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Hesitating on PAM 312 or PAM 359

Hello and welcome

Although principally the same watch your options are quite different. Personally i like plain simple dials, why i own Panerais i suppose, so of your two i would go with the 312. I would suggest if i may, that you also consider a 351. It has elements Panerai's are renowned for, gold hands & tobacco dial and set in a Ti case, which i found more comfortable than the slightly top-heavy case of the 312.

Whichever you choose, enjoy

Thank you so much for your opinion.what u suggest I totally agreed. At first my first choice is 312, because it come with simple dial,and 359 looks 'busy' dial. But when I put 359 on my wrist. Suddenly I prefer on 359. 312 also is one of great looks PAM. Since my best owned a 320 ,that's also one of my reason I give up the 312,because 312 and 320 quite looks same ,just 320 with GMT hand. Final I owned my first PAM is 359, after bought I notice inside the sapphire glass got a small defect . Seems like a dust inside . Do u know how can be like this defect? I'm so worry n unhappy with this .although this is my new watch. I admit I careless because didn't check it carefully.

If there are any defects with a new watch simpy take it back for a replacement. I wouldn't accept any imperfections on a brand new watch from any dealer.

I hope you are happy with your 359 eventually

thanks you so much Baz. i will send my watch to the Ad to check it. and i realize wear on 359 the watch wil look smaller than wear 312. might is the dial effect.

I've owned both and one big difference is the full polished case of the 359. Some like it and others prefer the brushed case of the 312. I still own a 312, but do miss the 359 and fully expect to go back to one some day. Best of luck with yours!

***Shortly after this post I did indeed end up picking up another 359 to pair with my 312!

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edy....try the 328, it's a 312 with the ss bracelet. the beauty of that watch is you can get a few straps and have the best of both worlds....ss for a more dressy look, black or brown strap for casual.

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