Officine Panerai

Hello everybody,

So this is the story: I unfortunately spent a great time in Paris with Asimut and Amanico, I said unfortunately because after listening to them now I am interested in Panerais too... Argh, like I didn't have enough interests in other watches already!

Anyway before going to real collector items, I have been looking at some models: first it was the 275 and then I thought it might be too busy so I went to the 270 or 233 all of them 1950s and then I even thought about a simple 111 just to start off. I have to say that the strap possibilities are also very exciting especially this guy in Montana making bad ass leather stuff. Any input would be appreciated.

AT

btw my wife is not saying thank you to Asimut and Amanico

 

for your first Panerai Watch, I would say that a 111 or a 112 ( Base: Without small seconds ), would be an excellent choice.

If you're happy with, so you may consider another one, and then we'll discuss about it...

Best,

The Evil.

Thanks for the input

that would be boring?

Why not go for some beautiful tritium patina with some early A or B transitional series? 1A/1BT or 2A/2BT are great choices!

 

 

 

 

As for the missus, she will be sporting a PAM soon enough, then the tone will change

 

Cheers,

 

Asi

There is even a better choice...





Best,

The Devil

It's like having a car discussion with Hamilton and Massa... lol

but IMO you cannot dive before you learn to swim? For the price of a logo, you can start off with a few pieces, like the early A's (that's why I didn't mention pre-A's) a fiddy, a mare, etc.

 

It's true that tritium and patina need some appreciation, but in the case of AT - I think we can skip the training wheels

 

Just my 2c.

Welcome to the club AT!

Always good to see we'v snag another guy!

Ciao!

Stephen

Btw, this was my 1st Panny!

 

that is dangerous if you do not own any Panerai's!

Have you looked into getting a PAM127?  That's a collectors watch IMO and prices have declined dramatically where it's in its appropriate price category now IMO.  It's also cheaper than the PAM270 so thought that might be an alternative choice for you.  It's also in the 1950 case you like too.

Cheers,
Anthony

 

now the nasdaq needs to support me too, come on! one more week of positive results ;-)

i've spent a a little bit of (really good) time with Asi and can tell you that you are on DANGEROUS ground! 

bo

Padre Schlomo is the Devil!



Hope to meet you one of these days, Bo, for one of these Hell meetings!

Best,

Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-03-24 14:59:42

I'm not going to help, and your wife will probably think I'm a troublemaker.

My personal favorite is the Panerai 8 Day manual wind GMT in the stainless luminor case and the Paneral 10 Day automatic GMT.

But the one that I would start off first with is the new 9000 in-house caliber movement basic luminor with a 1950s style domed crystal. A picture is attached below. It is very basic, but has got all you need. You can dress it up or down and it includes a rubber strap as well as a leather strap (when I get mine, it will actually spend most of its time on the rubber strap).

Enjoy the Panerais. Another thing to consider among big watches are the IWC Big Pilot and the IWC Top Gun Split Chronograph (note, this has an ETA base movement and therefore not an in-house movement).

Enjoy, bon appetit.

Merci Patrick,

Didn't see the picture attached but I assume you're talking about the new Pam 312? Haven't seen it in store yet.

I was indeed referring to the 312. I do not believe it will be in stores until the summertime. Here is a PuristS picture taken by another member at the SIHH.

your post reminded me of the Jaguar Car Commercial entitled "Gorgeous" which can be found on Youtube.

delivered to the Boutiques.

 

FYI

 

Asi