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watchfreak18 · 30 January 2018, 12:40 PM

Hi all,

I want to get first Panerai. Would you please let me know which model do you like better?

Thanks a lot

Bushido · 30 January 2018, 12:53 PM

Were there a couple models, sizes, and or functions in particular you're wanting in the Pam? I think narrowing it down a little bit would help us to help you.

nick c · 30 January 2018, 01:18 PM

Start with the base

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Uppersouth · 30 January 2018, 01:52 PM

I would go with a Luminor for your first. At least that’s what I did.

ap1 · 30 January 2018, 01:54 PM

682

donas · 30 January 2018, 02:54 PM

111

erik asher · 30 January 2018, 03:27 PM

If you can give us some more specifics and budget, we can help with some recommendations...

waikeekee · 30 January 2018, 03:36 PM

Hey watchfreak18

What we like will probably be not what you like. Best is to do homework and if you have friends with Panerai watches, ask them to let you try on. You need to feel it on your wrist would be the best.

Remember, one man’s meat is another man’s poison. Likes are very subjective.

Anyway, like most of the people here suggested, start with the base.

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fullcourt · 30 January 2018, 03:43 PM

go to a boutique or ad and try some on, then narrow the search down and make a decision. also check the archives, this comes up often.

Ruud Van Driver · 30 January 2018, 04:29 PM

I agree with almost all of the above. If I was starting out now knowing what I do about Panerai (which isn't much), I wouldn't start with a Base. Don't get me wrong, they're great pieces and you won't lose much money of you buy right and flip later down the line. However, I don't tend to flip so future value isn't at the top of my list.

If I could turn the clock back, the only thing I might've done different is pick up the 690 when I had the opportunity.

If you're thinking of a one and only, if funds allow then look no further than a 233. Like others have said though, give us an idea of the complications you like, choice of style (Luminor, Rad, etc.), wrist size, budget, colour of your pants, etc. and then we can throw some ideas at you.

mfer · 30 January 2018, 11:13 PM

111 is what I did. Went after a transitional model, the G. Fat painted dial with Panerai Panerai Panerai decorated movement.

watchfreak18 · 31 January 2018, 07:53 AM

Hi All,

Thanks for your replies. After doing my homework I narrowed down my choices to these two. Now please let me know what you think.

jpwv · 31 January 2018, 07:55 AM

The one on the right. I like the sub-dials better

ajas · 1 February 2018, 11:04 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=583817

I think you have been asking the same question in other thread.

For better housekeeping it is advisable to keep it in single topic so you can get better responses.

Cheers,
Will

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30 January 2018, 12:40 PM	#1
watchfreak18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: united states Posts: 39	Need your opinion Hi all, I want to get first Panerai. Would you please let me know which model do you like better? Thanks a lot

30 January 2018, 01:52 PM	#4
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,531	I would go with a Luminor for your first. At least that’s what I did. __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

30 January 2018, 03:43 PM	#9
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	go to a boutique or ad and try some on, then narrow the search down and make a decision. also check the archives, this comes up often. __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

30 January 2018, 04:29 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	I agree with almost all of the above. If I was starting out now knowing what I do about Panerai (which isn't much), I wouldn't start with a Base. Don't get me wrong, they're great pieces and you won't lose much money of you buy right and flip later down the line. However, I don't tend to flip so future value isn't at the top of my list. If I could turn the clock back, the only thing I might've done different is pick up the 690 when I had the opportunity. If you're thinking of a one and only, if funds allow then look no further than a 233. Like others have said though, give us an idea of the complications you like, choice of style (Luminor, Rad, etc.), wrist size, budget, colour of your pants, etc. and then we can throw some ideas at you. __________________ 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

30 January 2018, 11:13 PM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	111 is what I did. Went after a transitional model, the G. Fat painted dial with Panerai Panerai Panerai decorated movement. __________________ member#3242

30 January 2018, 12:53 PM	#2
Bushido "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 512	Were there a couple models, sizes, and or functions in particular you're wanting in the Pam? I think narrowing it down a little bit would help us to help you.

30 January 2018, 01:18 PM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Start with the base Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2018, 01:54 PM	#5
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	682

30 January 2018, 02:54 PM	#6
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	111

30 January 2018, 03:27 PM	#7
erik asher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 273	If you can give us some more specifics and budget, we can help with some recommendations...

30 January 2018, 03:36 PM	#8
waikeekee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ubi Posts: 619	Hey watchfreak18 What we like will probably be not what you like. Best is to do homework and if you have friends with Panerai watches, ask them to let you try on. You need to feel it on your wrist would be the best. Remember, one man’s meat is another man’s poison. Likes are very subjective. Anyway, like most of the people here suggested, start with the base. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2018, 07:55 AM	#13
jpwv Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 337	The one on the right. I like the sub-dials better

1 February 2018, 11:04 AM	#14
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=583817 I think you have been asking the same question in other thread. For better housekeeping it is advisable to keep it in single topic so you can get better responses. Cheers, Will Sent from my SM-N935F using Tapatalk

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