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Old 19 February 2018, 11:49 AM   #1
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If you were to only ever own one panerai which one would it be (under $20k)

Looking for input, can be preowned but I refer new from AD.

Looking at both Buisness Casual and Sporty.

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Old 19 February 2018, 02:46 PM   #2
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Looking for input, can be preowned but I refer new from AD.

Looking at both Buisness Casual and Sporty.

Feedback appreciated.
My only Panerai is a 1499 (not for long), but if I thought I could only have one ever, I’d probably get a 372 or 422. Definitely a Luminor with a sandwich dial for a one and only.
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Old 19 February 2018, 03:37 PM   #3
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Pam 233. IMO, the perfect Panerai.
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Old 19 February 2018, 03:39 PM   #4
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233 or 372 if you’re looking for ‘newer’

232 or 249 if you want classic

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Old 19 February 2018, 08:43 PM   #5
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Old 19 February 2018, 10:00 PM   #6
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Several good choices 000, 005,111 in the 44 mm. My choice was the 422. A lot of what Panerai does well for me. The 47 mm case works well and once in the strap game you can change the look easily.
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Old 19 February 2018, 10:35 PM   #7
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Old 19 February 2018, 11:20 PM   #8
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For me, it's the 425. It's currently the only Panerai that I own.
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Old 20 February 2018, 12:35 AM   #9
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Old 20 February 2018, 01:48 AM   #10
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Best proportions with all the classic features.
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Old 20 February 2018, 02:22 AM   #11
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I LOVE this watch, but tried it on Friday, just can't pull of a 46mm.
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Old 20 February 2018, 04:06 AM   #12
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I have an answer in mind, which - if everything goers according to plan - will be accompanied by pics soon. Fingers crossed.
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Old 20 February 2018, 05:29 AM   #13
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Thank you all for the feedback, love the 670 with that blue diaL, keep them coming, would be interesting to see feedback on Submersibles with precious metals...
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Old 20 February 2018, 06:26 AM   #14
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My one and only is a 111. No regrets. Great watch. Beautifully decorated movement.
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Old 20 February 2018, 06:33 AM   #15
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690 if i can find one

or i would go the other extreme and get a 000 and a bunch of straps for every color and occasion :)
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Old 20 February 2018, 07:32 AM   #16
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I have an answer in mind, which - if everything goers according to plan - will be accompanied by pics soon. Fingers crossed.
X2......made the deal today. Will post pics of my answer on Wednesday.
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Old 20 February 2018, 08:11 AM   #17
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I have an answer in mind, which - if everything goers according to plan - will be accompanied by pics soon. Fingers crossed.

Congrats in advance
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Old 20 February 2018, 08:18 AM   #18
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Thanks, Nick. It's still about a month away, so can't wait.
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Old 20 February 2018, 09:48 AM   #19
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Pam 688. 42mm, GMT, blue dial, boutique edition (if it wasn’t I’d have already traded my 356).
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Old 20 February 2018, 12:04 PM   #20
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Thanks all again. I’ve decided in the PAM 684. Love the fact it’s a 42mm and the Rose Gold.
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Old 20 February 2018, 12:45 PM   #21
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Thanks all again. I’ve decided in the PAM 684. Love the fact it’s a 42mm and the Rose Gold.
Awesome choice!! Well above your stated 20k threshold, but hot damn that’s a beautiful piece.
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Old 20 February 2018, 01:17 PM   #22
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1320 for me. I have my GMT hidden behind the hour hand in this pic.
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Old 20 February 2018, 01:54 PM   #23
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Old 20 February 2018, 02:53 PM   #24
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My one and only is a 000, I don't see myself ever needing another.
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Old 20 February 2018, 05:43 PM   #25
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Congrats, I wasn’t expecting that you would pick that one !


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Old 20 February 2018, 10:31 PM   #26
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Maybe the 438 for me.
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Old 21 February 2018, 07:34 PM   #27
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I have an answer in mind, which - if everything goers according to plan - will be accompanied by pics soon. Fingers crossed.
Such a tease, Kaue

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My one and only is a 000, I don't see myself ever needing another.
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If I could only ever have one Panerai and I was starting from scratch, I'd have a 533.
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:28 AM   #28
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Old 23 February 2018, 03:21 PM   #29
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My two are 190 and 368; my other was a 233 dot
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Old 24 February 2018, 11:00 AM   #30
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The 1523 for me.
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