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supra8903 · 18 September 2014, 10:48 PM

Hello. I have a chance to pick up a new panerai for my 30th birthday.
I was going to pull the trigger on a new 510, but my AD just took in a trade on a pam00422, and I can grab it for the same cost as the 510.

422 is complete with triple box( inner black box a bit banged up) and war entry dated 4/14

What would you do?

I'm 6ft 2in, and a 7.75in wrist, so 47mm should be ok.

I like the 8 day power reserve, but I like the 1950s case.

Any advise would be good.

discusdave · 19 September 2014, 01:06 PM

You know, I was in the same boat. I was looking at entry level 8 day models, but I just cannot get past the no power reserve indicator. 8 days is cool, but I do not always want to be wondering how much reserve I have left. I looked at a 233, and while a nice watch, I have no use for a GMT function, and I absolutely love the way gold hands look on the dark watch face and contrast with a polished SS case. The perfect amount of flash.

So, with all that in mind I just bought a BNIB 423 and will have it tomorrow. I like the 3 day movement, and the 72 hour power reserve indicator on the dial. I cross shopped the 422 as well, and I prefer the power reserve indicator of the 423 over the rear indicator of the 422, but at least they both have one, even if they are in different locations.

Auto16610 · 19 September 2014, 01:33 PM

I do like the 510, but the 422 is more bang for your buck. As long as you can pull off the 47mm case.

Psmith · 19 September 2014, 06:59 PM

422 no doubt

Cru Jones · 19 September 2014, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

422 no doubt

x2!

kilyung · 19 September 2014, 08:30 PM

422 without a doubt

braningan · 20 September 2014, 03:10 AM

422

supra8903 · 20 September 2014, 05:49 AM

Well... better change this to an incomming.... 422 on the way.

Best part about my incoming, is they gave me such a good deal on a new 422, I went for a new one.

RUpanerai · 20 September 2014, 06:02 AM

422 all day over the 510.

viper9669 · 20 September 2014, 11:48 AM

Congrats, the 422 is next on my list👍

Matt C · 20 September 2014, 11:56 AM

Got to g o with the majority here, 422. It's really a beautiful piece.

Urosfan · 20 September 2014, 12:30 PM

422

bry · 20 September 2014, 04:05 PM

422!

Time Collector · 21 September 2014, 02:59 AM

Congrats! I love the look and size of the 422

Milgauss J · 21 September 2014, 04:07 AM

422!!!

toph · 21 September 2014, 08:17 AM

422

outtatime · 24 September 2014, 03:13 AM

Wow...a 422 for the price of a 510? I'd be searching couch cushions or whatever I had to do in order to pull the trigger on that.

Travelller · 24 September 2014, 03:54 AM

Congrats - looking forward to seeing a few wristshots!

stockae92 · 24 September 2014, 05:35 AM

422 for sure if you can pull off 47mm case.

Psmith · 24 September 2014, 06:56 AM

Clean sweep for the 422

supra8903 · 24 September 2014, 11:11 AM

Ya. So less than one day with the 422, I think I am returning it.

+25 within 4 hours of setting it to atomic clock.

This is leaving a very bad taste in my mouth.

Don't really feel like sending it back to the factory, issues right out of the box scare me. I am a quality assurance engineer by trade ( major healthcare and energy companies), do I know stuff happens ( I wouldn't have a job if it didn't), but I also know where there is one problem, there is usually another.

Psmith · 24 September 2014, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra8903

Ya. So less than one day with the 422, I think I am returning it.

+25 within 4 hours of setting it to atomic clock.

This is leaving a very bad taste in my mouth.

Don't really feel like sending it back to the factory, issues right out of the box scare me. I am a quality assurance engineer by trade ( major healthcare and energy companies), do I know stuff happens ( I wouldn't have a job if it didn't), but I also know where there is one problem, there is usually another.

Sorry to hear.
Is it running consistently fast or erratically? If it's erratic then it could be magnetised.
If the AD took it as a trade-in I would hope they checked the watch for any issues. You have a warranty, so I suppose the next step is back with the AD.
Hopefully a simple de-magnetise &/or regulation will sort it out.

chris nyc · 25 September 2014, 06:31 AM

Which AD in New York? Would be nice to know so nobody else buys the watch you return, assuming they don't do the right thing and have it corrected...

supra8903 · 26 September 2014, 03:40 AM

It was upstate. said it was going back to the factory. so no worries.

Billythekid · 27 September 2014, 10:04 AM

422 brother no second thoughts about it , this watch should have been a limited edition

drivenlifestyle · 7 October 2014, 02:13 PM

422. This is like the third post Ive found today about the 422. Personal fave of mine too. go for it!!

rolexfan168 · 16 October 2014, 02:43 PM

422!

nick c · 16 October 2014, 11:23 PM

422 any day

kentheevil · 17 October 2014, 01:03 AM

422 over the 510 all day long

KBM · 21 October 2014, 12:40 AM

Good choice!

