Officine Panerai

got the 190 about a month ago...and when I have worn PAM recently...

Mar 12, 2015,17:15 PM

it's been all 190...

The only really great aesthetic feature that the 233 has over the 190 is the DOME sapphire.

The date complication is a wash...it's useful, but then I lose the number "3". It would probably be a negative feature if it had the cyclops. One of the only reasons why I didn't get the 346 over the 190. The other reason was the JLC movt .

..back to the 233...the concept of GMT is nice and I really do love the implementation of a 12 hour hand with dot indicator...I like that better than a UTC window, or a 24 hour hand with lots of little marks around the dial.

Also, wish the PR indicator was on the back like the 346.

As you can see I contemplating if I should sell my 233...but it is the first real watch that I ever bought...and if you only have 1 pam, shouldn't have a crown guard?

Anyways, got these two...just need to figure out when to wear the 233. Maybe I need to go back and put a olive shark or Simona Bruno and wear it just with short sleeves....because the 190 is a perfect companion at the work place.

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Gold...Silver...

By: Darron : March 12th, 2015-14:18

Hands that is!.... sorry, don't have the Bronze Here is my perfect pair of 8 days in their smaller form vs. their 47mm "8 Giorni" brethren....

Great pair! :)

By: blomman Mr Blue : March 12th, 2015-14:19

Very nice shots! :) Best Blomman

thanks, I got inspired by Martin W's photo's

By: Darron : March 12th, 2015-15:29

and paid attention of the making sure my lighting had no harsh spots and reflections. I did use a white box, tripod and macro lens. :)

Aaargh, the first one was a big love! [nt]

By: amanico : March 12th, 2015-14:51

the perfect marriage with JLC and Panerai! (nt) [nt]

By: Darron : March 12th, 2015-14:55

Absolutely. That was a great idea to use this movement! [nt]

By: amanico : March 12th, 2015-14:57

Looking good!

By: AnthonyTsai : March 12th, 2015-16:18

Of those 2, which one is your favorite? Which one you wear more often? Cheers, Anthony

got the 190 about a month ago...and when I have worn PAM recently...

By: Darron : March 12th, 2015-17:15

it's been all 190... The only really great aesthetic feature that the 233 has over the 190 is the DOME sapphire. The date complication is a wash...it's useful, but then I lose the number "3". It would probably be a negative feature if it had the cyclops. ...

Yeah I think if you have a Panerai, at least one should have the crown guard

By: AnthonyTsai : March 13th, 2015-08:36

If you're debating on whether or not to keep your PAM233, you can always sell it and get a different Luminor. Perhaps a 44mm Historic? Cheers, Anthony

I'm afraid the 233 it's not in my Hit Parade...

By: sergio : March 13th, 2015-01:08

regardless of the colour of the hands :-)

Haha... I know Sergio.... Most purists think it is way too busy [nt]

By: Darron : March 13th, 2015-06:42

The panerai 190 is very chic

By: Bill : March 16th, 2015-17:15

That one works for me. Vs the 233 aka "Fang" ...

looking sharp Bill! (nt) [nt]

By: Darron : March 17th, 2015-15:12

Thank you.

By: Bill : March 17th, 2015-17:07

The 190 is the only Panerai I have kept on the original strap. It is also such a joy to wind. You will also notice it is almost silent when up against your ear such a smooth movement. Bill