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Big B · 21 April 2010, 03:26 PM

Looking into adding a Panerai to the collection. Wanted some feed back from everyone on what they would recommend. I like white dials, so that narrows it down. Not sure whether to go with a manual wind or pony up and get an automatic. I appreciate any insight from you all on TRF.

tech_controller · 21 April 2010, 05:33 PM

Easy...get a 113.

Fantastic watch. Gets no love but should.

Skip the automatics...boring, yawn....

;-)

Psmith · 21 April 2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tech_controller

Easy...get a 113.

Fantastic watch. Gets no love but should.

Skip the automatics...boring, yawn....

;-)

I'm with Daniel on this one

Cheers

stockae92 · 22 April 2010, 02:33 AM

do you *need* a date? i mean the date window ... LOL

somebody can't live without the date window. if missing the date window will bug you, auto is the way to go.

and btw, if you can live without the small (continue running) second hand (and the date window), then you can consider 114 as well.

B. Doggy · 22 April 2010, 02:39 AM

Try a few on. The black dials stay a bit more true to the heritage, but buy what you like!

chrisok · 22 April 2010, 05:51 AM

I'm not trying to interfere with the OP's question but hoping this may help as i am curious also...is the manual wind preferred over the automatic? It seems that is the case in most results...and if so why? I want to add a Panerai also but have wondered this,as I would have thought the automatic more desirable(but i have nothing to base this on as my knowledge about these watches is close to none,but im learning)

DerekS · 22 April 2010, 05:53 AM

agreed, I miss my 113... Great all around watch. panerais NEED to be manual wind. just my 2 pennies.

Big B · 22 April 2010, 07:43 AM

Every watch I own has a date, which is why I like the idea of a casual watch without the date. Manual wind seems to be the way to go from what I'm hearing and reading about Panerai. Any wrist shot pics and further insight is greatly appreciated.

Brunotheboxer · 22 April 2010, 08:55 AM

I love to Wind my PAM. and I didn't need a date on a casual weekend watch. Buy what you like not what others tell you to like. If you want a white dial get it.

Tripod · 22 April 2010, 09:53 AM

My only Panerai is the 000. Plain dial with logo, no date, manual wind. It is my first and only manual wind watch. I wasn't sure if I would like the manual winding aspect, but now that I've had it for a couple of months, I must say that it is one of my favorite things about the watch. I even look forward to winding it if you can believe that.

POCKETROCKETS · 22 April 2010, 11:40 AM

Definitely try a few on before hand. I think the 113 looks bad ass with an ammo strap!

Badfish179 · 22 April 2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripod

My only Panerai is the 000. Plain dial with logo, no date, manual wind. It is my first and only manual wind watch. I wasn't sure if I would like the manual winding aspect, but now that I've had it for a couple of months, I must say that it is one of my favorite things about the watch. I even look forward to winding it if you can believe that.

I could have written that myself! I even wind my autos an have no need for winders anymore.

bigmikebee · 22 April 2010, 12:37 PM

im not a big fan of manual wind.....especially when you have a few of them to deal with.

SDDS17 · 22 April 2010, 01:18 PM

Lets not forget about the Ivory Dial...PAM-251!!
Still one of my favorite PAM's...Auto or Man.

Big B · 23 April 2010, 03:03 AM

Great wrist shot of the PAM-251! I hear many people talking about different bands. Is it easy to change the bands out What is an ammo strap?

SDDS17 · 23 April 2010, 11:18 AM

Depending on what series you get, in terms of easy to change. J-series and newer have the quick band change system. This is comprised of a botton on the back of the lugs that is depressed to release the strap pin, quite slick! The I-series and older, you have to unscrew thus scratching can occur! As far as ammo straps there are various vendors that use vintage ammo pouchs and such to create very unique looking straps that suit the PAM's very nicely. Just do a search or go to paneristi.com and you will get the idea!! Good luck!! Thx for the props on the wrist shot;-)

Speed · 23 April 2010, 11:50 AM

Here here...I say get a mechanical / clear case back...like a 111

Big B · 24 April 2010, 03:07 AM

Thanks for the insight everyone. I'm leaning towards PAM-113. Simple and versatile.

