Radiomir 380 or 292J

[John71]

I'm ready to buy my first Radiomir after having a PAM111n V3 (sold), TC Sub Type II (sold) and now a Daytona sec@9 (will arrive Monday)... Now I can't decide between the 380 and the 292J (PIG):

380: http://www.torobravos.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=35_53&product_id=208

292: http://www.torobravos.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=35_53&product_id=605

What will I enjoy the most? Is the ceramic really good? I'd like to have some pro and con's of both watches (comparable facts). PS I'd like to hear personal experiences, because facts are all in the PAM threads from ALE

Thanks!

 

[slaughterer62]

I have both. The 292 is the better watch, IMO, mechanically and aesthetically. The case is really very impressive and the lug attachment is much more solid. However, the pig accuracy is wanting.
The 380 is no slouch as well, but the dial mistake on the R is annoying, and the screws for the lugs will need to be swapped.
I like the 292 better, but I wear the 380 more for some reason--both about same size. But I wear neither as much as my vintage 3646.

 

[John71]

You have the newest Noob version with ceramic crown? Yeah, is the pig really an issue with the naked eye or only with micro shots? I's rather have a almost accurate pig than a completely wrong dial (with word panerai too low) like the 292N

 

[slaughterer62]

Yes, the newest Noob. The case-work and crown are beautiful. The pig is pretty stealth except in high lighting. I also have a non-pig 292, but the lettering there is innaccurately placed.

 

[John71]

Which one do you prefer? Pig or no pig... regardless of the dial error / pig error

 

[slaughterer62]

I actually like the non-pig (something about a little blob of plastic under the cannon pinion ruins the simplicity for me). I plan to get a gen dial for the non-pig to remedy the imperfection.
These watches are all very elegant and very dressy by comparison to some other PAMs.

 

[John71]

So non-pig is better ? Man that's an extra issue and choice to make now

 

[straycat]

I've got the pig dial. Honestly, the dial issue is almost irrelevant as you barely see it anyway regardless of the lighting. I've enjoyed mine.

 

[Rwolf]

Noob 292J

 

[John71]

I've got the pig dial. Honestly, the dial issue is almost irrelevant as you barely see it anyway regardless of the lighting. I've enjoyed mine.

You mean dial issue or pig issue?

 

[ALE7575]

PLEASE...All less the PAM 292N

ALE

 

[straycat]

I was meant to say the pig. You can't really see it.

 

[Perry]

VERY true. I have the NOOb 292J on a malio Asso strap and the watch is awesome. Nobody is ever going to call out the pig on your wrist. Its almost invisible black on black.

 

[ALE7575]

VERY true. I have the NOOb 292J on a malio Asso strap and the watch is awesome. Nobody is ever going to call out the pig on your wrist. Its almost invisible black on black.

Wait to see the Kuvarsit pig in PAM 417 !!

ALE

 

[nlnlnlnene]

288 is the only super rep Radiomir I think.

292 is an interesting look though.

 

[manwolf]

Wait to see the Kuvarsit pig in PAM 417 !!

ALE

I'm throwing my money at the screen and nothing's happening! lol.

KW417 is my next buy instead of the 292 now! Having trouble finding it on the kuvarsit site, though.

Sorry for the thread hijack lol :

 

[John71]

Yeah but I like the sandwich dial on the 292

 

[mclarendude]

380 for me.


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[shyreplover]

292 gets my vote if you don't mind the price.... and the wiener shaped torpedo thingy.

 

[John71]

Thanks guys, gonna take 292J Noob