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Old 26 August 2024, 05:17 AM   #1
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Looking for a first Panerai ... blue dial

As the title says I'm hoping to jump into the world of Panerai but would prefer a blue dial. My collection is lacking blue at the moment. I like the luminor series and would love to have a blue leather strap and rubber. The first one I noticed that fit my required is the 1085. I know that's sort of the "entry model" but are there any deal breaker negatives with it? Any other blue dials you can recommend without getting too pricey? Thanks!
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Old 26 August 2024, 10:47 AM   #2
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From the current collection I’d suggest the 1313. IMHO it’s worth the extra cheddar for a screw down back and 300m WR.


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Old 27 August 2024, 12:09 AM   #3
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1323 GMT Navy Seals!!
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Old 27 August 2024, 10:37 AM   #4
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From the current collection I’d suggest the 1313. IMHO it’s worth the extra cheddar for a screw down back and 300m WR.


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I looked at that one, and I do like it. I just think for this watch I prefer to not have a date. Maybe I'll think a little more on this. I have heard the criticisms before about the depth rating and case back but for me neither is really an issue. If I can swim with it in the deep end of a swimming pool it works for me.
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Old 27 August 2024, 10:38 AM   #5
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1323 GMT Navy Seals!!
Very cool watch no doubt. But $11K ain't gonna work for me.
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Old 27 August 2024, 10:40 PM   #6
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Second vote for a 1313, the dial is stunning!

I love mine!
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Old 28 August 2024, 12:25 AM   #7
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Second vote for a 1313, the dial is stunning!

I love mine!
Hmmm, maybe I can talk myself into getting one with a date. That does look really good. I see DavidSW has one for sale at what looks like a good price.

https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/paner...4mm-automatic/
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Old 28 August 2024, 01:11 AM   #8
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1085 would fit your needs without an issue. Part of the fun of Panerais are winding them and the strap changes with the lug screws. No date is always a plus in a larger collection as well.
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Old 28 August 2024, 04:40 AM   #9
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Hmmm, maybe I can talk myself into getting one with a date. That does look really good. I see DavidSW has one for sale at what looks like a good price.

https://davidsw.com/shop/watch/paner...4mm-automatic/
Yep, that seems a good price.

See. I think a date is the second biggest reason for wearing a watch, I view it as essential.

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1085 would fit your needs without an issue. Part of the fun of Panerais are winding them and the strap changes with the lug screws. No date is always a plus in a larger collection as well.
And it would be a must to be automatic too, I have no wish to continually manually wind a watch.

1313 has a little button to release the spring bars, really easy to change the straps, and agree a big draw is swapping out different straps.
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For blue dial PAMs, it's hard to top the 690, IMHO.
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For blue dial PAMs, it's hard to top the 690, IMHO.
Beautiful watch for sure but I think I have my heart set on a Luminor. To me, when I think of Panerai, the Luminor is what pops in my head.
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Old 29 August 2024, 06:18 AM   #13
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Check this one out!!

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Old 29 August 2024, 08:21 AM   #14
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New 10 day power reserve out. Pretty sexy but pricey. PAM01482 is the reference.


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Old 29 August 2024, 06:59 PM   #15
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Beautiful watch for sure but I think I have my heart set on a Luminor. To me, when I think of Panerai, the Luminor is what pops in my head.

Would a Luminor Submersible work for you? If so, the 692 is quite nice.

You can also go to this database and search for “blue”: https://panerai.watchlounge.com/all-watches/
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For blue dial PAMs, it's hard to top the 690, IMHO.
It’s very nice

Mike, this was the year that Panerai introduced four exceptional blue dials … maybe one of these (I get you don’t want the 690)

https://www.horobox.com/en/review-de...ue-dial-models
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That's a beauty for sure, but $15K??? Yikes

I'm looking to spend maybe up to $6K preowned. Honestly under $5K would be better. This is how I keep ending up where I started with the 1085.
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It’s very nice

Mike, this was the year that Panerai introduced four exceptional blue dials … maybe one of these (I get you don’t want the 690)

https://www.horobox.com/en/review-de...ue-dial-models
That gold GMT is a total stunner! I can get that for ~$6K right?
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That gold GMT is a total stunner! I can get that for ~$6K right?

Ok so they might not hold their value like a Rolex … 690 notwithstanding


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