21 April 2010, 03:26 PM	#1
Big B Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Watch: Rolex 116610 Posts: 41	First time Panerai buyer needs advice... Looking into adding a Panerai to the collection. Wanted some feed back from everyone on what they would recommend. I like white dials, so that narrows it down. Not sure whether to go with a manual wind or pony up and get an automatic. I appreciate any insight from you all on TRF.

21 April 2010, 05:33 PM	#2
tech_controller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: みな& Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 690	Easy...get a 113. Fantastic watch. Gets no love but should. Skip the automatics...boring, yawn.... ;-) __________________ M336934 \|126711CHNR \| 326935 \| 11613 black \| 11613 serti \| 16610 \| 116660 \| 116610LV \| 116713LN 116519 panda \| 116710LN \| 116713LB \| 116713LB diamond

22 April 2010, 02:39 AM	#5
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Try a few on. The black dials stay a bit more true to the heritage, but buy what you like! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

22 April 2010, 02:33 AM	#4
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,993	do you need a date? i mean the date window ... LOL somebody can't live without the date window. if missing the date window will bug you, auto is the way to go. and btw, if you can live without the small (continue running) second hand (and the date window), then you can consider 114 as well.

22 April 2010, 05:51 AM	#6
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	I'm not trying to interfere with the OP's question but hoping this may help as i am curious also...is the manual wind preferred over the automatic? It seems that is the case in most results...and if so why? I want to add a Panerai also but have wondered this,as I would have thought the automatic more desirable(but i have nothing to base this on as my knowledge about these watches is close to none,but im learning)

22 April 2010, 05:53 AM	#7
DerekS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Derek Location: Tennessee Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 160	agreed, I miss my 113... Great all around watch. panerais NEED to be manual wind. just my 2 pennies.

22 April 2010, 07:43 AM	#8
Big B Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Watch: Rolex 116610 Posts: 41	Every watch I own has a date, which is why I like the idea of a casual watch without the date. Manual wind seems to be the way to go from what I'm hearing and reading about Panerai. Any wrist shot pics and further insight is greatly appreciated.

22 April 2010, 08:55 AM	#9
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I love to Wind my PAM. and I didn't need a date on a casual weekend watch. Buy what you like not what others tell you to like. If you want a white dial get it.

22 April 2010, 09:53 AM	#10
Tripod Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 97	My only Panerai is the 000. Plain dial with logo, no date, manual wind. It is my first and only manual wind watch. I wasn't sure if I would like the manual winding aspect, but now that I've had it for a couple of months, I must say that it is one of my favorite things about the watch. I even look forward to winding it if you can believe that.

22 April 2010, 11:40 AM	#11
POCKETROCKETS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex Posts: 34	Definitely try a few on before hand. I think the 113 looks bad ass with an ammo strap!

22 April 2010, 12:37 PM	#13
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	im not a big fan of manual wind.....especially when you have a few of them to deal with.

22 April 2010, 01:18 PM	#14
SDDS17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Watch: EXP2-42, DJ2, SMPO Posts: 347	Lets not forget about the Ivory Dial...PAM-251!! Still one of my favorite PAM's...Auto or Man.

23 April 2010, 03:03 AM	#15
Big B Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Watch: Rolex 116610 Posts: 41	Great wrist shot of the PAM-251! I hear many people talking about different bands. Is it easy to change the bands out What is an ammo strap?

23 April 2010, 11:18 AM	#16
SDDS17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arizona Watch: EXP2-42, DJ2, SMPO Posts: 347	Depending on what series you get, in terms of easy to change. J-series and newer have the quick band change system. This is comprised of a botton on the back of the lugs that is depressed to release the strap pin, quite slick! The I-series and older, you have to unscrew thus scratching can occur! As far as ammo straps there are various vendors that use vintage ammo pouchs and such to create very unique looking straps that suit the PAM's very nicely. Just do a search or go to paneristi.com and you will get the idea!! Good luck!! Thx for the props on the wrist shot;-)

23 April 2010, 11:50 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,752	Here here...I say get a mechanical / clear case back...like a 111

24 April 2010, 03:07 AM	#18
Big B Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Watch: Rolex 116610 Posts: 41	Thanks for the insight everyone. I'm leaning towards PAM-113. Simple and versatile.

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