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BMess · 27 June 2012, 10:22 PM

I'm looking into buying my first Panerai and was wondering if they are all everyday manual winding? I'm thinking about the PAM111. Can someone explain how often I'll need to wind it? Thanks a lot.

Psmith · 27 June 2012, 10:32 PM

Welcome to TRF

No, some PAMs are manual wind, others are automatic

The PAM 111 is a manual wind - it has a power reserve on full wind of approx 56 hrs, so you would need to wind it every couple of days

Some manual wind PAMs have a longer power reserve e.g. 3 or 8 days, and some of the autos have a power reserve of up to 10 days

p_mcgee · 27 June 2012, 11:50 PM

111 is a good choice for a first Panerai. I was concerned about manual winding (& no date) as well, but both turned out to be non-issues.

I originally looked at the Panerai automatics, but the 312 & similar models didn't seem to fit right, and for some unknown reason I didn't like the 104 that much.

Just make sure to budget enough extra $$ for a couple aftermarket straps.

Psmith · 28 June 2012, 12:33 AM

The 111 is a nice watch, with a sandwich dial and display back

Be aware that the movement does not hack, i.e. the hands keep moving when you pull out the crown to set the time. This bothers some people, but not others

watchdaddy1 · 28 June 2012, 03:13 AM

Welcome to INSANITY & TRF
NOT all Pam's r manual wind but the 111 is, & IMO that's a great start in2 the PANERAI world, but a little hint 1 WILL NOT BE ENOUGH,then comes the strap addiction or strap HOARDING is a better explanation of it

Wind as needed

rulessapt · 28 June 2012, 08:15 PM

Try a couple on, get the feel and fit before you commit to a particular model.
111 or 177, or 210 and 183 in Radiomirs.
They're all good.

Welcome and good luck making the decision.

cheers
richard

azguy · 30 June 2012, 05:57 AM

Welcome

htc8p · 30 June 2012, 02:11 PM

at first you will be disappointed that there is no date. but then you will realize that its not about the date. its about the strap!

Conan435 · 4 July 2012, 05:41 AM

Welcome! I'm relatively new to PAMs myself and had the same question, so thanks!

roadcarver · 4 July 2012, 05:56 AM

I like the Pam 111 (sandwhich dial). I'm trying to save up for one... It's classy, and the no date complication will take some getting used to.

Manual winds are nice IMHO.

nauticajoe · 4 July 2012, 07:18 AM

Welcome!

The 111 is definitely a great choice. I enjoy both the manual wind & clear caseback.

Good luck!

27 June 2012, 10:22 PM	#1
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 653	Really basic question I'm looking into buying my first Panerai and was wondering if they are all everyday manual winding? I'm thinking about the PAM111. Can someone explain how often I'll need to wind it? Thanks a lot.

27 June 2012, 10:32 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome to TRF No, some PAMs are manual wind, others are automatic The PAM 111 is a manual wind - it has a power reserve on full wind of approx 56 hrs, so you would need to wind it every couple of days Some manual wind PAMs have a longer power reserve e.g. 3 or 8 days, and some of the autos have a power reserve of up to 10 days __________________

28 June 2012, 12:33 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	The 111 is a nice watch, with a sandwich dial and display back Be aware that the movement does not hack, i.e. the hands keep moving when you pull out the crown to set the time. This bothers some people, but not others __________________

4 July 2012, 05:56 AM	#10
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I like the Pam 111 (sandwhich dial). I'm trying to save up for one... It's classy, and the no date complication will take some getting used to. Manual winds are nice IMHO. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 June 2012, 11:50 PM	#3
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	111 is a good choice for a first Panerai. I was concerned about manual winding (& no date) as well, but both turned out to be non-issues. I originally looked at the Panerai automatics, but the 312 & similar models didn't seem to fit right, and for some unknown reason I didn't like the 104 that much. Just make sure to budget enough extra $$ for a couple aftermarket straps.

28 June 2012, 03:13 AM	#5
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	Welcome to INSANITY & TRF NOT all Pam's r manual wind but the 111 is, & IMO that's a great start in2 the PANERAI world, but a little hint 1 WILL NOT BE ENOUGH,then comes the strap addiction or strap HOARDING is a better explanation of it Wind as needed

28 June 2012, 08:15 PM	#6
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Try a couple on, get the feel and fit before you commit to a particular model. 111 or 177, or 210 and 183 in Radiomirs. They're all good. Welcome and good luck making the decision. cheers richard

30 June 2012, 05:57 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Welcome

30 June 2012, 02:11 PM	#8
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,443	at first you will be disappointed that there is no date. but then you will realize that its not about the date. its about the strap!

4 July 2012, 05:41 AM	#9
Conan435 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Neil Location: Georgia Watch: Explorer II Posts: 684	Welcome! I'm relatively new to PAMs myself and had the same question, so thanks!

4 July 2012, 07:18 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome! The 111 is definitely a great choice. I enjoy both the manual wind & clear caseback. Good luck!

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