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David J · 13 February 2012, 06:54 AM

Help required .... moving into this new world and want to start with a base model. Pros and cons of both please .... All comments appreciated !

Jibba · 13 February 2012, 07:05 AM

112 - clear case back and sandwich dial are must haves for me.

esm · 13 February 2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by David J

Help required .... moving into this new world and want to start with a base model. Pros and cons of both please .... All comments appreciated !

it has to be the 000. cant get anymore BASE than that

rebel_1 · 13 February 2012, 07:16 AM

Have to agree with Jibba on this one. 112 for me. In fact, I have a 112 and it is perfect.

R/

bgriz · 13 February 2012, 07:26 AM

112

Cru Jones · 13 February 2012, 07:48 AM

000....sausage (painted) dial, logo and SS back win for me, but either is a great choice.

nauticajoe · 13 February 2012, 08:45 AM

Another vote for the 112.

I love the sandwich dial.

eric23 · 13 February 2012, 09:02 AM

I like the 000 but also like the 112

dddrees · 13 February 2012, 09:22 AM

Either way you go you can't make a mistake as long as you get the one you like the most. I chose the 000.

bcacncnc · 13 February 2012, 09:47 AM

000 for me, or if you want the sandwich, I actually prefer the 111 over the 112.

But all three options are great ones. Cant go wrong!

esm · 13 February 2012, 09:53 AM

Personally,I think the sandwich dial looks best in the Radiomir case.

pullmesideways · 13 February 2012, 10:06 AM

Sandwich dial is a must have for me! I just bought the 112 because I had to have the sandwich and I'm not a fan of the logo on the dial. But as many have said before, you have to determine the small features that speak to you.

You really can't go wrong!

andrew79 · 13 February 2012, 10:48 AM

To Logo or Not Logo.... that's your call mate...

mfer · 13 February 2012, 11:14 AM

Paint!!!!

Either a 000 or a 112 G or earlier. I think the 000 wins.

sammy v sausage

p_mcgee · 13 February 2012, 11:43 AM

I have a PAM with a sandwich dial but kind of like the bolder digits on the painted dial, so maybe save the money and get the 000.

kilyung · 13 February 2012, 12:57 PM

Base

wgs · 13 February 2012, 01:39 PM

Went through the exact same debate as you.. was leaning toward the 112 until I saw them both in person. Ended up really liking the logo so I went with the 000 and have not regretted it. As others have said.. you cannot go wrong either way. They are both great. Good luck!

outtatime · 13 February 2012, 03:29 PM

Back when I was looking to buy my first PAM, I was convinced I wanted a sandwich dial. Was also convinced I did NOT want a logo on the dial.

Ended up getting a used 005 as I could not afford a new 111 at the time...fell in love with the painted dial and logo. Since then, I've had a new 111 a new 000 and am now back to a new 005. I also find that the solid (vs display) back of the logos gives a bit more weight and substance to the watch.

I think you'll find a pretty even split on this one. If there's any way to see them in person, I'd recommend it (but good luck finding a logo at an AD).

iLLGT2 · 13 February 2012, 03:35 PM

000 for me...

Over the years I always went for LE's, and extravagant pieces ...

Then I realized how beautiful just a base Panerai was, and loved it's versatility/different strap options and looks as well..

Both can be suited like that, but the 000 with the logo is just my preference. Can't go wrong with either however

Jeffa32 · 13 February 2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bcacncnc

000 for me, or if you want the sandwich, i actually prefer the 111 over the 112.

But all three options are great ones. Cant go wrong!

x2

ganbala · 13 February 2012, 05:32 PM

Sandwich dial +1

htc8p · 13 February 2012, 05:53 PM

depends of you want to pay a little more.

in my case i paid a little more and got the 112. i think its worth it. but i do like the sausage dial. i got the 112 G series so it was still not yet sandwich dial. dont like the holes. (not traditional)

bcacncnc · 13 February 2012, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Personally,I think the sandwich dial looks best in the Radiomir case.

Me too...

Shade · 13 February 2012, 11:46 PM

I love both but 000 gets my vote!

toulouse · 14 February 2012, 12:18 AM

Tough call for sure. Personally I'd go with the 000 because I already have a sandwich dial. I really like those bold numbers.

Psmith · 14 February 2012, 03:54 PM

Well I'm not really a Base chap, but of these two I would pick the 112 for the sandwich dial and display back

papelandia · 14 February 2012, 04:41 PM

Base Love!

