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Old 2 September 2014, 11:39 AM   #1
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Pam 512

Hey guys, I'm new to the panerai forum, and was looking for some help. In the past, I wasn't very interested in panerai, as most models I had seen were too big and/or too thick for my taste. However, I came across the 512 online, and was curious if others either purchased or tried on that reference, and what sort of impressions you had. Sports watches I have or had include a pp 5711, pp 5167, omega speedmaster, daytona 16520, gmt 1675, exp 16570, etc, so any comparison in reference to those pieces could be helpful.
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Old 3 September 2014, 01:23 AM   #2
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Thin manual-wind 42mm 1940 Radiomir case with clean dial? Sign me up! Well, I would have gone for it, probably, but for the fake patina. To my eye, it doesn't work with polished SS.

You might try soliciting views on p.com, too.



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Old 3 September 2014, 04:55 AM   #3
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With respect to CJ, I rather like the model. I don't consider it to be fake patina, but rather a tan color on black.

I think that's why Panerai makes so many different models - appealing to many tastes.

There are other 42mm PAMs available - 337, etc. which also look nice.

good luck!
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Old 3 September 2014, 09:08 AM   #4
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The patina doesn't bother me, but I hadn't considered how it would look with a highly polished case. I'll definitely have to check it out in person. Thanks for the input. If anyone owns or previously owned a 512 I'd certainly appreciate their opinion.
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Old 3 September 2014, 09:21 AM   #5
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It's a beauty. I went for the 514 instead. It's bigger and has a date. But that's personal preference. The colours work very well together imho. Here it is next to my 515.. Only pic of it on my iPad
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Old 3 September 2014, 09:58 AM   #6
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It's a beauty. I went for the 514 instead. It's bigger and has a date. But that's personal preference. The colours work very well together imho. Here it is next to my 515.. Only pic of it on my iPad
Very nice!
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Old 3 September 2014, 10:10 AM   #7
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Very nice!
Thanks
Go and try the 512 on if you can, it's quite thin and I think you'll like it. It's quite elegant too
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Old 3 September 2014, 03:05 PM   #8
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I love the 512, mind you I have a smaller wrist so the 42 case is proportioned well. It is my dress watch right now.
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Old 3 September 2014, 09:15 PM   #9
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Looks great!
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Old 3 September 2014, 09:30 PM   #10
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I love the 512, mind you I have a smaller wrist so the 42 case is proportioned well. It is my dress watch right now.
What is your wrist size?
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Old 5 September 2014, 03:37 PM   #11
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What is your wrist size?
I'm 7 and 1/8' and as much as I'd like to get a 372/422, they seem a bit large for me. But then again never say never
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Old 5 September 2014, 06:47 PM   #12
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Nice - I prefer these Rads to the wire lug models
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Old 7 September 2014, 02:45 AM   #13
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Had the opportunity to try on a 512...it was beautiful, but just not for me. Thanks for everyone's input though
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:07 AM   #14
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I prefer the " Luminor "

but I like it
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