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psv · 1 January 2013, 04:35 AM

I've been offered a 389 - never seen it in person and it is certainly on the big side - I can list dozens of reason why I shouldn't get this watch, but somehow I find it very attractive and compelling.

Anyone tried one on?

mfer · 1 January 2013, 05:15 AM

To contempory for me, but that is me. If you love it, go for it. Hope you get a good price.

Survivor · 1 January 2013, 05:31 AM

Haven't tried one one but don't limit your decision to some of the members here who are only interested in the same styles over and over again. If you check out their posts they recommend the same thing month after month, year after year........change for them is somehow blasphemy.

That 389 is gorgeous.........go for it!!!!!

mfer · 1 January 2013, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Survivor

Haven't tried one one but don't limit your decision to some of the members here who are only interested in the same styles over and over again. If you check out their posts they recommend the same thing month after month, year after year........change for them is somehow blasphemy.

That 389 is gorgeous.........go for it!!!!!

Yeah, it's called being an enthusiast!

And for the record, I did tell him to go for it.

advocatia · 1 January 2013, 06:04 AM

I like the 389 VERY much and I'm not a huge panerai sub fan.

nishant · 1 January 2013, 08:03 AM

I Love the looks of 389 and once there are discounts to be had, I will likely upgrade my 305 to 389 ...

nick c · 1 January 2013, 09:38 AM

psv · 4 January 2013, 08:33 AM

The real question is the value aspect, isn't it? A mint 305 can be had for $6,000 while the 389 is $12,400. I'm not sure I can motivate that?!

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the 389 is pretty much the same watch as the 305 but with a new ceramic bezel insert and some added anti-magnetism encasing to the movement?

Still, I find it such a nice mix between classic design with some modern updates. I think at under $10K I would be more compelled to jump on this watch.

mfer · 4 January 2013, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

The real question is the value aspect, isn't it? A mint 305 can be had for $6,000 while the 389 is $12,400. I'm not sure I can motivate that?!

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the 389 is pretty much the same watch as the 305 but with a new ceramic bezel insert and some added anti-magnetism encasing to the movement?

Still, I find it such a nice mix between classic design with some modern updates. I think at under $10K I would be more compelled to jump on this watch.

Ding ding ding ding ding.

masterserg · 4 January 2013, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

The real question is the value aspect, isn't it? A mint 305 can be had for $6,000 while the 389 is $12,400. I'm not sure I can motivate that?!

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the 389 is pretty much the same watch as the 305 but with a new ceramic bezel insert and some added anti-magnetism encasing to the movement?

Still, I find it such a nice mix between classic design with some modern updates. I think at under $10K I would be more compelled to jump on this watch.

but .. but ... since when does value have anything to do with this madness?

psv · 4 January 2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

but .. but ... since when does value have anything to do with this madness?

I'm bi-polar that way: rationale one day, the other not...

mfer · 4 January 2013, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

but .. but ... since when does value have anything to do with this madness?

Ahhh......this I understand.

210. approximate value $4000
Unitas 6497 movement
Sapphire Display back
45mm
Add some gold hands....so nice.

232. approximate value $9000
Unitas 6497 movement
Solid Steel back
47mm
brown dial goodness

232 probable costs less/same to make....but 232 wins!!!!

Only difference is 389 has yet to prove its "value". Maybe it will, but I'd be waiting.

gregvisser · 4 January 2013, 01:27 PM

I love the look of the 389. And if money wasn't an object I'd say lock it in. But in terms of VFM, you can do better in a 305. And then there will be a school that says if you want a large diver with a ceramic bezel, get the DS. $ for $, probably a better watch than the 389.

Depends if you are buying with the head or the heart.

Greg

psv · 4 January 2013, 08:37 AM

Hm, I wonder how the 305 would look with a PVD'ed bezel...

Milgauss J · 4 January 2013, 10:42 AM

wow, it's not a cheap piece at 12k. It does look nice though.

masterserg · 4 January 2013, 11:12 AM

I like it!

1 January 2013, 04:35 AM	#1
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Am I crazy for wanting a 389? I've been offered a 389 - never seen it in person and it is certainly on the big side - I can list dozens of reason why I shouldn't get this watch, but somehow I find it very attractive and compelling. Anyone tried one on?

1 January 2013, 05:15 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	To contempory for me, but that is me. If you love it, go for it. Hope you get a good price. __________________ member#3242

4 January 2013, 11:12 AM	#16
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I like it! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 January 2013, 05:31 AM	#3
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Haven't tried one one but don't limit your decision to some of the members here who are only interested in the same styles over and over again. If you check out their posts they recommend the same thing month after month, year after year........change for them is somehow blasphemy. That 389 is gorgeous.........go for it!!!!!

1 January 2013, 06:04 AM	#5
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	I like the 389 VERY much and I'm not a huge panerai sub fan.

1 January 2013, 08:03 AM	#6
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	I Love the looks of 389 and once there are discounts to be had, I will likely upgrade my 305 to 389 ...

1 January 2013, 09:38 AM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846

4 January 2013, 08:33 AM	#8
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	The real question is the value aspect, isn't it? A mint 305 can be had for $6,000 while the 389 is $12,400. I'm not sure I can motivate that?! Please correct me if I'm wrong, but the 389 is pretty much the same watch as the 305 but with a new ceramic bezel insert and some added anti-magnetism encasing to the movement? Still, I find it such a nice mix between classic design with some modern updates. I think at under $10K I would be more compelled to jump on this watch.

4 January 2013, 01:27 PM	#13
gregvisser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Greg Visser Location: New Zealand Posts: 584	I love the look of the 389. And if money wasn't an object I'd say lock it in. But in terms of VFM, you can do better in a 305. And then there will be a school that says if you want a large diver with a ceramic bezel, get the DS. $ for $, probably a better watch than the 389. Depends if you are buying with the head or the heart. Greg

4 January 2013, 08:37 AM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Hm, I wonder how the 305 would look with a PVD'ed bezel...

4 January 2013, 10:42 AM	#15
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	wow, it's not a cheap piece at 12k. It does look nice though.

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