Looter Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) I was wondering after the latest arrivals which is the best out of the box Panerai rep available out there . I really like almost all models released recently but I also want to know which is the best and most accurate out of the box rep when comparing all the available reps. If you cannot pick one , pick two. Just say a few words about your selections. Thank you! Edited January 17, 2012 by Looter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 390 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looter Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks for your suggestion! What is your opinion about the 088 GMT model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 For automatic I say 029M. It looks that good and the caseback is solid so there is no movement issue. The 88 looks great too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Latest 390, 005, 029, 127, 247LE and 243 cover various styles and look pretty good. They all have small flaws here and there, but the flaws are really small and this is best you can get. Instead of someone telling you what the flaws are you should try to find them yourself against Gen pictures and see what works for you and what does not. Everyone get's stuck on different thing. Some people will hate incorrect shape of the CG lever like in the 088 GMT, some will complain about center pin being raised like in 390, etc. You have to decide for yourself what it's ok with you and what is not. All reps have flaws and there are no 1:1 reps. Have fun, find the flaws and decide for yourself. Edited January 17, 2012 by lfovco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 I know, I am torn between the Noob 005 and 247LE, I just dont know which is better??? My thinking is leaning towards the 247LE as it would be super rare to ever be caught out on it because most would have never seen one to compare, I may have my thinking wrong?????? I dont know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Some people will tell you that wearing a rare model will get you called out sooner then a popular model, some will tell you that it does not matter. You can listen to countless opinions for weeks. But what matters is really what do you like. Don't worry about being called out wearing a rep, most likely that will never happen. In 7 years of wearing a rep where I live, where you run into someone wearing Panerai every week, up to 3-4 a day sometimes!!! I never got questioned even once. So I say don't worry about it. At the same time don't parade around telling everyone what a cool "expensive" watch you just got ;-) being transparent with reps is a best thing. Both those reps are pretty good, 005 Noob is really as good as it gets today for a closed back base. 247LE is a nice variation if you are into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 I think your right Ifovco, both are pretty good but it looks like the 005 noob takes it, which is what most people here say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks Paneraiguy, you are right 005 is the top one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 GOOD GOD PLEASE STOP THESE @$#$#%#%^ BEST POSTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 GOOD GOD PLEASE STOP THESE @$#$#%#%^ BEST POSTS LOL I didn't start it!!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louky Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 i would say the noob 005 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkaiser Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 (edited) I know, I am torn between the Noob 005 and 247LE, I just dont know which is better??? My thinking is leaning towards the 247LE as it would be super rare to ever be caught out on it because most would have never seen one to compare, I may have my thinking wrong?????? I dont know..... Rarity doesnt come into it. All these Hfac and noob-fac pams have the same consistent giveaways, which the gens dont have. CP, CG, etc. So any WIS who knows the common tells will know without needing to see the gen. But yes, the 247 is less likely to be called out than a 111 primarily since its a closed caseback, which removes a huge tell (incabloc). Edited January 18, 2012 by kingkaiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig88 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Maybe get a radiomir. No CG which generally always has a problem such as not being flush etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 In those screw threads wear out quickly and they go to a trash can. Maybe get a radiomir. No CG which generally always has a problem such as not being flush etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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