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68camaro · 3 June 2014, 11:33 AM

Hello, this is my first visit to Panerai forum. I only saw these watches in photos and was never really attracted to them.

However, I saw my first one in the wild that an aquantice had on and I gotta tell ya, it looked great. Big and beautiful with black face dial. In pictures I never liked the rounded guard but in person it worked real well and flowed with overall aestics.

I guess this is why you never say never

wisguy · 3 June 2014, 11:41 AM

The same happened to me.

I thought Panerai was overrated and then I tried one on...

I am now on my third as I have a chronic flipping problem, but I can hardly see myself without one in the collection.

mfer · 3 June 2014, 12:23 PM

Same here. First time I saw them I thought they were cartoonish. Now...I've been through 4.

Much better on the wrist.

Cru Jones · 3 June 2014, 12:59 PM

Welcome! First things first: take your time and find the model you love. It is rather daunting at first with all the models, but it will eventually make sense as you explore. And then, there's the straps. So many straps (OEM and non-OEM).

Panerai's website actually isn't half-bad to check out, as the search function is pretty helpful.

Psmith · 3 June 2014, 08:38 PM

From this point, resistance is futile

Gerry62 · 3 June 2014, 09:47 PM

I love the historical series

exclusively Luminor base manual

Pam 002 - 009 Pvd - 055 titanio - 112 - 000 loghetto - 176 - 390SE

and the new 8 Days PAM 560

http://www.panerai.com/it/?mid=y0ljh...NAjsmKwkLw_wcB

subtona · 3 June 2014, 10:19 PM

They are unique & lovely watches ... I will offer this 1 tip, when it comes to choosing which model...less is more. (To be clear, By that i am not suggesting LE)

B. Doggy · 4 June 2014, 01:28 AM

Let us know which one you decide on!

Gerry62 · 4 June 2014, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

They are unique & lovely watches ...

..less is more.

exactly

Urosfan · 4 June 2014, 02:31 AM

Welcome to the forum

3 June 2014, 11:33 AM	#1
68camaro Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA! Posts: 862	Panerai convert here Hello, this is my first visit to Panerai forum. I only saw these watches in photos and was never really attracted to them. However, I saw my first one in the wild that an aquantice had on and I gotta tell ya, it looked great. Big and beautiful with black face dial. In pictures I never liked the rounded guard but in person it worked real well and flowed with overall aestics. I guess this is why you never say never

3 June 2014, 11:41 AM	#2
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	The same happened to me. I thought Panerai was overrated and then I tried one on... I am now on my third as I have a chronic flipping problem, but I can hardly see myself without one in the collection. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

3 June 2014, 12:23 PM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Same here. First time I saw them I thought they were cartoonish. Now...I've been through 4. Much better on the wrist. __________________ member#3242

3 June 2014, 08:38 PM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	From this point, resistance is futile __________________

3 June 2014, 09:47 PM	#6
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,176	I love the historical series exclusively Luminor base manual Pam 002 - 009 Pvd - 055 titanio - 112 - 000 loghetto - 176 - 390SE and the new 8 Days PAM 560 http://www.panerai.com/it/?mid=y0ljh...NAjsmKwkLw_wcB __________________

3 June 2014, 12:59 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,550	Welcome! First things first: take your time and find the model you love. It is rather daunting at first with all the models, but it will eventually make sense as you explore. And then, there's the straps. So many straps (OEM and non-OEM). Panerai's website actually isn't half-bad to check out, as the search function is pretty helpful.

3 June 2014, 10:19 PM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,033	They are unique & lovely watches ... I will offer this 1 tip, when it comes to choosing which model...less is more. (To be clear, By that i am not suggesting LE) __________________

4 June 2014, 01:28 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Let us know which one you decide on! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

4 June 2014, 02:31 AM	#10
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,208	Welcome to the forum

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