For me it is injections, while for you it is plexy.
Serioously, I can understand your fear and why you prefer to go to sapphire.
Fears are like taste, we can't discuss them, they exist, they ruin our pleasure, but there is nothing to do against that.
Best, my friend.
Nicolas

your comments are " bull-eyes" , i had the adenaline rush after the pam 372 and though 399 will make good a company, until u brought out the 30m water resistance rating and the "normal " finishing of the minerva. now, i am having second thoughts, though i really liked the hands and the crown without the guards.
i join u with the urge of a smaller egiziano. that being said,i am hunting for the pam 24 A,B or C without the hash on the bezel with tritium markers since the "panerai" virus infection spillover from Pam 372.
The Truth or of the good taste.
Which doesn't work for me will work for many others, and that's perfect this way.
Now that you're mentionning the 24 A, B or C... I will post something later, maybe in May, about a superb specimen I had the pleasure to take in picture.
For your eyes, only, just one photo...

all your panerai pics are so "quiet" , undisturbed and tranquil.. very nice ambience - no fuss , no frill, yet so powerful. thanks!
to take a decent photo is time.
The other thing I need, is to be in the good mood for that.
Simple, isn't it?
Best,
Nicolas
I think the new case design of the 372 really sits well on my wrist. I really like it. It maybe 47mm but don't wear 'big' IMO. With all this new models using the same case, it would be interesting to see more variations with it, surely.
I still love those Luminor cases though.
Hope to see the 2012 models soon.
Cheers,