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Horology.life · 27 September 2016, 02:01 AM

Hi everyone,
After some help here as I am in serious deliberation between the Daytona 116500 and panerai pam560.
Panerai is a brand I first tried on 12months ago and have been researching and learning about ever since. I love the size and simplicity of the pam560, and the strap variations are great. Plus this would be my first panerai.
As for the Daytona ceramic, speaks for itself really on this board. I have had my name down on it since its release, I'm in the U.K. And stock has been so limited.
Do I jump ship for a change and get a panerai or hold it out and wait for the Daytona? My AD is extremely hopeful of my Daytona before the end of the year.
Anyone purchased a panerai over rolex? And panerai owners how do you find he watches in general wear?
Many thanks in advance.

Horology.life · 27 September 2016, 02:02 AM

Vs panerai pam560

Lordofrolex · 27 September 2016, 02:06 AM

I would wait it out for the Daytona. The pam is very nice but the Daytona is the hot topic.

porschedude · 27 September 2016, 02:06 AM

Depends on what you will be using the watch for. I own both brands and enjoy both for different occasions. What is your lifestyle like? Most here will say Daytona which is expected but I find panerai to be a nice change every once in a while.

AK797 · 27 September 2016, 02:08 AM

You've waited this long, might as well till the end of the year now.

Coffes4closers · 27 September 2016, 02:36 AM

I wear both brands, and in general, have a touch more love for a panerai on my wrist. It's got this bold, masculine simplicity to it that stands out and makes a statement, without bein as blingy or recognizable as a Rolex. Having said that, there are occasions where rolex's fit perfectly under a cuff and you forget it's even there, and is very reliable, comfortable, and beautiful. Either way you win. I will go against the grain and say that the panerai may take the cake.

Etschell · 27 September 2016, 03:00 AM

get the daytona.

fabio1965 · 27 September 2016, 03:05 AM

Daytona

brettpaul · 27 September 2016, 03:09 AM

Wait for the Daytona IMHO - if you like PAM I would maybe go for the ceramic black seal 8-days (I believe it's 8-days anyway).

HL65 · 27 September 2016, 04:08 AM

116500LN all day long for me.

brandrea · 27 September 2016, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

You've waited this long, might as well till the end of the year now.

What's another year

Oh wait this year ....

ap1 · 27 September 2016, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

116500LN all day long for me.

Yep

stockae92 · 27 September 2016, 05:17 AM

Get the 560 now and save up for the Daytona. Its too hot now and I wouldn't want to pay the premium for it now :)

Token74 · 27 September 2016, 05:18 AM

I've always like Panerai and tried some on at the weekend as I was thinking about a cheeky treat, but compared to my 116600 and 116500, they were underwhelming.

No brainer for me. Wait for the Daytona.

Cru Jones · 27 September 2016, 05:23 AM

Wow, two very very different watches....I love both brands, so, I'll give it a go:

You could consider getting your Panerai fix now with a LNIB 000, 005 or 111 and then either flip for the Daytona (you won't lose much if anything) or just add the Daytona (since you won't have spent too much on the Panerai).

watchwatcher · 27 September 2016, 06:05 AM

You've got a great collection as it stands. I think I would wait at least until the end of the year and see if one will come in so you could do a back to back comparison. If it goes much past that...well then, you could give the PAM a shot.

Two totally different watches.

j.alex · 27 September 2016, 06:15 AM

Like the Pam, Love the 116500

dberman3 · 27 September 2016, 06:58 AM

I say wait on the Daytona. I love the simplicity of Panerai and have considered buying one for years, but a 116500 at MSRP is a lot tougher to come by than a PAM 560 IMHO.

giskard · 27 September 2016, 07:42 AM

I have a 320 and a SubC. Loving both. One thing to consider with the 560. It doesn't appear to have the quick change capability for the straps? Might make accessorising painful.

At the end of the day, I'd lean toward the Daytona. ;)

ecdc · 27 September 2016, 08:58 AM

I have slightly older versions of both. I'd pick the Daytona, without question. It's more accurate, more reliable, more useful, and when it's time for service, Rolex service is usually better than Panerai service. The only place the Panerai is better is lume. You can quite literally read by it at night.

Flstfirider · 27 September 2016, 09:07 AM

Get the Daytona, if it was a Pam 233....my response would be different.

fskywalker · 27 September 2016, 09:11 AM

no contest: 116500

subtona · 27 September 2016, 09:26 AM

daytona simply

GB-man · 27 September 2016, 11:41 AM

That's a nice PAM but ...

DO NOT SETTLE

Ryuden · 27 September 2016, 11:52 AM

Automatic vs Manual winding.

That's what you need to decide. And since this is your first Panerai, the 8 days power reserve is a good start as you only need to wind it once a week. And also what's your current rotations?

Like most here said, don't settle, you have waited this long, what's few more months? And further more, if you decided you don't fancy the Daytona, you can flip it and get the 560 plus some dough. Can't say you are able to do that with a Panerai. You be taking a huge hit if you decided to flip the Panerai for the Daytona.

cervantes · 27 September 2016, 12:02 PM

Daytona. Period.

