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Old 5 March 2015, 06:11 PM   #1
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Icon20 new Panerai

im starting to get interested in Panerai watches..

my question is:

1. whats the best starter Panerai..( price wise)

thanks in advance.
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Old 5 March 2015, 07:07 PM   #2
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tough and water resistant
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Old 5 March 2015, 07:57 PM   #3
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My first real watch was a steel GMT-Master II (ceramic) and I did not like the Panerai look at all. But your taste changes over time, and so suddenly... I fell in love and decided to buy one!

My first Panerai was the PAM183, and I quite like it! Plain and simple, and look good on all kinds of straps.

I bought it "pre-loved" for $4,500.
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Old 5 March 2015, 08:20 PM   #4
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111 unless you particularly want an automatic
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Old 5 March 2015, 09:01 PM   #5
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000 or 005 will be a good starter. However my first PAM was a 424
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Old 5 March 2015, 09:15 PM   #6
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000,005,111,112
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Old 6 March 2015, 12:20 AM   #7
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111 unless you particularly want an automatic
Yes automatic
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Old 6 March 2015, 12:55 AM   #8
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If you want auto, then 312 (which is in-house = more expensive) - or maybe the 104 (Eta movement) - but has date with inverted cyclops.
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Old 6 March 2015, 02:17 PM   #10
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budget is around 6k.
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Old 6 March 2015, 02:23 PM   #11
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kindly post pics of panerai that you recommend..
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Old 6 March 2015, 11:06 PM   #12
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I vote for the 000
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Old 7 March 2015, 09:44 PM   #13
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My vote would be the 005 or 177.good pieces to start with and long enough to hold on to
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Old 7 March 2015, 10:19 PM   #14
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Old 7 March 2015, 10:32 PM   #15
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I was looking at 000,005,111,112 177 and other recommendations. All of them looks good. I guess It will now come down to the price.. I'm planning to buy from a trusted seller here..
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Looking at your list, I would go for the 111. Sandwich dial, sub seconds, polished case, simple, elegant and reasonably priced.
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Yep! Any of these can be your first....and last. I landed on a 111 after exploring many references.
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Old 8 March 2015, 01:55 AM   #18
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Yep! Any of these can be your first....and last. I landed on a 111 after exploring many references.
how long have you own the 111? so far so good?
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Pam 90!

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I love my 90!



And comes with a "gas" gauge!

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I love my 90!

I'll check it out
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Old 21 March 2015, 02:49 PM   #22
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thanks!
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Old 21 March 2015, 09:19 PM   #23
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I wanted an automatic with an uncluttered dial and date. The winner was a 312. It has good resale potential if it comes to that. Check it out.
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