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Frankie13 · 13 October 2013, 09:11 AM

Hi,
I gave the 111 a closer look yesterday and liked the watch a lot. The only thing I'm not quit sure about is if I like that the watch does not have an automatic movement. What's your opinion on not having an automatic movement if I'm allowed to ask?

laphroaig007 · 13 October 2013, 09:37 AM

Manual winding calibers in Panerai watches are all about traditional watch making from them ! Anyway, the power reserve is enough to have 2 days without rewinding and the winding itself is easy with the Unitas-based caliber.
If you wish to get automatic, then you should look after the 312.
And if you wish to wait a few months, the 111 replacement watch, i.e. the 510 will hosts a new inhouse Panerai caliber with 8 days of power reserve.
;-)

lig · 13 October 2013, 09:51 AM

I actually like winding the watch by hand.

nick c · 13 October 2013, 09:54 AM

It's great

Hairdude1 · 13 October 2013, 10:54 AM

I was skeptical when I bought my 372 as I have never had a manuel wind. Now I am a big fan. Something fun before I put it on

Urosfan · 13 October 2013, 11:56 AM

I love my 111, there is something special about winding it,mite a bond hard to explain

kilyung · 13 October 2013, 12:28 PM

One less thing to break. I love manuals.

red1108nyc · 13 October 2013, 12:39 PM

Great piece. You will love it!!

mborkow · 13 October 2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

One less thing to break. I love manuals.

+1 and I like winding my manual as well.

seadog · 13 October 2013, 02:07 PM

N/t

Joearch · 13 October 2013, 03:32 PM

111 is a classic Pamerai. Love winding mine.

bry · 13 October 2013, 05:08 PM

You gotta own one and experience it. It's an acquired taste for some folks who don't like the idea of winding it on a daily basis.

I love winding mine plus, it doesn't require too much of an effort to wind it up.

Frankie13 · 13 October 2013, 07:57 PM

Great replies.....thanks a lot for that. The watch looks beautiful. I'm also a little wondering if the polished case will be a scratch magnet. I know it's a watch and tool but do love if they look prestine!

melons · 13 October 2013, 10:10 PM

It's part of the romance of owning a Panerai.

kilyung · 13 October 2013, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie13

Great replies.....thanks a lot for that. The watch looks beautiful. I'm also a little wondering if the polished case will be a scratch magnet. I know it's a watch and tool but do love if they look prestine!

It'll look even better with scratches or (since it's entirely polished) you can go nuts with Cape Cod cloth to keep it pristine.

Psmith · 13 October 2013, 11:42 PM

The 111 is arguably the only Panerai you need

Oyster Al · 14 October 2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

The 111 is arguably the only Panerai you need

Yep......

jvo300 · 14 October 2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie13

Great replies.....thanks a lot for that. The watch looks beautiful. I'm also a little wondering if the polished case will be a scratch magnet. I know it's a watch and tool but do love if they look prestine!

The scratches might drive you nuts. A highly polished watch like that one will get some level of scratches if you wear it -- can you live with that? If not, might opt for a model more brushed than polished.

Thatguy · 14 October 2013, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie13

Hi,
I gave the 111 a closer look yesterday and liked the watch a lot. The only thing I'm not quit sure about is if I like that the watch does not have an automatic movement. What's your opinion on not having an automatic movement if I'm allowed to ask?

I was torn myself and went manual because of the slightly thinner case and for some reason I feel it matches the simple dial better. Also it is a big change from my Rolex.

lig · 14 October 2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

The 111 is arguably the only Panerai you need

It's been my one Panerai for years now and I would concur.

Unless I actually get the call on the 507 it'll probably remain my one and only.

SixPak · 14 October 2013, 02:01 PM

Many fine watches do not have an automatic movement. The 111 is a fine watch and like others said manual winding a movement is something very satisfying.

Aventura · 14 October 2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laphroaig007

Manual winding calibers in Panerai watches are all about traditional watch making from them ! Anyway, the power reserve is enough to have 2 days without rewinding and the winding itself is easy with the Unitas-based caliber.
If you wish to get automatic, then you should look after the 312.
And if you wish to wait a few months, the 111 replacement watch, i.e. the 510 will hosts a new inhouse Panerai caliber with 8 days of power reserve.
;-)

This means that the 111 stop his production?

