The ecru lume (which some call “fake patina” and others say is just a color) keeps the 914 from being the modern “classic” 44 PAM for me. For me, white or green lume is more “classic”. So, I’d say the 560/562/564 are the most “classic” 44’s in the current catalogue.
As for what is the “best” first Panerai, that’s much more complicated and really personal to each person. So many good ones.
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