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PAM 359 or Choose Other Panerai Watch? - Ask Watch Experts Questions About Watches

Miguel S. from the Philippines asks: Wondering on what your take is on the Panerai PAM 359? What other options do I have based on price that could be a better buy…or should I just stick to this?AND…what’s your take on U-Boat watches? Haven’s heard much about it from you?Max here, the PAM 359 is fine. It has the new 1950 case and also in-house movement. Its singular appeal is classic Panerai dial, but with all Arabic numbers on the dial vs. the 12, 3, 6, 9 (or less) that is typical on other Panerai models.I know all Panerai watches look somewhat alike, but there are

M hle-Glash tte M29 Classic Watch Review

We first brought you word of the M29 Classic from M hle-Glash tte back in the fall, and I wrote at some length about the various gauge-related references that the model draws inspiration from. I had also stated that, of the variants in the collection, the cream dial on the brown leather strap embodied what they were going for the best. That's precisely the model that we've had sent over for review. Read on to see if the shine is still there, or if it should have stayed tucked away in the toolbox.So, what strikes you first with the watch? For me, it's how much dial you see. Or, more ac

BEST FROM: & Friends October 25 2013

As October comes to a close, we check out new watches from Girard Perregaux, Harry Winston, Panerai and Nomos; find out what is revered watchmaker Francois-Paul Journe s grail watch; learn more about Seiko; and talk to J.J. Redick of the L.A. Clippers about watch collecting.1. My First Grail Watch: Francois-Paul JourneIndependent watchmakers are a truly a special breed. And amongst them, Francois-Paul Journe is perhaps the one I admire most. Not only are his watches technically complex, but he has managed to give his watches a certain design language that is distinctly his own. Find out w

Volna Volnatomic Watches Are Radioactive Art

Vonlatomic is a special collection of watches for the Volna watch brand by talented watch design Yvan Arpa. I've discussed Mr. Artya at length because I respect his masculine, artistic approach to watch design. The careful designer spends a lot of time thinking about the best way to execute his wild ideas. His work feels very much like an extension of himself. Each watch being something he himself would proudly wear - truly art for the artist. Many people don't like Yvan's creations.It is easy to be mystified by though behind it pop-art style, or sometimes just plain weird watches. Tho