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ocwatching, that picture is useful!
Thank you! That's a really nice 323! I could take a ruler to the screen to be sure, but it looks like the distance between the extremes of the lugs on the 335, 339 and 323 all seem to about the same. In fact, looks like the 335 is just a tad larger than the other 2 47mm Rads. Do you guys agree with that assessment?
Would those happen to be your watches so I can trouble you to prop them up resting on the lugs?
Case thickness is not really a problem for me, and by now I'm pretty used to bringing my shirts back to the tailor batch by batch to get the left cuffs widened. Just don't want the width of the watch to overhang my wrist, which looks odd.
Actually the 335 was a close second to the 317 when I was deciding which Pam to start with. It shares the same number designation as an iconic Gibson guitar which I like a lot. The PVD movement and complications eventually won.
Back to the Rads, my grey dealer can't locate a 323 but has a 346 in stock. Should I wait? I could try out his 339 to be sure of the fit, but if the 323 is not available...
- Luke
Hi from a noob and Radiomir questions/dilemma...
Hi all, been lurking for a while and just got my first Pam, a 317K which I'm still over the moon about! Here's a wristshot: Which brings me to my next point. I'm looking for a Radiomir to complement the 317. I've been reading that the Radiomirs typically ...
Congarts on your 317k. i read yur post somewhere...
earlier.. The black knight is a nice watch.. Always love a pam in ceremic. For the rad , i will go for the 323,,, 47mm ,GMT... a nice watch for formal and informal events. IMO. Regards John
Welcome here!
it's really nice what you got there.. the 317 K series.. Between the 2 rad, I'd pick the 323... The cyclops on the 346 is a major turn-off for me... Also that I've tried and worn a 323 before, it feels really nice on the wrist.. The dial is busy, but the ...
Congratulations on the 317.
A version is great even if you don't look at the back all the time. For the Radomir I would personnally choose the 346, I just love the Ti case. Best regards, George
You'v got a beauty there!
Ciao! First of all welcome to the club! You'b got a very great watch there mate! As for your 2nd one among the two that you are contemplating, i'd say go for the Titanium! Cheers Stephen
Thanks for the kind comments...
I know I kinda joined the 317K party late, but better late then never! Still catch myself admiring the watch every now and then instead of looking at the time. Haha... On the Radiomir choice, thanks for the feedback. If I count my wife's opinion, it's sti...
Great position to be in..and nice 317!
Some photos to help in your decision... 47mm SS goodness: I actually really like the round PR. Its a great piece with some useful complications. But it sits a bit high due to the 10 Day PR Auto movement. 6.5" wrist. Here is a comparison photo of the profi...
No need to worry about finishing on the titanium
I have a few titanium watches for years now my skin is never rough enough to 'rub' any mark on the case. Moreover, given the construction of the onion crown on the the Radiomir, you can easily wind it without rubbing your fingers against the case. As to y...
Pam fans have a steep learning curve
So I have gone from a noob to trying to find out all I can about Panerai (with some success!). In the process I have found my original "must haves" and cool factors going the other way so I thought I'd share this with you. Panerai is really simplicity at ...
the only way to be Sure
is to TRY THE WATCHES ON.!! there's no Better way. don't feel bad asking your Dealer to Order a few Watches for you to Check them out.. i look at it this way: if i'm Buying a Pair of Jeans on Line and if it doesn't Fit mo right ? it's no Big Deal. i'll gi...
Agreed...
Best way is to try to be sure. I'm not even ordering from the ADs here, as they're likely not to have any stock. Left a note to be informed of new stock for a 317 and 335 2 months ago, and until now have heard nothing. Something peculiar that the local AD...
Could I suggest a 268?....
Radiomir, auto, PR on dial with fangs, busy dial (like the 317) 45mm...seems to have most of stuff you're looking for.... Cheers - Sergio
The 268 is polished steel...
Which does not rank highly in my book. Thanks Sergio, I did think about that one. It's a manual BTW, shares almost the same movement as the 346, and hence the 346 is its closest comparison. Between the 2 I'd rather the 346. The 323 is also polished steel,...
you're quite right about the manual thing....
in my old age dislexia accompanies me.. I noticed the polished steel preference but hey, since you're not going to find THE thing, one "contra" instead of more, not a bad deal. The manual "contra" would be minimal being an 8 days PR piece. Complicated it'...
ocwatching, that picture is useful!
Thank you! That's a really nice 323! I could take a ruler to the screen to be sure, but it looks like the distance between the extremes of the lugs on the 335, 339 and 323 all seem to about the same. In fact, looks like the 335 is just a tad larger than t...
Sorry mate...
I own the 190 and the 249. The photos were taken at the PuristS Panerai event last year. Sorry, I mistaken the 335 for your 317. In general, luminors wear big. I have 6.5" wrist and I am comfortable with a 47mm Rad. But I am on the fence with a 47mm Lumin...
dug up a few more photos...346 on wrist
here you go...45mm Titanium brushed goodnes: 47mm: 339 composite.....
Another noob question
What's the difference between the "contemporary" and "historic" Radiomirs? Is there a marked case difference like the 1950 Luminors or it is a designation with reference to the complications?
With Panerai...
I believe the Historic models are typically handwound with ETA / 3day / 8day movements. The contemporary models are automatics with some complications.
For me, of those two, I'd pick the PAM323
I'm not a fan of polished watches either, but I make exceptions for Radiomirs. Why? Because I feel Radiomirs looks best when the cases are polished, not brushed or bead blast finished, because the Rad case is an elegant sporty dress watch IMO. With the cu...
Thanks again for the feedback
All of you raise valid points. I'm kinda leaning towards the Ti version now though. Clean dial will be a nice variation from the busy 317, and the PR on the back is not a big deal (as opposed to no PR). On the 322, it's a 47mm, so the size may be a deal b...
Long time update
So after a long while of inaction, I finally settled on this: Quite an overlap with the Luminor, but I just couldn't resist when my dealer had one. Got an Assolutamente strap like the 292 owners recommended, and it looks better than with the stock strap! ...