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JorgeCCW · 27 May 2015, 11:18 PM

I have an opportunity to buy a brand new PAM 557 with a very good price, I had before the PAM 372, but the Crown Guard bather me a bit on the wrist due to case size, so its seems that this 557 is the perfect solution.

I just want a have one Panerai Luminor, on my box. Other contenders are PAM 422 and PAM 233 (DOT Dial, K series). The PAM 557 is brand new and the 422 and 233 are used.

Resale is very important to me as well, Any of these have better resale than the others ?

Thanks

Cru Jones · 27 May 2015, 11:53 PM

well, since the 372 wasn't comfortable, i would say the 422 should be ruled out immediately, leaving the 557 and 233.

557 will be exactly like your 372.....but, destro. if go destro, why not mix it up with the 217? see ken's and traveller's pics if you need convincing...

i would say that a dot 233, if bought right, should retain value best of the three you cited, as it is one of the best modern models.

but, do you "need" the device protecting the crown? or, could you consider a 587? pretty much the 372, but more exclusive and without the crown guard....

as an aside, do you still have your 292?

mfer · 28 May 2015, 12:13 AM

I think you just didn't have the right fitting strap. The proper sized strap on a Panerai won't move at all.

nick c · 28 May 2015, 12:50 AM

Buy 557 lefty

JorgeCCW · 28 May 2015, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

well, since the 372 wasn't comfortable, i would say the 422 should be ruled out immediately, leaving the 557 and 233.

557 will be exactly like your 372.....but, destro. if go destro, why not mix it up with the 217? see ken's and traveller's pics if you need convincing...

i would say that a dot 233, if bought right, should retain value best of the three you cited, as it is one of the best modern models.

but, do you "need" the device protecting the crown? or, could you consider a 587? pretty much the 372, but more exclusive and without the crown guard....

as an aside, do you still have your 292?

Now That I think about it , I really don't need a Panerai w GMT, A complication that I used to love and I see no point in my collection. Its not like I am Traveler.
And I really need the Luminor.
And no the 292 is gone cuz I Bought the AP ceramic diver

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Originally Posted by mfer

I think you just didn't have the right fitting strap. The proper sized strap on a Panerai won't move at all.

I think is more than that but your point might have some influence.

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Originally Posted by nick c

Buy 557 lefty

I am leaning to the 557 but resale is a concern. Don't know if people might see it like weird

Cru Jones · 28 May 2015, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Now That I think about it , I really don't need a Panerai w GMT, A complication that I used to love and I see no point in my collection. Its not like I am Traveler.
And I really need the Luminor.
And no the 292 is gone cuz I Bought the AP ceramic diver

well, if you have to limit yourself to one ceramic, it's tough to argue with the Ceramic Diver. amazing watch and the one to have (despite my love for the 292).

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

I am leaning to the 557 but resale is a concern. Don't know if people might see it like weird

destros will always have a place in the panerai world, but it's definitely more of a sub-culture than non-destros. but, i have no quantitative info as to re-sale on this one. i would think you should be fine unless you buy MSRP at a boutique (but, given that this is a pretty rare model, you might need to go boutique/AD).

nick c · 28 May 2015, 01:46 AM

If you buy the 557 for a good price you should be OK in case if you flip it

JorgeCCW · 28 May 2015, 05:17 AM

Well I am going to the AD this afternoon , and i am not decided
Wish me luck

JorgeCCW · 28 May 2015, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

well, if you have to limit yourself to one ceramic, it's tough to argue with the Ceramic Diver. amazing watch and the one to have (despite my love for the 292).

destros will always have a place in the panerai world, but it's definitely more of a sub-culture than non-destros. but, i have no quantitative info as to re-sale on this one. i would think you should be fine unless you buy MSRP at a boutique (but, given that this is a pretty rare model, you might need to go boutique/AD).

But if it is a rare model, maybe resale can be good (as long as I buy right)
I think resale of the 557 might be better than 372

JorgeCCW · 28 May 2015, 07:39 AM

It looks awesome ! But I told them to keep until Friday, then I will decide

Cru Jones · 28 May 2015, 08:03 AM

Looks great!!

JorgeCCW · 28 May 2015, 08:37 AM

I got it

ocwatching · 28 May 2015, 09:10 AM

congrats...enjoy

nick c · 28 May 2015, 09:46 AM

Fits perfectly congrats

Cru Jones · 28 May 2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

I got it

Baco Noir · 28 May 2015, 03:44 PM

Congrats on the 557. It's a great looking watch. If I had been on time to the party, I'd have tried to sway you to the 422. The domed sapphire is awesome.

Sent from my iPhone and I blame autocorrect for any spellin' errs!

JorgeCCW · 29 May 2015, 12:08 AM

Here it is

TAKUYA · 29 May 2015, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Here it is

ck1109 · 29 May 2015, 03:06 AM

Nice! Love the clean dial.

travisb · 29 May 2015, 04:04 AM

Congrats Jorge! Looks sweet!

Sam Philip · 29 May 2015, 04:30 AM

Congrats!

ck1109 · 29 May 2015, 04:57 AM

Btw, how many "+1" have you added to your 3+1 collection now, Jorge?

ErikSzper · 29 May 2015, 06:53 AM

Great looking piece, congrats! Would have pushed for the 422 as well, but am biased :)

For what its worth, think the 557 will do well at resale...not odd or weird

lapince · 29 May 2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

I have an opportunity to buy a brand new PAM 557 with a very good price, I had before the PAM 372, but the Crown Guard bather me a bit on the wrist due to case size, so its seems that this 557 is the perfect solution.

