Officine Panerai - Chrono Monopulsantes

Chrono Monopulsantes

Have to say the Chrono Monopulsante 1950 Luminors (311, 317, 375) really turn me on. Of course the 317 is mastepiece, but trying on the 311 made me an even bigger fan.

I consider the 311 to a very important piece for Panerai. It is not popular, but should be. It was the first PAM to offer a powerful mix of old and new, providing alot of cues to where Panerai was set to go, as of 2008, when it was first announced. In-house, (P-3000) 8 day manual, with GMT and single push chrono housed in the perfect, understated titanium 44mm 1950 case, with brown sandwich dial, and domed crystal - all make for a genuine classic in my book.

The 311 speaks volumes to me as a seminal piece, than when I tried it on at the NY boutique really helped explain an important chapter in the horological growth of Panerai. I felt as if I was wearing a piece of Panerai history that has not been recorded yet, except perhaps now.

So yes, the 311 (of course 317) and 352 (to me the best Panerai on bracelet ever produced) are what I'd like right now.

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Kudos for NY boutique

By: Stefan2 : April 25th, 2011-00:46

I was determined last week to visit the NY boutique to see the 338, 311 and other pieces I'm interested in. I went there on a rainy afternoon during the week with my two kids, ages 4 and 9. Boy was I in for a very pleasant surprise. I first sat down with ...

So which piece are you contemplating?

By: Jester : April 25th, 2011-04:12

Please feel free to share a photo or two when you get it...

Chrono Monopulsantes

By: Stefan2 : April 25th, 2011-07:54

Pam 375

By: grigo : April 25th, 2011-08:40

I gather you meant Panerai 345, because the 375 is not a monoplusante watch although it is a lovely composit watch with 1950 inscribed on the dial. Best regards, George

Yes, meant the 345 -thanks

By: Stefan2 : April 25th, 2011-09:10

What was the answer regarding the 317?

By: grigo : April 25th, 2011-06:02

Glad you and the kids had a great time. Best regards, George

On the list(s)

By: Stefan2 : April 25th, 2011-06:58

Re the 317, like many of us out there, I'm now on their list. The 317 remains highly sought after - even without the PVDed movement and the proliferation of them on eBay. I was told few ADs would be able to get a 317 and that interested buyers should stic...

Tried on both 317's

By: grigo : April 25th, 2011-08:45

I have tried on both 317's and they are both great. I personnally have the K series with the PVD movement and it is spendid. That having been said I have also had the opportunity to hold in my hands a L series with the smoked glass case back and I must sa...

Sounds like the Panerai that i know and love too!

By: BluNotte : April 25th, 2011-17:41

Glad you had such a good boutique experience, and i wish you all the best in acquiring one sooner, not later! Ciao Stephen

Surprised you didn't take the 311...

By: patrick_y : April 25th, 2011-21:42

Apparently, that store did a great job but the store didn't get the job done. You said they made you an instant customer when they gave you two free t-shirts, but you haven't taken the 311 home yet. What held you back? Hope you get your 311 sooner rather ...

Am on their list

By: Stefan2 : April 26th, 2011-06:01

They had the 311 in stock, which I fell in love with. I was most interested in the new 42mm Rads, thus my interest in getting to the boutique to try one on. It wasn't for me, but I was able to try out the 311. I'd to get both the 311 and 317.

You can't go wrong w/ either choice...

By: Jester : April 27th, 2011-08:59

In fact I was SO SO tempted by the 311 while I was waiting for my 317......