PAM01628 - new 47mm base

[Cru Jones]

Panerai quietly released a new 3-day manual (P.3000) base 47 mm Panerai, the 1628. It has patina steel and grainy dial with black vignette effect to differentiate it from the 372. The sandwich dial is a bit different as well, with the middle plastic layer (providing more depth) having been removed (for some reason). €10,700.

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[travisb]

I like this one a lot. I'll be interested in checking it out first hand.

[brandrea]

Thanks for posting this , I still prefer the 372, but this dial does look interesting

[cassidychronos]

Recently had a 328 in 44mm and my wrist was nonexistent. Can't even imagine a 47mm. It does look incredible though. The grainy dial texture is very captivating

[1William]

Nice watch. Too expensive at retail. I would choose the 372 in the pre-owned market for 50% less. Thanks for posting.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by 1William

Nice watch. Too expensive at retail. I would choose the 372 in the pre-owned market for 50% less. Thanks for posting.

I hear you about price, but, then again, an Explorer II is only a few hundred cheaper. Watches are just expensive these days, especially ones with iconic pedigree from big brands.

Anyway, for sure, if pre-owned is ok for the buyer, these will be much cheaper second-hand.

[opawlows]

Thanks for sharing!

Don't think I would replace my 372 with this, but could see myself potentially adding as I am a fan of Panerai's vignette dials!

[Mastergreenhand]

One day they’ll make this in 44mm and I’ll jump at it.

[John Deaux]

I like that a lot!....not for the retail price though! Will someone please buy this and get tired of it so I can grab it for $5G

[imran16520]

Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

One day they’ll make this in 44mm and I’ll jump at it.

[duc888]

47mm? Unfortunately nothing for me.

[duc888]

Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

One day they’ll make this in 44mm and I’ll jump at it.

...and hopefully I live to see

[juve]

Like it

[terrywoods]

Like it but prefer the 390 or 914 more, price and even water proof rating is better too

[htc8p]

Looks gimmicky

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[Horologest]

It's not a "Base" model. Base models, or more correctly "Base Logo" models(which have the OP logo) are exclusively 44mm, not 47mm, dont have sandwich dials, don't have screw in exhibition case backs, don't have the "Reg TM" indicia thicker crown guard, and don't have historical 1950 pin cushion cases, they have the angular Betterini case.

The 1628 offers an aesthetic enhancement with the tropical effect grey dial over the more historically correct 422 black dial.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Horologest

It's not a "Base" model. Base models, or more correctly "Base Logo" models(which have the OP) dont have sandwich dials, don't have screw in exhibition case backs, don't have the "Reg TM" indicia thicker crown guard, and don't have historical 1950 pin cushion cases, they have the angular Betterini case.

The 1628 offers an aesthetic enhancement with the tropical effect grey dial over the more historically correct 422 black dial.

For me, "base" Panerais mean PAMs without seconds hands or any complication. In that sense, a 372 is a base Panerai, like a 000 or 112.

[Horologest]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

For me, "base" Panerais mean PAMs without seconds hands or any complication. In that sense, a 372 is a base Panerai, like a 000 or 112.

Fair enough, but within Panerai "Base" refers exclusively to entry level models.

A 1086 is a Base model, a 914 is not.

[1William]

Good information and discussion.

[1st amg]

Cool. But 372 for me as well.

[mahalkita201]

Originally Posted by imran16520

One look at the back and one can easily see that the P3000 which is a pocket watch movement will never fit into a small 44mm case. Panerai makes a smaller 3 day movement for these smaller watches. I recently bought a 422 close to retail pricing and have no regrets at all. I got 8 years of warranty, extra straps, excellent service at the boutique in Singapore etc. Every 3 days I am winding the buttery smooth movement with a big smile on my face. I will pass this watch to my son when I leave this earth and will never ever worry that I have paid too much for so little (actually its a pretty big watch). I look at the golden hands and the sexy cushion shaped case which must have been modeled after Sophia Loren - simple fabulous