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subtona · 23 December 2013, 02:31 AM

Curious, what is the 1st feature of your Panerai that you feel is necessary when navigating through the myriad of offerings, ie the beginning of your filtering process?

For me, when i think of tool watch, i see a solid case back.

Mystro · 23 December 2013, 02:44 AM

I agree with you. Its a toss up between dial font but my favorite Panerai feature that is a signature of Panerai has to be the crown cam lock. I have to have that feature on a Pam.

Otar · 23 December 2013, 03:14 AM

lovely photo! the watch looks so shining.

anyway, for me... is a display caseback.

yld2rob · 23 December 2013, 03:44 AM

Since none of my watches in my current collection do not have an open case back, the next watch (PAM 510) has to have it.

subtona · 23 December 2013, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

I agree with you. Its a toss up between dial font but my favorite Panerai feature that is a signature of Panerai has to be the crown cam lock. I have to have that feature on a Pam.

Certainly 1 of the top draws to the brand, great photo

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Originally Posted by Otar

lovely photo! the watch looks so shining.

anyway, for me... is a display caseback.

Fantastic pic!
In house movement full bridge beauty

EddieB · 23 December 2013, 04:41 AM

DOME!

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subtona · 23 December 2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EddieB

DOME!

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yeah, Dome is awesome

kilyung · 23 December 2013, 05:09 AM

At a minimum, I like the "12" and "6".

Psmith · 23 December 2013, 05:24 AM

Sandwich dial

Babolat · 23 December 2013, 05:43 AM

Sandwich dial for me .

Thatguy · 23 December 2013, 06:12 AM

Size. Was a little hesitant about 47mm but now love the contrast to my sub!

mfer · 23 December 2013, 07:36 AM

I'm a fan of cushion cases and really Panerai has nailed it!

I love how thin this watch is as well.

I love the 12/3/6/9

Uhhhh gold hands...

Rugged movement...

A subtle brown that really is closer to a vintage vibe. Hard to describe, but perfection.

Solid back for thinness and toughness...

Any guesses? ;-)

CHRISTIN · 23 December 2013, 07:41 AM

It's really a combination of things for me. The unmistakable signature crown cam lock, the large 47mm case, the submersible and chronograph functions. This PAM00187 is my daily wear "tool watch" that I constantly utilize on the job for measuring time & distance... and it goes (and has been) everywhere, most notably in the many countries of Africa.

red1108nyc · 23 December 2013, 09:53 AM

i wanted the crown guard and I thought it was the coolest thing!

subtona · 23 December 2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

i wanted the crown guard and I thought it was the coolest thing!

Fred, my friend, that is my favorite

yld2rob · 23 December 2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

I agree with you. Its a toss up between dial font but my favorite Panerai feature that is a signature of Panerai has to be the crown cam lock. I have to have that feature on a Pam.

Where did you get that strap. I love it.

nick c · 23 December 2013, 12:11 PM

subtona · 23 December 2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nick c

perfect, no words, just BASE

Mystro · 23 December 2013, 12:17 PM

Than, You,..I get so many complements on this carbon fiber strap...
Its a Panatime Carbon Fiber strap and its very comfortable and durable.

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Originally Posted by yld2rob

Where did you get that strap. I love it.

Put a OEM pre-v buckle on it and its good to go.

nick c · 23 December 2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

perfect, no words, just BASE

Thank you Gus

Cru Jones · 23 December 2013, 08:59 PM

great thread!

for me, it's the overall aesthetic and toughness and simplicity, so, no "feature" wins.

i will say, i love straps and i use and appreciate the quick strap change system almost daily. no, not "panerai DNA", but, much appreciated nonetheless.

herbalt · 24 December 2013, 02:06 AM

I'd say it's a combination of the numerals, simplicity and size... but the crown guard on a Luminor is what I first noticed about the brand and thought it looked so cool.

watchdaddy1 · 25 December 2013, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by herbalt

I'd say it's a combination of the numerals, simplicity and size... but the crown guard on a Luminor is what I first noticed about the brand and thought it looked so cool.

DITTO

& the straps..oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh

Friedl41 · 25 December 2013, 07:20 AM

Clutter free dial = B.A.S.E.

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SixPak · 25 December 2013, 01:28 PM

To me, changing different straps give me joy like no other.

