Yet another 372...

Just landed today, and no, I don't foresee it coming off my wrist anytime in the near future:

First impressions? Well, it's large. Really large. Mind you, I'm no stranger to big watches, what with an IWC Top Gun Doppel, Sinn U1000 S and Rolex DSSD among others currently lurking in my watch box. Seriously, 47mm only just begins to tell the tale with this elegant beast; my wrist clocks in at almost 7.5" and yet there's still a bit of overhang at the lugs.

Otherwise, it's gorgeous. Disgustingly so, actually. Between the etched dial, gold hands, faded lume, hybrid Radiomir/1950 Luminor case (an homage to the 6152, I believe), plexiglas crystal and 3-Day in-house manual-wind movement, this thing works on almost every conceivable level for a Panerai. Also, I really dig the OEM straps. Yes, I have a more than a few custom jobs in-bound, but right out of the box this sucker is good to go.

Bottom line: if you've got the wrist for it, this is the one Panerai to rule them all.

Base is ace.

Regards,
Adam

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Congrats, Adam!

By: respo : January 4th, 2012-12:47

In my mind, Mr. Welles is applauding heartily. It looks awesome, and if anyone can pull off that beautiful beast, you can! I love that you got both this and the TTR1931 US Edition in the span of less than six months. You are a complex subject, my friend. ...

Ha!

By: craniotes : January 4th, 2012-13:56

Robert, are you sure you're not a psychologist? But seriously, as different as the TTR US and 372 are from an aesthetic perspective, at the end of the day they're both resolutely retro pieces. Heck, between them and my DSA, you might say that 2011 was the...

Congrats! A great way to begin 2012!

By: playtime : January 4th, 2012-13:13

Thanks, Jason!

By: craniotes : January 4th, 2012-13:59

Most likely 2012 will be a relatively sedate year for me from an acquisition standpoint, but then I seem to recall saying that that about 2011 as well... Happy New Year, my friend! Regards, Adam

congrats Adam and thank you for the quick review..

By: ocwatching : January 4th, 2012-13:21

I love the piece to death but I just can't wear it comfortable or non-comical with my 6.5" wrist... and I agree with Respo..complex WIS you are... Congrats again my friend...

My pleasure, Phil...

By: craniotes : January 4th, 2012-14:04

Yeah, this sucker does wear large. True, a lot of it boils down to attitude, but with anything less than 7" wrists you're going to look like you snuck into your daddy's watch box. Even so, I'd probably still wear it, it's that good looking. Regards, Adam

Well done, Adam. Superb catch. I envy you, my friend.

By: amanico : January 4th, 2012-13:28

Wow, now that's quite a compliment...

By: craniotes : January 4th, 2012-14:07

...coming from Vlad, as it does... ;-) Trust me, I goes both ways, mon am. Regards, Adam

You can trust me.

By: amanico : January 4th, 2012-14:15

I wore it several times, and I felt like 14 years back, when I put a Panerai on my wrist, for the very first time. Same strong feeling and love with the 372 which I tried several times. Strong love but deep psychological weakness, though. Best, my friend....

Whoa! I meant to type "it goes both ways..."

By: craniotes : January 4th, 2012-14:31

Not "I goes both ways." Big difference! ;-) Regards, Adam

RMLOL... I got it, no worries. :) [nt]

By: amanico : January 4th, 2012-14:42

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LOL! too funny! [nt]

By: ocwatching : January 4th, 2012-15:05

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Very big congrats

By: Bill : January 4th, 2012-15:20

Fits you perfectly. Wear it in good health Bill

Glad you could join in the gang!

By: BluNotte : January 4th, 2012-16:05

Hi Adam, 1st of all a mighty huge congratulations on this catch! I fully agree with all that you'v said about the watch! It is one mighty beauty in all ways about it! Enjoy it much! Greetings from mine! Ciao Stephen...