The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 1117

They had a 40mm watch out years ago and I tried it.  I didn't notice a comfort improvement over the regular sized PAMs that were 42 & 44.  Also, I don't think I would purchase what might be considered a "Mid sized" PAM, as if I ever got tired of it and wanted to sell/trade it, its smaller size would probably reduce its resale value and/or reduce the ease of finding another buyer.  I really like the design of the Luminor but I think its just not a watch for me. 

buy both !

sometimes, form over function is the way to go.

the 40mm panerais arent worth getting into. I knew far too many guys that were leery on the 44mm size so they bought the 40mm, and after getting used to the size, really wishing they had bought a 44mm and selling the 40 at a huge loss to fund a full size. Years ago when i was heavily into panerais and buying/selling a ton, i bought my wife a PAM49 (40mm) she still has it, never wears it though. I replaced the pink gator strap and put it on a standard brown calf so i can wear it. Its boring. If youre going to get into panerais, it kinda has to be 44mm. If its not for you, its not for you. Thankfully, theres PLENTY of other watches out there

The first time this happens in a day, you should write the date down on a little note card that you keep in your pocket. Then you will have the date handy.

always the simplistic, yet wise, innovator, dopey.

Hi Derek,

 

Thanks for confirming that as I thought, the 40s aren't really worth getting into and that they sell at a huge loss. In addition to my comfort issues, their bulkiness (creating high visability to my boss and clients) means they aren't really ideal around the office.  I like the design of the PAMs and they look great on many of "our regulars" here at SF, but they just aren't for me.  As you mentioned (and as my wife fears), thankfully there are plenty of other watches out there! 

Dino, have you looked at the 42mm Radiomir 337 or 338, or are you only looking at Luminors? They are very light and comfortable, and basically wear like 38-39mm dress watches.

I walked through the diamond district today and saw the Rolex ceramic submariner 116610LV with green dial in a window. Tried it on and was honestly blown away by the aesthetics and overall fit and finish of the watch. Never thought I would own a Rolex, but man half of my brain is furiously at work trying to come up with some justification for acquiring this piece. Scoured google images and just could not find a pic that captures the true depth of the green, but this one is ok:

Saw this one in the wild today, curious what others think about it. Model is Patek 5205G. I liked it but didnt love the three different windows at the top, I think I prefer the cleaner JLC MUT:

 

Beautiful straps. Did they come with, or did you add them after? If after, where'd you get them and for how much?

The weekend is here.
Pam 372 on a Kaktus strap.

Yeah a little eccentric, but thats Patek flexing its horological muscles

I posted a photo of my 337 upthread. My first luxury watch and I love it. Spent a *long* time looking and musing before pulling the trigger. Went for the 337 because of the smaller size (and didn't like the magnified date on the 40mm Luminors). Would have preferred the 338, but couldn't find one.

i really like it. the proportions of all the circles are really nice IMO. And I like the windows at the top and how they read in a more European Day Date Month. It's a more modern aesthetic to me, but still quite classic. And I have only seen it in pictures, but the hollow lugs are kind of interesting! the only thing i am not 100% sure about is the 24hr indicator. Unless I am in Vegas I can usually tell if it is day or night. But I guess it is helpful in setting the watch and quickly gives you the military time. I think I have come to prefer this over the 5146, but of course all of this is purely academic for me right now.

I'm not a fan of their annual calendar watches. I find the windows at the top distracting. If they did a version without the windows at the top I'd really like it a lot. I'd love a simpler Calatrava with a moon phase indicator.

I used to think it nice, but have you handled it IRL? Oddly enough, feels and looks toy-like... very unusual for a PP!

The dial is very "flat", the watch is a little lighter than I expected, and the bezel proportions are a bit strange with the dial concentric circles going on.

While I have only seen photos and not handled it IRL (and likely never will...), IMO the best looking annual calendar from the house of PP would be the recent Tiffany-only edition.