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SJCal90 · 31 January 2013, 02:03 PM

What is it about Panerai...that grabbed your attention?
I'm a Rolex guy.. but I've recently been looking at PAM 048 Luminor Marina..
The dial and the design of the watch overall is so simple.. yet there is some un-explainable factor that grabs me..

h999r · 31 January 2013, 02:18 PM

I'm thinking the same way too. But some like a clean dial. Either you like it or not.

kilyung · 31 January 2013, 02:39 PM

Strap-mania

jvo300 · 31 January 2013, 11:42 PM

The simplicity and heft just form an iconic and enduring design.

snowpea · 31 January 2013, 11:56 PM

It took me a while to like Panerai, but now I just love the simple dial and how it wears. Unexplainable

buke45 · 1 February 2013, 12:17 AM

I Agree, its hard to describe

Rodentman · 1 February 2013, 12:31 AM

Simple dial (in most cases). And of course the straps-you can have many looks for relatively few $$.

glay78 · 1 February 2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Strap-mania

Agreed.

mfer · 1 February 2013, 02:16 AM

Let me save you some money. Unless you have <6" wrist, don't get a 48.

SJCal90 · 1 February 2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Let me save you some money. Unless you have <6" wrist, don't get a 48.

I appreciate your help! But i do have an extremely skinny wrist. Haven't gotten around to measuring it exact though..

Travelller · 1 February 2013, 02:46 AM

We loves our PAMs. That's because... I forget. But the reasons are numerous. The simple 3-6-9-12 two-hands dial along with an oversized case and that unmistakable crown guard to top it all off, as if the 44~47mm case wasn't enough to catch the wandering eye...
...iconic.

Please take some time to review the various PAMs available and their differences before you put down your hard-earned money.
Historical vs. Contemporary, Radiomir vs. Luminor vs. 1950, sandwich vs. painted/stuffed vs. printed dials, domed vs. flat crystal, base / logo / specialty PAMs, ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Let me save you some money. Unless you have <6" wrist, don't get a 48.

Let me save him some money too. Don't get a 48. Printed dial, cyclops and yeah, about 4mm too small... . But if you like that look, why not... why not look at the 104 instead.

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Originally Posted by SJCal90

...i do have an extremely skinny wrist. Haven't gotten around to measuring it...

Do measure it when you get the chance. If you've tried a 44mm and feel like it's too big (keeping in mind that Panerai are supposed to be "big" watches) then give the 392 (or similar) a try - 42mm should still give one that famous Panerai presence without making the wearer feel awkward... .

Rolex74 · 1 February 2013, 05:17 AM

For me it is the simple look and that it is different than a Rolex, I love my Rolex, but the PAM is great too.

I have an 005, I had looked at sandwich dials, mine is painted, both are great, I wanted a seconds hand, so the 005 was perfect for me, plus I stayed within my budget, so it worked out for the best.

I have looked at other PAM's, but probably will stick with one.

mikeycanuk · 1 February 2013, 06:37 AM

To me I remember first looking at Panerai and thinking "those are fugly! and what's up with that crown thingy????"

Spent a few more months looking for a serious diver and the initial love of the DSSD fell away, I almost bought an IWC but then decided on the 243. I just like the way it looks, it's different. Plus it's a smaller niche brand, up my alley.

Let's not forget: strap shopping is just so much fun!

Hilly10 · 1 February 2013, 06:56 AM

So hard to explain but I love the size 44mm the Toshi straps which you can change to Rubber and go for a swim put a Croc on and wear to dinner

vintagewaferthin · 1 February 2013, 07:14 AM

I like the rugged look that they have.

utc66 · 1 February 2013, 02:57 PM

The Luminescent dial at night! Love that. The display case back. I like that the Historics basically have a pocket-watch movement. I like pocket watches. Waterproof and glow. Ever been in a pool at night, hold your PAM up to the pool lights and look at it glowing underwater. It's just cool, geeky, but cool nonetheless. My kids like looking at my PAM glowing in the dark while I rub their backs as they drift off to sleep.

advocatia · 2 February 2013, 04:11 AM

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mfer · 2 February 2013, 08:10 AM

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Psmith · 2 February 2013, 09:37 AM

I like how Panerai turns my usual preferences around... polished cases, manual wind, no date, etc...
And the straps are a fun subject by themselves!

31 January 2013, 02:03 PM	#1
SJCal90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: USA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 163	What is it about Panerai... What is it about Panerai...that grabbed your attention? I'm a Rolex guy.. but I've recently been looking at PAM 048 Luminor Marina.. The dial and the design of the watch overall is so simple.. yet there is some un-explainable factor that grabs me..

31 January 2013, 11:56 PM	#5
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	It took me a while to like Panerai, but now I just love the simple dial and how it wears. Unexplainable __________________

1 February 2013, 02:16 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Let me save you some money. Unless you have <6" wrist, don't get a 48. __________________ member#3242

1 February 2013, 05:17 AM	#12
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	For me it is the simple look and that it is different than a Rolex, I love my Rolex, but the PAM is great too. I have an 005, I had looked at sandwich dials, mine is painted, both are great, I wanted a seconds hand, so the 005 was perfect for me, plus I stayed within my budget, so it worked out for the best. I have looked at other PAM's, but probably will stick with one. __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

2 February 2013, 04:11 AM	#17
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	This ..... Attached Images

31 January 2013, 02:18 PM	#2
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I'm thinking the same way too. But some like a clean dial. Either you like it or not.

31 January 2013, 02:39 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Strap-mania

31 January 2013, 11:42 PM	#4
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	The simplicity and heft just form an iconic and enduring design.

1 February 2013, 12:17 AM	#6
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I Agree, its hard to describe

1 February 2013, 12:31 AM	#7
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Simple dial (in most cases). And of course the straps-you can have many looks for relatively few $$.

1 February 2013, 06:37 AM	#13
mikeycanuk Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Watch: PAM 243 Posts: 20	To me I remember first looking at Panerai and thinking "those are fugly! and what's up with that crown thingy????" Spent a few more months looking for a serious diver and the initial love of the DSSD fell away, I almost bought an IWC but then decided on the 243. I just like the way it looks, it's different. Plus it's a smaller niche brand, up my alley. Let's not forget: strap shopping is just so much fun!

1 February 2013, 06:56 AM	#14
Hilly10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 102	So hard to explain but I love the size 44mm the Toshi straps which you can change to Rubber and go for a swim put a Croc on and wear to dinner

1 February 2013, 07:14 AM	#15
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	I like the rugged look that they have.

1 February 2013, 02:57 PM	#16
utc66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DC Watch: 16600, PAM112,EZM1 Posts: 463	The Luminescent dial at night! Love that. The display case back. I like that the Historics basically have a pocket-watch movement. I like pocket watches. Waterproof and glow. Ever been in a pool at night, hold your PAM up to the pool lights and look at it glowing underwater. It's just cool, geeky, but cool nonetheless. My kids like looking at my PAM glowing in the dark while I rub their backs as they drift off to sleep.

2 February 2013, 04:42 AM	#18
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	And this : ...

2 February 2013, 09:37 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I like how Panerai turns my usual preferences around... polished cases, manual wind, no date, etc... And the straps are a fun subject by themselves! __________________

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