Horology.life · 28 September 2016, 02:08 AM

Thankyou for all your replies, some great info in there regarding the panerai. I'm now thinking that the pam320 is also a great option.
I just don't know if I want another oyster bracelet, I think the thought of strapping something on from panerai sounds extremely appealing, and will be able to have a huge array of straps to change at ease.

masyv6 · 28 September 2016, 11:41 AM

Daytona, by far.

porschejeff · 28 September 2016, 11:46 AM

I wear a Pam as my daily watch and love the comfort of it, but no comparison IMHO to Daytona of any variety, especially the new C version. I vote Daytona C.

27 September 2016, 02:06 AM	#3
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I would wait it out for the Daytona. The pam is very nice but the Daytona is the hot topic. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

27 September 2016, 03:00 AM	#7
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	get the daytona. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

27 September 2016, 03:09 AM	#9
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Wait for the Daytona IMHO - if you like PAM I would maybe go for the ceramic black seal 8-days (I believe it's 8-days anyway). __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

27 September 2016, 04:08 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	116500LN all day long for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 September 2016, 05:17 AM	#13
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	Get the 560 now and save up for the Daytona. Its too hot now and I wouldn't want to pay the premium for it now :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

27 September 2016, 02:06 AM	#4
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Depends on what you will be using the watch for. I own both brands and enjoy both for different occasions. What is your lifestyle like? Most here will say Daytona which is expected but I find panerai to be a nice change every once in a while.

27 September 2016, 02:08 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	You've waited this long, might as well till the end of the year now.

27 September 2016, 02:36 AM	#6
Coffes4closers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 326	I wear both brands, and in general, have a touch more love for a panerai on my wrist. It's got this bold, masculine simplicity to it that stands out and makes a statement, without bein as blingy or recognizable as a Rolex. Having said that, there are occasions where rolex's fit perfectly under a cuff and you forget it's even there, and is very reliable, comfortable, and beautiful. Either way you win. I will go against the grain and say that the panerai may take the cake.

27 September 2016, 03:05 AM	#8
fabio1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Milano Posts: 120	Daytona

27 September 2016, 05:18 AM	#14
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	I've always like Panerai and tried some on at the weekend as I was thinking about a cheeky treat, but compared to my 116600 and 116500, they were underwhelming. No brainer for me. Wait for the Daytona. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

27 September 2016, 05:23 AM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,247	Wow, two very very different watches....I love both brands, so, I'll give it a go: You could consider getting your Panerai fix now with a LNIB 000, 005 or 111 and then either flip for the Daytona (you won't lose much if anything) or just add the Daytona (since you won't have spent too much on the Panerai).

27 September 2016, 06:05 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	You've got a great collection as it stands. I think I would wait at least until the end of the year and see if one will come in so you could do a back to back comparison. If it goes much past that...well then, you could give the PAM a shot. Two totally different watches.

27 September 2016, 06:15 AM	#17
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	Like the Pam, Love the 116500

27 September 2016, 06:58 AM	#18
dberman3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Doug Location: Jupiter Posts: 420	I say wait on the Daytona. I love the simplicity of Panerai and have considered buying one for years, but a 116500 at MSRP is a lot tougher to come by than a PAM 560 IMHO.

27 September 2016, 07:42 AM	#19
giskard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 72	I have a 320 and a SubC. Loving both. One thing to consider with the 560. It doesn't appear to have the quick change capability for the straps? Might make accessorising painful. At the end of the day, I'd lean toward the Daytona. ;)

27 September 2016, 08:58 AM	#20
ecdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US Posts: 502	I have slightly older versions of both. I'd pick the Daytona, without question. It's more accurate, more reliable, more useful, and when it's time for service, Rolex service is usually better than Panerai service. The only place the Panerai is better is lume. You can quite literally read by it at night.

27 September 2016, 09:07 AM	#21
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	Get the Daytona, if it was a Pam 233....my response would be different.

27 September 2016, 09:11 AM	#22
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,155	no contest: 116500 __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

27 September 2016, 09:26 AM	#23
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,543	daytona simply __________________

27 September 2016, 11:41 AM	#24
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,320	That's a nice PAM but ... DO NOT SETTLE

27 September 2016, 11:52 AM	#25
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Automatic vs Manual winding. That's what you need to decide. And since this is your first Panerai, the 8 days power reserve is a good start as you only need to wind it once a week. And also what's your current rotations? Like most here said, don't settle, you have waited this long, what's few more months? And further more, if you decided you don't fancy the Daytona, you can flip it and get the 560 plus some dough. Can't say you are able to do that with a Panerai. You be taking a huge hit if you decided to flip the Panerai for the Daytona.

27 September 2016, 12:02 PM	#26
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Daytona. Period.

28 September 2016, 02:08 AM	#27
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Thankyou for all your replies, some great info in there regarding the panerai. I'm now thinking that the pam320 is also a great option. I just don't know if I want another oyster bracelet, I think the thought of strapping something on from panerai sounds extremely appealing, and will be able to have a huge array of straps to change at ease. __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

28 September 2016, 11:41 AM	#28
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Daytona, by far.

28 September 2016, 11:46 AM	#29
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,459	I wear a Pam as my daily watch and love the comfort of it, but no comparison IMHO to Daytona of any variety, especially the new C version. I vote Daytona C.

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