First Panerai: 005 vs 111

[golfnpizza]

Looking to get my first. I know some of the key differences (sandwich dial, open caseback). Wondering if anyone has any input/opinions on the 005 vs 111

[APhound]

111 was my first. Loved it. It was really big deal to me at the time. You’ll love it


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[duc888]

Both are stunning pieces and a lot of Panerai DNA.
The choice would be painted dial and logo or sandwich dial and no logo

[1William]

I prefer the painted dial.

[Gerry62]

005 , the brother of the 000 "loghetto"

[brandrea]

I prefer sandwich dials

[Joearch]

Both great watches. Like others said, mostly the dial. The hot model is the G series 111 because it has decorated movement and a painted dial. Only made one year. Find a full set from a solid source.

[John Deaux]

The 111 is what got me started with Panerai. I love it. That thing really took the abuse like a champ!

[Cru Jones]

111G or any 005 would be my choice.

[Urosfan]

111 gets my vote but I’m biased of course


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[randy van]

111 gets my vote too

[juve]

one more for 111

[gmtobsessed]

111 was my first and only PAM

[Onequik135i]

111 here :)

[opawlows]

have had both, still have a 111 but added a 000.

000 is my most worn Panerai

Personally love the painted dials

[Strodda]

111, like most of yall. I just prefer sandwich dials. Might I also be the jerk that suggest something you didnt ask about... but I LOVE the 127. Too big for my wrist, but I love the look with that huge dome.

[Danny271]

This was my first nice watch purchase 15+ years ago, a 000. I considered a 005 but landed on a simple dial, which set the tone for my future collecting. My next watch was a no date submariner 14060.

You can’t go wrong. Buy what you like.


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[1William]

Nice watch.