I just want a have one Panerai Luminor, on my box. Other contenders are PAM 422 and PAM 233 (DOT Dial, K series). The PAM 557 is brand new and the 422 and 233 are used.

Resale is very important to me as well, Any of these have better resale than the others ?

Thanks

Hi buddy, I had the Pam 233 "dot" dial, my grey dealer friend sold it for me, I think it went away after something like 2 weeks, so I would say the resale on that particular model is very good, especially the "dot" dial which seems to be the most wanted by Pam aficionados

Travelller · 29 May 2015, 09:55 AM

Congrats, looking awesome! You don't see 557s all too often so that's definitely a bonus!

Enjoy

lapince · 29 May 2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Travelller

Congrats, looking awesome! You don't see 557s all too often so that's definitely a bonus!

Enjoy

Yeah but he's looking for a model which has good resale, so if they're not often around it might mean that they're not a model which is very sought after, so that would mean that resale isn't good on them

red1108nyc · 29 May 2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Here it is

Nice! Every collection should have one Panerai.. and you picked a nice one!

Enjoy,

Fred

JorgeCCW · 16 June 2015, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ocwatching

congrats...enjoy

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Originally Posted by nick c

Fits perfectly congrats

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Congrats on the 557. It's a great looking watch. If I had been on time to the party, I'd have tried to sway you to the 422. The domed sapphire is awesome.

Sent from my iPhone and I blame autocorrect for any spellin' errs!

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Originally Posted by takuya

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Originally Posted by ck1109

Nice! Love the clean dial.

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Originally Posted by travisb

Congrats Jorge! Looks sweet!

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Originally Posted by Sam Philip

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by ck1109

Btw, how many "+1" have you added to your 3+1 collection now, Jorge?

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Originally Posted by ErikSzper

Great looking piece, congrats! Would have pushed for the 422 as well, but am biased :)

For what its worth, think the 557 will do well at resale...not odd or weird

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Originally Posted by Travelller

Congrats, looking awesome! You don't see 557s all too often so that's definitely a bonus!

Enjoy

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Nice! Every collection should have one Panerai.. and you picked a nice one!

Enjoy,

Fred

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Originally Posted by lapince

Hi buddy, I had the Pam 233 "dot" dial, my grey dealer friend sold it for me, I think it went away after something like 2 weeks, so I would say the resale on that particular model is very good, especially the "dot" dial which seems to be the most wanted by Pam aficionados

Thanks guys , I feel that I did the right the choice.
@ck1109, I think I double my 3 goal, but I still believe that 3 is the perfect number, unfortunately I am far from perfect

27 May 2015, 11:18 PM	#1
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,716	Input needed about Pam 557 and 2 contenders I have an opportunity to buy a brand new PAM 557 with a very good price, I had before the PAM 372, but the Crown Guard bather me a bit on the wrist due to case size, so its seems that this 557 is the perfect solution. I just want a have one Panerai Luminor, on my box. Other contenders are PAM 422 and PAM 233 (DOT Dial, K series). The PAM 557 is brand new and the 422 and 233 are used. Resale is very important to me as well, Any of these have better resale than the others ? Thanks __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

28 May 2015, 12:13 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I think you just didn't have the right fitting strap. The proper sized strap on a Panerai won't move at all. __________________ member#3242

28 May 2015, 05:17 AM	#8
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,716	Well I am going to the AD this afternoon , and i am not decided Wish me luck __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

28 May 2015, 07:39 AM	#10
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,716	It looks awesome ! But I told them to keep until Friday, then I will decide __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

28 May 2015, 08:37 AM	#12
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,716	I got it __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

27 May 2015, 11:53 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,629	well, since the 372 wasn't comfortable, i would say the 422 should be ruled out immediately, leaving the 557 and 233. 557 will be exactly like your 372.....but, destro. if go destro, why not mix it up with the 217? see ken's and traveller's pics if you need convincing... i would say that a dot 233, if bought right, should retain value best of the three you cited, as it is one of the best modern models. but, do you "need" the device protecting the crown? or, could you consider a 587? pretty much the 372, but more exclusive and without the crown guard.... as an aside, do you still have your 292?

28 May 2015, 12:50 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Buy 557 lefty

28 May 2015, 01:46 AM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	If you buy the 557 for a good price you should be OK in case if you flip it

28 May 2015, 08:03 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,629	Looks great!!

28 May 2015, 09:10 AM	#13
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats...enjoy __________________ too much into watches...

28 May 2015, 09:46 AM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Fits perfectly congrats

28 May 2015, 03:44 PM	#16
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 5,003	Congrats on the 557. It's a great looking watch. If I had been on time to the party, I'd have tried to sway you to the 422. The domed sapphire is awesome. Sent from my iPhone and I blame autocorrect for any spellin' errs! __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

29 May 2015, 12:08 AM	#17
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,716	Here it is __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

29 May 2015, 03:06 AM	#19
ck1109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: WA Watch: Many... Posts: 427	Nice! Love the clean dial.

29 May 2015, 04:04 AM	#20
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,849	Congrats Jorge! Looks sweet!

29 May 2015, 04:30 AM	#21
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

29 May 2015, 04:57 AM	#22
ck1109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: WA Watch: Many... Posts: 427	Btw, how many "+1" have you added to your 3+1 collection now, Jorge?

29 May 2015, 06:53 AM	#23
ErikSzper "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Erik Szper Location: Baltimore Watch: PAM326 Posts: 24,468	Great looking piece, congrats! Would have pushed for the 422 as well, but am biased :) For what its worth, think the 557 will do well at resale...not odd or weird

29 May 2015, 09:55 AM	#25
Travelller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,092	Congrats, looking awesome! You don't see 557s all too often so that's definitely a bonus! Enjoy __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

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