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RCorsa · 1 March 2015, 04:21 AM

I have been buying Panerai watches since 2005 and have three in my collection (104, 233 and 372) and was considering a forth. I've been looking at the 249 and 448 which I really like and would diversify my collection a bit. While very similar, I've noticed that prices for the 249 are quite a bit higher than 448 even though the 448 is more limited in numbers and has the in house 3000 movement. I can't really figure out why this would be the case and wondered what your thoughts were and any advise on the matter...

Cru Jones · 1 March 2015, 04:25 AM

249 is the first modern Cali, it's thinner, it has a trusted movement that's easy to service and it doesn't have a wacky "California" engraving.

249 by a mile.

jay_kay · 1 March 2015, 04:28 AM

I had a similar predicament and went for a 249! The original 1936 California Dial. Didn't last long though as it was very thick and out of proportion IMO compared to my 232, almost sphere like :-0

Urosfan · 1 March 2015, 04:50 AM

I'd go 249

RCorsa · 1 March 2015, 05:13 AM

Can you please elaborate on why the preference for the 249 or 448 with responses. I'm trying to get down to details as I know the basic differences. Thanks cru jones for your specifics...

1 March 2015, 04:21 AM	#1
RCorsa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West Coast Posts: 152	249 versus 448 I have been buying Panerai watches since 2005 and have three in my collection (104, 233 and 372) and was considering a forth. I've been looking at the 249 and 448 which I really like and would diversify my collection a bit. While very similar, I've noticed that prices for the 249 are quite a bit higher than 448 even though the 448 is more limited in numbers and has the in house 3000 movement. I can't really figure out why this would be the case and wondered what your thoughts were and any advise on the matter...

1 March 2015, 04:28 AM	#3
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I had a similar predicament and went for a 249! The original 1936 California Dial. Didn't last long though as it was very thick and out of proportion IMO compared to my 232, almost sphere like :-0 __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

1 March 2015, 04:25 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	249 is the first modern Cali, it's thinner, it has a trusted movement that's easy to service and it doesn't have a wacky "California" engraving. 249 by a mile.

1 March 2015, 04:50 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	I'd go 249

1 March 2015, 05:13 AM	#5
RCorsa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: West Coast Posts: 152	Can you please elaborate on why the preference for the 249 or 448 with responses. I'm trying to get down to details as I know the basic differences. Thanks cru jones for your specifics...

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