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Survivor · 21 December 2012, 02:30 AM

I recently sold my 425 even though it has one of the most beautiful dials I've ever seen. Only reason for selling it was the size...........I'm hoping one day, Panerai makes the same watch in a 44mm size.

If your wrist can handle it, go with the 425........its a stunning looking timepiece!!!!

RUpanerai · 21 December 2012, 07:45 AM

233.... best bang for the buck and it is just damn sexy... that being said, I have owned 5 of them and only have 1 now....

Minuteman · 21 December 2012, 09:26 AM

It even looks good with a lousy strap.
The plexi is no problem. Polywatch takes care of that. Besides, there is one spare plexi coming with the watch.

High numbers, compared to what, Rolex? :-)

Z-Dweller · 24 December 2012, 06:32 AM

The 372 and 425's gold hands look great with certain lighting conditions. My next PAM will be a Radiomir with gold hands.

Z-Dweller · 24 December 2012, 08:40 AM

Another pic of the 372's dial/hands. I like the different colors of the numerals/markers vs brand font vs the hands.

advocatia · 24 December 2012, 08:50 AM

372. The lines on that case are stunning. 422 owner here.

TswaneNguni · 25 December 2012, 03:06 PM

372,425,422 .. all three !!

Have two,still hunting the 422 ...

toulouse · 25 December 2012, 03:28 PM

I'd say the 233. I owned a 372 but it proved to be a bit too large for my 6.5 wrist. 44mm is the most I'd ever do again. Good luck.

nishant · 25 December 2012, 04:45 PM

Recently tried the 233 and it certainly did not live up to my expectations .. I expected more in looks and wrist appeal from a watch with 15000 dollar price tag.
The 424 and 425 blew the 233 right out ... Gorgeous dials, supremely comfortable and great wrist presence.

My answer : 425.

Plexi bugs me too much and 422 does not look right in the pics .. Still have go try it in person though.

aboen · 25 December 2012, 05:41 PM

372- the perfect Panerai IMO.

Royalex · 2 January 2013, 01:36 PM

Definitely go for 233 it is semi complicated panerai watch,and still looks so simple.i like it

Sirowhite · 2 January 2013, 02:43 PM

372 for sure.....

Mlpugh · 3 January 2013, 04:15 AM

270! Then 372:)

Milgauss J · 3 January 2013, 04:27 AM

Yeah, I own a 372 and I would add 422 to the mix as well. Love the 233 but never got around to buying it as other pieces always seem to catch my eye every year. It does seem like the perfect watch. 44mm, 8 day PR, Domed crystal. I might have just talked myself into one!!!

TAKUYA · 3 January 2013, 04:50 AM

the beautiful watches come out every year, so you will see and think that there's only the manual first in house movement with 8 day PR and three barrels (usually run up to 9-10 day PR) will be last forever ever?

Travelller · 3 January 2013, 06:56 AM

So...
...what happened to the OP, did he make his way to the North Pole to ask Santa the same question?

SeanLandsnaes · 3 January 2013, 08:34 AM

Love the 233, Domed crystal, manual wind 8 days, sandwhich dial and 44mm is comfortable to wear daily!

psv · 3 January 2013, 08:45 AM

What about the 317? :-)

I do think 44mm is a much better size for a daily wearer, but I just don't like the look of the PR-tang on the 233, it breaks the balance of the interface.

The 372 is the best looking modern era Panerai bar none. 422 is obviously a bit more practical...

Rex312 · 3 January 2013, 10:46 AM

233 all day.

TAKUYA · 3 January 2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex312

233 all day.

Bane_of_your_life · 3 January 2013, 12:45 PM

Put an order for a 233 as I thought the 372 would be too big but after trying it on the 233 just didn't seem all that and the dial is just too busy. So I'm now the proud owner of a 372!! :D

RRM1020 · 3 January 2013, 01:57 PM

372 all the way.

Bane_of_your_life · 3 January 2013, 08:53 PM

If its not 47mm it doesn't feel like a real pam. That goes for radiomir and luminor

Shikar · 4 January 2013, 02:06 PM

I have still to find a better Pam than a 233.....bar none !

Regards.

alexlt730512 · 4 January 2013, 07:25 PM

233 is the way to go

DOUGHN · 10 January 2013, 08:49 PM

this one

Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine

HL65 · 10 January 2013, 11:31 PM

425 for me followed by the 372. With that said one can't go wrong with any of the 3!

skyedog · 11 January 2013, 02:44 AM

372 is my pick! they all fantastic pieces!

24 December 2012, 06:32 AM	#34
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	The 372 and 425's gold hands look great with certain lighting conditions. My next PAM will be a Radiomir with gold hands. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

24 December 2012, 08:40 AM	#35
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	Another pic of the 372's dial/hands. I like the different colors of the numerals/markers vs brand font vs the hands. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

2 January 2013, 02:43 PM	#42
Sirowhite "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 343	372 for sure..... __________________ Super fans: Watcholic....

