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Anyone notice the subtle change in the dial color on the N series 312's? I have an L series and compared it to the N series at one of the boutiques and noticed that the new dial color is more gray than black. The bezel around the case back is also brushed instead of polished. The slight change looks really good and seems to provide a little more contrast against some of the straps.

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PAM 312
PAM 359

someone else mentioned that....i haven't seen the n series 312 yet, but the changes are very subtle from what i've been told. i have to get back to my ad and check that out.

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dp
just living the dream
chicago, usa

I have a series N and yes, you are right. The back bezel is not polished and not that you mentioned it, the face is not 'black'.... hmmmmm

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PAM 320 & 425

Wow, and i thought i could be a bit anal over detailing

imo and fwiw, i doubt the dial is a specific factory spec change, They use more than one supplier for things like dials and they may simply have changed sources for a batch and the 'black' shade is slightly different. I once owned two 232's and the dials were a noticably different shade of brown and only within a few 000's of each other in number. As to the polished edges of the case back, given it's what, 1mm tall? i would live with that or just have the existing one brushed out.

To lose money on the first purchase, knowing i would then lose money on it's replacement i don't regard as desirable

more likely just an update, keeping it fresh so to speak....8^)

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dp
just living the dream
chicago, usa

Mmmhhhmmmmm


Perhaps this is like the automotive industry where they do mid-life or end of life updates to sell a few more before they retire the line. I don't know when that would be but I don't think they will make this piece forever. One would think Panerai will eventually drop a line or two. I can't imagine it would be profitable to make so many different models.

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PAM 320 & 425

Seems to be the case. That's what I was told by someone at one of the Boutiques.

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PAM 312
PAM 359