Want to start a Panerai collection

[crystalcranium]

Hi. Ive been a member of this board for almost five years now and I'm embarassed to say I have never purchased any editions of this brand. In fact, these watches held no aesthetic interest for me. Now, I've become more and more intrigued by their unusual beauty and appeal. I have spent thousands on Breitling, Omega, Rolex and other replicas with the guidance of the boards. I have looked through many of the dealer collections and I know what appeals to me aesthetically but above all, I'm a stickler for accuracy of reproduction. I know little of the issues with these replicas except for the basics of missing swan neck regulators and cannon pins but the details are beyond me at this point. I will listen and learn.

What I would respectfully request from the devotees out there is what are your opinions on the state of the art in Panerai replication? What are some of the best pieces "out of the box"? What are the best basic pieces for modification? Any and all help will be appreciated.

Best

CC

[OmegaPOFL]

if you want a PVD panerai.... i would suggest DSN, he has the best out of box.

i don't know how much you want to spend... but Sead's 111h fully modded is a REALLY good out of the box... check out his section

[crystalcranium]

Well, money has been no object before...why start making it one now? Actually, I would like to keep the unmodded budget under $500. Right now I'd be looking for the best out of box because modding will require more fluency with the brand.

[OmegaPOFL]

oh unmodded? you can find those in the 200-300$$ range from any of the dealers... i recommend sead or josh.

why not put a WTB for a super modded pam

there are a couple of people here with amazing fraken 202a's and other pams...

the LH (little hero) 111h's are about 97% there.. but they cost around $1100ish

[crystalcranium]

How about this 113 from Josh with a swiss movement/swan reg. Any glaring flaws I should obsess about?

http://www.1-pc8838.com/pn11305-swiss-unitas-6497-swan-neck-p-865.html

[wheaton26]

if you're in the mood for an automatic, my suggestion would be the ultimate 164 from king. see her site here as well as a quick and dirty picture of mine on oem gator. good luck!

[crystalcranium]

Wow...beautiful. Josh has a Pearwood boxset for the 44mm watches as well that has a replacement rubber strap and tool included.

[crystalcranium]

How about this 154? How accurate out of the box is it?

http://www.kingshowbox.com/goods.php?id=4115