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Cmfrank · 15 January 2018, 03:41 PM

I am considering purchasing my first Panerai. Any suggestions on a particular model for a first time buyer?

Thanks!

JorgeCCW · 15 January 2018, 03:50 PM

Pam 372
Pam 424
Pam 422

Best 3 pams IMHO

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Cru Jones · 15 January 2018, 04:02 PM

The classic answer to this question is 000, 111, 372. But, to find what you really want, consider a few questions....

Any size constraints?

Do you want the crown guard or do you prefer the look of the Radiomirs?

Do you want several functions, or just time and/or date?

Sandwich or sausage dial?

Manual or automatic?

What kind of case material?

Dial color?

Lume color?

Do you have a boutique or AD nearby where you can try several and answer some of these questions?

Jspedersen · 15 January 2018, 07:59 PM

I got a 562 as my first, and what made it for me was the simple dial, but not least the feel of the titanium, so much lighter then the steel watches...

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Mick8moses · 15 January 2018, 09:54 PM

422 is my current favorite, but if you can find a 111 with a sandwich dial and ETA that's a great starter in my opinion.

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brandrea · 15 January 2018, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

The classic answer to this question is 000, 111, 372. But, to find what you really want, consider a few questions....

Any size constraints?

Do you want the crown guard or do you prefer the look of the Radiomirs?

Do you want several functions, or just time and/or date?

Sandwich or sausage dial?

Manual or automatic?

What kind of case material?

Dial color?

Lume color?

Do you have a boutique or AD nearby where you can try several and answer some of these questions?

All of the above questions are so relevant

OP, there’s just a ton to choose from so if at all possible, try to visit your nearest AD

nick c · 15 January 2018, 10:35 PM

000,111,112,233,312,372

fullcourt · 15 January 2018, 11:05 PM

what’s your budget? what have you tried on lololol

another what should i buy thread

stockae92 · 16 January 2018, 07:20 AM

begin with 000, then come here and ask which one should be your 2nd PAM. :)

Ruud Van Driver · 16 January 2018, 12:49 PM

Also depends on if you're buying a one and only or if you're starting a collection.

A lot of people here will guide you to the base models for your first and with good reason. However, they're not for me so I didn't go there. Head to a boutique if there's one in travelling distance, or a well-stocked AD and try as many as you can.

Assuming your wrist can take the 1950 Luminor, my recommendation would be 312 or 359. If you're going for a one and only and money is not an issue, 233.

Uppersouth · 16 January 2018, 01:38 PM

I was at the Panerai Boutique in Miami’s Art District today. If you get a chance, take a trip down there and you can see just about everything they make. It’s a two-story Boutique that has amazing Panerai DNA decor throughout. You’ll either find exactly what you’re looking for or be very confused. Lol

As for my recommendation, I would lean towards a Luminor case to get started. At least that’s how I got started a couple of weeks ago.

Auto16610 · 16 January 2018, 02:40 PM

How big are your wrists. Do you prefer automatic or manual movement? Do you want an older vintage style or modern? Most would say check out the tried and true 111. You get sandwich dial, display back to see the awesome (older style ) movement. Good luck and take your time. Oh, radiomir or luminor?

lcandela7 · 16 January 2018, 03:24 PM

I went Pam 560 and I do not regret it, very classic plain dial. 8 day reserve is a massive plus, so easy to wear in rotation or just never having to worry about if it’s going to wind down.

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itsjknight · 17 January 2018, 10:09 AM

I second the 560 recommendation. I love mine.

Auto16610 · 18 January 2018, 09:31 PM

?????

tegee26 · 19 January 2018, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcandela7

I went Pam 560 and I do not regret it, very classic plain dial. 8 day reserve is a massive plus, so easy to wear in rotation or just never having to worry about if it’s going to wind down.

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I've got the PAM590 and love the 8-day reserve as well. Boy the 560 has such a classic dial. I miss the 9 & 3 on my 590, but do like the seconds hand that the 590 gives.

Btw: My PAM104 never gets any love when people recommend 1st Panerai's....oh well. I love my 104.

All great recommends. Start with manual vs. auto, case size, dial, etc, etc. It gets easier to sort through when you start checking boxes IMHO.

Good luck

reckkyjonson · 19 January 2018, 03:38 AM

i am consider letest model panerai are sutable for it.

