Officine Panerai

If only the PAM232 had a display back...

By: SamiAm : February 9th, 2010-22:19

then I wouldn't be in this predicament!=( If money is no object, I would have picked the PAM21 and end of story. However, I'm faced with a tough decision to choose either the PAM249 or PAM232. Currently, I'm leaning towards the PAM249 (unique historical C...

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Hey Samuel

By: amanico : February 9th, 2010-22:41

There is one solution: Take both! Historically, the Vintage Rad had a solid case back, except some protos. So the 232 is 100% correct. I went for the Cali, because of its dial, and I regreted to not have a solid case back... The movement in the Cali is a ...

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I have both and 232....

By: ALEPOS : February 11th, 2010-21:33

is spending more wrist time than 249 as the 249 feels very light for me, because of the case back. alepos

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I have owned and worn both...

By: drehy : February 10th, 2010-07:16

And would have actually preferred the 249 to have come in a solid case back since the plexi in addition to the display back makes the watch feel too light. I guess if you can only have one the Cali is the way to go since Panerai is unlikely to release ano...

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In my opinion,

By: SamiAm : February 10th, 2010-22:13

The PAM 349 is not a true representation of the Cali dial due to the addition of a small second subdial and way overpriced.

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Nothing wrong with the 232 caseback

By: Mr.Gatsby : February 10th, 2010-11:22

As amanico said, it's historically accurate. However, I find it to be a very difficult position to be in when you're faced with having to pick either of the two - 232 or 249. Throw in a 127, and you'll just succumb like some who'll end up with all 3 All w...

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