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Jcru2001 · 16 June 2013, 12:36 AM

I'm searching for my first Panerai, which will be a second watch, not a daily wear. I'm focused on the radiomir due to size and slimmer silhouette. That said, I don't want to go full out and drop $5k or more, but would like to have a piece that will retain value in the future. And I understand I'm talking about entry level Pam's here, which will probably not retain all value.

So a brand new 380, showing the logo, or a per owned 210 or 183??

Thanks in advance.

toulouse · 16 June 2013, 12:42 AM

Most of the entry pams will retain their pre-owned value better than the higher priced watches. I went with a 210, just yesterday.

Good luck with the hunt.

TAKUYA · 16 June 2013, 01:05 AM

183 for me!

Survivor · 16 June 2013, 01:49 AM

380

manilenyo · 16 June 2013, 01:58 AM

210

mfer · 16 June 2013, 02:01 AM

210...sandwich rad is the best!

Cru Jones · 16 June 2013, 03:21 AM

210.

Buy right and you will very likely not lose anything on a flip.

Friedl41 · 18 June 2013, 07:18 AM

210

porschejeff · 18 June 2013, 07:50 AM

My pre-owned 183 recent purchase "O" model (and first Pam for me) and only a couple months old when I got it.

thsiao · 18 June 2013, 08:17 AM

PAM 183 for me... the 210 is too simple, the 380 lacks the sandwich dial... so the 183 is perfect. Here are a few photos of mine to help persuade you.

Travelller · 18 June 2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcru2001

I'm searching for my first Panerai ... focused on the radiomir ... 380, ... 210 or 183?

Since it's your first Panerai, I agree with the lads above me that a sandwich dial's the way to go so that means a 210 or 183. I also like simpler dials with Radiomirs so the 210 would be awesome. On the other hand, a seconds hand can come in handy... which brings me to the 183...

terrywoods · 19 June 2013, 05:20 AM

380 gets my vote or a 183 G as black seal is at the bottom of the dial

Travelller · 19 June 2013, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by terrywoods

...a 183 G as black seal is at the bottom of the dial

Didn't know that... cool.

Thanks for sharing that

16 June 2013, 12:36 AM	#1
Jcru2001 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Stamford CT Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 27	Buy new 380 or per owned 210 or 183 ?? I'm searching for my first Panerai, which will be a second watch, not a daily wear. I'm focused on the radiomir due to size and slimmer silhouette. That said, I don't want to go full out and drop $5k or more, but would like to have a piece that will retain value in the future. And I understand I'm talking about entry level Pam's here, which will probably not retain all value. So a brand new 380, showing the logo, or a per owned 210 or 183?? Thanks in advance.

16 June 2013, 01:05 AM	#3
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,009	183 for me! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

16 June 2013, 02:01 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	210...sandwich rad is the best! __________________ member#3242

18 June 2013, 07:18 AM	#8
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	210 __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

18 June 2013, 07:50 AM	#9
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	My pre-owned 183 recent purchase "O" model (and first Pam for me) and only a couple months old when I got it. Attached Images

16 June 2013, 12:42 AM	#2
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Most of the entry pams will retain their pre-owned value better than the higher priced watches. I went with a 210, just yesterday. Good luck with the hunt.

16 June 2013, 01:49 AM	#4
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	380

16 June 2013, 01:58 AM	#5
manilenyo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manila Posts: 2,541	210

16 June 2013, 03:21 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	210. Buy right and you will very likely not lose anything on a flip.

18 June 2013, 08:17 AM	#10
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	PAM 183 for me... the 210 is too simple, the 380 lacks the sandwich dial... so the 183 is perfect. Here are a few photos of mine to help persuade you.

19 June 2013, 05:20 AM	#12
terrywoods "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 320	380 gets my vote or a 183 G as black seal is at the bottom of the dial

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