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NickTruswell · 6 May 2015, 12:14 AM

Hi everyone,
As the title says thinking of adding a Pam 183 Radiomir Blackseal as my first Panerai to my collection. Do any of you have it in your collections and what it the view?

Thanks
Nick

ocwatching · 6 May 2015, 01:51 AM

Love the 183 with the sandwich dial and the thin Radiormir case..

I have to admit thou, its the crown guard that drew me into the brand..but after all these years, I actually love the Rad case over the Luminor for my wrist..YMMV

Good luck in your hunt...

Panerai just released in-house movement Rads to replace the discontinued 183

Cru Jones · 6 May 2015, 02:34 AM

excellent RAD with a proven movement that will be cheap and easy to service for decades.

as phil mentioned, OP just announced the 609, which is an update to the 183 with the in-house 8-day movement (and "8 DAYS" written on the dial). if any of that is important, wait for the 609, or go now for the 183 and enjoy a solid piece at a good price.

mfer · 6 May 2015, 03:54 AM

I think 183 > 609.

I say get it. I miss my 210 (183 without second hand) badly!

Auto16610 · 6 May 2015, 09:03 AM

looked at the 111 at all?

thsiao · 6 May 2015, 02:11 PM

As a first and only PAM I would probably go for a Luminor first and then a Radiomir.

wisguy · 6 May 2015, 02:22 PM

It's a great watch.

Have you tried it on? Does it sing to you?

The Luminors are more sporty and chunky, so it is up to what you wear the most. The 183 will be easier to slide under a shirt cuff.

The only downside I see is that half the experience of Panerai is strap changing, and it an easier task in a Luminor.

Urosfan · 6 May 2015, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thsiao

as a first and only pam i would probably go for a luminor first and then a radiomir.

x2

nick c · 6 May 2015, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thsiao

As a first and only PAM I would probably go for a Luminor first and then a Radiomir.

X3

quentin_287 · 8 May 2015, 11:00 AM

My first panerai was the 183, and I love owning it every day since. I then branched out and got a 312 later. Based on my own experience, get it! Good luck with your decision!

bde · 8 May 2015, 11:55 AM

Can't go wrong with any base Pam.

kjp1 · 8 May 2015, 04:28 PM

My first Pam was a 183 G. I loved that watch and sometimes still miss it. I know the Luminor cases are more popular, but to me the Radiomir gives a really cool retro look that is really true to the DNA of the brand.

SMD · 17 May 2015, 03:46 AM

Can you swing a 190? Similar but the amazing JLC movement

subtona · 17 May 2015, 03:52 AM

I would choose a 210 Radiomir or the 000 / 111 Luminor which give you the strap change options.
Not a fan of the "black seal" on the dial.

6 May 2015, 12:14 AM	#1
NickTruswell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 230	First - Pam 183 your thoughts Hi everyone, As the title says thinking of adding a Pam 183 Radiomir Blackseal as my first Panerai to my collection. Do any of you have it in your collections and what it the view? Thanks Nick

6 May 2015, 01:51 AM	#2
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Love the 183 with the sandwich dial and the thin Radiormir case.. I have to admit thou, its the crown guard that drew me into the brand..but after all these years, I actually love the Rad case over the Luminor for my wrist..YMMV Good luck in your hunt... Panerai just released in-house movement Rads to replace the discontinued 183 __________________ too much into watches...

6 May 2015, 03:54 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I think 183 > 609. I say get it. I miss my 210 (183 without second hand) badly! __________________ member#3242

6 May 2015, 09:03 AM	#5
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: OmegaPanerai Posts: 1,186	Have you looked at the 111 at all?

6 May 2015, 02:11 PM	#6
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,251	As a first and only PAM I would probably go for a Luminor first and then a Radiomir. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

6 May 2015, 02:34 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,617	excellent RAD with a proven movement that will be cheap and easy to service for decades. as phil mentioned, OP just announced the 609, which is an update to the 183 with the in-house 8-day movement (and "8 DAYS" written on the dial). if any of that is important, wait for the 609, or go now for the 183 and enjoy a solid piece at a good price.

6 May 2015, 02:22 PM	#7
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	It's a great watch. Have you tried it on? Does it sing to you? The Luminors are more sporty and chunky, so it is up to what you wear the most. The 183 will be easier to slide under a shirt cuff. The only downside I see is that half the experience of Panerai is strap changing, and it an easier task in a Luminor. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

8 May 2015, 11:00 AM	#10
quentin_287 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: new york Posts: 41	My first panerai was the 183, and I love owning it every day since. I then branched out and got a 312 later. Based on my own experience, get it! Good luck with your decision!

8 May 2015, 11:55 AM	#11
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Can't go wrong with any base Pam.

8 May 2015, 04:28 PM	#12
kjp1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Keith Location: So-Cal Watch: 1680 Sub Posts: 840	My first Pam was a 183 G. I loved that watch and sometimes still miss it. I know the Luminor cases are more popular, but to me the Radiomir gives a really cool retro look that is really true to the DNA of the brand.

17 May 2015, 03:46 AM	#13
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,711	Can you swing a 190? Similar but the amazing JLC movement

17 May 2015, 03:52 AM	#14
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,752	I would choose a 210 Radiomir or the 000 / 111 Luminor which give you the strap change options. Not a fan of the "black seal" on the dial. __________________

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