Officine Panerai

Anthony's post got me thinking as well as a post in the Rolex forum about reproducing classic models and the previous post the 127 vs the 372. Below are two models that again I would ask you to say which you prefer and why. It is so personal and so subtle...  

If we disregard the price, I'd pick the 21... The only downside of the 21 is that the case is platinum.. Steel is much preferred material for Panerai.. But just look at the picture... 21 is so much cleaner (without the L SWISS MADE L) have a vintage look ... 

because I find the vintage looking font on the PAM21 is much more attractive than that of the PAM232's. I love how the PAM21 font is super thin and jumps right out at you. Even if both watches were in steel cases w/ the same exact movements, I'd still pre... 

love that font on the 21's dial...

How does that figure into the mix. I can understand a 1 or 2x difference we can say the comparison holds. But when we are talking about a 15x or 20x diffrence where is our barometer. I guess we get back to a timex tell time like a Patek. But here we are t... 

It's a distinctive brand whose heritage plays a large role in its appeal. Rolex and PP seem to enjoy such a heritage as well (Submariner and Calatrava respectively).....

The tritium indexes, the movement, the weight of the case ( the 21 is in platinum ), and the price, too. Which one would I prefer, now? Instead of a Pam 21, I would take a 232 and a Vintrage Cali, and I would still have some money to get some more watches... 

to be objective on the issue. The 21 is THE grail for so many people for such a long time, it has come to represent almost ALL that is desirable in a Panerai (bar the Platinum which, IMO, doesn't defile the watch at all, since the colour is white). Other ... 

As to the watches and the reissue / redesign you will always be re reing and it will always be compared to the original. Now we add the special mix of the LE the 21 had +/- 60 units the PAM 127 had 1950 the 372 I think will not be a LE and will be 1000-15... 

I do like the fact that it presents a solid case back, as any tool watch should.......of course, i wouldn't be using the 232 as a tool watch J

If the asking price was not $220,000, but probably a quarter of that i'd pull on it right today. Sigh Stephen

If I was considering a 21, it would probably mean I already owned 1 or more vintage pieces, so that aspect of collecting would be taken care of. 21 is a great piece with the Rolex movement and somehow I really like the welded on wire lugs; feels more pure... 

Honestly, I would like to own a PAM 232, it is a very historical watch, the 47MM size is the size I like, the dark brown dial and gold hands is just the way I like it. The PAM 232 is definitely a great piece for the money. As for the PAM 21, that's just a... 

When the dimension of price comes into the mix and one what has a slight appeal but is 15x or 20x the price what happens to our perception of the reality. I will say it again I too love the 21 but I am merely illustrating or should I say adding something ... 

I'm also new to Panerai as a brand, but feel that the price difference and fact that to my knowledge), platinum was not used historically - therefore think 232 is the best representative.

but IF $$$$$$$$$ was no object ?!! of course the 21 wins my Heart. Great Pictures... Cheers

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