Z-Dweller · 25 December 2013, 02:19 PM

Sandwich dial and gold colored hands.

Z-Dweller · 25 December 2013, 02:21 PM

Titanium, sandwich dial, and gold colored hands.

Al1969 · 25 December 2013, 05:01 PM

The crown guard and simplicity of the dial is what attracted me to the brand.

CMT · 26 December 2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SixPak

To me, changing different straps give me joy like no other.

Same here, after years of wearing strictly bracelet watches this capabilty was an amazing change.

Such a simple concept, but so versatile! While I am a huge fan of all aspects of the Panerai aesthetic, the strap options are my favorite part of the game.

watchdaddy1 · 26 December 2013, 02:21 AM

the strap options are my favorite part of the game.

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THE BEST

23 December 2013, 02:31 AM	#1
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 27,038	Single favorite Panerai feature and a photo Curious, what is the 1st feature of your Panerai that you feel is necessary when navigating through the myriad of offerings, ie the beginning of your filtering process? For me, when i think of tool watch, i see a solid case back. Attached Images

23 December 2013, 02:44 AM	#2
Mystro 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 16,460	I agree with you. Its a toss up between dial font but my favorite Panerai feature that is a signature of Panerai has to be the crown cam lock. I have to have that feature on a Pam. __________________

23 December 2013, 03:44 AM	#4
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,675	Since none of my watches in my current collection do not have an open case back, the next watch (PAM 510) has to have it. __________________ Rolex Daytona 126500LN Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

23 December 2013, 05:24 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Sandwich dial __________________

23 December 2013, 07:36 AM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I'm a fan of cushion cases and really Panerai has nailed it! I love how thin this watch is as well. I love the 12/3/6/9 Uhhhh gold hands... Rugged movement... A subtle brown that really is closer to a vintage vibe. Hard to describe, but perfection. Solid back for thinness and toughness... Any guesses? ;-) __________________ member#3242

23 December 2013, 03:14 AM	#3
Otar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 27	lovely photo! the watch looks so shining. anyway, for me... is a display caseback.

23 December 2013, 04:41 AM	#6
EddieB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 33	DOME! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 December 2013, 05:09 AM	#8
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,959	At a minimum, I like the "12" and "6".

23 December 2013, 05:43 AM	#10
Babolat "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: TT GMTIIc V Series Posts: 222	Sandwich dial for me .

23 December 2013, 06:12 AM	#11
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,304	Size. Was a little hesitant about 47mm but now love the contrast to my sub!

23 December 2013, 07:41 AM	#13
CHRISTIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 45	It's really a combination of things for me. The unmistakable signature crown cam lock, the large 47mm case, the submersible and chronograph functions. This PAM00187 is my daily wear "tool watch" that I constantly utilize on the job for measuring time & distance... and it goes (and has been) everywhere, most notably in the many countries of Africa. Attached Images

23 December 2013, 09:53 AM	#14
red1108nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,515	i wanted the crown guard and I thought it was the coolest thing!

23 December 2013, 12:11 PM	#17
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845	Attached Images

23 December 2013, 08:59 PM	#21
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,237	great thread! for me, it's the overall aesthetic and toughness and simplicity, so, no "feature" wins. i will say, i love straps and i use and appreciate the quick strap change system almost daily. no, not "panerai DNA", but, much appreciated nonetheless.

24 December 2013, 02:06 AM	#22
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 478	I'd say it's a combination of the numerals, simplicity and size... but the crown guard on a Luminor is what I first noticed about the brand and thought it looked so cool.

25 December 2013, 07:20 AM	#24
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	Clutter free dial = B.A.S.E. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

25 December 2013, 01:28 PM	#25
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	To me, changing different straps give me joy like no other.

25 December 2013, 02:19 PM	#26
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	Sandwich dial and gold colored hands. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

25 December 2013, 02:21 PM	#27
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	Titanium, sandwich dial, and gold colored hands. Attached Images __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

25 December 2013, 05:01 PM	#28
Al1969 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,681	The crown guard and simplicity of the dial is what attracted me to the brand. __________________ WG SUB-116619 GMT MASTER II 126719

26 December 2013, 02:21 AM	#30
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	the strap options are my favorite part of the game. [/QUOTE] THE BEST

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