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Old 16 December 2023, 10:27 PM   #1
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Which Panerai?

I need a little help from the experts. I have had a few PAMs in the past and I find myself wanting to buy another. My favorite was my 372. And while I may just buy another I thought it would be better if I found something a little different. I really like the 368 but the price is a little to much at this time.
Here is what I'm looking for.
44 - 47mm
Handwind
Plexi crystal if possible or at least a domed crystal
Plain dial, 3 -6 -9

I really like the case of the 372 do they make the same case in a smaller size?

Thanks for your help

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Old 16 December 2023, 11:31 PM   #2
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I like the 372 but prefer the 422 or 423 as an alternative. I like the second hand. You can look for a classic like the 233 which has a domed crystal and is beloved, for good reason, by collectors. So many options.
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Old 17 December 2023, 02:17 AM   #3
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587 would be a good choice if you can live without a crown guard.


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Old 17 December 2023, 04:16 AM   #4
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Old 17 December 2023, 09:04 PM   #5
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With the criteria you are looking for, the 233 for sure.
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Old 18 December 2023, 01:35 AM   #6
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For domed and some additional functionality, the 233. For the simple, clean look, the 372.
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Old 18 December 2023, 01:48 AM   #7
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What about a 557?
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Old 18 December 2023, 02:28 AM   #8
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372/422/423 have a unique case, slightly different. If that’s what you like best, a base 372 with plexi is hard to beat.
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Old 18 December 2023, 05:35 AM   #9
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What is different about the case? The 557 looks the same as the 372. Please show me.
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Old 18 December 2023, 06:38 AM   #10
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What is different about the case? The 557 looks the same as the 372. Please show me.
Mea culpa. The 557 being a destro version of the 372, it should be the same.
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Old 18 December 2023, 08:28 PM   #11
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Can’t go wrong with the 233. That’s what ticked all the boxes in my case, until I came across the 335, which is pretty much has the same functions as the 233 but with a 10 day power reserve and automatic movement.
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Old 18 December 2023, 09:30 PM   #12
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Did they make a 372 in 44MM.
If not what is closest
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Old 18 December 2023, 11:09 PM   #13
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Old 18 December 2023, 11:26 PM   #14
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390 is 44mm With a Luminor case that people often compare to a 372.
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Old 18 December 2023, 11:26 PM   #15
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Old 19 December 2023, 12:44 AM   #16
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You could also consider a 213 or 212 with domed crystal and 1950 case.
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Old 19 December 2023, 10:00 PM   #17
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Titanio 055/061 - 176/177
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Old 19 December 2023, 11:10 PM   #18
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I always suggest a wire lug radiomir. The case wears better than the luminor case (especially at 47mm).

The obvious choice for you is the 720 or 721.

Or you can begin a never ending search for one of the 49 294s produced:


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