Officine Panerai

JohnFM
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That's very interesting Sergio

I'm relatively new to Panerai, as you know. The 587 was the first new Panerai that really caught my eye. I love the dial and hands, as well as the symmetry of the case with the simple crown and no crown guard. But the 673 was available at the time so I went in that direction. I still have the watch and like it very much but always pined for the very similar, but slightly different 587.
Interestingly, you're not the first to mention that the 673's 1950 Luminor case may be a tiny bit more comfortable on the wrist than the 587's 1940 Radiomir case. I'm sure the differences are pretty subtle. But maybe there is a slight difference in fit and feel. I would guess both cases are equally bulky and chunky, certainly compared to an older 249 or 232 with Unitas movement, but even compared to a 47mm Radiomir like the 721. Since subsequently adding a 249 and 721 to my small Panerai collection, I've come to appreciate Panerais that are not the 587! As much as I like the 587 and 673, both are quite elegant in design and feel (e.g., gold hands) and when I feel the desire to wear a large Panerai, I often want something more casual and low key, which is why I wear the 249 or 721 more than the 673. Despite all of these considerations, the 587 is a knock-out and I'd love to feel that bulky 1940 Radiomir case on my wrist for the first time ;-)