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Old 6 May 2019, 12:52 AM   #1
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Top 5 iconic models

Hi guys, wondering everyone's thought on top Panerai models. Most Paneristis will say minimal dial and base models like the 111 but curious to what others think.
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Old 6 May 2019, 01:46 AM   #2
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I dont have one yet, but I would think PAM 233 should be on that list along with the 127. Great topic. I'm curious what others think.

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Old 6 May 2019, 03:12 AM   #3
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Only one. Pam 233


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Old 6 May 2019, 03:21 AM   #4
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From Vendome/Richemont, I would say the following 7:

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111
127
232
233
360
372 (plexi)

If it “needs” to be 5:

111 (372 takes the “base” icon, so this is the Bettarini icon for me)
127 (Fiddy is king)
232 (pure Rad perfection)
233 (1st in-house, 8 days)
372 (base Luminor icon)

For before, I’ll leave that to the vintage guys.
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Old 6 May 2019, 04:26 AM   #5
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Old 6 May 2019, 09:00 AM   #6
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I am no expert of Panerai, but I am always on the impression that bronze submersibles are very iconic
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Old 6 May 2019, 05:26 PM   #7
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Old 6 May 2019, 11:29 PM   #8
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From Vendome/Richemont, I would say the following 7:

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111
127
232
233
360
372 (plexi)

If it “needs” to be 5:

111 (372 takes the “base” icon, so this is the Bettarini icon for me)
127 (Fiddy is king)
232 (pure Rad perfection)
233 (1st in-house, 8 days)
372 (base Luminor icon)

For before, I’ll leave that to the vintage guys.
Close enough. I’ll say also 217 as well.
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Old 7 May 2019, 07:30 AM   #9
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i dont have one yet, but i would think pam 233 should be on that list along with the 127. Great topic. I'm curious what others think.

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Old 7 May 2019, 07:32 AM   #10
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I’d go with these


111
203
232
233
372

Though I’d mix the materials a bit to make it more interesting

292
368
372
375
382
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Old 9 May 2019, 05:10 PM   #11
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I stick to models you can still obtain for reasonable price , but gives you all Panerai can offer

1. 000 - 44 mm
2. 233 -44 mm
3. 190 - 45 mm
4. 232 - 47 mm
5. 372 - 47 mm
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Old 11 May 2019, 03:30 PM   #12
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I own a 372 :D
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Old 11 May 2019, 10:55 PM   #13
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From Vendome/Richemont, I would say the following 7:

000
111
127
232
233
360
372 (plexi)

If it “needs” to be 5:

111 (372 takes the “base” icon, so this is the Bettarini icon for me)
127 (Fiddy is king)
232 (pure Rad perfection)
233 (1st in-house, 8 days)
372 (base Luminor icon)

For before, I’ll leave that to the vintage guys.
i’d add the 249, it so compliments the 232....imho
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Old 11 May 2019, 11:22 PM   #14
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I’m in awe as to how you guys keeps all of these reference numbers straight
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Old 13 May 2019, 06:07 AM   #15
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Logo 005 should be on there.


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Old 13 May 2019, 11:01 AM   #16
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Old 13 May 2019, 03:18 PM   #17
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Old 18 May 2019, 12:41 AM   #18
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:10 AM   #19
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Old 18 May 2019, 01:59 AM   #20
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111/112/000/005 (personal preference)
233
This!
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Old 20 May 2019, 02:12 AM   #21
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Only one. Pam 233


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I too love the 233, will be biting bullet soon. It’s that linear PR indicator, everything works so well on the dial


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Old 20 May 2019, 03:22 AM   #22
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The linear power indicator works well in balancing the ‘Luminor Panerai GMT’ text. I also agree that it would have been better in the back of the watch, but where it’s at right now isn’t all that bad.
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Old 20 May 2019, 06:21 AM   #23
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372 for the win, even though I don't like plexi or the lack of a power reserve.
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