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jbsmith · 15 September 2013, 03:18 AM

I've narrowed it down between these two since the 233 out prices these two by quite a bit.

Which would you choose?

The 312 has cleaner dial and appears to be more popular (for resale if needed to flip), but 321 has PR, GMT, and less production. Tough choice for me, so I wanted to get your opinions.

Does the 312 and 321 have the same case?

I may trade my 116234 black diamond dial to fund the PAM.

Thanks!

PanosI · 15 September 2013, 03:31 AM

312 because is awesome and was my first PAM also

Yep same 1950 case.

HDHNTER · 15 September 2013, 03:37 AM

312, my first and I still love and wear it often.

advocatia · 15 September 2013, 03:50 AM

312

OzgurTurk · 15 September 2013, 04:39 AM

320 :)

kevbm · 15 September 2013, 06:02 AM

If you don't need an auto watch, then I'd go 111 or 112. Clean base is ace! Save the price difference for the strap addiction ahead! But between the two, I'd go for the 312. Good luck.

CWIN · 15 September 2013, 08:13 AM

Between the two, 312. Or...111!!

mfer · 15 September 2013, 08:35 AM

Only one Luminor right? You can't just have one Panerai.

I think the GMT without am pm isn't that cool. 312, but 320 is great too.

kilyung · 15 September 2013, 08:43 AM

312

Joearch · 15 September 2013, 10:08 AM

If you are okay with size and feel of a 1950 case, 312 is a great watch

nick c · 15 September 2013, 11:52 AM

312

Oliva17 · 15 September 2013, 01:21 PM

Got my first Panerai a year ago. I had the same questioning. PAM321 was the choice and it's putting smile on my face everyday since day 1.

jbsmith · 16 September 2013, 01:14 PM

Thanks for all the help guys! I'm leaning toward the 312. Is the production number for 2013 P 312 4,000? I think the 321 is 2500?

justbrowsing · 16 September 2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIN

Between the two, 312. Or...111!!

Maybe the best looking Panerai.

Cru Jones · 16 September 2013, 03:08 PM

Btw those two, 312.

Explorertwo · 16 September 2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIN

Between the two, 312. Or...111!!

X2!
Nice Pic!

nauticajoe · 19 September 2013, 10:02 AM

Definitely the 312.

accce · 19 September 2013, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIN

Between the two, 312. Or...111!!

You should consider a 40mm PAM.

CWIN · 19 September 2013, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accce

You should consider a 40mm PAM.

Haven't found a 40mm PAM that I like. If you are referring to how the 44mm fits me...I feel it fits fine. I may even go 47mm.

jbsmith · 20 September 2013, 12:44 PM

Thanks for all the input gents. Couldn't go wrong with either, but I decided on the 312 "P" series BNIB thanks to DavidSW. Love buying from David, as my last three have come from him. Should have it tomorrow. Can't wait. I'll post pics when time permits...or it didn't happen, huh? :) Thanks again.

KBM · 20 September 2013, 01:10 PM

Congrats on a great choice. If it is going to be the only one, the 312 has a more classic vibe, imo.

CWIN · 20 September 2013, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbsmith

Thanks for all the input gents. Couldn't go wrong with either, but I decided on the 312 "P" series BNIB thanks to DavidSW. Love buying from David, as my last three have come from him. Should have it tomorrow. Can't wait. I'll post pics when time permits...or it didn't happen, huh? :) Thanks again.

Great choice! Love the 312. Can't wait to see it, congrats!

Psmith · 21 September 2013, 05:54 AM

Congrats - either would be a fine choice

DiverAsia · 21 September 2013, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIN

Haven't found a 40mm PAM that I like. If you are referring to how the 44mm fits me...I feel it fits fine. I may even go 47mm.

jbsmith · 23 September 2013, 01:20 PM

As promised, here are a couple of pics of my first PAM. Sorry I'm not a better photographer. I'll have to work on that.

