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Dumb Newbie question - what are the basic differences between a Rad and a Lum?
Ok this is probably the dumbest question ever on this board.....
Since being shown an 8 day GMT Luminor by a local watch seller (c.£15,000) I have decided that I want a Panerai and have fallen in love with the brand/design/look and feel.
But I cant decide which I like better, the Luminor or the Radiomir. For example, simply looking at say a basic
Luminor PAM 00176
and the Radiomir PAM 00210
to a newbie they look pretty similar.
What should I be looking out for? And what are the basic differences bewteen the two types?
Any help would be appreciated as I dont want to buy the 'wrong' watch.
Phil
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Dumb Newbie question - what are the basic differences between a Rad and a Lum?
Ok this is probably the dumbest question ever on this board..... Since being shown an 8 day GMT Luminor by a local watch seller (c.£15,000) I have decided that I want a Panerai and have fallen in love with the brand/design/look and feel. But I cant decide...
There is no dumb question
only dumb answer as mine .0) Main difference is case shape Rad is "older" type case historically speaking then Lum Personally I think that Rad is more elegant and Lum is sporty Rad has no crown protector and Lum has There is easier way to change strap on ...
Catalogue says...
... From the 2007 catalogue: Luminor: crown protector; round/disk-shaped crown; thicker case; 44mm case width; strap attaches with tube & screw; 3.5mm sapphire crystal; water resistant to 300 metres. Radiomir: no crown protector; diamond-shaped crown; sli...
Well beware of the catalogue, my friend
As there were different sizes for both Luminor and Rad watches... 40, 42, 44, 45, and 47, and even this year ..48mm for Rads. 40, 44, 47 mm for Luminors, and if you consider the Mare as a Luminor you will have to add 42mm. Best. Nicolas
Phil, firstly welcome from another UK member.
i dont own any pams myself, but did happen to read their website the other day and my understanding is that the names for the case shapes originates from the Luminous materials originally used on the dials. the Radiomir used a radioactive type of Luminous...
