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applegrape · 22 December 2014, 03:43 PM

Its nearly christmas, I want to buy myself a new watch!

What do you think is the best for me?

Submariner is the most iconic watch ever, while PAM 372 47mm is also one of the most iconing in Panerai.

While AP Diver as 42MM but wear as big as 44MM Panerai.

If I buy the diver, I could not have another budget for early next year. If I buy the cheaper one, I can buy another watch such as Omega or Breitling early next year.

These 3 is like the battle between 3 KING.

What do you vote

NavitimerNut · 22 December 2014, 03:45 PM

PAM 372 for me!

applegrape · 22 December 2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NavitimerNut

PAM 372 for me!

Thanks for the reply, its a BIG watch. 47mm

NavitimerNut · 22 December 2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by applegrape

Thanks for the reply, its a BIG watch. 47mm

It's just the right size! 47mm complements the wrist fantastically!

stanford88 · 22 December 2014, 03:49 PM

You need to provide a little more information about the rest of your collection.

For me:
Sub > PAM 372 > AP Diver

I love the 372, but 47mm Luminor is a very large case. AP Diver is a great watch, but I prefer the other two watches. Subs are everywhere. While that may make it less interesting for some people, it also demonstrates the immense value.

Buy what you like the most. Everything else is someone's opinion.

captainnice · 22 December 2014, 04:27 PM

Submariner

Eric Chan · 22 December 2014, 04:41 PM

Submariner. Pam's don't do a thing for me.

sturgeon123456 · 22 December 2014, 05:11 PM

I have a Panerai 508, hulk submariner and the ceramic ap diver. Soon to have the steel ap diver.

There is no way I would choose a submariner Over the Panerai or ap. Ap steel diver, something different...more wrist presence and an excellent movement and masculine look. 40mm is just outdated in my opinion

Time Collector · 22 December 2014, 06:11 PM

I would start with the AP Diver because the other ones can be had fairly easy.

Degas · 22 December 2014, 06:28 PM

Sdc

Cru Jones · 22 December 2014, 06:38 PM

Other than having a black dial, these three are wildly different, no?

Thatguy · 22 December 2014, 07:02 PM

Depends...daily wearer I would go with the sub for sure. 47mm is too big for everyday IMO even though I love my 422. Can't speak for the AP as I haven't worn one for a long period.

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jolimont · 22 December 2014, 07:05 PM

Ap diver any day of the week, esp on steel bracelet

travisb · 22 December 2014, 07:31 PM

Sub for me. I like the 372 and Diver but if I were to have just one, the Sub would get the most wear.

j-geng · 22 December 2014, 08:24 PM

Audemars, superior craftsmanship, trinity.

dysondiver · 22 December 2014, 08:36 PM

seadweller ,,, gives you , rolex , diver and size ,, pam who??

applegrape · 22 December 2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

I have a Panerai 508, hulk submariner and the ceramic ap diver. Soon to have the steel ap diver.

There is no way I would choose a submariner Over the Panerai or ap. Ap steel diver, something different...more wrist presence and an excellent movement and masculine look. 40mm is just outdated in my opinion

40mm is really outdated? Big watch is the trend?

Evad3 · 22 December 2014, 09:58 PM

^^ IMO the big watch trend has been and gone (unless you're female of course)

. Classic sizes are making a comeback!

jhamiltonwa · 22 December 2014, 10:09 PM

If the other choice was Blancpain FF we'd have a competition. PAM is too big, though interesting, and the AP, well the two iconic Genta designs do zero for me (apols for blasphemy).

brandrea · 22 December 2014, 10:15 PM

I voted For the Sub, you just can't go wrong with this choice.

maxbaris · 22 December 2014, 10:19 PM

For those who don't know the AP and Panerai lines well enough, pix would have been very helpful. Regardless, I would go for Panerai. I'm not a big Sub or AP fan!

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kilyung · 22 December 2014, 10:21 PM

Maybe a YM2? Albeit SS may fit your budget better.

kilyung · 22 December 2014, 10:25 PM

If you're a 'risti, hard not to like the 372.

Psmith · 22 December 2014, 10:25 PM

Out of those three, the 372. But I would pick a 422 over all of them

Rashid.bk · 22 December 2014, 10:52 PM

Need more details about your collection. If this a first watch, then Submariner. You have to have one, it will keep calling no matter what. All the talk that everyone has it is rubbish, so what, get what you like.
If you have existing nice watches...then the Pam 372 wins, no contest. It's my next watch, but I already have a Sub.

applegrape · 22 December 2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Maybe a YM2? Albeit SS may fit your budget better.

wow, this is such amazing watch.

applegrape · 22 December 2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Need more details about your collection. If this a first watch, then Submariner. You have to have one, it will keep calling no matter what. All the talk that everyone has it is rubbish, so what, get what you like.
If you have existing nice watches...then the Pam 372 wins, no contest. It's my next watch, but I already have a Sub.

you mean submariner is a must? and then get the 372?

applegrape · 22 December 2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I voted For the Sub, you just can't go wrong with this choice.

applegrape · 22 December 2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Evad3

^^ IMO the big watch trend has been and gone (unless you're female of course)

. Classic sizes are making a comeback!

craniotes · 23 December 2014, 12:19 AM

The AP is arguably the "best" watch in this comparo but that doesn't mean diddly-squat if you're not 100% in love with its polarizing design. The 372 is arguably the most "authentic" PAM, but that doesn't mean diddly-squat if you don't have the wrists to pull it off. The Sub is arguably the most iconic diver extant, but that doesn't mean diddly-squat if you're looking to put something unique on your wrist.