18 September 2014, 10:48 PM	#1
supra8903 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 277	Pam 510 or Pam 422 same price - which one would you pick. Hello. I have a chance to pick up a new panerai for my 30th birthday. I was going to pull the trigger on a new 510, but my AD just took in a trade on a pam00422, and I can grab it for the same cost as the 510. 422 is complete with triple box( inner black box a bit banged up) and war entry dated 4/14 What would you do? I'm 6ft 2in, and a 7.75in wrist, so 47mm should be ok. I like the 8 day power reserve, but I like the 1950s case. Any advise would be good.

19 September 2014, 01:33 PM	#3
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,182	422! I do like the 510, but the 422 is more bang for your buck. As long as you can pull off the 47mm case.

19 September 2014, 06:59 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	422 no doubt __________________

21 September 2014, 02:59 AM	#14
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Congrats! I love the look and size of the 422 __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

21 September 2014, 08:17 AM	#16
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	422 __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 September 2014, 01:06 PM	#2
discusdave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 84	You know, I was in the same boat. I was looking at entry level 8 day models, but I just cannot get past the no power reserve indicator. 8 days is cool, but I do not always want to be wondering how much reserve I have left. I looked at a 233, and while a nice watch, I have no use for a GMT function, and I absolutely love the way gold hands look on the dark watch face and contrast with a polished SS case. The perfect amount of flash. So, with all that in mind I just bought a BNIB 423 and will have it tomorrow. I like the 3 day movement, and the 72 hour power reserve indicator on the dial. I cross shopped the 422 as well, and I prefer the power reserve indicator of the 423 over the rear indicator of the 422, but at least they both have one, even if they are in different locations.

19 September 2014, 08:30 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	422 without a doubt

20 September 2014, 03:10 AM	#7
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	422

20 September 2014, 05:49 AM	#8
supra8903 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 277	Well... better change this to an incomming.... 422 on the way. Best part about my incoming, is they gave me such a good deal on a new 422, I went for a new one.

20 September 2014, 06:02 AM	#9
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	422 all day over the 510.

20 September 2014, 11:48 AM	#10
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Congrats, the 422 is next on my list👍

20 September 2014, 11:56 AM	#11
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	Got to g o with the majority here, 422. It's really a beautiful piece.

20 September 2014, 12:30 PM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	422

20 September 2014, 04:05 PM	#13
bry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Bryan Location: Borneo Posts: 247	422!

21 September 2014, 04:07 AM	#15
Milgauss J "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 226	422!!!

24 September 2014, 03:13 AM	#17
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Wow...a 422 for the price of a 510? I'd be searching couch cushions or whatever I had to do in order to pull the trigger on that. __________________ The above represents my opinion. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel. Scratches ≠ "Character"

24 September 2014, 03:54 AM	#18
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,091	Congrats - looking forward to seeing a few wristshots! __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

24 September 2014, 05:35 AM	#19
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	422 for sure if you can pull off 47mm case. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

24 September 2014, 06:56 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Clean sweep for the 422 __________________

24 September 2014, 11:11 AM	#21
supra8903 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 277	Ya. So less than one day with the 422, I think I am returning it. +25 within 4 hours of setting it to atomic clock. This is leaving a very bad taste in my mouth. Don't really feel like sending it back to the factory, issues right out of the box scare me. I am a quality assurance engineer by trade ( major healthcare and energy companies), do I know stuff happens ( I wouldn't have a job if it didn't), but I also know where there is one problem, there is usually another.

25 September 2014, 06:31 AM	#23
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 299	Which AD in New York? Would be nice to know so nobody else buys the watch you return, assuming they don't do the right thing and have it corrected... __________________ Current Stable: PAM 64, 87, 170, 82, 1216, 968, 508 Gone but not forgotten: PAM 233, PAM 1389, PAM 690, PAM 654, PAM 176, PAM 000, PAM 312, PAM 305, PAM 422, Rolex DSSD, Rolex TT Sub Bluesy

26 September 2014, 03:40 AM	#24
supra8903 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Watch: Rolex Sub 114060 Posts: 277	It was upstate. said it was going back to the factory. so no worries.

27 September 2014, 10:04 AM	#25
Billythekid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: India Posts: 324	422 brother no second thoughts about it , this watch should have been a limited edition

7 October 2014, 02:13 PM	#26
drivenlifestyle Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ryan Location: Los Angeles Watch: PAM 171 Posts: 347	422. This is like the third post Ive found today about the 422. Personal fave of mine too. go for it!!

16 October 2014, 02:43 PM	#27
rolexfan168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 37	422!

16 October 2014, 11:23 PM	#28
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	422 any day

17 October 2014, 01:03 AM	#29
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 587	422 over the 510 all day long

21 October 2014, 12:40 AM	#30
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Good choice!

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