Thinking about adding a Panerai

[nicky77]

For the longest time I have wanted to have a Panerai added to my collection.
I am almost ready to do that, so I have been looking into the models more and more.

What I know is that I was a Radiomir.

The ones that I have always liked is the 268 (8 days power, reserve, small seconds)

I also like the 0098 (GMT Alarm)

I do like the 424 (California dial) but it is a bit too big for me. I wish it was 45mm.

Overall I prefer the 268 as I do not have a use for either the GMT or Alarm.

I was also looking at the 388 (Black seal Date)
or even the 183 (Black seal small seconds) as this is a date only watch, I am not sure that there is much advantage to going to the 609 for the 8 day movement.


My criteria are also display back and a seconds hand (small or central).
As far as my other collection goes, I have other sports watches, and dress watches. This really does not fill in any gaps in my collection, it is just that I have wanted one.
The size of watches in my collection size range from 34mm-43.5mm.

My questions are:

Is it worth going for a more complicated one (268) or am I better off going for a simpler watch (183 or 388)?
The savings on a simpler one are significant, which is nice.

Does the Panerai community value simpler watches more?

Are there any other reference numbers I should consider?

Thank you