Panerai Marina Luminor - Wich one choose ? And Clear Back Cover ?

[Drizzle]

Hello,

I have a question about Panerai Marina Luminor!

I see some Genuines (original) models got clear back cover like this one:

Front: http://www.grabyourwatch.com/ebay/2009/jan.../00056_10LG.jpg

Back: http://www.grabyourwatch.com/ebay/2009/jan.../00056_12LG.jpg

And some other ones Genuines (origina) got a "not clear" back cover, like this one:

Front: http://www.kronopassion.com/DSCN0756.JPG

Back: http://www.kronopassion.com/DSCN0757.JPG

What's the different? For me it's the same Marina Luminor PANERAI... thanks to explain me the differents !

So, there is my introduce to ask another question, i plain to buy a Marina Luminor PANERAI, i'm looking for the best model, i have select thoses ones:

Between this 2, wich one is the best ?

1) http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...091cf659d755374

2) http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...091cf659d755374

and between this 2, wich one is the best ?

3) http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...091cf659d755374

4) http://www.tt88time.com/index.php?main_pag...091cf659d755374

And between the 4 models wich one you think is the best ?

With the one(s) you choose:

-Do you think it's a good one ?

-very similar to the Genuine model ?

-The Glow in the dark Number and needles will really good glow in the dark ? longtime?

-The "button" on the right is good fixed/set ? no wack things ?

Thanks to the time you take to answer my question !

[kenneth2]

some general answers to you post

a solid case rep will usually be a harder tell than a open case back, that is because the movement is one of the hardest items of a watch to rep correct, with a closed case back you cover the movement so it doesnt have to be perfect

usually most good reps will have the correct case back for the version it is, so you dont have to worry that much about if the back is correct

you will have to study the rep forums more to get a better idea which version or dealers version you feel are best, this is because all reps have some flaws but not ll the same ones, so you have to figure which ones are more important to you. what you can live with and with out

as far as value, the price curve starts getting pretty steep as you get closer and closer to a gen. i would think you will be ahead if you buy a pam that has the obvious tells fixed buy the dealer/seller from the start, rather than buying a less expensive version and then having it modded buy someone later. tells that most want fixed are the recessed cannon pin, poor fitting CG lever pin, poor lum and cheap looking straps.

plan on buying a quality gen strap or quality aftermarket strap.

tells like case shape, dial design, hands, crystal and movement are more up to personal tastes and start to cost more money to fix

hang in there keep going over old posts, look at gen sites, ask more questions. dont be in a hurry to buy, and even if you do all your home work you will probably make some changes after your purchases since you will learn from what you buy also.

hope that helps

[Drizzle]

Thank you very much Kenneth !

I read, i ready the forum ! And i think it's hard to choose one ! lol .

The things i want the more are:

- Good lumination (glow in the dark)

- Good "lever pin" - Leverage - the right special button

(- Good strap/bracelet)

(- Case back not clear/transparent)

Wich seller/website is able to sell this type of watch to me ?!

Thank you !