Al1969 · 15 October 2013, 01:07 AM

I have an H series 111. I don't mind winding the watch at all. As others have said its kind of a 'ritual'. I did want an automatic Pam, so I ended up getting a 24. I say go for the 111! The clear case back is also great to look at as you're winding it.

red1108nyc · 15 October 2013, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

The 111 is arguably the only Panerai you need

Second that!

wingku · 16 October 2013, 03:33 AM

Manual wind has its own fun

jimmypark54 · 16 October 2013, 02:14 PM

i love my 111. good luck!

makatiboy · 18 October 2013, 09:36 AM

I love mine also. Go for it!

Explorertwo · 19 October 2013, 05:52 PM

Such a great watch, winding is fun and not a problem! Good luck!

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PanosI · 19 October 2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

It'll look even better with scratches or (since it's entirely polished) you can go nuts with Cape Cod cloth to keep it pristine.

What he said ! But for me is the second part of his sentence

PanosI · 19 October 2013, 06:33 PM

Winding you watch is half of the fun own it

13 October 2013, 09:11 AM	#1
Frankie13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: 116610LV Posts: 427	111 Hi, I gave the 111 a closer look yesterday and liked the watch a lot. The only thing I'm not quit sure about is if I like that the watch does not have an automatic movement. What's your opinion on not having an automatic movement if I'm allowed to ask?

13 October 2013, 09:37 AM	#2
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,019	Manual winding calibers in Panerai watches are all about traditional watch making from them ! Anyway, the power reserve is enough to have 2 days without rewinding and the winding itself is easy with the Unitas-based caliber. If you wish to get automatic, then you should look after the 312. And if you wish to wait a few months, the 111 replacement watch, i.e. the 510 will hosts a new inhouse Panerai caliber with 8 days of power reserve. ;-) __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

13 October 2013, 02:07 PM	#10
seadog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Peter Location: Perth Posts: 176	N/t __________________ Grand Seiko GMT - SBGJ237

13 October 2013, 11:42 PM	#16
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	The 111 is arguably the only Panerai you need __________________

15 October 2013, 01:07 AM	#23
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,607	I have an H series 111. I don't mind winding the watch at all. As others have said its kind of a 'ritual'. I did want an automatic Pam, so I ended up getting a 24. I say go for the 111! The clear case back is also great to look at as you're winding it. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

13 October 2013, 09:51 AM	#3
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	I actually like winding the watch by hand.

13 October 2013, 09:54 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	It's great

13 October 2013, 10:54 AM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I was skeptical when I bought my 372 as I have never had a manuel wind. Now I am a big fan. Something fun before I put it on

13 October 2013, 11:56 AM	#6
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	I love my 111, there is something special about winding it,mite a bond hard to explain

13 October 2013, 12:28 PM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	One less thing to break. I love manuals.

13 October 2013, 12:39 PM	#8
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	Great piece. You will love it!!

13 October 2013, 03:32 PM	#11
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,486	111 is a classic Pamerai. Love winding mine.

13 October 2013, 05:08 PM	#12
bry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Bryan Location: Borneo Posts: 247	You gotta own one and experience it. It's an acquired taste for some folks who don't like the idea of winding it on a daily basis. I love winding mine plus, it doesn't require too much of an effort to wind it up.

13 October 2013, 07:57 PM	#13
Frankie13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: 116610LV Posts: 427	Great replies.....thanks a lot for that. The watch looks beautiful. I'm also a little wondering if the polished case will be a scratch magnet. I know it's a watch and tool but do love if they look prestine!

13 October 2013, 10:10 PM	#14
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	It's part of the romance of owning a Panerai.

14 October 2013, 02:01 PM	#21
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	Many fine watches do not have an automatic movement. The 111 is a fine watch and like others said manual winding a movement is something very satisfying.

16 October 2013, 03:33 AM	#25
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	Manual wind has its own fun

16 October 2013, 02:14 PM	#26
jimmypark54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Jimmy Location: La Crescenta Watch: AP Diver Posts: 792	i love my 111. good luck!

18 October 2013, 09:36 AM	#27
makatiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: san francisco Watch: 2020 sky dweller Posts: 117	I love mine also. Go for it!

19 October 2013, 05:52 PM	#28
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	Such a great watch, winding is fun and not a problem! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free

19 October 2013, 06:33 PM	#30
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Winding you watch is half of the fun own it

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