New and first purchase
 

Hi firstly my apologies if you have read this request on the Paneristi forum. I have today bought my first Panerai a 213. I am delighted with the watch but have a slight concern. It was bought from a large chain AD in the UK and has the year prefix of I. It appears that several other dealers who also have this watch in stock have year prefix J models. The J models come with a calf strap but mine has what I think is a more expensive alligator strap. Question, should I be concerned that the year prefix is I. This means probably that the AD has had it in stock for some time. Any advice would be appreciated.
Mal:cheers:

Hi Mal,

You should have no concerns. The 213 is a fantastic watch and the serial difference is neither here nor there IMO.

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New and first purchase
 

Many thanks Paul for your reply I feel a lot happier now. Thank you

Be grateful for the Croc!

if your I model has the roller on the crown gaurd lever like the J series do than I wouldn't mind. I think that was a nice upgrade panerai added on the J series and on a select few I models.. but the new strap change push button system IMHO stinks and will only cause future problems..

New quick strap system works very well.:thumbsup:

Agreed !! :thumbsup:

I is a 06 model. If it is good as new then I wouldn't worry about it. Did u get any discount on it?