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mrtn · 2 May 2019, 01:54 AM

Hi all,

Just wanted some advice here. Just started a small humble watch collection, and one of my recent addition was a PAM560. Never did much research into Panerai before I did my purchase (one of the ADs were having a sale and was able to get PAM560 at a 25% - so it was a rather impulse purchase given other customers were also looking at this only piece).

Only after reading up more, I realized that probably I should have gotten a sandwich dial, especially I am only looking to add one watch from Panerai in my collection.

So, would need some advice here, should I sell this watch (and hopefully minimize losses), and get another Panerai? If so, what Panerai would you recommend? Or should I just use this piece, as for all I know, I will add another Panerai to my collection in the future, and I can get a sandwich then?

Thank you.

itsjknight · 2 May 2019, 09:40 AM

I have a 560 with sandwich dial. If I was in your shoes with that great deal, I would enjoy the 560 you purchased. If you think about it you were probably happy with your purchase until you read some of the forums and learned about the sandwich dial. Forget about that stuff and go back to enjoying your watch.

btw - My first Panerai was a 111E about 20 years ago. It had a painted dial and it had the best lume of any Panerai I've ever owned. Also received the most compliments on that watch.

fullcourt · 2 May 2019, 09:46 PM

keep what you have and add a sandwich down the road

congrats

TheDude · 2 May 2019, 10:02 PM

I personally like the painted dials better and feel there’s equal if not greater Panerai DNA in these vs sandwich.

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emtee · 5 May 2019, 04:03 PM

Unless you really want a sandwich dial because you prefer the look that much I would keep what you have and enjoy it.

Jocke · 5 May 2019, 05:07 PM

I have one of each, no big deal. Just buy one more.

Kevin of Larchmont · 16 June 2021, 01:35 PM

I’m late to the party here but I have both and the legibility of the painted dial is vastly superior to the sandwich. Having said that the sandwich dial has a certain “neato” factor to it. If you have one then enjoy whichever it is for what it is and if you can then buy one of each.

rootbeer7 · 16 June 2021, 03:46 PM

I’m looking to return to Panerai. I have had both painted and sandwich. Lume is great on both. I’m looking for an older base model and would absolutely have an early 112 with painted dial over a later sandwich dial model that didn’t have decorated movement. If you’re not happy see if you can move it on.

htc8p · 16 June 2021, 04:48 PM

i wouldnt really nitpick about sandwich or painted dial. they both give great lume. it really doesnt matter.

just enjoy your 560. you cant go wrong with that

TunaTuna · 17 June 2021, 04:38 AM

I'd stick where you are and be happy with it. Even after the 25% off, you will get clobbered by selling or trading with an AD or dealer. And selling PAM on your own isn't easy.

You have a nice piece, enjoy it!

stockae92 · 18 June 2021, 03:24 AM

Keep the watch. I wouldn't bother to sell and buy another one just because of painted vs sandwich dial.

Just buy a sandwich dial for your next PAM :)

hutch300 · 24 June 2021, 12:33 PM

I think both have an equal home. I would keep it and enjoy it. If you didn't notice while shopping its not that big a deal.

2 May 2019, 01:54 AM	#1
mrtn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 4	PAM560 - Painted Dial Hi all, Just wanted some advice here. Just started a small humble watch collection, and one of my recent addition was a PAM560. Never did much research into Panerai before I did my purchase (one of the ADs were having a sale and was able to get PAM560 at a 25% - so it was a rather impulse purchase given other customers were also looking at this only piece). Only after reading up more, I realized that probably I should have gotten a sandwich dial, especially I am only looking to add one watch from Panerai in my collection. So, would need some advice here, should I sell this watch (and hopefully minimize losses), and get another Panerai? If so, what Panerai would you recommend? Or should I just use this piece, as for all I know, I will add another Panerai to my collection in the future, and I can get a sandwich then? Thank you.

2 May 2019, 09:46 PM	#3
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	keep what you have and add a sandwich down the road congrats __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

5 May 2019, 05:07 PM	#6
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I have one of each, no big deal. Just buy one more. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

16 June 2021, 03:46 PM	#8
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,126	I’m looking to return to Panerai. I have had both painted and sandwich. Lume is great on both. I’m looking for an older base model and would absolutely have an early 112 with painted dial over a later sandwich dial model that didn’t have decorated movement. If you’re not happy see if you can move it on. __________________ @imrootbeer7

18 June 2021, 03:24 AM	#11
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,951	Keep the watch. I wouldn't bother to sell and buy another one just because of painted vs sandwich dial. Just buy a sandwich dial for your next PAM :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

2 May 2019, 09:40 AM	#2
itsjknight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 361	I have a 560 with sandwich dial. If I was in your shoes with that great deal, I would enjoy the 560 you purchased. If you think about it you were probably happy with your purchase until you read some of the forums and learned about the sandwich dial. Forget about that stuff and go back to enjoying your watch. btw - My first Panerai was a 111E about 20 years ago. It had a painted dial and it had the best lume of any Panerai I've ever owned. Also received the most compliments on that watch.

2 May 2019, 10:02 PM	#4
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I personally like the painted dials better and feel there’s equal if not greater Panerai DNA in these vs sandwich. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2019, 04:03 PM	#5
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,249	Unless you really want a sandwich dial because you prefer the look that much I would keep what you have and enjoy it.

16 June 2021, 01:35 PM	#7
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,330	I’m late to the party here but I have both and the legibility of the painted dial is vastly superior to the sandwich. Having said that the sandwich dial has a certain “neato” factor to it. If you have one then enjoy whichever it is for what it is and if you can then buy one of each.

16 June 2021, 04:48 PM	#9
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i wouldnt really nitpick about sandwich or painted dial. they both give great lume. it really doesnt matter. just enjoy your 560. you cant go wrong with that

17 June 2021, 04:38 AM	#10
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,318	I'd stick where you are and be happy with it. Even after the 25% off, you will get clobbered by selling or trading with an AD or dealer. And selling PAM on your own isn't easy. You have a nice piece, enjoy it!

24 June 2021, 12:33 PM	#12
hutch300 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,475	I think both have an equal home. I would keep it and enjoy it. If you didn't notice while shopping its not that big a deal.

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