Ravager135 · 19 January 2018, 05:20 AM

I would start with a 44mm standard Luminor case with a black dial. Stick to the base models or the Marina models. The logo models are great introductory pieces. From there you can investigate more historical cases such as the Radiomir, Radiomir 1940, or Luminor 1950. As others have mentioned, you can break the aforementioned rule and just go right to a PAM372 which is basically a base model in the older 1950 case. 47mm may be a little off-putting which is why I recommended starting with the modern Luminor case which typically runs 44mm.

Auto16610 · 19 January 2018, 07:45 AM

"My PAM104 never gets any love when people recommend 1st Panerai's....oh well. I love my 104."

The 104 rocks!

15 January 2018, 03:41 PM	#1
Cmfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 73	Which Panerai model should I buy? I am considering purchasing my first Panerai. Any suggestions on a particular model for a first time buyer? Thanks!

15 January 2018, 03:50 PM	#2
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,675	Pam 372 Pam 424 Pam 422 Best 3 pams IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

15 January 2018, 11:05 PM	#8
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	what’s your budget? what have you tried on lololol another what should i buy thread __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

16 January 2018, 07:20 AM	#9
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	begin with 000, then come here and ask which one should be your 2nd PAM. :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

16 January 2018, 12:49 PM	#10
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	Also depends on if you're buying a one and only or if you're starting a collection. A lot of people here will guide you to the base models for your first and with good reason. However, they're not for me so I didn't go there. Head to a boutique if there's one in travelling distance, or a well-stocked AD and try as many as you can. Assuming your wrist can take the 1950 Luminor, my recommendation would be 312 or 359. If you're going for a one and only and money is not an issue, 233. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 January 2018, 04:02 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	The classic answer to this question is 000, 111, 372. But, to find what you really want, consider a few questions.... Any size constraints? Do you want the crown guard or do you prefer the look of the Radiomirs? Do you want several functions, or just time and/or date? Sandwich or sausage dial? Manual or automatic? What kind of case material? Dial color? Lume color? Do you have a boutique or AD nearby where you can try several and answer some of these questions?

15 January 2018, 07:59 PM	#4
Jspedersen "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surabaya Posts: 59	I got a 562 as my first, and what made it for me was the simple dial, but not least the feel of the titanium, so much lighter then the steel watches... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 09:54 PM	#5
Mick8moses "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,523	422 is my current favorite, but if you can find a 111 with a sandwich dial and ETA that's a great starter in my opinion. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

15 January 2018, 10:35 PM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	000,111,112,233,312,372

16 January 2018, 01:38 PM	#11
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,528	I was at the Panerai Boutique in Miami’s Art District today. If you get a chance, take a trip down there and you can see just about everything they make. It’s a two-story Boutique that has amazing Panerai DNA decor throughout. You’ll either find exactly what you’re looking for or be very confused. Lol As for my recommendation, I would lean towards a Luminor case to get started. At least that’s how I got started a couple of weeks ago. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

16 January 2018, 02:40 PM	#12
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,172	Depends How big are your wrists. Do you prefer automatic or manual movement? Do you want an older vintage style or modern? Most would say check out the tried and true 111. You get sandwich dial, display back to see the awesome (older style ) movement. Good luck and take your time. Oh, radiomir or luminor?

16 January 2018, 03:24 PM	#13
lcandela7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee C Location: Long Island NY Watch: Pelagos/Pam560/Spe Posts: 17	I went Pam 560 and I do not regret it, very classic plain dial. 8 day reserve is a massive plus, so easy to wear in rotation or just never having to worry about if it’s going to wind down. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2018, 10:09 AM	#14
itsjknight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 353	I second the 560 recommendation. I love mine.

18 January 2018, 09:31 PM	#15
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,172	What did you get? ?????

19 January 2018, 03:38 AM	#17
reckkyjonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: bhopal Posts: 2	panerai i am consider letest model panerai are sutable for it.

19 January 2018, 05:20 AM	#18
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,122	I would start with a 44mm standard Luminor case with a black dial. Stick to the base models or the Marina models. The logo models are great introductory pieces. From there you can investigate more historical cases such as the Radiomir, Radiomir 1940, or Luminor 1950. As others have mentioned, you can break the aforementioned rule and just go right to a PAM372 which is basically a base model in the older 1950 case. 47mm may be a little off-putting which is why I recommended starting with the modern Luminor case which typically runs 44mm.

19 January 2018, 07:45 AM	#19
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,172	Love the 104! "My PAM104 never gets any love when people recommend 1st Panerai's....oh well. I love my 104." The 104 rocks!

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