What make a Panerai for you?

Sniper13 · Post by **Sniper13** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:52 pm

There are dozens of numbers associated with Panerai. What is it that makes you like one over the other? What model do you like the best and why?

Is it the sandwich dial?

Is it the painted dial?

The movement? (I know ETA's

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The case?

Complications?

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:11 pm

Don't like anything over 44 or 45 for the Radiomirs...
Tend to like less on the dial....

rain_maker · Post by **rain_maker** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:27 pm

Less on the dial too so I'm a 'Base' fan. Also dig the OP logo so the 000 is my favorite Luminor.

I'm also starting to really dig Rads, particularly Drews Black Seal.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:24 pm

I like the 372 above all (294 and 360 are also amazing modern PAMs). Base, plexi, sandwich dial, and the rad-style case with the Luminor CG make it for me. I'd like it better in 44mm for everyday wear, but until then, it's the only Panerai I need.

Post by **matt.wu** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:32 pm

Brushed 1950s case
No cyclops
Quick release
Titanium
"In-house" movement
Simple presentation of complications (233 dot dial is a great example)
Chrome/metallic hands
Sandwich dial

This is really why the 233 works so well for me. I need to get another one...

Sniper13 · Post by **Sniper13** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:42 pm

matt.wu wrote:Brushed 1950s case
No cyclops
Quick release
Titanium
"In-house" movement
Simple presentation of complications (233 dot dial is a great example)
Chrome/metallic hands
Sandwich dial

This is really why the 233 works so well for me. I need to get another one...

The 233 dot[SMILING FACE WITH HEART-SHAPED EYES]

Great responses so far. Keep em comin.

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:10 pm

I like pretty much all of them but Radiomir models with wire lugs.
Also wish they made a 422/372/305/389 in 44mm instead of 47.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:31 pm

For me
Base clean dial
Sandwich dial preferred
44mm Luminor case. Sits nice and flat.
No polished case

So 176 is the best and I also like the 177

Exception is the 243 which I love even though it's big and heavy for me and doesn't always sit right on my wrist b

homathetes · Post by **homathetes** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:00 pm

I love base t-dials and pvd, so I'll never have the Pam I want

Post by **logan2z** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:23 pm

I like pretty much all of the 'historic' models, both Luminor and Radiomir. I long for a 44mm 372.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:24 pm

I really love my 104!

When I was first looking, I was like most...I wanted a sandwich dial with brushed finish.

But, in person, the 104 is awesome and hits all of my hot buttons.

The 44mm polished luminor case with quick release pins is fantastic and is the perfect size for me.
The more that I see the sandwich dials in person, the more I think that I would get bored of it. My painted dial has a great tone and the subdial is very nice.
The Cyclops over the date is under the dial, which I really like. That way it is easier to wipe down, unlike my Submariner....anyhoo, here is a photo of one of my favorites from my collection:

aztecknight · Post by **aztecknight** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:35 pm

I want a 233. These two keep me pretty satisfied:

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:58 pm

For me, it's the 40mm models. They are under the radar, less dooschy, and have great resale value.

Knome · Post by **Knome** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:57 pm

My 372 (47mm) and 512 (42mm) pretty much cover all I want in Panerai for me. The thing they have in common I guess is that they are sandwich dials that are in the simpler side.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:27 am

After wearing Adam's 372 last night I'm convinced my next one will be 47mm. Maybe a 305.

4pfrench · Post by **4pfrench** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:41 am

^love the 305 WAY more than I thought I would

also love the way the Tritium dials age....

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:40 am

Oh yeah, the 233 is also outstanding. Love that domed sapphire.

Sniper13 · Post by **Sniper13** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:59 am

Knome wrote:

My 372 (47mm) and 512 (42mm) pretty much cover all I want in Panerai for me. The thing they have in common I guess is that they are sandwich dials that are in the simpler side.

Ohhh, I like that 512!

That's a classy look.

Sniper13 · Post by **Sniper13** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:21 pm

homathetes wrote:I love base t-dials and pvd, so I'll never have the Pam I want

YOHOHO · Post by **YOHOHO** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:45 pm

187 does it for me. Chrono with brushed 1950 case in ss at 47mm...ticks all my boxes.

koda240 · Post by **koda240** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:24 pm

I'm not in PAM mode right now, but the 532 is one I've wanted for a long time. I just don't know if I can handle a 47 mm watch and be happy.

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:14 pm

koda240 wrote:I'm not in PAM mode right now, but the 532 is one I've wanted for a long time. I just don't know if I can handle a 47 mm watch and be happy.

That does look killer. I'm not sure myself. Panerais didn't start to appeal to me until last week.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:16 pm

It's funny, I used to dislike Panerai. Now I LOVE my Luminor. I actually cannot think of being without one in my collection...strange. I think that I would actually get rid of my SubC before my PAM104.

JBZ · Post by **JBZ** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:47 am

andrema wrote:It's funny, I used to dislike Panerai. Now I LOVE my Luminor. I actually cannot think of being without one in my collection...strange. I think that I would actually get rid of my SubC before my PAM104.

I know where you work.

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 11:53 am

andrema wrote:It's funny, I used to dislike Panerai. Now I LOVE my Luminor. I actually cannot think of being without one in my collection...strange. I think that I would actually get rid of my SubC before my PAM104.

Crazy talk.

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