UB7 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 (edited) Been collecting for awhile now and I have always wanted to get a panerai just never got around to it, im beggining to like them more and more...any suggestions as to what should be my first? I like the 111, the 005, what are some others? Thanks in advance~ Edited September 23, 2007 by UB7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I love my 090 on bracelet. The Rose Gold PAM is nice too. The Power Reserve adds so much to the look. Both are inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asands Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 For a first I'd say the 001 or the 111 like you mentioned. They're classic and what Panerai is all about IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 How about the Fiddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I would agree with the 001 or 111 and would add the 002 /112 (base models without the running seconds). Personally I prefer the older painted dials in the 44mm models and the 001 or 002 with the closed backs are the most accurate and ultimately the most reliable when fitted with the Swiss 6497 as it will not have been altered in any way. For me?...........the Swiss 002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Been collecting for awhile now and I have always wanted to get a panerai just never got around to it, im beggining to like them more and more...any suggestions as to what should be my first? I like the 111, the 005, what are some others? Thanks in advance~ UB7, the reason there are so many models of Panerai, apart from the fact that they're exclusive in production numbers, and therefore it helps to have many versions of the marque -- is that we all seem to follow some kind of pattern when we're beginning our rep PAM careers. 111/112 -- The default beginner's PAMs. They are EVERYTHING the marque is supposed to be. They have sandwich dials which lume better than Pre-Vs. They have exposition casebacks. They are 44mm, which is easier to find straps for (itself, another adjunct hobby). And they are deeply, unbelievably versatile as such. The seconds for the 111 seem to appeal to the mechanically-inclined; the Bauhaus lines of the 112, to the aesthetes. Then, you might choose a white-faced PAM, like the 113. Or perhaps an 005 or similar. They make us interested and yet comfortable at the same time, since it's not a big leap in difference. Since we rep watch owners can, usually the Fiddy follows fast on the heels of the base watches. That's obviously not the case with gen owners, I've noticed on Risti. So we get the Fiddy, and we are OVERWHELMED by it, and the 217. It makes you feel instantly different wearing one. Then you start to wonder, what else is out there. Could I try a Radiomir? ME? The 183 or the 190 soon follow. The 177 or Titaniums are fantastic, people soon find. Then come chronos, and the Arktos and outsized-bezel watches like those. Finally, the Cali dials, which are SO much more covetted in the gen world, than in ours. The 232 is not far behind. Somewhere along the line, we want vintage watches, or Tantaliums, or something REALLY special, which no one out there has. You literally cannot own one Panerai. Eventually, the lure of the other models will get ya, especially in the rep world. So you ask the most fundamental question of all. Can we give you pointers? I just did, others have too. But the journey begins with a single click, with your heart exposed. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 i would go for the Fiddy, or a 217, maybe a 127, or one of those realy big 47mm things or a fiddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 i would go for the Fiddy, or a 217, maybe a 127, or one of those realy big 47mm things or a fiddy? This may be the funniest thing I've ever heard on RWG. Other than Ryyannon singing forr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well i figure that if you can wear that then you can wear any pam and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjlamp Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Been collecting for awhile now and I have always wanted to get a panerai just never got around to it, im beggining to like them more and more...any suggestions as to what should be my first? I like the 111, the 005, what are some others? Thanks in advance~ Just feel the Blackseal..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks everyone, some great suggestions...I do like the running seconds feature, I want to get something normal and plain, no chronos..I have enough chrono's..Think I will probbably start with the 111, havent made up my mind 100% yet tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasigi Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 The 005 is a nice one to start with as well, the logo just gives it the edge as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Get a modded fiddy then the PAM onslaught be in full effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfman Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 My first one was a 217 (For Sale in few days .. ) The second one was a 005 ....And it's always my prefered today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks everyone, some great suggestions...I do like the running seconds feature, I want to get something normal and plain, no chronos..I have enough chrono's..Think I will probbably start with the 111, havent made up my mind 100% yet tho... Well. There is only one problem with that choice. I recommened the 090. How do you think I feel right about now? Well I'll tell you. I feel rejected. I tried to help you with your first PAM and you ignored me. What kind of person are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I didnt ignore you! Having a ton of 3 # combos flying at you is confusing...I like the 090 but the power reserve adds alot to the watch..how is the stock lume on these? And whats preferrd, asian 21, or unitas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 How could you take that post seriously? I think the only way to get it with the AJ21. Lume is just OK. About an hour in a movie theater. Get the one you want. I'm sure whatever you choose you will be very happy. I have 5 so far. You won't be able to own just one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 111 is The initiation piece. The polished case/CG/bezel makes it easier to combine with more dress styles. +You will appreciate the 127/217 size & curves better later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 (edited) How does the synthetic sapphire stack up to sapphire? Is there any AR on the synthetic? I just ordered 1 from andrew the 005 for $128 w/ synthetic saph, brown leather strap, a21 jewel...Cant wait to get it, will post pics as soon as I do.I have a small wrist, can u get those leather straps tight around the wrist? Every single watch I own is SS band :-X 1 more pillow left...barely and its reserved for the pam , than I gotta get a bigger case..mabye ill get a case for my gens and a case for my reps... Edited September 23, 2007 by UB7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 You can strap it as tight as you wish. You might have to get a shorter strap or punch a few extra holes to your existing one. I'd say, get a good strap, it will make it more comfortable to wear and bring it closer to a gen. Looking at your current collection: after getting used to the 44mm of the PAM, a lot of your watches will fall from "full size" to mid size.. Anything below 40mm will feel small and will get less wrist time. Enjoy your new watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 (edited) Is that bigger or the same size as my brietling cso? where can I get some nice pam straps? sites? vendors? Do the straps from panatime come with panerai written on the buckle? just got this strap from panatime...black croco leather http://store.panatime.com/24crgele11wi.html Edited September 23, 2007 by UB7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Is that bigger or the same size as my brietling cso? where can I get some nice pam straps? sites? vendors? Do the straps from panatime come with panerai written on the buckle? just got this strap from panatime...black croco leather http://store.panatime.com/24crgele11wi.html Ooh, not Panatime. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure there are some nice straps there, and guess what!, I bought with them first of all before finding this forum section. The owner is really nice too. But they're like getting a Yugo when you can get a Rolls-Royce. I'm not saying that just to say. Look, in my "PAM at the Beach" post: FOR STRAP IDEAS RIGHT NOW: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=50823 Read the second paragraph. This 50% offer ends IN 4 HOURS. So if you want a Mario Paci, GeF and others, hurry. It's an $100 savings, at the very least. CORRECTION: MIDNIGHT TEXAS TIME. CET. (Got the La Spezia Cognac, and Chestnut Croc, TeeJay!) In fact, I'm actually here on RWG, just in case anyone PMs me with last minute "can't decide on which strap" PMs. Happened last time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well on second thought maybe a plain non-descript PAM 177 would be best. Did you read the horror story on RWI? "Robbed and beat up for replica." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 (edited) Classic & simple. 005, from Davidsen. Edited September 24, 2007 by gioarmani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 (edited) nice pics guys...wow vbarret looks like we have similar taste...that is the exact band i ordered..is it comfy? is it easy to swap buckles on these straps? Edited September 24, 2007 by UB7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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