My suggestion? Try them all on, and whichever one puts the biggest smile on your face is the watch you buy first.

Regards,
Adam

PS - FWIW, if it were me, the answer would be the AP, hands down.

View Poll Results: What do you pick?
Rolex Submariner	86	49.14%
PAM 372 47mm	22	12.57%
AP Diver Steel 42mm	57	32.57%
Other, you name it!	10	5.71%
Voters: 175. You may not vote on this poll

22 December 2014, 03:43 PM	#1
applegrape Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: On The Beach Posts: 60	Submariner VS PAM 372 VS AP Diver Steel Its nearly christmas, I want to buy myself a new watch! What do you think is the best for me? Submariner is the most iconic watch ever, while PAM 372 47mm is also one of the most iconing in Panerai. While AP Diver as 42MM but wear as big as 44MM Panerai. If I buy the diver, I could not have another budget for early next year. If I buy the cheaper one, I can buy another watch such as Omega or Breitling early next year. These 3 is like the battle between 3 KING. What do you vote

22 December 2014, 04:41 PM	#7
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Submariner. Pam's don't do a thing for me. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

22 December 2014, 06:11 PM	#9
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	I would start with the AP Diver because the other ones can be had fairly easy. __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

22 December 2014, 10:25 PM	#24
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Out of those three, the 372. But I would pick a 422 over all of them __________________

22 December 2014, 03:45 PM	#2
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	PAM 372 for me!

22 December 2014, 03:49 PM	#5
stanford88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SFO Posts: 4	You need to provide a little more information about the rest of your collection. For me: Sub > PAM 372 > AP Diver I love the 372, but 47mm Luminor is a very large case. AP Diver is a great watch, but I prefer the other two watches. Subs are everywhere. While that may make it less interesting for some people, it also demonstrates the immense value. Buy what you like the most. Everything else is someone's opinion.

22 December 2014, 04:27 PM	#6
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Submariner

22 December 2014, 05:11 PM	#8
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	I have a Panerai 508, hulk submariner and the ceramic ap diver. Soon to have the steel ap diver. There is no way I would choose a submariner Over the Panerai or ap. Ap steel diver, something different...more wrist presence and an excellent movement and masculine look. 40mm is just outdated in my opinion

22 December 2014, 06:28 PM	#10
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	Sdc

22 December 2014, 06:38 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	Other than having a black dial, these three are wildly different, no?

22 December 2014, 07:02 PM	#12
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Depends...daily wearer I would go with the sub for sure. 47mm is too big for everyday IMO even though I love my 422. Can't speak for the AP as I haven't worn one for a long period. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 December 2014, 07:05 PM	#13
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	Ap diver any day of the week, esp on steel bracelet

22 December 2014, 07:31 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Sub for me. I like the 372 and Diver but if I were to have just one, the Sub would get the most wear.

22 December 2014, 08:24 PM	#15
j-geng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: James Location: Sydney Posts: 81	Audemars, superior craftsmanship, trinity.

22 December 2014, 08:36 PM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	seadweller ,,, gives you , rolex , diver and size ,, pam who??

22 December 2014, 09:58 PM	#18
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	^^ IMO the big watch trend has been and gone (unless you're female of course) . Classic sizes are making a comeback!

22 December 2014, 10:09 PM	#19
jhamiltonwa "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perth, Australia Watch: '87 Air King Date Posts: 154	If the other choice was Blancpain FF we'd have a competition. PAM is too big, though interesting, and the AP, well the two iconic Genta designs do zero for me (apols for blasphemy).

22 December 2014, 10:15 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	I voted For the Sub, you just can't go wrong with this choice.

22 December 2014, 10:19 PM	#21
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 477	For those who don't know the AP and Panerai lines well enough, pix would have been very helpful. Regardless, I would go for Panerai. I'm not a big Sub or AP fan! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 December 2014, 10:21 PM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Maybe a YM2? Albeit SS may fit your budget better.

22 December 2014, 10:52 PM	#25
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Need more details about your collection. If this a first watch, then Submariner. You have to have one, it will keep calling no matter what. All the talk that everyone has it is rubbish, so what, get what you like. If you have existing nice watches...then the Pam 372 wins, no contest. It's my next watch, but I already have a Sub.

23 December 2014, 12:19 AM	#30
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	The AP is arguably the "best" watch in this comparo but that doesn't mean diddly-squat if you're not 100% in love with its polarizing design. The 372 is arguably the most "authentic" PAM, but that doesn't mean diddly-squat if you don't have the wrists to pull it off. The Sub is arguably the most iconic diver extant, but that doesn't mean diddly-squat if you're looking to put something unique on your wrist. My suggestion? Try them all on, and whichever one puts the biggest smile on your face is the watch you buy first. Regards, Adam PS - FWIW, if it were me, the answer would be the AP, hands down.

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