Top Panerai Models to Own

[GRabens]

With the latest Panerai releases being polarizing (love vs hate), it would seem fans of the brand would be looking to collect some of the previous models that may have been discontinued.

I currently have PAM 233 Dot (yes I decided to keep it). I've been eyeing up a PAM 372, 422, etc. What other models would be considered "must haves" for a Panerai collection?

Thanks in advance for your participation.

[tedo]

127

[stockae92]

I am a simple man. PAM000 would be my choice.

[michaelodonnell123]

Bronzo.

[Fredrik]

I am currently only on the lookout for a 127. A simple base model is also always great to have, like a 000, 112 or 176 if you like titanium.

[rootbeer7]

Got mine, 112G & tritium 024.
If I felt comfortable with 47mm, I’d add 127

[htc8p]

I would go with a 44mm bettarini case. Pam111 or something similar

A 47 mm simple Pam. Pam372 is vintage classy

Optional is an automatic Pam.


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[Andad]

Not a ‘must have’ for many but I like my 231.

[bonovox]

Another vote for the 000.

[1William]

The 127 or the 217. The 233 Dot and a diver. If you have the wrist the 194 or the LE 285. I also like the 190.

[Mystro]

Panerai is a watch brand that is more about the owners personal style steering them to “the” right model as opposed to a higher status symbol between models. There is no have to own iconic model from Panerai probably because from the out side they all look the same to the man on the street. I would equate that in asking a similar “what is the most iconic, have to own Datejust model in the Rolex category?”
I personally find the brand Panerai extremely fresh especially with the new materials like Carbotech but I like Panerai to be fresh and a outside the box brand. They do make some head scratchers but that’s what you get when a brand is a crazy Genius.

[red1108nyc]

Pam 360 for Luminor, Pam 190 for radiomir, Pam 233 for 50 case and Pam 24/25 for submersible

[hutch300]

For sure the 000 and 372

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by tedo

127

Love it, straight to the top

[1st amg]

Anything with a 1950 case for me. It oozes Panerai.

[Oldwoods]

The 47mm PAM425 SLC for me.

[burnthesehills]

PAM000




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[htc8p]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Panerai is a watch brand that is more about the owners personal style steering them to “the” right model as opposed to a higher status symbol between models. There is no have to own iconic model from Panerai probably because from the out side they all look the same to the man on the street. I would equate that in asking a similar “what is the most iconic, have to own Datejust model in the Rolex category?”
I personally find the brand Panerai extremely fresh especially with the new materials like Carbotech but I like Panerai to be fresh and a outside the box brand. They do make some head scratchers but that’s what you get when a brand is a crazy Genius.

I find this true. They all look the same but means different to each. This is the only brand I have bonded with. I have had Rolex omega etc but I always come back to panerai. They may not be the best watch maker but they have soul


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[Loujo]

I am very happy with my 190. I wish I kept my 001 though.

[budokanman]

Triple zero is my vote

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[Phrank]

Originally Posted by tedo

127

Yes, this one for me, the 127 is The Boss, love my 422, but it's a substitute for the 127 for me.

Other Panerai for me I'd like would be the 690, that blue dial.....

My 422 and 510

[1William]

Nice watches.

[hutch300]

Good market to be buying if you’re after a deal on a Panerai. I like the inspiration!

[BlondesNwatches]

Love my PAM 1118. Gorgeous watch with a 70 year warranty.

[mobster600]

682 for me. Gotta have a sub in your collection

[stockae92]

0

[inadeje]

I’ve had many Panerai but finally condensed my collection down to those in my signature. They’ve all oddly become quite iconic (fluke or good taste?) besides the 687. I believe that the 687 will have its day at some point too.

[Polar Bear]

My Idea of a Core Panerai Collection would be:
PAM 111
PAM 372
PAM 127
PAM 422 (If you cant swing the 127)
Either of the Early Bronzos
A Wire Lug Radiomir (whichever you like)

[njlam]

I think the iconic Panerai's have the:
1. 1950 or 1940 case
2. domed bezel,
3. sandwich dial
4. crown guard on the non-Radiomir models
5. exhibition back
6. manual wind

My problem is the 47mm case is just too big. If it weren't, I would own:

372 - Classic/Simple
127 - Classic/Simple/Historic
690/932 - represents Radiomir well/beautiful blue dial
670 - while a little busy, a titanium case
972 - Firenzi/engraved

That being said, even the 44mm is sort of big, however every Panerai collection should have the 233. It is the best of everything the brand used to represent: beautiful, rugged, functional and bold.

[Bugsy]

243!