sergio
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I have a couple of hybrids....
the 197 (JLC movement) and the 309 (vintage Minerva inside). I also firmly believe that, starting from the dial of the 3646 (232) or (249) everything you add on the dial or subtract from the size, depaupers the model. When the dial becomes clogged by everything, I wonder why the buyer didn't buy a Breiteling instead 
But that's me
My first PAM
After reading Bill's post, I was more resolved in finding my first pam. For the longest time, I could not decide and as you know, there are just so many models. So here it is.. my first pam... finally chose the pam590.....
Thanks Sergio...
... already I am enjoying it.. has not left my wrist since.. Cheers !
Congrats on your first Panerai!!
I like the PAM590 a lot. Nice pick up! Cheers, Anthony
Thanks Anthony..
... glad you also like the PAM590.. It's one of the better looking models in the new line-up from Panerai.
Congratulations on a fantastic choice
It will bring you years of pleasure and companionship. And a whole bunch of new friends here in the forum. Best Bll
Thanks Bill...
... for all your advice... finally decided this based on your suggestion to wear and see which ones makes me feel really good.. The other two choices were close second place and they are still on my radar.... who knows... I might pull the trigger... when ...
Great to hear.
Now its 24/7 with that baby. Gotta break in the strap. Talking about straps that is going to be a whole new way to personalize the watch even more. HAGWE Bill
Congrats bro !
I know you have been hunting for a Pam for awhile now, deciding which model to choose. You end up with a great choice! Congrats! Wear in the best of health my friend Cheers Robin
Thanks Robin....
.... took the longest time to decide for a PAM.... LOL.. well.. finally decided ... it's looking really good and I love it.. !
Good choice Chuck!
This is the Panerai I wold choose if I didn't have my current Pam. Beautiful choice!
I like one similar to yours...
Replace the 5 in 590 with a 3 and you've got my favorite current PAM.
Great choice Chuck! Great first Pam... or second ... or third...
... I like this dial so much with that classic and full of DNA circle 8 giornni Brevettato inscription! Easy to understand you can´t get off your wrist! Enjoy in good health! Cordial regards, Abel.
You are officially nominated....
the master archeologist of WPS. After all, to unearth a 3 years old thread takes a lot of determination and effort...LOL Keep enjoying your 590
Welcome in your...neck of the woods...then.
and while looking for the 238, you saw the 590 post, went goo-goo-ga-ga about it and got side-tracked LOL I'm glad you couldn't find much about the 238 that, as a Panerai, it's an absolute...travesty...IMO. Few of the models they have produced, through th...
Hehehehe I actually own both the 590 and 238 and also I have a 183. I love them all the 238
I love them all the 238 I love because 1 it carries the spirit of collaboration between Panerai and Another company (angelus, Rolex)... in this case GP 2 I like the fact that you don’t hear much about it... things can only get better for it 😝... Panerai w...
I have a couple of hybrids....
the 197 (JLC movement) and the 309 (vintage Minerva inside). I also firmly believe that, starting from the dial of the 3646 (232) or (249) everything you add on the dial or subtract from the size, depaupers the model. When the dial becomes clogged by ever...
Hi Sergio I really enjoyed your point of view and searching the two watches you spoke of..
a gold watch that big on my wrist ain’t happening (pam197) I like the hobnail dail keeps things a little busy... the 309 is a nice twin too 😊 but now at around 25k... I still have a price bracket I like to keep to... props to you if you were in early! 🙅🏿...
Between you and me....
I bought the 197...before...I understood what a Panerai should have been all about (I was into different watches back then and if you could afford it, you'd buy a gold one) I still have it because I couldn't exchange it for a broken...button. Nobody wants...
Among the most coveted....
modern Panerais, the top 2...PAM21 and PAM203 have brown dials Personal taste, though, is still the ONLY factor that counts when purchasing any object "of desire"....