Getting my first Panerai

[Lovecraft]

I'm getting my first Panerai and I've decided on a 111. Right now I'm leaning towards this:

http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_49&products_id=9172

I also saw this:

http://www.yourtrustytime.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_49&products_id=7704

I don't really know much about Panerais - yet, and I don't know the letter differences in the 111. Do any of you have any opinions of what I should get or what I should avoid? Is the first link/watch a solid choice?

Thanks

[fischyyy]

First one is a solid choice, but if you want the best accuracy you might consider a steel caseback, as the movement finish is not on par with gen Panerais. If i were you I would choose exactly the same dial layout with a steel caseback, get it with the rubber strap und order a nice custom hornback so you can switch between the two.

[Lovecraft]

Thanks!

Well, it's fairly important with accuracy but I do think the Panerai movements are beautiful. Is it so off that it's disturbing? Most of the time it will be facing down as well. Hmm... Maybe it would be possible to buy a solid CB on top?

I was planning on getting the rubber strap and getting an extra leather strap anyway. Haven't decided on if I want a deployment clap or not.

[lfovco]

The movement of those new reps looks really good these days, they are quite close to Gen so you should not worry about open or close back, I would get the first one, there is no reason to be spending extra money on the other one.

[GooseRoo]

Was going to get a 111. Ended up choosing a H factory 177.

Love it.

It also has a 6497 mov't. When I received mine from Trusty Time, I think it was about -15s/24h. Adjusted it myself and it is now at +2s/24h.

I hope you will be as happy with your watch too.

Cheers...