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Htab · 1 March 2013, 01:53 AM

I'm a newbie to Panerai and was wondering what the difference between the 2 watches is. They look identical to me.

Thanks for the help.

R_Ongjoco · 1 March 2013, 02:05 AM

Different dials and different case finish. 312's dial has the "6, 9, 12" and has a brushed case. 359 has the arabic dial with a polished case. Same dimensions for the case, and both watches use the same movement.

Htab · 1 March 2013, 02:14 AM

Thanks Ron. Are they both in house movement?

R_Ongjoco · 1 March 2013, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Htab

Thanks Ron. Are they both in house movement?

Yes, both use the 3 day in house p.9000 movement.

Cru Jones · 1 March 2013, 03:34 AM

As Ron said, plus lume color different.

Htab · 1 March 2013, 04:55 AM

which one would you guys go with?

R_Ongjoco · 1 March 2013, 05:07 AM

I myself would get the 351. Titanium brushed case, tobacco dial and gold hands. But if it were between the 312 and 359, I'd go 359 just because of the not so common(for panerai) Arabic dial.

Psmith · 1 March 2013, 03:33 PM

I prefer the 312 - dial, and steel case

alexlt730512 · 1 March 2013, 04:06 PM

i'd go 351, gold hand

Wristmaster · 1 March 2013, 04:47 PM

Out of those two, i vote 312..
Have u considered the manual movement pams? Historic case

Milgauss J · 2 March 2013, 04:33 AM

I tried the 312, 351, and 359 at the same time and I went with 359. I have other vintage looking pieces and thought the 359 looked very nice and different. The dial is very different from the other ones and still very much Panerai. I was tempted by the 351 as well but decided I didn't like the Titanium. It felt too light to me.

Watchdog · 2 March 2013, 05:19 AM

I really like the 312 and the 359. I would go with the 359; however, it is not as purely Panerai as the 312 (which has a simpler dial).

cep55 · 4 March 2013, 01:33 PM

I highly recommend the 359; it is one of those pieces that looks way better in person than in pictures. It has tremendous wrist presence. I would highly recommend seeing it in person. The 1950 case is just a tad too big for my very small wrist, but I fell in love with it and bought it anyway. It's a great complement to other Panerai in one's collection!

chris nyc · 5 March 2013, 02:17 AM

they're pretty different pieces. I went with a 312 myself. Would love to add a 359 at some point also.

nick c · 5 March 2013, 05:23 AM

359

advocatia · 5 March 2013, 06:48 AM

312

Htab · 5 March 2013, 07:04 AM

I decided to go with a BNIB 312. Made the deal with Oscar aka BodyBump, i will have it Wednesday morning. Thanks for all the help

nick c · 5 March 2013, 07:33 AM

Congrats in advance

kilyung · 5 March 2013, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Htab

I decided to go with a BNIB 312. Made the deal with Oscar aka BodyBump, i will have it Wednesday morning. Thanks for all the help

Congrats in advance!

onnomon · 15 March 2013, 06:11 AM

I understand the "purity" of the 312 dial, but sandwich cut-out of 359 numerals, along with its patina lume are absolutely fascinating. Also, I got a great deal on the 359 and now the wife wears it everyday!

rolex75216 · 16 March 2013, 02:15 AM

Congrats!

1 March 2013, 01:53 AM	#1
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	312 vs 359 I'm a newbie to Panerai and was wondering what the difference between the 2 watches is. They look identical to me. Thanks for the help.

1 March 2013, 03:33 PM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I prefer the 312 - dial, and steel case __________________

5 March 2013, 02:17 AM	#14
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 299	they're pretty different pieces. I went with a 312 myself. Would love to add a 359 at some point also. __________________ Current Stable: PAM 64, 87, 170, 82, 1216, 968, 508 Gone but not forgotten: PAM 233, PAM 1389, PAM 690, PAM 654, PAM 176, PAM 000, PAM 312, PAM 305, PAM 422, Rolex DSSD, Rolex TT Sub Bluesy

1 March 2013, 02:05 AM	#2
R_Ongjoco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: BayArea/SanDiego Watch: AP Posts: 427	Different dials and different case finish. 312's dial has the "6, 9, 12" and has a brushed case. 359 has the arabic dial with a polished case. Same dimensions for the case, and both watches use the same movement.

1 March 2013, 02:14 AM	#3
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Thanks Ron. Are they both in house movement?

1 March 2013, 03:34 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	As Ron said, plus lume color different.

1 March 2013, 04:55 AM	#6
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	which one would you guys go with?

1 March 2013, 05:07 AM	#7
R_Ongjoco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: BayArea/SanDiego Watch: AP Posts: 427	I myself would get the 351. Titanium brushed case, tobacco dial and gold hands. But if it were between the 312 and 359, I'd go 359 just because of the not so common(for panerai) Arabic dial.

1 March 2013, 04:06 PM	#9
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	i'd go 351, gold hand

1 March 2013, 04:47 PM	#10
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 587	Out of those two, i vote 312.. Have u considered the manual movement pams? Historic case

2 March 2013, 04:33 AM	#11
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	I tried the 312, 351, and 359 at the same time and I went with 359. I have other vintage looking pieces and thought the 359 looked very nice and different. The dial is very different from the other ones and still very much Panerai. I was tempted by the 351 as well but decided I didn't like the Titanium. It felt too light to me.

2 March 2013, 05:19 AM	#12
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I really like the 312 and the 359. I would go with the 359; however, it is not as purely Panerai as the 312 (which has a simpler dial).

4 March 2013, 01:33 PM	#13
cep55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 5	I highly recommend the 359; it is one of those pieces that looks way better in person than in pictures. It has tremendous wrist presence. I would highly recommend seeing it in person. The 1950 case is just a tad too big for my very small wrist, but I fell in love with it and bought it anyway. It's a great complement to other Panerai in one's collection!

5 March 2013, 05:23 AM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	359

5 March 2013, 06:48 AM	#16
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	312

5 March 2013, 07:04 AM	#17
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	I decided to go with a BNIB 312. Made the deal with Oscar aka BodyBump, i will have it Wednesday morning. Thanks for all the help

5 March 2013, 07:33 AM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats in advance

15 March 2013, 06:11 AM	#20
onnomon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 143	I understand the "purity" of the 312 dial, but sandwich cut-out of 359 numerals, along with its patina lume are absolutely fascinating. Also, I got a great deal on the 359 and now the wife wears it everyday!

16 March 2013, 02:15 AM	#21
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Congrats!

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