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So now I have REALLY rejoined the Paneristi...
I recently posted about the PAM 337 that I purchased about two months ago. In my response to Anthony’s post I mentioned that I was thinking about buying a 392 later this year. By coincidence I had been by the boutique earlier in the week and they happened to have one in stock. As I was responding to Anthony it occurred to me that I was definitely going to buy one. It also occurred to me that if I waited until later then the boutique might not have one in inventory and might have to order it. With a little self-rationalization I realized that waiting until later in the year was a completely arbitrary restriction. So Friday I stopped by the boutique and became the proud owner of a PAM 392.
I’m really loving it. It has all of the Panerai elements that have appealed to me over the years. It has a two-layer dial, the font that the dial forces, the crown protector, and the 1950’s style case. Best yet, at 42mm it is the perfect size for my wrist.
The PAM 392 features the P 9000 automatic movement:
A newer feature that I really like is the quick change strap system. To release the strap you just push a little button and press the bar out through the side of the lug. Panerai included a tool for this with the watch.
Just for fun while I was at the boutique I tried on the PAM 312, which is basically the same watch just in a 44mm size. As I expected I felt it was a bit too big for my wrist.
Here's a comparison of the PAM 392 and the 312. There is only a 2mm difference, yet it is quite noticeable.
So within two months I have added two Panerai watches to my collection. One Luminor, one Radiomir. One automatic, one manual wind. One from the Historic collection, one from the Contemporary collection. Both a comfortable 42mm. Basically a nice little cross section of the brand's offerings.
All in all, not a bad reintroduction to the brand. Sure two Panerai's in two months is a bit crazy, but it is a good kind of crazy. Besides, it could have been worse. The boutique could also have had a PAM 173 travel alarm clock in stock. I might have ended up with three Panerai's instead of two : )
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So now I have REALLY rejoined the Paneristi...
I recently posted about the PAM 337 that I purchased about two months ago. In my response to Anthonys post I mentioned that I was thinking about buying a 392 later this year. By coincidence I had been by the boutique earlier in the week and they happened...
Thanks Nicolas.
Part of what makes it crazy is that I bought another watch between the two Panerai's. I'll be posting about it soon on the IWC forum.
Thanks Flamenco
I find that they both have their charms, which is how I ended up with two Panerai watches in such a short time.
Do you have the Risti FEVER?!?
Mark! Congrats on being one of the first with the 42mm luminors! very nice and you are so right..it looks right at home on your wrist! you got your sights on anything else? When you held the 312 and the 392, did you feel that the 392 was thinner than the ...
Thanks Phil
There is a difference in thickness between the 392 and the 312 as you can see in this picture (392 is towards the top): As far as having my eye on anything else, I have to admit that I would really like one of the PAM 173 travel alarm clocks. Unfortunatel...
Nice to see the comparison shot..
and nice to see their effort in trying to slim down the 312 case.. the Alarm Clock was a nice classic..I know someone who actually put that on a strap and wear it.. I am sure a WTB on a Rsiti site will get some attention..good luck!
Thanks Anthony
Just think, If there hadn't been an unexpected opening at the Purists/Panerai dinner none of this might have happened.....
Congrats on two in a row
Very nice rovermark, I knew you were going to pick this one up :) Congrats! Regards, ED-209
Thanks Ed.
I kind of knew it too, I just figured it wouldn't be until sometime in the future. Then I saw it again in the metal and just couldn't resist. I have to admit that I'm a bit surprised at how much wrist time it has been getting. While it is small by Panerai...
thickness
Thanks a lot for this review. I think to buy also one. We saw in your photo that there are a real deifference in thickness between this two watch Can you tell me exactly the thickness of the case of the 392 ? I think that the 312 is something like 18mm an...
Thanks!
This is my first post. Just wanted to thank you for the thorough post. I was also choosing between the 392 and 312 and also went for the 392 in the end.
16,5 mm ??? :-(
16,5 mm so more than my 233... Too bad... Thanks Rovermark for the answer ;-) and enjoy your beautifull watch !
Congrats!
Hi mark, congrats! after you have for almost a month, how do you like it any issues? cause i just ordered one at my AD, it'll take about another week to come.
After 1 month I only have one problem to report
It has been causing me to neglect other watches in my collection. Other than that I am extremely happy with it. Congrats on your purchase. You'll have to post some pictures when you get it.
finally picked it up yesterday. straps????
Thanks Mark, i finally picked it up yesterday at my AD. so i'm looking some straps right now since it didn't come with the rubber straps (is that right)???? do you know what size of the straps should i get? do you think that will this straps fit 392?: 22m...
Lug to lug height?
Hi Rovermark, Thanks for such an informative post. I'm also an owner of a 338 looking at the 392. Any chance you know what the lug to lug vertical height is on the 392? I find that anything 50mm or under will work for my wrist. Thanks! Also, what kind of ...
Hi Ken
Unfortunately I don't know the lug to lug height. The strap on my 338 is a custom one I had made from vintage leather. It ended up a little thinner than I would have preferred, but it still works ok.
Update
I found where I put my micrometer. The height from lug tip to lug tip is 51.1mm.
42 or 44...
...the Luminor 1950 case shape imho is one of the best of the entire Panerai collection. Here is my 312 :-) ...
