auto vs. wind

[raf823]

greetings -- i am a long time Rolex owner and lover. looking at a few Panerai models for my next purchase however i am concerned that if i don't get an automatic that i will be disappointed - but i am not sure i want to spend the extra $$. is it a bitch to have to wind the historic models every two days or will i get used to it? or should i spend the extra $$ on a contemporary model? i will most likely swing between my Rolex SubC and whatever PAM i purchase.

contemplating PAM 000, 005, 111 or the 104. HELP... thanks in advance for your insight.