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Title: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: dennis.T on September 19, 2014, 02:33:12 PM: I plan to acquire a Cali dial Radiomir to complete my Panerai journey (finger cross). I am torn between Pam 249, Pam 448 and Pam 424 (date or w/o date or whatever it is) ;D.

I believe MWF got plenty of Panerai enthusiast so may I know which one would you go for and what your view (left alone the price)? Other watch lover also welcome to vote and comment. :Cheers:
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: ck77 on September 19, 2014, 04:37:11 PM: 249 for me but then the price is :Mad:
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Post by: kygan711 on September 19, 2014, 04:53:10 PM: I would go for 424 for inhouse movement, sapphier glass for daily wear for practicality and I find the yellow hands gives a better colour synchonisation. But if exclusivity is priority then the limited edition 448.
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Post by: TheHobbit on September 19, 2014, 05:57:11 PM: It all depends on which one sings to you most. The 249 carries the Unitas/ETA movement modified to look like the original movement. WR is 3ATM and the crystal is acrylic. The 448 is of course newer and has the Panerai in house movt. The case is thicker as is the case back. The WR is also 10ATM and the crystal is acrylic. Both 249 and 448 are SE. With the 448 is lesser numbers and does not have the stigma of having the OOR hanging over its head. But prices does not reflect this... :)

The dials are different between the 249 and 448, the minute track on the 448 is closer to the edge of the dial, giving the impression that the hands are shorter. There are other differences...

The 424.... Date or no date? Which one do you like? Ok with the logo? Ok with the gold hands?

My choice? 448... Why? Price. It is cheaper then 249. The 249 being an I series, 2006. It is going to be 8 years old, service will be due, if not already. Add that to the cost....
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Post by: davidtth on September 19, 2014, 07:22:29 PM: 448, because its in house and blue hand :thumbsup:
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Post by: s802487 on September 19, 2014, 09:01:21 PM: I'd go with the 249 the blue hands are gorgeous and blends in nicely with the Cali dial
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Post by: chengho99 on September 20, 2014, 12:41:10 AM: 249 is nice for me .. classic :)
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Post by: ahboy on September 20, 2014, 09:46:54 AM: 249 for me
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Post by: shamtv2555 on September 20, 2014, 10:21:08 AM: 249........ go go go bro
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Post by: TheHobbit on September 20, 2014, 01:03:04 PM: I think it helps if we have pictures....

PAM00249

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/pam00249_front_zps7278f25e.png)

PAM00448

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/Pam448_Cat_Front_D_zps0c44a27d.png)

PAM00424 with date (before Q series)

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/pam424_zps0f0b8184.jpg)

PAM00424 without date (Q series)

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/Pam424_Cat_Front_B_zpsbd44fee0.png)
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: chrisyen on September 20, 2014, 09:41:30 PM: Gold hands nice but not with California dial... Also vintage Pam with Cali dial is blued hands
Hence left with 249 n 448

Thinner 249 case male it closer to vintage one. Pam Unitas is one of the most beautiful modified Unitas.

So call in house in Pam is not as good looking n robust than the modified Unitas one.

Anywhere, I will choose either one... As long as price is right
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: Bobo Chia (Risen) on September 21, 2014, 02:16:02 PM: Blue Hand pam 249, classic
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: dennis.T on September 22, 2014, 02:30:29 PM: hi all,

thanks for the feed back... :thumbsup:

Now I narrow down to 249 and 448 since I prefer blue hands. Just wonder would Panerai come out new Cali Dial pack with Gold hands later?? ::)
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: chrisyen on September 23, 2014, 10:53:04 PM: Quote from: dennis.T on September 22, 2014, 02:30:29 PM
hi all,

thanks for the feed back... :thumbsup:

Now I narrow down to 249 and 448 since I prefer blue hands. Just wonder would Panerai come out new Cali Dial pack with Gold hands later?? ::)

424 lor...
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: Timeless on September 24, 2014, 09:23:41 PM: Logo speaks well, hence vote for 424
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Post by: ckoh on September 25, 2014, 07:34:12 PM: I am also in dilemma in purchase either one, buy 424 first and 249 later 8)
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Post by: dennis.T on September 26, 2014, 06:47:25 PM: Sorry I means black hands
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Post by: Timeless on October 06, 2014, 06:41:50 AM: n 424 without date looks vintage
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Post by: Godzillaz on October 11, 2014, 08:26:48 AM: 249 all the way. Of course the price is not on the friendly side. My advice is weight the price difference and see if is ok for you.

In the end of the day. Why get 2nd best if you can get the best (with manageable sacrifice)

Regard
Tyler
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: silverstan on October 11, 2014, 09:18:53 AM: 249, let the lume aged naturally.
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: chrisyen on October 21, 2014, 10:37:31 AM: Quote from: silverstan on October 11, 2014, 09:18:53 AM
249, let the lume aged naturally.

actually pam249 come with aged color lume
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: silverstan on October 21, 2014, 10:48:48 AM: Quote from: chrisyen on October 21, 2014, 10:37:31 AM
Quote from: silverstan on October 11, 2014, 09:18:53 AM
249, let the lume aged naturally.

actually pam249 come with aged color lume

Not as much as 448? then 249 will be good choice.
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: chrisyen on October 21, 2014, 11:00:23 AM: Quote from: silverstan on October 21, 2014, 10:48:48 AM
Quote from: chrisyen on October 21, 2014, 10:37:31 AM
Quote from: silverstan on October 11, 2014, 09:18:53 AM
249, let the lume aged naturally.

actually pam249 come with aged color lume

Not as much as 448? then 249 will be good choice.

249 more pinky
448 more orangy ( same as 425 )
but not much the different... unless u out side by side
Title: Re: which Cali Dial to choose?
Post by: dennis.T on October 26, 2014, 07:46:52 PM: Chris, I ll prove your pinky statement....
To be continue ;D
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Post by: yeoh1984 on October 27, 2014, 10:06:47 PM: Blue Hand pam 249 :thumbsup: zun..
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Post by: dennis.T on November 04, 2014, 12:35:26 PM: Finally...
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/dennistwc/Mobile%20Uploads/E016B9AE-8FBF-4AD7-BB91-85ECFC66DFDE_zpspsoum85j.jpg)
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Post by: ck77 on November 04, 2014, 02:05:28 PM: congrats Dennis :thumbsup:
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Post by: mike on November 04, 2014, 02:15:32 PM: Congrats, nice piece! :thumbsup: