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wisguy · 22 December 2012, 10:03 AM

I like the brand (despite all the negative comments from the WIS') but I find most of the models I like to be huge, 47mm and the like, too big for me.

Any smaller models worth looking at? Affordable one, as much as I like the brand if I'm spending $10k I'd look elsewhere.

Thanks

B. Doggy · 22 December 2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisguy

I like the brand (despite all the negative comments from the WIS') but I find most of the models I like to be huge, 47mm and the like, too big for me.

Any smaller models worth looking at? Affordable one, as much as I like the brand if I'm spending $10k I'd look elsewhere.

Thanks

Check out 111, 112, 104, 312, 210, 183. I'm a WIS and I like having a PAM in the stable. Can't find anything like it elsewhere.

Rolex74 · 22 December 2012, 11:40 AM

I just bought a PAM 005, love it! I checked out other models, 000, 111, 177, and for me the 005 works, it has the small seconds hand, is affordable when buying preowned, it just doesn't have the sandwich dial or the clear caseback.

Psmith · 22 December 2012, 01:45 PM

As the others have said, check out the 44 mm manual Luminors

These are a 'safe entry point' into the world of Panerai, esp the 111, 005, 000 and 112. The autos are also nice... 104, 164, etc...

Good luck

lig · 22 December 2012, 02:22 PM

Completely dig my 111. Perfect weekend watch, IMO.

Have fun hunting!

TAKUYA · 22 December 2012, 03:37 PM

Hi friend, go to my friend Mike (manager) at Lee Michaels NorthStar Mall to try all Panerai watches there (they have more than 30 panerai watches in stock now). Let me know if you need any help, we can meet up sometime as well.

Cru Jones · 22 December 2012, 05:22 PM

Good for you to get what YOU want.

travisb · 22 December 2012, 10:01 PM

005 and 111 are two of the many worth a look.
Good luck

PanosI · 22 December 2012, 10:20 PM

Automatics

LUMINOR
104

1950
312

Manual

LUMINOR
SS
000-005-111-112

TI
176-177

1950
233

RADIOMIR

45
380-183-210

47
232

mfer · 22 December 2012, 10:50 PM

All of these are under 10k

Top left then clockwise
210 with aftermarket gold hands
190 with JLC movement from Panerai
390 SE with brown dial
111G transitional model with painted dial.

My other vote would be 000. I think the 44m Luminirs look so good with painted dials.

advocatia · 22 December 2012, 11:01 PM

312 88 good luck

wisguy · 23 December 2012, 03:35 AM

Thanks for the comments, the hunt begins...

jvo300 · 23 December 2012, 04:02 AM

Keep it simple and the price is more reasonable. I suggest a 000 or 005 which at 44mm and with the Luminor crownguard tick the key boxes for me.

ghotihead2001 · 23 December 2012, 04:59 AM

take a look for a pre-owned base model radiomir or luminor....whichever you prefer...dont be tempted to go for a 40mm option even though you think it might fit you better...the dna of the brand starts at 44mm....best advice is to go and try some on and see what talks to ya....

22 December 2012, 10:03 AM	#1
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Paneria recommendation I like the brand (despite all the negative comments from the WIS') but I find most of the models I like to be huge, 47mm and the like, too big for me. Any smaller models worth looking at? Affordable one, as much as I like the brand if I'm spending $10k I'd look elsewhere. Thanks __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

22 December 2012, 11:40 AM	#3
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	I just bought a PAM 005, love it! I checked out other models, 000, 111, 177, and for me the 005 works, it has the small seconds hand, is affordable when buying preowned, it just doesn't have the sandwich dial or the clear caseback. __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

22 December 2012, 01:45 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	As the others have said, check out the 44 mm manual Luminors These are a 'safe entry point' into the world of Panerai, esp the 111, 005, 000 and 112. The autos are also nice... 104, 164, etc... Good luck __________________

22 December 2012, 03:37 PM	#6
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 DATE-JUST41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 49,519	Hi friend, go to my friend Mike (manager) at Lee Michaels NorthStar Mall to try all Panerai watches there (they have more than 30 panerai watches in stock now). Let me know if you need any help, we can meet up sometime as well. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

22 December 2012, 10:50 PM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	All of these are under 10k Top left then clockwise 210 with aftermarket gold hands 190 with JLC movement from Panerai 390 SE with brown dial 111G transitional model with painted dial. My other vote would be 000. I think the 44m Luminirs look so good with painted dials. __________________ member#3242

22 December 2012, 02:22 PM	#5
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	Completely dig my 111. Perfect weekend watch, IMO. Have fun hunting!

22 December 2012, 05:22 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	Good for you to get what YOU want.

22 December 2012, 10:01 PM	#8
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	005 and 111 are two of the many worth a look. Good luck

22 December 2012, 10:20 PM	#9
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Automatics LUMINOR 104 1950 312 Manual LUMINOR SS 000-005-111-112 TI 176-177 1950 233 RADIOMIR 45 380-183-210 47 232

22 December 2012, 11:01 PM	#11
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	312 88 good luck

23 December 2012, 03:35 AM	#12
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Thanks for the comments, the hunt begins... __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

23 December 2012, 04:02 AM	#13
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Keep it simple and the price is more reasonable. I suggest a 000 or 005 which at 44mm and with the Luminor crownguard tick the key boxes for me.

23 December 2012, 04:59 AM	#14
ghotihead2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Breaking bad Posts: 426	take a look for a pre-owned base model radiomir or luminor....whichever you prefer...dont be tempted to go for a 40mm option even though you think it might fit you better...the dna of the brand starts at 44mm....best advice is to go and try some on and see what talks to ya.... __________________ "There is no fighting in here! This is the war room!" Instagram: @ghotihead2001

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