30th birthday- which one - breitling navi 01 or pam 422

[supra8903]

Hello all.

I'm turning 30 soon, and wanted to get a new watch to celebrate.
I've had a few ideas along the way, but I'm pretty sure it's between a Navi 01 46mm or a Panerai 422

What would you choose.

Navi 01 46
Love the dial
Size it perfect
5 year warranty
Limited water resistance
Automatic ( con as I will only wear one or two days a week)

Pam00422
Cushion case
Huge crown guard
Hand wind movement
Power reserve
26mm straps (con as it is too big)
Unknown reliability on the P3000 movement


I want this to be a weekend casual watch, as I already have a daily wear and a dress watch.

Thanks.

[Presa canary]

Navitimer. It's a classic

[Alfredo.]

If I were you I would chose the PAM!

[mailman]

Panerai

[mps354]

Originally Posted by Presa canary

Navitimer. It's a classic

x2

[GermanyMatt]

What other watches do you have?

[supra8903]

Curent list is a Breitling Avenger seawolf (daily wear)
Stowa MO (dress)
Tisssot and VSA Quarts for weekend yard work type stuff.

[GermanyMatt]

I had a PAM 312 back in the day and I just couldn't bond with it. I found it very top heavy and not very comfortable. The only part of the watch I liked was the wide variety of aftermarket straps and buckles. If you haven't tried one on before, you should. They are nice watches, but make sure you have the wrist to pull it off.

I also had a Breitling Navitimer 01. Really nice watch. I can't say enough good things about the whole package. Only reason I got rid of it was to fund a Rolex SubC. The Navitimer just wasn't for me - didn't fit my personality. Still a great watch though.

[Sir Larry Wildman]

Originally Posted by Presa canary

Navitimer. It's a classic

x3

[Sam Philip]

Pam

[dualcarb]

Pam

[supra8903]

I love how the panerai people are men of few words.

[nick c]

Panerai any day

[GB-man]

Navitimer. It's stunning.

[lig]

Pam

[1st amg]

Originally Posted by supra8903

Hello all.

I'm turning 30 soon, and wanted to get a new watch to celebrate.
I've had a few ideas along the way, but I'm pretty sure it's between a Navi 01 46mm or a Panerai 422

What would you choose.

Navi 01 46
Love the dial
Size it perfect
5 year warranty
Limited water resistance
Automatic ( con as I will only wear one or two days a week)

Pam00422
Cushion case
Huge crown guard
Hand wind movement
Power reserve
26mm straps (con as it is too big)
Unknown reliability on the P3000 movement


I want this to be a weekend casual watch, as I already have a daily wear and a dress watch.

Thanks.

Didn't you post the same thing in the Panerai forum? You said you bought a 422 then returned it after only one day with it. You weren't happy with it, so why on earth are you asking the same thing here? I am a Panerai lover and have a few, I would vote Panerai but I am dumbfounded as to why you are still pondering this 30th birthday gift.

[travisb]

422!

[Andrés G]

Navitimer.

[kentheevil]

Pam 422 for sure you already have a breitling + panerai imo is more casual looking and you can wear it with anything from tank top to suit and will look fine :)

[Jp28]

For a casual/weekend watch then I think the PAM 422 wins easily. Less bling, much cleaner layout.

[CWIN]

I'd go with the PAM. Not a huge Breitling fan.

[GermanyMatt]

To be honest, given I've had both, I wouldn't buy either and would look in another direction.

[vman]

You're 30. Time to grow up and get something serious. For the record, I had a PAM. It was an okay watch.

[malarky_hk]

Pick something else...lots of choice in that price range.

[KBM]

This thread is useless without some pics!

[bry]

Since you already have Seawolf in your stable, I'd go for the 422 given the choices between the two.

[Mastergreenhand]

Pam. It's sits well on the wrist and is a stunner.

[el1125]

Panerai

[HL65]

Panerai

[s14roller]

Pam