sergio
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I did buy a 233, first series. I was far from being a purist, back then and a friend convinced me...
I had to buy the first ever Luminor (the first Panerai with that movement was the PAM200 btw) with an in-house movement with 8 days PR, which is a milestone for a reputable horologier, apparently. The problem was that I did..really...travel incessantly, back then, and the GMT funcition was a nightmare. I gave it away with so quick and so gladly, I forgot I ever owned one, in a matter of days 
And while the GMT function has been "twicked" in place, I'm ever so glad I don't have to stare at the..fangs..every time I look at the watch. In answer to my own question, I bought a 249 Cali as first PAM because when I saw it, it litterally blew me away.
I have a question: What made you buy your first Panerai?....
because you liked it, because you "saw the light" (Blues Brother's style) because of its "cult" status? Because you'd had enough of mainstream timepieces? Because...because....because..?
I liked vintage Rolex and Panerai was a natural.
The similarity of their commercial position like Rolex with no discount. I loved eight or ten years ago when you went to the boutique or an AD they did not discount maybe a free strap or some sybolic gesture. This made me feel strong about the brand and t...
I have not gotten mine yet
because they always keep me waiting for the one I like (I have very small wrist). But my wife absolutely loves the brand. And yes, I can only imagine living in Italy. Everytime I order a pair of shoes, the shoe maker will promise delivery in six months bu...
I did buy Panerai...
- because of the design of the Luminor 1950 case (especially its crown guard) - because of the brand history, its close link with the Marina Militare - because it was not so famous a few years ago and because it looks damn good on the wrist Best Fabio
Still thinking about a PAM219 regularly
But must admit that the size of my little 574 is quite accommodating
The only..base..destro the 219.
Have you ever tried the 210 or a modern 610 on the wrist? I keep reading that the fit is surprisingly "small" for 45mm watches.
No I haven't. Maybe I should try them?
Or maybe not (why make more complicated than it already is?)
The more you know, the more you can...choose. That's all.
You write about your 574 in apologetic terms, most of the time. If you were 100% comfortable with its size you wouldn't. I, for one, have no problems with..your..little 574 (as you wrote few minutes ago
No no don't get me wrong
I really like it. I just love a base model more from an aesthetic point. And a Panerai from a purists stand point should be 45 mm+. But having owned a 359 and 379 and both felt too big my only choice was to go smaller. And this one with the funky green st...
I was always attracted to the brand.
I think how different they look to others really got me to fall for Panerai. Then I was surfing the net and read a store about the 106 and I loved it. The anthracite dial is so amazing when I saw one for sale I knew that would be the first Panerai! ...
390
I traded my black dial rolex daytona in for a PAM390 after seeing pictures like this of vintage panerai There is something so rugged and masculine about a worn leather strap and bold watch size. Although I no longer wear panerai, I still keep to leather s...
You no longer wear a Panerai...
what do you wear these days? May I suggest to substitute the word effeminate with...dainty or frilly or delicate? They can be interpreted in the same way and are not...gender discriminatory
RL automotive chronometer
I'm wearing the 39mm Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronometer. The rolex oyster bracelet and the nautilus and royal oak integrated bracelets are definitely not dainty, frilly, or delicate, in fact they're extremely sturdy. Their effeminate character is the res...
I like brown and I like titanium
The 116F offered both in one watch, with a display back and base configuration. But it seemed big at the time, so I sold it. Now I have 2-3 other brand watches that size, but I still prefer 38-40mm. I have looked for the 40 mm Chrono but never bought one....
Bold and beautiful in its simplicity..
I'm not sure there are other brands out there that can claim this particular crown. Presence but with a lot of restraint. Sexy by not showing too much. Lay the top representatives of all the major brands on a table and a Panerai easily distinguishes itsel...
just because the dial was so simple and minimal [nt]
IMHO the dial holds a natural vintage character... plus the wire lugs of Radiomir... plus the crown...
Because of influence from its history and watch websites and magazines featuring Panerai very frequently, also to look cool and at that time it was a 44mm onwards..
wearable size compared to other watch brands until big sized watches became a huge trend, it\'s simplicity in the dial and movement hand wind.. Unitas movement.. I actually waited for 2 hours at a watch boutique in Taipei for them to transport last PAM 21...
Actually first nice watch I owned....
Was initially attracted to the radiomir cushion case, wire lugs; high visibility dial and great lume. Thinking I wanted "life" on the dial I wanted a seconds hand... So first thought was a 183.... But before purchasing. I thought I would only have 1 Paner...
I did buy a 233, first series. I was far from being a purist, back then and a friend convinced me...
I had to buy the first ever Luminor (the first Panerai with that movement was the PAM200 btw) with an in-house movement with 8 days PR, which is a milestone for a reputable horologier, apparently. The problem was that I did..really...travel incessantly, b...
The GMT feature is not a nightmare LOL!!!
I tend to hide it behind the hour hand anyway... But I like the "dot" feature and IMHO; the 12 hr GMT makes the GMT dial way less cluttered than a 24?hr version with all the numbers around the bezel... Your right on the fang; I tolerate it but much prefer...
I solved the domed sapphire crave by buying 127 and 217. :-) Wait until you'll see the Luminor Two...
Wait until you'll see the Luminor Two...you'll be surprised. Not your "bold one", to be sure, but for true blue Paneristi with..thin wrists..problems or oversized watches problems, it will represent the right compromise...
The new line Luminor Due...
the slimmed down version of the Luminor. PAM674 3mm thinner, 45mm Luminor with the new P4000 movement. It was presented in Florence recently by Dr Bonati. Finally a Luminor that fits..under..a shirt cuff Like the new slimmed down...Michelin Man...
When I....
when I finally succumbed and got myself a 372 after reading so much of the watch and seeing all the beautiful pictures here. The site is responsible for my first panerai, and dare I say it, not my last?? I am intrigued by the history and the providence of...
Thank you
So much Sir!! Hope to learn more from all of you. All the passion for the brand and watches in general here is infectious and so genuine Take care and have a good weekend.
If I may ask. Why the 425....
instead of the 449 which, with the blue hands it's a lot "closer" to the original 2533? Nothing wrong with the 425 of course, but I feel the S.L.C. belongs under water with Italian commandos astride, not on a Panerai's dial
449 FTW!!!!
Beautiful dial and blue hands!!! Hawt!!!! I wish both the 449 and 249 were 45mm... I would say 5 years ago that would never happen... Now maybe? Panerai are you listening???
Come on, have a heart...
how can you advocate the..shrinkage..of two historical references? If you can't wear them, buy them in their..splendour..and admire them from afar, much like I do with the...Egiziano (341)
I agree...quite selfish of me to ask for smaller
Versions of grails; I guess quite sac religious. How about just a smaller version of the 368.... LOL very few appreciate this beauty due to the 8 day inscription...but I love all aspects of it/ destro, Ti, brown dial; gold hands; all 4 numerals; small sec...
The shrinkage of a modern, doesn't
bother me at all. They could make a 42mm 368, for all I care The "ultimate" destro, for me at least, it's the 217. So long as they don't mess around with that one, anything else goes...LOL
Hi Sergio..
Yes I very much prefer the 449 over the 425 due to it being closer to the original. But I can\'t find one locally at a reasonable price. Guess I should not settle for the 425 and be patient in my hunt for the 449. Argh....:p
I bought a 22 A series because
I liked the simplicity, the aged tritium, that it is a lefty, the size, and that I got a great number out of the 200 made ...