I like the 346...

Feb 20, 2010,04:50 AM
 

For a few reasons: I actually very much prefer having the date at 3 o'clock. As someone else mentioned, it gives the dial balance, and it is useful to me. I also prefer the titanium case, nice tobacco dial and I like that the movement is from Panerai. Of course, I love the 190 too and JLC's 8 day is a great caliber in its own right. But the 346 is all Panerai. I would prefer that the "8 days" writing not appear on either piece, however.

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190 or 346?

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 13th, 2010-03:43
Which 8 days pam do you prefer? 190 with JLC movement or the new 346 with an in-house movement? Thanks... Cheers

I much prefer the 190...

 
 By: amanico : February 13th, 2010-03:54
And its JLC movement, to the 346 " in house " movement ... Well, let's not speak about the movements, but about the dial, which is to me the most important thing when it comes to Panerai: The Date kills which would have been, once again, IN MY OPINION AND... 

I could have guessed.....

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 14th, 2010-03:06
your reply my friend... I also agree on the date..... It would be quite interesting to see which of the two will eventually be more collectible/desirable..... Cheers

190 without doubt as the case is thinner than 346 one

 
 By: patrickh : February 13th, 2010-04:37
due to the heigth of the "in house" calibre. I also do not like date window and date in general for Panerai watches. Just my thought, Cheers, Patrickh

I didn't know....

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 14th, 2010-03:09
that 346 was thicker..... I also agree on the date.... Cheers

346 for me (nt)

 
 By: Martin Wilmsen : February 13th, 2010-04:55
Martin

i like both although

 
 By: gazoz : February 13th, 2010-05:45
i have not seen the 346 in the flesh but both seem striking

190

 
 By: Davo : February 13th, 2010-06:12
But clearly, I'm biased....  

Me too.....

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 14th, 2010-03:15
Cheers...  

For me, the 190 because it's in steel

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : February 13th, 2010-08:11
If the PAM346 came in a steel version (instead of the current titanium) with the same combo or even black dial w/ gold hands, then definitely the PAM346 hands down for me. Cheers, Anthony

190

 
 By: 11111 : February 14th, 2010-02:15
Like Anthony, if 346 was a 190, then it would be hands down 190.

So.....

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 14th, 2010-03:17
you prefer the date on the dial? cheers

I don't have preference on the date because it balances out

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : February 14th, 2010-07:21
the sub-secs at 9 o'clock for me. - AT

190 for me too...

 
 By: Andy : February 13th, 2010-09:18
however I'm having problems tracking one down in mint condition....I'm in no rush thankfully..!! The 346 could have been almost a perfect replacement if it wasn't for the date window, the different case matrial and thickness wasn't really a problem and di... 

Good luck....

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 14th, 2010-03:20
finding one.... it is a great watch Cheers

Although i prefer brown dials....

 
 By: ALEPOS : February 14th, 2010-04:26
i would go with the 190 as there is no date! alepos

190 over 346 tentatively...

 
 By: drehy : February 14th, 2010-06:11
At least until I see it in the metal, as many has stated I'm not so sure about the date & loupe But 323 over both as it has a 47mm case and a non-loupe date, only thing which bothers me about the watch is the sub-dial above 6 o'clock Of all the new releas... 

190 for me ...

 
 By: p@trice : February 14th, 2010-10:20
g Best Patrice...  

But....

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 16th, 2010-10:03
you are biased my friend.... just like me.... Cheers

This is a tough one PinkPanther.

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : February 14th, 2010-22:13
Until we can live with the 346 for a while, I give my vote to the 190. The 346 must be given a chance though. Here's how it breaks down for me: Case - 246 Dial - 190 Movement - toss up Wearability - tbd Best, Jed

true....

 
 By: MiniCooper : February 16th, 2010-10:00
a tough one but I am biased..... Cheers

beautiful pictures!!! [nt]

 
 By: lionlei : May 13th, 2010-10:48
No message body

190 all the way.

 
 By: JPSF : February 19th, 2010-14:08
It is one of the best Pams ever made, IMHO.

I like the 346...

 
 By: iwcfan2 : February 20th, 2010-04:50
For a few reasons: I actually very much prefer having the date at 3 o'clock. As someone else mentioned, it gives the dial balance, and it is useful to me. I also prefer the titanium case, nice tobacco dial and I like that the movement is from Panerai. Of ... 

346

 
 By: aikiman44 : April 7th, 2010-18:35
Though the 190 is certainly beautiful, the Ti case and brown dial appeal to me a bit more.

190 for me....

 
 By: sirjo : April 7th, 2010-23:19
the date, in my personal opinion, doesn't belong on this watch. I'm seeing more and more recent models with dates and eventually I'll get used to it but not on that watch. Cheers