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At the end they are all hommage, none are the real deal...
So, do you want a die hard "wannabe-replica", like the Pam249, Pam448 looking close but still miles away from the real deal...
or something like the Pam424 that takes reference from the Radiomir 1936, without taking it too seriously, all aspect considered?
The debate is of course endless, and surely a matter of personal preference.
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Here is a shot of my newly acquired PAM 424, don't you get too excited now.
I know, I know I can hear some of you already, saying it so loud: but this is not true to the Radiomir 1936 (Rolex), it doesn't have the blue hands, worst it has a sapphire glass, and, oh gosh that OP logo.. Now, I have to confess the very worst part: I h...
At the end they are all hommage, none are the real deal...
So, do you want a die hard "wannabe-replica", like the Pam249, Pam448 looking close but still miles away from the real deal... or something like the Pam424 that takes reference from the Radiomir 1936, without taking it too seriously, all aspect considered...
Thank you, I'll take this as a compliment, coming from someone who truly loves Panerai's
I am enjoying this piece, and surprised myself going for this particular model... 🤩 amazingly so.
Thank you for your kind words!
I am happy with my pick it's really something I had missing and was trying with for a long time.
Yes, I agree, they had one with date too, but I didn't even bother to look at it.
For me, definitely no date, too.
Not well-versed in Panerai...
...but I do like the dial, case shape, and lugs. Very nice...
Ahahah! Thank you Nico, I can only guess what you think of that one..
But, thank's, I am happy.🙂
Yes, I never thought I would ever buy that...
But the Cali really stand out, it's something special, something different from any other pieces I own.
That's right, the date variant came first in 2012, and 2 years later the no date was introduced.
I had the opportunity to choose, but I didn't even try the date on. I think the dial simetry os so perfect without the date, amd my smart phone gives me the date anyway...
Great shot
Looks like you got a great bargain and 47mm with gold hands is a winner in my book, congrats! I have a soft spot for the 425, only thing other than funds (obviously!) preventing me from getting one is that one of my close friends already has one!
Thank you for your input, I am 100% in agreement
The golden hand really works for me, and the assolutamente strap narrower at the buckle makes the watch just a tad more refined.
Thank you yes, I do like the movement too..
In particular the fact that you can move the hour hands only, very good when you change time zone... I flew 10 times this year already, Europe/Asia, so this little complication is great
I am curious, since there is no second hand, how do you manage to regulate it?
This is the first watch I own, without a second hand, so forgive my ignorance.
Once I set the time I look where the tip of the minutes hand fall on the market (5, 10, 20, 25, 35, 40, 50 or 55)
Then with the atomic clock I check when the second come to zero where the minutes hands are in one of these marker. Its actually easier then it sound. I also validate with a time grapher
Whatever floats your boat....
I wonder, though, why you didn't go for the whole 9 yards and got yourself this one...Enjoy your new PAM too much ...
A bit of sarcasm is also welcome...Well, that one was available too, actually!
Sorry, no, it didn't rock my boat... It seems Panerai also realized a couple of year after it's launch that the date wasn't their best idea. But I get it, that for Panerai purists, this version may not be the most true to the 3646, but this is the version...
I don't use sarcasm...
...well not with people I don't know. The date is very useful for many people and since you chose to be...out of the chorus...the date could have been a welcome feature. That's all.
Hi Sergio, I am a jewelry designer by trade, and aesthetic is very important to me.
As for the 424, the version without date keep the beautiful simetry of that dial, and the golden hands on that brownish-black dial, with the assolutamente strap that narrows to the buckle is also a preference I have, it looks more sophisticated. I would h...
You did very well!
1. It‘s beautiful. 2. It‘s versatile. 3.. It fills your needs! 4. You love this watch. 5. It‘s on your wrist and not 6. So: YOU are the boss! ☺️ Many congrats Thomas
Ahaha! You are so right Thomas! And to me, this is the best version of the Cali dial.
Sometimes, after few days, buyer remorse can set in, but in my case, I feel even strongly that I made the perfect decision. Coming to think of it, I even think that the OP logo on the dial at 6, is a nice touch, I wasn't 100% sold on it at the beginning, ...
I like that you exactly know what you want!
And I think you made an excellent decision. So there will be for sure no buyer’s remorse. 👍
Again, you are right! I have to say, that in my life I always love things for good reason, and seldom because it's "in trend" only..So many are basing there decisions more on 'influencers" of all sorts....
It does help to keep a constant, and I never fall out of love with things I initially decide to invite in my life, that goes with watches too. On this subject, I have been fortunate enough to be able to keep what I buy, and have rarely let go of my pieces...