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DD GT3 RD · 29 October 2011, 05:17 PM

I went to Hawaii in june/july and there was a watch store I would walk past everyday that had a PANERAI LUMINOR 1950 GMT pam289 / 8day in the window. I kept looking at it and have wanted one since. And I dont have a gold watch and have always wanted 1 (rose or yellow).

I really like the face on the "marina" model, they call it carbon fiber, not sure if it is. But I admire the 8 day and especially the 10 day power reserve models. Always thought that was pretty cool, I dont know many other watches that have that length of a power reserve.

Ive been looking into the movements. I know some use a zenith and some are in-house. Anyone have any input about the different movements and models?

one thing is that I see so many Panerai for sale here and on rolex forums which made me wonder, why are there so many for sale?

I also feel stupid, but there is the seconds dial on the side, the hour and minute hand but what is the arrow hand for?

I tried this one on today. It is a pre-owned at a store in BH.

Andad · 29 October 2011, 05:35 PM

Well the watch is a GMT.
The arrow would show 24 hour time on the bezel I guess but I don't see any markings?
Is it a 12 hour GMT movement?
Nice hunk of Au.

Psmith · 29 October 2011, 06:08 PM

Essentially, this is the gold version of the stainless steel 233. It's not terribly clear from the pics, but there is a 'dot' day/night indicator within the seconds sub-dial.
This was later changed to an AM/PM indicator on both the 289 and 233.
Some people prefer the earlier 'dot' as it gives the dial a cleaner look.

Hopefully googling for images will make all of this clearer(!)

Andad · 29 October 2011, 06:11 PM

Yes Clive I see it now. A twelve hour GMT hand with an AM/PM indicator.

I will come with instructions.

dddrees · 29 October 2011, 09:05 PM

Very nice, Congrats.

Cru Jones · 29 October 2011, 11:19 PM

Now that's a hunk of gold.

nauticajoe · 30 October 2011, 12:10 AM

As mentioned, both 289/233 use the 2002 movement; the 1st in-house movement. My 233 is an 8-day, but it gets 10 days before requiring a full wind. The small hand is the gmt, which can be hidden behind the hour hand when not in use, which imo is a pretty neat feature. Based on the photo, the gmt is reflecting 12:00 midnight, because the dot is black.

alvin999 · 30 October 2011, 12:44 AM

vy nice

eric23 · 30 October 2011, 01:20 AM

Nice, Congrats!

DD GT3 RD · 30 October 2011, 04:18 AM

guys I havent bought it, so no need for congrats.

Looking at it. Like it, had some question that I wrote above.

barstoolman · 30 October 2011, 05:50 AM

Its a GMT........what do you mean "what is the arrow for"?????? Its for another time zone.........buy a watch in which you understand what functions are available and how they work. Its a beauty but there are a ton of better looking gold watches than this one.

DD GT3 RD · 30 October 2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barstoolman

Its a GMT........what do you mean "what is the arrow for"?????? Its for another time zone.........buy a watch in which you understand what functions are available and how they work. Its a beauty but there are a ton of better looking gold watches than this one.

fair enough. This may sound idiotic but I didnt know GMT was another time zone.

I understand its functions, its basic. I just didnt know that 1. I love the 8 day power reserve and I like that it looks like a brick of gold.

What other gold watches do you think look better?

Andad · 30 October 2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barstoolman

Its a GMT........what do you mean "what is the arrow for"?????? Its for another time zone.........buy a watch in which you understand what functions are available and how they work. Its a beauty but there are a ton of better looking gold watches than this one.

Another gem from the pen of barstoolman.

1) Not everyone knows how all watches operate.

2) He is not buying the watch - RTT.

3) There are not many watches that look better but that is my opinion.

DD GT3 RD · 1 November 2011, 08:45 AM

THANKS! a nice guy! Understand most functions of watches but never had a GMT and didnt know what it stood for as ignorant as that makes me sound.

I think the gold is gorgeous. Thick watch like that in gold looks fantastic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Another gem from the pen of barstoolman.

1) Not everyone knows how all watches operate.

2) He is not buying the watch - RTT.

3) There are not many watches that look better but that is my opinion.

TimeOnHand · 1 November 2011, 10:07 AM

Damn that's nice... congratulations mate!

29 October 2011, 05:17 PM	#1
DD GT3 RD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431	Gold 1950 GMT 8 Day I went to Hawaii in june/july and there was a watch store I would walk past everyday that had a PANERAI LUMINOR 1950 GMT pam289 / 8day in the window. I kept looking at it and have wanted one since. And I dont have a gold watch and have always wanted 1 (rose or yellow). I really like the face on the "marina" model, they call it carbon fiber, not sure if it is. But I admire the 8 day and especially the 10 day power reserve models. Always thought that was pretty cool, I dont know many other watches that have that length of a power reserve. Ive been looking into the movements. I know some use a zenith and some are in-house. Anyone have any input about the different movements and models? one thing is that I see so many Panerai for sale here and on rolex forums which made me wonder, why are there so many for sale? I also feel stupid, but there is the seconds dial on the side, the hour and minute hand but what is the arrow hand for? I tried this one on today. It is a pre-owned at a store in BH.

29 October 2011, 05:35 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,521	Well the watch is a GMT. The arrow would show 24 hour time on the bezel I guess but I don't see any markings? Is it a 12 hour GMT movement? Nice hunk of Au. __________________ E

29 October 2011, 06:08 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Essentially, this is the gold version of the stainless steel 233. It's not terribly clear from the pics, but there is a 'dot' day/night indicator within the seconds sub-dial. This was later changed to an AM/PM indicator on both the 289 and 233. Some people prefer the earlier 'dot' as it gives the dial a cleaner look. Hopefully googling for images will make all of this clearer(!) __________________

29 October 2011, 06:11 PM	#4
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,521	Yes Clive I see it now. A twelve hour GMT hand with an AM/PM indicator. I will come with instructions. __________________ E

29 October 2011, 09:05 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Very nice, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 October 2011, 11:19 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Now that's a hunk of gold.

30 October 2011, 12:10 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As mentioned, both 289/233 use the 2002 movement; the 1st in-house movement. My 233 is an 8-day, but it gets 10 days before requiring a full wind. The small hand is the gmt, which can be hidden behind the hour hand when not in use, which imo is a pretty neat feature. Based on the photo, the gmt is reflecting 12:00 midnight, because the dot is black.

30 October 2011, 12:44 AM	#8
alvin999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 11	vy nice

30 October 2011, 01:20 AM	#9
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice, Congrats!

30 October 2011, 04:18 AM	#10
DD GT3 RD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431	guys I havent bought it, so no need for congrats. Looking at it. Like it, had some question that I wrote above.

30 October 2011, 05:50 AM	#11
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	Its a GMT........what do you mean "what is the arrow for"?????? Its for another time zone.........buy a watch in which you understand what functions are available and how they work. Its a beauty but there are a ton of better looking gold watches than this one.

1 November 2011, 10:07 AM	#15
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Damn that's nice... congratulations mate! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

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