Officine Panerai

Trying to get a Panerai back into the weekly rotation. I had 243 but, It wasn't getting any wrist time due to dress code for work. I thought if there could only be one, the 233 was it. Panerai DNA, domed crystal, manual wind wears comfortably on wrist, 1950s case and sandwich dial. I don't need GMT but that's a plus. I would prefer the 372, as I love Base but, can't carry off a 47mm. 

Then I saw the 524, a little sportier but, very clean with chrono feature. I don't have a chrono so that's appealing. They both wear similarly even though 524 is automatic. 

However many here like cleaner dials and less complications. The 233 dot was my first Panerai and I now own with a 190. As you said it is relatively comfortable to wear for its 1950 case and Manual wind. The dome sapphire is rare in 44mm examples. Date is a nice feature, but you lose a "3" for it. GMT is considering you can hide it behind the hour hand. The dot indicator is clean day/night indicator. The PR indicator is very polarizing, I like it; but I prefer the indicators on the back

At 44mm in 1950s case, at least manual, there is not an alternative new that I can think of. 560 is great piece but, I prefer the 1950s crown guard.

Dressy and cool. JLC movement.
Real simple dial with the reserve on the back rather than on the face.
May be hard to find but a winner in my book.
Bill

That's stunning Bill. Elegant and simple.

Or are you only looking at a new purchase.
If you get a chance try winding the 190. Delicious.
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Bill

I think I'm better off with new.

a 44mm, 1950case. Has an automatic movement but, if you don't tell anyone, I sure as heck won't either Above all, though, it doesn't look like a....Breiteling (like the 233)!!

I am pretty much convinced I need a manual vs auto. Maybe I should be looking at the 560?

are not bad models, no 1950 case but "solid" base models with 8 days manual movements. As modern Panerais go, not a bad choice

Nice but no dome... Other nice features: hideable GMT, date, pr indicator, seconds reset

233 has a great features list. Just sometimes a little too busy looking. Good dilemma to have. I need a 372 in 44mm.

IMO 390

Is the next best option the 560?

I would say my favorite modern (less than 10k) 44mm luminor choices:

233 (dome is the most unique feature...but "busy dial"... 1950/GMT, blah blah blah... Best "value")
390 (classic tobacco gold combo base)
590 (8 Giorni)
001Q (4 liner Firenze)
560 series (the new classic 8 day)
351 (want auto and date and 1950; don't mind it sits higher)
219 (destro base)

Favorite modern 44mm non 8 day: 172

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Looks Good. I thought with all the variations it would be easier to find a new manual wind 1950s case with sandwich dial. Ugh

233, 275, 311, 317 in 44mm steel/Ti

Off the top of my head... I know there are more and some 47mm and precious metals

Love that but, believe it's sold out or discontinued.