An in-depth review of my personal Panerai 312. In-house P.9000 double barrel movement, sandwich dial, exhibition caseback, small-seconds with simple date.
Perhaps the best review of anything I've ever watched. Thank you for no music, thank you for speaking up so we can hear. And, thank you for the enthusiasm.
This is really one of the very few top Panerai watch reviews out there. Everything is very well researched and explained. Thank you for that. I myself have a Radiomir 380 and am currently saving up for either a 1320 or the 524.
This is pretty damn good review mate. Thank you. I've been in love with Panerai for a long time. That brand pretty much brought me to "luxury" level watches. The 5000 and 9000 movements are pretty damn impressive. I'm undecided between the 560, the 312 and the 389.
Thanks. Yeah, tough choices there. I need a date, so the 560 Base wouldn't work out for me. The Submersibles are damn cool, but I love the look of the 1950 case personally. Now... if they would have had a Carbotech in stock, I might have gone that way...
From one watch reviewer to another, excellent review. Very well done. I've been looking to add a Panerai to my collection for a while and this review confirmed why.
Excellent review! I keep going back and forth between 312 and 1312 myself. Think a bit more towards 1312 to have slimmer case profile. Glad you enjoying your watch. You really helped in making my decision towards panerai. Cheers
Got my first PAM this week, a 773. Really impressed by the watch and brand, likely not my last. The jumping hour feature of your watch is such a handy feature.
I've got the pam 531 GMT Purchased the 531 for the same reason as you, the movement. Mine has the power indicator in the window. Also the GMT. price from the factory $9,000. These are the best watches I've owned, and I own several. Great video.
Convinced me. I was debating between the PAM312 and the PAM422. The WR of 300m on the PAM312 vs the 100m on the PAM422 also tipped me in this direction. I was ok with automatic or manual wind, or 44mm or 47mm. Both amazing looking! Love the 1950 case design. Can't wait to take delivery of my PAM312.
Great review. Nice watch, but wish the movement was more decorated (i.e. with the Panerai name engraved all over) if it's going to have a display caseback.
Great video. All that you said - I agree. However, there one version that is more satisfying OVER the time than iconic 312/1312...it is 1539. With numerical face, it makes the beast more elegant, more rare. Sophisticated.
I'm taking a hard look at Panerai (PAM1312) and loved your review. Quick question: How do you find the watch to be in everyday wear? For instance, being mindful of handwashing and showers with a leather or suede strap? Do you find yourself switching to the rubber strap every time you get wet?
Thanks for the review, I recently bought one of these it was pricey but I love it. Can you provide a link to some of the strap sellers out there you recommend. Many thanks
Thanks for the informative and detailed video. I just got the PAM1321. Thats the P9012 movement. Dunno if you have any experience with that but I wanted to ask if you have ever heard of where you pulled the crown out completely to set the time, the seconds hand resets and hacks but when done and you pushed the crown back in, the watch is not running and the balance is still locked? Have you also had it heard where the seconds did not reset to zero but was a few seconds off like at 58 or so? I had these things happen yesterday and it took several tries of trying to set the time for it to finally work. So far time keeping is good but I hope there was no damage caused and there was no manufacturing defect, especially with a brand new watch. Thanks.
Great Review! Happened to come across the PAM01312 which I liked the blue sub-seconds treatment but would have preferred it with lum like the 312 instead of the tan one....just curious if you considered the 1312 as well.
Just got this same watch last week...... amazing and beautiful. Are they going to stop making the 312 ? if so that will make it very desirable ? Great review !
Nice video, i've subscribed... Also have 312 and even got the brown original strap and Swiss ammo strap. Really like your explanations - easy to understand, not patronizing like some watch guys on RU-vid... Unrelated questions - you are mentioning Joma shop in your video - im considering buying Vacheron watch that is not available anywhere else but Joma - is it reputable seller? Thanks in advance...
It's one of the best modern PAM references, 1950 case is way to go also. Enjoy in good health, chk out Greg Stevens Design and TedSu, 2 great strap makers.
Great video, extremely helpful! I'm struggling deciding between the PAM312 and PAM422 and would like to make a decision asap. I'm 6'1" and suppose that my wrist size is such that I can 'pull off' the larger 422 but 312 seems more versatile. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Those are the same two I've been debating. Finally landed on the 312 because of the brushed finish and the 300m WR (vs all polished and 100m of the 422)... Was was cool with either an automatic or handwind movement. Both watches are amazing looking, but it ended up the 312 for me. Did you get one?
I own this. I find the in-house movement is not very robust, the crown is hard to catch the groove to change date vs time. It has been serviced once and I use this watch sparingly. I tried to like it but I’m just concerned about the movement. I love the look though
I've owned the 312 for about 5 years now. I have had a good few issues withe movement too, not the most reliable. Seems to have worked out some of the issues overtime. Nothing compared to my Seiko SKX007, never had issues with that.
leonggyooi It's a great watch! I've had it for 2 months now and I have no complaints. The dial is clean, power reserve on the back and the GMT hand can be hidden behind the hour hand. I'd say go for it.
Owned it for the past 4 years. Pretty good watch. Very clean with just the GMT. You can also hide the gmt hand. Would say it's been reliable the past 4 years. Having it serviced right now.
There are several dozen great places online (and probably a hundred others too). I have ordered from Mario Paci, TC Straps, Gunny Straps, SNPR, Stone Creek, Di Stefano and a few others.
While this quick release strap change system is indeed "quick", why not just have drilled lugs and push them to release? Just like old 5-digit Rolex sport watches. What's the benefit of having the little button to push?