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3 January 2013, 06:56 AM	#46
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21 December 2012, 02:30 AM	#31
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	I recently sold my 425 even though it has one of the most beautiful dials I've ever seen. Only reason for selling it was the size...........I'm hoping one day, Panerai makes the same watch in a 44mm size. If your wrist can handle it, go with the 425........its a stunning looking timepiece!!!!

21 December 2012, 07:45 AM	#32
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	233.... best bang for the buck and it is just damn sexy... that being said, I have owned 5 of them and only have 1 now....

21 December 2012, 09:26 AM	#33
Minuteman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 56	It even looks good with a lousy strap. The plexi is no problem. Polywatch takes care of that. Besides, there is one spare plexi coming with the watch. High numbers, compared to what, Rolex? :-)

24 December 2012, 08:50 AM	#36
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	372. The lines on that case are stunning. 422 owner here.

25 December 2012, 03:06 PM	#37
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	372,425,422 .. all three !! Have two,still hunting the 422 ...

25 December 2012, 03:28 PM	#38
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	I'd say the 233. I owned a 372 but it proved to be a bit too large for my 6.5 wrist. 44mm is the most I'd ever do again. Good luck.

25 December 2012, 04:45 PM	#39
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	Recently tried the 233 and it certainly did not live up to my expectations .. I expected more in looks and wrist appeal from a watch with 15000 dollar price tag. The 424 and 425 blew the 233 right out ... Gorgeous dials, supremely comfortable and great wrist presence. My answer : 425. Plexi bugs me too much and 422 does not look right in the pics .. Still have go try it in person though.

25 December 2012, 05:41 PM	#40
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	372- the perfect Panerai IMO.

2 January 2013, 01:36 PM	#41
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	Definitely go for 233 it is semi complicated panerai watch,and still looks so simple.i like it

3 January 2013, 04:15 AM	#43
Mlpugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 66	270! Then 372:)

3 January 2013, 04:27 AM	#44
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	Yeah, I own a 372 and I would add 422 to the mix as well. Love the 233 but never got around to buying it as other pieces always seem to catch my eye every year. It does seem like the perfect watch. 44mm, 8 day PR, Domed crystal. I might have just talked myself into one!!!

3 January 2013, 08:34 AM	#47
SeanLandsnaes "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Watch: Panerai Posts: 13,600	Love the 233, Domed crystal, manual wind 8 days, sandwhich dial and 44mm is comfortable to wear daily!

3 January 2013, 08:45 AM	#48
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	What about the 317? :-) I do think 44mm is a much better size for a daily wearer, but I just don't like the look of the PR-tang on the 233, it breaks the balance of the interface. The 372 is the best looking modern era Panerai bar none. 422 is obviously a bit more practical...

3 January 2013, 10:46 AM	#49
Rex312 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT Master Posts: 129	233 all day.

3 January 2013, 12:45 PM	#51
Bane_of_your_life Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Watch: IWC Portofino Posts: 114	Put an order for a 233 as I thought the 372 would be too big but after trying it on the 233 just didn't seem all that and the dial is just too busy. So I'm now the proud owner of a 372!! :D

3 January 2013, 01:57 PM	#52
RRM1020 Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: US... Watch: Depends on the day Posts: 181	372 all the way.

3 January 2013, 08:53 PM	#53
Bane_of_your_life Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Watch: IWC Portofino Posts: 114	If its not 47mm it doesn't feel like a real pam. That goes for radiomir and luminor

4 January 2013, 02:06 PM	#54
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	I have still to find a better Pam than a 233.....bar none ! Regards.

4 January 2013, 07:25 PM	#55
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	233 is the way to go

10 January 2013, 08:49 PM	#56
DOUGHN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Manila Watch: AP.Rolex.Pam.Tudor Posts: 372	this one Sent thru Doughn's Fax Machine __________________ '13 Rolex116610LV Hulk / '16 Tudor BlackbayBronze / '57 Rolex6494 / '64 Rolex1018 / '74 Tudor9101/0 Ranger2 Auto / '94 Tudor 79090 Sub / '02 Tudor 72980 TigerChrono / '11 AP ROO Ti / '12 Panerai 372 / 71' Omega Cons / '91 TagHeuer 4000 Auto / '16 Seiko PADI turtle / '16 Seiko Sumo / Seiko 6139 speedtimer / Seiko Nano

10 January 2013, 11:31 PM	#57
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	425 for me followed by the 372. With that said one can't go wrong with any of the 3! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 January 2013, 02:44 AM	#58
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	372 is my pick! they all fantastic pieces!

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