Incoming! Panerai Luminor Due 3 Days Titanio (PAM00728)

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This is a watch I like far more even than I thought I would. I know the Due range is getting a lot of hate from the Panerai hardcore, but I think that's really a shame. It brings something new (smaller, thinner, dressier) to Panerai in my opinion, without losing the essence of the brand. I don't plan to take this anywhere near water, so the limited water resistance (30m), is of no concern to me. I know it can be argued the crown guard is pointless, but it still protects the crown physically, as well as aiding the water/dust resistance somewhat (and it is of course iconic to the Luminor).

The movement looks quite nice, and is proving pretty accurate (+4 so far, which is fine by me), and also winds beautifully, probably the best feeling manual wind watch I have (and I have some nice ones). The watch overall is very well finished, not perhaps to the very highest level, but not far off in my opinion.

The titanium case is quite thin (just over 10mm, but being a relatively large 42mm in diameter, it feels even thinner on the wrist), and obviously light, contributing to a super comfortable watch to wear (I barely know it's there). The dial is stunning, with the typical sunburst "changing with the light" characteristic - it doesn't always shout as loudly as it might appear from the direct sun pictures below.

I bought it new from a German dealer I discovered via Chrono24, for what I consider to be a very good price (roughly 25% off the full RRP). I don't believe it to be a limited edition, even though it says "X of 500" on the back - I'm relatively new to Panerai, is this the number they make each year perhaps?