see fine little hairlines but they aren't a negative when you look at the watch; they add character rather than detract. I did buy a tube of polywatch for the day I get a real scrape...but it remains unopened and at this rate will last me a lifetime.

Thanks for explaining that, it seems that when I see a 372 I am attracted to that a bit more than the 422 and this update after one year of ownership eases me, now time to start focusing my search on the 372! Yippee

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by herbalt

This pic pretty much explains it for me. Plexi, matte sandwich dial, gold hands, engraved text, polished 47mm case...

Very nice photo and yes, it does represent all that's good about the 372 and Panerai in general

Originally Posted by DreambreaX

...plexi looks cheap...

Since the core of Panerai is its close historical ties and tributes thereof [read: vintage], your statement makes it clear that 80% of Panerai's collection is not for you... . Stick to contemporary...

Originally Posted by mborkow

But at the expense of the balanced 12-3-6-9 dial...that's a steep price to pay.

Agree to disagree OP upgraded the 6152/1 at some point with the Angelus 240 SF so that the divers could verify
- at a glance - that their watches were functioning properly

[Time Collector]

Nice!

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by mborkow

But at the expense of the balanced 12-3-6-9 dial...that's a steep price to pay.

I'm good with that... I like the extra information - and movement - on the dial

[Hairdude1]

[mborkow]

Originally Posted by Travelller

Agree to disagree OP upgraded the 6152/1 at some point with the Angelus 240 SF so that the divers could verify
- at a glance - that their watches were functioning properly

Those watches all had the seconds hand in addition to the 12-3-6-9 dial rather than replacing either the 3 or the 9 with it.

[robisan]

Everyone loves the 372. Nice!

[KBM]

Originally Posted by mborkow

Those watches all had the seconds hand in addition to the 12-3-6-9 dial rather than replacing either the 3 or the 9 with it.

I, for one, like the aesthetics of the second hand without it being crammed with the 3 or the 9 (and being smaller). I can see the appeal of the historic look, but for me the dial layout of the 422 is great. I do, however, admit to being biased, as I'm looking at a 422 at the moment.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by kauebm

I, for one, like the aesthetics of the second hand without it being crammed with the 3 or the 9 (and being smaller)...

The terms "47mm" and "crammed" do not belong in the same sentence

having said that, both the 422 and 372

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Travelller

The terms "47mm" and "crammed" do not belong in the same sentence

having said that, both the 422 and 372

Absolutely agree, both fantastic references, each with it's specific merits. As for my use of crammed, I think it would be nice if the traditional look didn't have the seconds hand in miniature and so close to the 3/9, especially seeing as though the case is a whooping 47mm, as you rightly pointed out.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Absolutely agree, both fantastic references, each with it's specific merits...

well it looks like there's something for everyone! The OP got his 372, I got my 217 and you can pick up a 422 - everybody's happy

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Travelller

well it looks like there's something for everyone! The OP got his 372, I got my 217 and you can pick up a 422 - everybody's happy

Exactly. Sometimes I see people complaining about the existance of too many references, but I always saw that as a good thing (within some boundries, of course), as it allows us to each find the one we like the most. Nitpicking aside, only gorgeous watches posted on this thread!

[kilyung]

I've had mine for a while and have come to the conclusion that I like my Panerais with a little wabi. Odd for me as so many of my watches are pristine. The plexi on the high gloss 372 case makes for a watch that will wear nicely over the years. The classic look with some wear is an appealing image to me as it adds to the vintage appearance. Of course buying a 6152 is the best answer but this works for me.

[DiverAsia]

I've had mine for coming up on 2 years, and my plexi looks great. Never polished, don't think I ever will.
A Rolex or Omega with Plexi looks alright to me too.

I've heard of a broken sapphire, but not seen any broken plexis.

[CSM]

I already have mine for more than a year, no significant marks on the plexi... Sometimes i believe that it is too big for mine 6,8" wrist, and wonder that it was 44mm instead of 47mm but the watch is so amazing that i can live with its size....

Regards


Cesar

[ksbjkn]

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