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Old 25 February 2013, 05:04 AM   #1
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This or That 372 or IWC 5004?

I know the results might be a bit skewed here but I am trying to decide between the two of these

So what do you guys think?
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Old 25 February 2013, 05:21 AM   #2
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I have handled the 5004 a few times and own the 372. Can't go wrong either way. it simply comes down to which one sings to you more. The PAM sings louder to me, is meaningfully less expensive, and you can use the extra $$ to build a strap collection...
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Old 25 February 2013, 06:18 AM   #3
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372, no question.
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Old 25 February 2013, 06:24 AM   #4
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372, no question.
+1 372 is about as good as it gets. If only they made a 44mm version.
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Old 25 February 2013, 08:02 AM   #5
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372 for me. Easily.
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Old 25 February 2013, 08:28 AM   #6
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Old 25 February 2013, 09:53 AM   #7
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Old 25 February 2013, 10:14 AM   #8
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How and when are you going to wear it? What else do you have in the collection.

If you work in an office environment and plan to wear it every day, I'd say the 5004 is a better choice. As a fun weekend watch - 372.
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Old 26 February 2013, 01:39 AM   #9
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Old 26 February 2013, 02:24 AM   #10
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if this were 5001, i would have a harder time choosing (especially white dial with blue hands), but, between the BP and 372, definitely the 372.
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Old 26 February 2013, 02:43 AM   #11
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Need some help

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Old 26 February 2013, 04:23 AM   #12
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Old 26 February 2013, 05:36 AM   #13
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A year ago I would've said 372. Today I say BP (but I'd need to try it on first)
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Old 26 February 2013, 06:46 AM   #14
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BP gets my vote.
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Old 26 February 2013, 07:30 AM   #15
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372 no question.

but if it were between the older BP 5002 and 372? Older BP 5002 no question ;)
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Old 27 February 2013, 10:55 AM   #16
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372 no question.

But if it were between the older bp 5002 and 372? Older bp 5002 no question ;)
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Old 27 February 2013, 11:16 AM   #17
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Old 27 February 2013, 11:17 AM   #18
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Old 27 February 2013, 11:22 AM   #19
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Old 27 February 2013, 11:49 AM   #20
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I would say 372 as "at first sight", the BP's strap and crown are an acquired taste (naturally, the same can & will be said about the 372 and all PAMS in general).

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For someone not as familiar with the BP, please define "old"...

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Old 27 February 2013, 12:00 PM   #21
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I would say 372 as "at first sight", the BP's strap and crown are an acquired taste (naturally, the same can & will be said about the 372 and all PAMS in general).

For someone not as familiar with the BP, please define "old"...

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Old 27 February 2013, 06:41 PM   #22
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Although I prefer the 422
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Old 28 February 2013, 08:17 PM   #23
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Old 28 February 2013, 10:21 PM   #24
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My first thought is the 372 just because of my heavy bias toward Panerai right now. But the BP is a classic, so you certainly can't go wrong with it. BP would also be a nice option if you already have Panerai in your collection.
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Old 28 February 2013, 10:52 PM   #25
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372 for sure.
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Old 28 February 2013, 11:22 PM   #26
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I'm not a big fan of IWC so I'm biased.

372 all the way.
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Old 9 March 2013, 05:11 PM   #27
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toss up for me. they are both huge. 372 just has more soul i guess
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Old 11 March 2013, 01:34 PM   #28
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Anyone here with a 6.5in wrist sporting the 372?
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Old 11 March 2013, 03:38 PM   #29
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372 without second thought
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Old 11 March 2013, 10:31 PM   #30
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Anyone here with a 6.5in wrist sporting the 372?
I would. 372 is on my list and I have 6.5" wrist.

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