Do I need to send in registration card for warranty purposes or is it just a way for Panerai to get your info? Thanks again for everyone's expertise and for DavidSW for being such a great TRF trusted seller. This was my third watch from him and couldn't be happier.

lapince · 23 September 2013, 11:11 PM

"First and only Pam"??? That's what I thought also 3 months ago when I got my 233...

lapince · 30 September 2013, 06:16 AM

JBSmith, very nice Pam, good choice....

jbsmith · 30 September 2013, 12:19 PM

Thanks lapince! You've got a great Pam collection I see. I liked the 233, but couldn't see spending the extra cash for a first Pam. Enjoy!

15 September 2013, 03:18 AM	#1
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	312 or 321 for first and only PAM? I've narrowed it down between these two since the 233 out prices these two by quite a bit. Which would you choose? The 312 has cleaner dial and appears to be more popular (for resale if needed to flip), but 321 has PR, GMT, and less production. Tough choice for me, so I wanted to get your opinions. Does the 312 and 321 have the same case? I may trade my 116234 black diamond dial to fund the PAM. Thanks!

15 September 2013, 03:37 AM	#3
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	312, my first and I still love and wear it often. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

15 September 2013, 08:13 AM	#7
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Between the two, 312. Or...111!! __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

15 September 2013, 08:35 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Only one Luminor right? You can't just have one Panerai. I think the GMT without am pm isn't that cool. 312, but 320 is great too. __________________ member#3242

21 September 2013, 05:54 AM	#23
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats - either would be a fine choice __________________

View Poll Results: 312 or 321?
312	39	68.42%
321	18	31.58%
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15 September 2013, 03:31 AM	#2
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	312 because is awesome and was my first PAM also Yep same 1950 case.

15 September 2013, 03:50 AM	#4
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	312

15 September 2013, 04:39 AM	#5
OzgurTurk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ozgur Location: Istanbul Posts: 42	320 :)

15 September 2013, 06:02 AM	#6
kevbm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex \| AP \| PF Posts: 221	If you don't need an auto watch, then I'd go 111 or 112. Clean base is ace! Save the price difference for the strap addiction ahead! But between the two, I'd go for the 312. Good luck.

15 September 2013, 08:43 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	312

15 September 2013, 10:08 AM	#10
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	If you are okay with size and feel of a 1950 case, 312 is a great watch

15 September 2013, 11:52 AM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	312

15 September 2013, 01:21 PM	#12
Oliva17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 24	Got my first Panerai a year ago. I had the same questioning. PAM321 was the choice and it's putting smile on my face everyday since day 1.

16 September 2013, 01:14 PM	#13
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	Thanks for all the help guys! I'm leaning toward the 312. Is the production number for 2013 P 312 4,000? I think the 321 is 2500?

16 September 2013, 03:08 PM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Btw those two, 312.

19 September 2013, 10:02 AM	#17
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Definitely the 312.

20 September 2013, 12:44 PM	#20
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	Thanks for all the input gents. Couldn't go wrong with either, but I decided on the 312 "P" series BNIB thanks to DavidSW. Love buying from David, as my last three have come from him. Should have it tomorrow. Can't wait. I'll post pics when time permits...or it didn't happen, huh? :) Thanks again.

20 September 2013, 01:10 PM	#21
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Congrats on a great choice. If it is going to be the only one, the 312 has a more classic vibe, imo.

23 September 2013, 01:20 PM	#25
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	As promised, here are a couple of pics of my first PAM. Sorry I'm not a better photographer. I'll have to work on that. Do I need to send in registration card for warranty purposes or is it just a way for Panerai to get your info? Thanks again for everyone's expertise and for DavidSW for being such a great TRF trusted seller. This was my third watch from him and couldn't be happier. Attached Images

23 September 2013, 11:11 PM	#26
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	"First and only Pam"??? That's what I thought also 3 months ago when I got my 233...

30 September 2013, 06:16 AM	#27
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	JBSmith, very nice Pam, good choice....

30 September 2013, 12:19 PM	#28
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	Thanks lapince! You've got a great Pam collection I see. I liked the 233, but couldn't see spending the extra cash for a first Pam. Enjoy!

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