Watchdog · 15 February 2012, 04:27 AM

112

toulouse · 15 February 2012, 04:39 AM

What about a 176? Base w/ titanium?

TSW · 15 February 2012, 04:48 AM

000

13 February 2012, 06:54 AM	#1
David J "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 16	000 or 112?! Help required .... moving into this new world and want to start with a base model. Pros and cons of both please .... All comments appreciated !

13 February 2012, 07:05 AM	#2
Jibba "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Jamie Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: DEEPSEA Posts: 300	112 - clear case back and sandwich dial are must haves for me. __________________ Jibba DSSD \| Panerai 111

13 February 2012, 07:26 AM	#5
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	112 __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

13 February 2012, 09:47 AM	#10
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	000 for me, or if you want the sandwich, I actually prefer the 111 over the 112. But all three options are great ones. Cant go wrong! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

13 February 2012, 10:48 AM	#13
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	To Logo or Not Logo.... that's your call mate... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

13 February 2012, 07:16 AM	#4
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Have to agree with Jibba on this one. 112 for me. In fact, I have a 112 and it is perfect. R/

13 February 2012, 07:48 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,536	000....sausage (painted) dial, logo and SS back win for me, but either is a great choice.

13 February 2012, 08:45 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Another vote for the 112. I love the sandwich dial.

13 February 2012, 09:02 AM	#8
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I like the 000 but also like the 112

13 February 2012, 09:53 AM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Personally,I think the sandwich dial looks best in the Radiomir case.

13 February 2012, 10:06 AM	#12
pullmesideways "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Ryan Location: WFB, WI Watch: Sub & 112 Posts: 33	Sandwich dial is a must have for me! I just bought the 112 because I had to have the sandwich and I'm not a fan of the logo on the dial. But as many have said before, you have to determine the small features that speak to you. You really can't go wrong!

13 February 2012, 11:14 AM	#14
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Paint!!!! Either a 000 or a 112 G or earlier. I think the 000 wins. sammy v sausage __________________ member#3242

13 February 2012, 11:43 AM	#15
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	I have a PAM with a sandwich dial but kind of like the bolder digits on the painted dial, so maybe save the money and get the 000.

13 February 2012, 12:57 PM	#16
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Base

13 February 2012, 01:39 PM	#17
wgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 394	Went through the exact same debate as you.. was leaning toward the 112 until I saw them both in person. Ended up really liking the logo so I went with the 000 and have not regretted it. As others have said.. you cannot go wrong either way. They are both great. Good luck!

13 February 2012, 03:29 PM	#18
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Back when I was looking to buy my first PAM, I was convinced I wanted a sandwich dial. Was also convinced I did NOT want a logo on the dial. Ended up getting a used 005 as I could not afford a new 111 at the time...fell in love with the painted dial and logo. Since then, I've had a new 111 a new 000 and am now back to a new 005. I also find that the solid (vs display) back of the logos gives a bit more weight and substance to the watch. I think you'll find a pretty even split on this one. If there's any way to see them in person, I'd recommend it (but good luck finding a logo at an AD).

13 February 2012, 03:35 PM	#19
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	000 for me... Over the years I always went for LE's, and extravagant pieces ... Then I realized how beautiful just a base Panerai was, and loved it's versatility/different strap options and looks as well.. Both can be suited like that, but the 000 with the logo is just my preference. Can't go wrong with either however

13 February 2012, 05:32 PM	#21
ganbala "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Sandwich dial +1

13 February 2012, 05:53 PM	#22
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,448	depends of you want to pay a little more. in my case i paid a little more and got the 112. i think its worth it. but i do like the sausage dial. i got the 112 G series so it was still not yet sandwich dial. dont like the holes. (not traditional)

13 February 2012, 11:46 PM	#24
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I love both but 000 gets my vote! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

14 February 2012, 12:18 AM	#25
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Tough call for sure. Personally I'd go with the 000 because I already have a sandwich dial. I really like those bold numbers.

14 February 2012, 03:54 PM	#26
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Well I'm not really a Base chap, but of these two I would pick the 112 for the sandwich dial and display back __________________

14 February 2012, 04:41 PM	#27
papelandia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 36	Base Love!

15 February 2012, 04:27 AM	#28
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,724	112

15 February 2012, 04:39 AM	#29
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	What about a 176? Base w/ titanium?

15 February 2012, 04:48 AM	#30
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	000 __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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