Panerai - Which model?
Discussion
Hey folks,
Thinking of treating myself to a Panerai for my upcoming 40th.
Bit of guidance on model selection would be much appreciated. Tempted by just a straight up Luminor but as I wear a suit every day and have smallish wrists, perhaps the Due would be a better purchase? However, my understanding is this is a 'lesser' watch in many peoples eyes. For this sort of cash, you'd hope to be able to jump in pool with it on...
Is the 8 day the way to go? This looks nice:
https://www.chronext.co.uk/panerai/luminor-base/pa...
Anyway, any pointers would be appreciated and mistakes to watch out for in this purchase.
Thinking of treating myself to a Panerai for my upcoming 40th.
Bit of guidance on model selection would be much appreciated. Tempted by just a straight up Luminor but as I wear a suit every day and have smallish wrists, perhaps the Due would be a better purchase? However, my understanding is this is a 'lesser' watch in many peoples eyes. For this sort of cash, you'd hope to be able to jump in pool with it on...
Is the 8 day the way to go? This looks nice:
https://www.chronext.co.uk/panerai/luminor-base/pa...
Anyway, any pointers would be appreciated and mistakes to watch out for in this purchase.
Edited by DoubleSix on Saturday 27th October 17:32
Nice decision as I had a Pam 111 but my only gripe was the crown guard digging into the back of my hand , I do miss my old Panerai especially after being lucky enough to try on a Pam 616 carbotech a month ago and it was sublime, have you had a look on Chrono24 especially at some of the Panerai boutique only models
It will depend a lot on what you like.
I have a 308, 111 and a 288.
Of the three I think my favourite is the Radiomir (288) but the 111 is a close second.
My only comment on them would be that the highly polished surface of the 111 and 288 mark much more easily than the 308, but this is true of any polished stainless watch.
The other point you shoukd bear in mind is that bracelets are unpopular with Panerai fans. Chunky vintage leather is the strap of preference amongst the Paneristi.
I have a 308, 111 and a 288.
Of the three I think my favourite is the Radiomir (288) but the 111 is a close second.
My only comment on them would be that the highly polished surface of the 111 and 288 mark much more easily than the 308, but this is true of any polished stainless watch.
The other point you shoukd bear in mind is that bracelets are unpopular with Panerai fans. Chunky vintage leather is the strap of preference amongst the Paneristi.
DoubleSix said:
Tried a friends alligator strap yesterday and I think this suits the 'tool' nature quite nicely, especially with a Ti case...
Any views on the seconds dial?
I think your thoughts on it are probably the only relevant thing. Assuming you’re buying it because YOU like it and want it Any views on the seconds dial?
Badda said:
DoubleSix said:
Tried a friends alligator strap yesterday and I think this suits the 'tool' nature quite nicely, especially with a Ti case...
Any views on the seconds dial?
I think your thoughts on it are probably the only relevant thing. Assuming you’re buying it because YOU like it and want it Any views on the seconds dial?
It's for my 40th, not my 14th...
Bit confused...
There's an unboxing vid that shows the PAM564 with 'sausage' dials...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53phx0ECV9Q
but others show the PAM564 with the sandwich dials...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6Xump7xv8
I'm pretty settled on this model but want to be clear which dial I'm getting... would prefer sandwich. Did they switch to sandwich in recent years?...
There's an unboxing vid that shows the PAM564 with 'sausage' dials...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53phx0ECV9Q
but others show the PAM564 with the sandwich dials...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep6Xump7xv8
I'm pretty settled on this model but want to be clear which dial I'm getting... would prefer sandwich. Did they switch to sandwich in recent years?...
Edited by DoubleSix on Sunday 28th October 21:54
I'm a huge fan of Panerai watches, they're all very similar but I like all the small details and design changes through the different models. They're all quite large at 44mm and the glass on the front is quite tall.
Personally, I find the Luminor/base dial too plain especially with a sandwich dial. A sausage dial brightens the dial and adds a bit of weight to the face which I prefer.
My all time favourite Panerai is the PAM005, I owned one for a short while but sold it shortly before getting married. Often tempted to buy another but haven't bothered as they keep dropping in prince. It's a Luminor Marina with the logo and seconds. I also really like the design PAM660 with the blue logo and the hour dots, just never been a fan of white dials!!
I was lucky enough to try on a 5218-203A a few years ago.Beautiful watch.
Be careful with the newer releases. They're not legitimate dive watches anymore what with 100WR, the snap on casebacks and some don't even come with a strap let alone screwdriver.
Personally, I find the Luminor/base dial too plain especially with a sandwich dial. A sausage dial brightens the dial and adds a bit of weight to the face which I prefer.
My all time favourite Panerai is the PAM005, I owned one for a short while but sold it shortly before getting married. Often tempted to buy another but haven't bothered as they keep dropping in prince. It's a Luminor Marina with the logo and seconds. I also really like the design PAM660 with the blue logo and the hour dots, just never been a fan of white dials!!
I was lucky enough to try on a 5218-203A a few years ago.Beautiful watch.
Be careful with the newer releases. They're not legitimate dive watches anymore what with 100WR, the snap on casebacks and some don't even come with a strap let alone screwdriver.
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