Which Panerai ?

[FlyingTrotter]

I'm toying with the idea of an OP - would need to be 44 not 45 or 47 dues to thin wrists - tempted by the Luminor 1950 style and not asking about look as that's obviously personal (whether date/power reserve/style of dial etc) but what's the feeling as to which movement is best regarded? Probably a can of worms type question but be interested to hear from some who have owned OPs - I have looked at the 3 day, the manual wind 8 day, and the 10 day auto and I'm aware of the price difference for the longer power reserve and that there are also lots of price differentials created by the low volume specials etc etc

[jonty247]

Have a you looked at a PAM 392?

I'm drawn to the fact that it's a 42mm, as well as an in-house OP auto movement. On the wrist (mine are quite thin) it wears better than the 44's.

Give one a try!

[Zingari]

PAM233 GMT. End of

[FlyingTrotter]

Thanks guys but can someone engage with the question rather than default to the recommendation - why for ea ple are you saying 8 day rather than the 10 day which appears pretty well identical - is the manual wind 8 day the better regarded movement rather than the 10 day auto or the3 day auto??

[FlyingTrotter]

By which I mean what is the case for or against PAM 320, 270 or 233 ?

[andy tims]

FlyingTrotter said:

Thanks guys but can someone engage with the question rather than default to the recommendation

You're probably asking in the wrong forum with PH. There are not THAT many WIS's here.

Never visited either, but why not try here

http://www.paneristi.com/

or

http://www.paneraisource.com/forum/

[FlyingTrotter]

Thanks Andy. Will do

[yeti]

andy tims said:

You're probably asking in the wrong forum with PH. There are not THAT many WIS's here.

Yeah; it will probably just be a 'get the one I've got as it's the best!' comments

tz-uk is good too, but tough to sign up to...

AFAIK, the in-house movement, develeoped with a helping hand from Richemont big brother JLC, are all well regarded. A 3 Day reserve is more than adequate, 8 nice, 10 excessive for the extra money. Biggest decision is perhaps do you like Luminor or Radiomir? I'm a Rad man

FWIW I tried on a PAM372 the other day, historic 47mm 1950s case... It looked great on, really comfortable and I have very skinny 6.75" wrists. More about how they sit than the diameter of the watch and a also Radiomir gererally wears smaller than a Luminor due to the wire lugs.

[andy tims]

yeti said:

tz-uk is good too, but tough to sign up to...

I've started a thread on TZ-UK

[ferdi p]

Can't help but my 00423 arrives tomorrow

http://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/pam0042...

[yeti]

andy tims said:

I've started a thread on TZ-UK

Let the bunfight begin then

See you over there later...

[FlyingTrotter]

Thanks guys - saw initial responses

[Zingari]

I have a PAM196 Daylight which is auto. As it doesn't get worn very often and this is likely to be your case then a manual will be fine. 1950 style are sought after and hold their price (actually most/all do).

Take account that these watches are BIG - not so much in diameter but case depth. I cannot wear my PAM with a single cuff shirt and double cuff is awkward so casual wear only.

Take a look over at Paneristi.com from some inspiration.

[yeti]

Zingari said:

Take account that these watches are BIG - not so much in diameter but case depth.

I think that's what impressed me so much with the 372; it was a actually a very slim case and sat very flat on my wrist. Impressive piece...

[westberks]

i've been giving my Luminor a bit of wrist time after getting a service sorted out.

have to say i'm glad i did as it was playing up but has run perfectly for the past 3 days and is lovely to wear as a casual watch; if you wanted to wear with a suit i'd definately consider the radiomir instead.

as for the movements, follow all the others over to TZ!

[darreni]

Here are a couple of pics to show the size differences

L-r -Full size seamaster, 44mm Luminor case, 47mm 1950 case.

[ferdi p]

Got mine today, love it...

[yeti]

10 years of love now

[scorchio]

For me it's got to be the pam 00005 , seriously tempted to get one for when our first baby boy is born in April as a future hand me down to him

[FlyingTrotter]

Thanks for all the contributions chaps - tried another one on and I'm not completely sold on the idea - will do some more mulling over and it may be that if I do go this route it will be for the watch after next rather than the next one