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Dear Gentlemen, I would like to know your thoughts and opinions on the following subject. I am very tempted by the re-edition of the Mare Nostrum unveiled this year during SIHH. Picture to credit to Nad () Aesthetically speaking, this watch has everything I like. - A bi-compax sub-dials at 3 and 9 -
Dear Gentlemen,
I would like to know your thoughts and opinions on the following subject.
I am very tempted by the re-edition of the Mare Nostrum unveiled this year during SIHH.
Aesthetically speaking, this
watch has everything I like.
- A bi-compax sub-dials
at 3 and 9
- No date
- No unnecessary writing
on the dial
- A brushed bezel
-.....
In brief, I am 100%
attracted by the aesthetic of this Mare Nostrum.
Mechanically speaking, that's a different story. And this is where I would like to have your opinions.
This Mare Nostrum seems
to be equipped with a modular chronograph from Dubois-Depraz. I have read few
comments stating that modular chronographs aren't as good as integrated
chronographs. Less reliable, not easy to service, less accurate (run to slow),
central second hand doesn't run smoothly,...
I am really hesitating
because of this matter, and I don't want to end up by regretting to have pulled
the trigger. To be more precise, what I want from a chronograph is:
- A smooth second hand
(runs constantly without jumping, start without jumping)
- Reliability (I don't
want Panerai customer service to be my most called contact)
Do you think this DD
modular chronograph will meet my expectations ?
What are your thoughts
about modular chronographs, any good or bad experience to share ?
Thanks a lot.
Best regards
Fabio
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that I don't like chronographs and would never buy one. That being said, if ever I were to consider buying one, it would have to be the...original Pre-V...model. They are still available, you can find some NOS for a more than attractive price. If I may, how much does this "re-edition" costs?
A movement which was quite reliable. I had three of them, the 301/A , the 302 and the 304. Like Sergio, I wold go for the pre vendome version OR... If your wrist can stand it, the marvelous PAM 300. But its 52 mm case is too big, at least for me. It was love at first sight, the movement is super cool, the watch is close to the original proto from the 40's. But the 52 mm case killed the deal for me. Best, Nicolas
On first sighting, really depends on what they want for it price wise. My ideal Panerai chrono if I was to go for one would be the PAM524, always loved central minutes chronographs.
However, if MSRP is the same as the vintage Pre-V Mare Nostrum then go for the vintage. They both use the same movement. I wouldn't worry too much about the quality as Tudor also uses these DD movements IIRC in their heritage chronographs (not the new one unveiled at Baselworld 2017, but the "homerun" dial models in grey, black, and blue).
..original models, designed in Florence. The original Mare Nostrum wasn't produced beause after the war, the watches supply to the Italian navy took a dive. It is more Panerai than any Submersible. One of the handful of ITALIAN models and on the same level as the 5218-201A (the LOGO as it it known)
Which is less expensive than the original Pre-V...model (at least from what i found on chrono24). But if you have some kind advice for a newbie like me, it'll be much appreciated Best regards Fabio
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