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Dpark88 · 14 May 2015, 06:13 PM

I want my next watch to be a Panerai and I have been looking around. It seems like there are so many different Panerai out there.

Two features that I've been really attracted to are the california dial or a white dial Panerai.

I have a change to buy the PAM051, i like the white dial on it but the fact that its ETA movement seems to deter me away.

I'm also attracted to PAM 242 or 249 but the 47mm seems super big on my wrist.

I'm just curious, what was everyone's first Panerai? what did they like the most about it?

nick c · 14 May 2015, 10:42 PM

As my first Panerai was 217 lefty but i recommend you to go 000,111,112 base they are great good luck

ocwatching · 14 May 2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dpark88

I have a change to buy the PAM051, i like the white dial on it but the fact that its ETA movement seems to deter me away.

honestly...Panerai built their entire brand on ETAs for the first 10 years...the ETAs are solid and easily repaired should anything goes wrong..

I mirror the above and recommend an ETA 44mm if you have a smallish wrist...

have fun shopping...

Ravager135 · 14 May 2015, 11:55 PM

The California dials are great and even at 47mm the Radiomir lineup wears small. I'd still recommend a base model such as the 111, 112, 000, or 005 to start. I think as your taste in Panerai evolves you'll end up viewing white dials and California dials more as part of a collection than solitary pieces. Then again, if your heart is really set on either style, go with it.

Cru Jones · 15 May 2015, 12:49 AM

All good options above.

That being said, if a Cali dial or a white dial (523? 114? 113?) really makes you happy, that's what I'd do. I was aware of the classics when picking my Panerai, but, I went with what made me smile most, and four years later it still does and I haven't felt the "need" for another PAM (though I wouldn't say no to a 292).

tomcorkery · 15 May 2015, 01:00 PM

the eta watches are great. like that 590 a lot also. Wish i could get my hands on a black base with l dial, but i cant find one. That 9 is my favorite. Like the 28l also, but cant seem to find one in new york

mborkow · 19 May 2015, 11:27 PM

If 47 is too big for your wrist it won't work, but the 372 is the epitomy of Panerai: crown guard, 3-6-9-12 sandwich dial, plexi, gorgeous case.

jbsmith · 20 May 2015, 05:05 AM

My first and still my favorite is the 312. I like the 44mm size, in-house movement, dial simplicity, date function, see thru case back, crown guard, and was a good price point for me without going Rolex. :) Good luck in your search.

14 May 2015, 06:13 PM	#1
Dpark88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seoul Posts: 8	Which Panerai to pop the cherry on I want my next watch to be a Panerai and I have been looking around. It seems like there are so many different Panerai out there. Two features that I've been really attracted to are the california dial or a white dial Panerai. I have a change to buy the PAM051, i like the white dial on it but the fact that its ETA movement seems to deter me away. I'm also attracted to PAM 242 or 249 but the 47mm seems super big on my wrist. I'm just curious, what was everyone's first Panerai? what did they like the most about it?

14 May 2015, 10:42 PM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	As my first Panerai was 217 lefty but i recommend you to go 000,111,112 base they are great good luck

14 May 2015, 11:55 PM	#4
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,257	The California dials are great and even at 47mm the Radiomir lineup wears small. I'd still recommend a base model such as the 111, 112, 000, or 005 to start. I think as your taste in Panerai evolves you'll end up viewing white dials and California dials more as part of a collection than solitary pieces. Then again, if your heart is really set on either style, go with it.

15 May 2015, 12:49 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,617	All good options above. That being said, if a Cali dial or a white dial (523? 114? 113?) really makes you happy, that's what I'd do. I was aware of the classics when picking my Panerai, but, I went with what made me smile most, and four years later it still does and I haven't felt the "need" for another PAM (though I wouldn't say no to a 292).

15 May 2015, 01:00 PM	#6
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	the eta watches are great. like that 590 a lot also. Wish i could get my hands on a black base with l dial, but i cant find one. That 9 is my favorite. Like the 28l also, but cant seem to find one in new york

19 May 2015, 11:27 PM	#7
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	If 47 is too big for your wrist it won't work, but the 372 is the epitomy of Panerai: crown guard, 3-6-9-12 sandwich dial, plexi, gorgeous case.

20 May 2015, 05:05 AM	#8
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,873	My first and still my favorite is the 312. I like the 44mm size, in-house movement, dial simplicity, date function, see thru case back, crown guard, and was a good price point for me without going Rolex. :) Good luck in your search.

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