Author Topic: Need advice for Panerai watch (Read 15664 times)

Watchlover78 · « **on:** March 08, 2013, 05:36:04 PM »

Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2013, 03:48:29 PM »

Quote from: Watchlover78 on March 08, 2013, 05:36:04 PM

Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!

What are you looking at? Luminor or Radiomir? Luminor is the one with the crown guard. Hand wind or automatic? It would be easier if you narrow down the options and we can work from there.

yonggoh · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2013, 06:04:12 PM »

pam111 fits the budget nicely and is a classic PAM

dennis.T · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2013, 07:10:59 PM »

first luxury watch? erm...why dont consider rolex? if pam is your what you want thn 111 and 005 should suit your budget...

Erap · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2013, 05:59:09 AM »

Hi watch lover,

Best is to go to an AD and try one you like.

here are some things you might want to consider:
1. hand wound or automatic movement
2. date or no date
3. painted or sandwich dial
4. luminor or 1950 case
5. solid steel or see thru case back
6. budget
7. Strap size
*not in any particular order.

Hope this helps

Quote from: Watchlover78 on March 08, 2013, 05:36:04 PM

Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!

Godzillaz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2013, 08:33:28 AM »

I always recommend staying true to the basic and simple design when it comes to panerai. With your budget I will go preowned simply because there more choices.

A good start is the PAM000.

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Good value, lotsa DNA and a classic look that age well.

If you buy one panerai in your life and don't wanna go over 20k then I couldn't think of a better choice.

Regard
Tyler

Quote from: Watchlover78 on March 08, 2013, 05:36:04 PM

Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!

rusminag · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2013, 10:08:02 AM »

Quote from: yonggoh on March 09, 2013, 06:04:12 PM

pam111 fits the budget nicely and is a classic PAM

My choice too,
- Sandwich dial
- Display back
- Manual winding
- Small second dial
- Easy to flip....

ck77 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2013, 10:08:53 AM »

+1 to Tyler

spryken · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:00:03 PM »

I always think that the base 000 or 210 is very good to start, basic and very much to the originality of panerai .

takashi78 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:41:53 PM »

111/183 for me.

jacky8888 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:54:08 PM »

i would prefer 112/210

shamtv2555 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2013, 12:58:42 PM »

005 or 111 for me as ur budget.... 380 if u in the radio

The Godzilla · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2013, 01:50:10 PM »

000 or 112

but i prefer 112

Spider boy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2013, 06:53:03 PM »

Just get a pre-owned pam 390 and call it a day for 44mm base model.

CKL1213 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2013, 09:42:08 PM »

maybe a Titanium 176 for you?

STT1987 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2013, 11:16:26 PM »

If you're starting on the Panerai voyage, go big in more ways than one. Go PAM 372 or PAM 422. Look it up.

CKL1213 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2013, 08:57:05 AM »

372 is splendid however with plexiglass

tsh23 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:49:08 PM »

My vote goes to the 111 as well. Classically panerai!

My first PAM was an 88 though

boonzy111 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2013, 11:32:06 AM »

Not a pro and still have difficulties to figure out which model is which but 000 looks like a good choice

WatchZone · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2013, 02:24:36 PM »

suggestion on used panerai can try google Pam 351 or Pam 359 3days automatic.

ewch · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2013, 08:55:39 AM »

As per suggestions by fellow WIS, you need to decide which case you like - Luminor or Radiomir. Then you need to narrow down to Historic or Contemporary range.

If I not mistaken, Historic are mostly handwound and no-date. Some with the second hand some without. As for me, I like to adhere to the true DNA of Panerai, thus the Historic range and I wanted the Luminor case. I like to see the Panerai logo on the dial and the second hand to me is not critical, thus the obvious choice is PAM000.

Anyway, like some said, go to an AD and try one on first and see which sing to you!!! Happy hunting for your first PAM.

CKL1213 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2013, 09:49:17 AM »

sorry for off topic, do we have Panerai service centre in KL or do we need to send to Singapore?

ck77 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2013, 09:51:53 AM »

Quote from: CKL1213 on April 12, 2013, 09:49:17 AM

sorry for off topic, do we have Panerai service centre in KL or do we need to send to Singapore?

Yes, you can send to Richemont Malaysia.

CKL1213 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2013, 10:12:56 AM »

i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore

http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE

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ck77 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2013, 12:05:31 PM »

Quote from: CKL1213 on April 12, 2013, 10:12:56 AM

i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore

http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE

moderator please delete if improper to share

That's no Richemont letter head on the quote, you can't assume that it is from there.

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