Officine Panerai

Hello all,

I am new to the site, and somewhat new to Panerai, but I really like the look.  I'm trying to decide on which Pam to get.   I think I'm leaning away from the larger watches (45+) since I have a relatively narrow wrist.  Any suggestions would be appreciated, and photos would be really helpful. 

Thanks,

Chris

You love Panerai?

You're in trouble, my new friend...

So many watches...

Panerai is like a labyrinth..Too many ways to loose yourself.

So what do you want?

A Sub?

Pam 24, or 25, the king being the Bomba.

A Rad?:

You can go there in a bigger size than 44 or 45...

45mm:Pam 190 is the best! JLC 8 days PR, an horlogical Panerai.

47mm: The Cali, the wieght of the past, of the History, or the 232 for the same reasons.

A Luminor?:

It will depend on your budget. If you can afofrd it  go to the magic T dials: Pam 1, 2, 4, 9, 36, 40!!!

If not, go to Pam 000,( the Logo), Pam 5 or 111 ( with little seconds at 9).

A Chrono?

Go to THE REFERENCE..The Mare Nostrum.

I have problems with Image shack for the moment, but I'll post pics later!

Best.

Nicolas

Thanks for the welcome and the reply Nicolas.  I will do a little searching based on your recomendations - thank you.  I tend to lean towards things that are understated and not "run of the mill".   Colorwise, I lean towards white gold as opposed to yellow or rose colors.  I kind of like the exclusivity of the "black seal" also. 

Thanks again...

 

This message has been edited by MatNic on 2008-04-21 15:01:19

Listen what amanico is telling you when you are in Panerai

 

My choices for the beginner will be 0, 5, 111 or 112 if you are in Luminor

or 210 and 183 if you are in Radiomir

 

Best

Damian

This message has been edited by Ares501 on 2008-04-21 12:18:01

I do like the 2nd one.  I assume it's the 190.  I also like the 246 Radiomir 45mm 1/8th Second Chrono.  Thanks for the photos and the advice. 

Since you are looking at 44mm and smaller for your wrist size, you can look at the 40mm first, PAM 48, 49, 50, 51, 282 and 283. Think that covers the small 'uns. Now for the 44mm, the selections are mind-boggling if the 40mm isn't! Go get yourself a catalogue first to digest through the selections or like Nicholas said, pour thru the reference section!

But do give the rads a try even though they are at 45mm, they may yet fit your wrist. I've a 6.5' wrist and that is considered small but I still wear a 183 well enough! Next, do you like automatics or manual winding? Are you buying your first Panerai for purely aesthetic reasons or are you intrigued by the history and story behind it? Do you like the simplicity of the base models or looking at complications? These questions should start you off on your hunt.

Happy hunting! Cheers!
Lionel

Thanks Lionel.  Overall, I like the look of the brand.  I don't know much about its history.  As for winding versus automatic, I have no preference.  I tend to lean more toward pieces (things in general) that are of limited numbers.  The 198 looks great, as does the 246, although the 246 is probably more than I want to spend...   I think I would like to stay under $10K.

I'll keep looking.  In the meantime, thanks very much for your help.

Chris

 

It's a bit above 10 K USD...

Just have a look on it...

Hummmmmmmmm...So Sexy!

 LOL

 

 

but the 190, the same 8 Days Rad in SS falls in your budget... Best. Nicolas

You're right...  The watch is stunning.  Excuse my ignorance, but how much is it?  (I'm sitting down)

No ignorance, here, just people who want to share and to learn, my friend.
Best.
Nicolas

Thanks Nicolas.  Back to the drawing board. 

Get one while you can...45MM, Gold Hands, Black/Brown dial and and an exquisite 8 day movement!!

With an avatar like that you can only be right.

Awesome watch.  Going fast and they are sure to appreciate with those who have them.

Bill