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wheelman · 17 May 2023, 12:54 AM

I have always been a Rolex fan for expensive watches, but after being in Italy and visiting the Panerai boutiques in Florence and Venice last month, I have the bug to get a Panerai. I have been doing some research on this site as well as others and really prefer some of the older models. What do you guys think of the following for my first Panerai? Any suggestions?
PAM 779
PAM 997
PAM 721
PAM 512
PAM 127
PAM 612

brandrea · 17 May 2023, 12:57 AM

Welcome to the forum.

The 127 would be an epic first

tedo · 17 May 2023, 06:49 AM

… 127

rootbeer7 · 17 May 2023, 06:54 AM

Out of those 127

Cru Jones · 17 May 2023, 07:59 AM

127

Polar Bear · 17 May 2023, 09:33 AM

If your pocket (and wrist) can handle it, 127 all day long

Zyfon · 17 May 2023, 10:09 AM

Another vote for the 127

wheelman · 17 May 2023, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedo

… 127

The 127 is awesome, but a clean one in VGC may be hard to find and more $$ than I probably want to spend for my first Panerai. I was thinking the 779 since they seem to be reasonably priced and unique. The 127 would be great for a second or grail watch when I find a good one. Thoughts on the 779?

1William · 17 May 2023, 09:04 PM

The 127 is a great watch but the prices are very strong, if you want the look and the size look at the 422. It all depends on what you are looking for but another great reference is the 233 Dot. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

wheelman · 14 September 2023, 11:21 AM

So I’ve narrowed it down to the following watches and wanted everyone’s thoughts for my first Panerai.
422
423
605( hard to find a really clean one and probably more than I want to spend)
127(same as above)

tedo · 14 September 2023, 12:15 PM

If you can find in good condition, 127

Agamemnon · 14 September 2023, 08:00 PM

I recommend the PAM 574 (see photo).

htff · 15 September 2023, 01:41 PM

pam 127 fiddy, all day all night ~

Bubblebobble2 · 15 September 2023, 08:03 PM

“I have always been a Rolex fan for expensive watches”….

so,

127 is still in your price range then…

tna23 · 15 September 2023, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

I recommend the PAM 574 (see photo).

Hi, I'm looking at getting this reference but I'm a bit worried about the damage to the thread from having to unscrew the crown every time I need to wind the watch. Is that an issue?

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Agamemnon · 15 September 2023, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tna23

Hi, I'm looking at getting this reference but I'm a bit worried about the damage to the thread from having to unscrew the crown every time I need to wind the watch. Is that an issue?

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You don't have to worry about it. They are built specifically for this use. Just be a little careful as a clock requires.
Good luck for your research.

Cassidyanne · 18 September 2023, 08:20 AM

You can see which way I’m leaning……

dhraakoxr · 19 September 2023, 12:34 AM

127 - classy

sinkholeninja · 19 September 2023, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelman

I have always been a Rolex fan for expensive watches, but after being in Italy and visiting the Panerai boutiques in Florence and Venice last month, I have the bug to get a Panerai. I have been doing some research on this site as well as others and really prefer some of the older models. What do you guys think of the following for my first Panerai? Any suggestions?
PAM 779
PAM 997
PAM 721
PAM 512
PAM 127
PAM 612

It depends. Are you looking to wear it as a daily? What’s your wrist size? I love 47mm Panerai, but don’t see them very practical as daily watches. For example; when I had PAM 372, I was wearing it mainly on weekends.

hkiang1 · 21 September 2023, 05:15 AM

127, if you can swing it. Otherwise, 372 or 422 would be great choices as your first PAM also.

17 May 2023, 12:54 AM	#1
wheelman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 11	Looking for my first Panerai I have always been a Rolex fan for expensive watches, but after being in Italy and visiting the Panerai boutiques in Florence and Venice last month, I have the bug to get a Panerai. I have been doing some research on this site as well as others and really prefer some of the older models. What do you guys think of the following for my first Panerai? Any suggestions? PAM 779 PAM 997 PAM 721 PAM 512 PAM 127 PAM 612

17 May 2023, 06:54 AM	#4
rootbeer7 2023 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,754	Out of those 127 __________________ @imrootbeer7

17 May 2023, 09:33 AM	#6
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 740	If your pocket (and wrist) can handle it, 127 all day long __________________ If you cant afford the depreciation, you cant afford the purchase

15 September 2023, 01:41 PM	#13
htff 2023 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jo Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex 18078 Posts: 210	pam 127 fiddy, all day all night ~ __________________ From Singapore, long-time forum member, recent Pledge member. Instagram (2 accounts) - jothehipster , strapsxcalibre . Happy to interact with fellow watch collectors around the world.

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17 May 2023, 12:57 AM	#2
brandrea 2023 ROLEX EXPLORER 40 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 69,540	Welcome to the forum. The 127 would be an epic first

17 May 2023, 07:59 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2023 ROLEX EXPLORER 40 x2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 33,931	127

17 May 2023, 10:09 AM	#7
Zyfon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 416	Another vote for the 127

17 May 2023, 09:04 PM	#9
1William 2023 ROLEX EXPLORER 40 x2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 41,833	The 127 is a great watch but the prices are very strong, if you want the look and the size look at the 422. It all depends on what you are looking for but another great reference is the 233 Dot. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

14 September 2023, 11:21 AM	#10
wheelman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 11	So I’ve narrowed it down to the following watches and wanted everyone’s thoughts for my first Panerai. 422 423 605( hard to find a really clean one and probably more than I want to spend) 127(same as above)

15 September 2023, 08:03 PM	#14
Bubblebobble2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sideneey Posts: 22	“I have always been a Rolex fan for expensive watches”…. so, 127 is still in your price range then…

19 September 2023, 12:34 AM	#18
dhraakoxr 2023 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Real Name: Adam Felske Location: Dallas Watch: Omega DSOTM Posts: 57	127 - classy

21 September 2023, 05:15 AM	#20
hkiang1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland, CA Watch: Panerai/Rolex/AP Posts: 38	127, if you can swing it. Otherwise, 372 or 422 would be great choices as your first PAM also.

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