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372 with sapphire

fspot

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Why ?
The whole look of the 372 is based around the Plexiglas look.
I've seen a gen 422 with a crystal. The 422 is very similar to the 372 and it looks amazing with crystal.

I now that some gen 372 also have a crystal. Panerai wouldn't have done it if it didn't look good.
 

donkacper

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I've seen a gen 422 with a crystal. The 422 is very similar to the 372 and it looks amazing with crystal.

I now that some gen 372 also have a crystal. Panerai wouldn't have done it if it didn't look good.
Do you have any watch with a plexi?
 

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The 422 xtal is a different shape to the 372. Not sure if an OEM 372 xtal would fit a rep 372 that originally had a plexi.

And really not sure why you would swap even if you could- the plexi is a major factor in why the 372 is such a special piece. But each to their own.

I also highly doubt that Panerai switched to sapphire because they thought it looked better.
 
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I even like the scratches on it. Gives it personality

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fspot

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Stick with plexi for the 372. SF made theirs with sapphire. Plexi gives the dial that “warm” vintage appearance.

I love the plexi look. But I also like the sharpness of the sapphire, the way that makes the dial pop up.
Is that a sin?
 

donkacper

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I love the plexi look. But I also like the sharpness of the sapphire, the way that makes the dial pop up.
Is that a sin?

Why not just get a different model if you want a sapphire? Leave the 372 and it’s plexi alone :)
 
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