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frisky · 26 December 2015, 05:04 AM

Hi there!

After months of research Ive narrowed down my first Panerai purchase to the following:

PAM 233 - Its a classic. No need to explain why I like it.

PAM 533 - I love the brown dial, although its not domed like the 233 (I love the dome face).

PAM 441 - I love the ceramic and all-black look.

PAM 372 or 560 - Both are awesome, timeless. But I keep going back to the dome of the 233.

Couple of questions for the experts:
1. As far as the in-house movements are concerned, which one of the above has the best / newest movements? Which one would you recommend based solely on the movement?

2. Im about 80% sure on the 233. But based on the choices above, which one would you choose and why?

3. Any other PAMs I should consider, based on my choices above?

THANKS so much for the help! I really cant decide which one to get and Im going nuts here.

Cheers!
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Urosfan · 26 December 2015, 06:36 AM

Between your choices the 233

Cru Jones · 26 December 2015, 08:04 AM

Why fight it? Can't go wrong with the 233.

nick c · 26 December 2015, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Between your choices the 233

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Why fight it? Can't go wrong with the 233.

X3 233

frisky · 26 December 2015, 09:17 AM

Nice! Quite a few votes for the 233. And for good reason. A 233 with a brown / tan leather strap looks timeless. Thanks for the recommendations so far! :-)

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kilyung · 26 December 2015, 11:01 AM

I would get the 372 or the 233 a close second.

Hairdude1 · 26 December 2015, 02:33 PM

I agree with Mike. 372 all day

B. Doggy · 27 December 2015, 01:44 AM

372 is pretty solid

melons · 27 December 2015, 08:37 AM

372.

Mastergreenhand · 27 December 2015, 09:22 AM

I'd say the 233 (especially since that seems to be calling your name). I guess it depends also on your budget and if you can pull off a 47mm watch. If you can, the 372 can be found at great prices pre-owned. I wouldn't rule out the 560. Out of the ones you mentioned, the 560 would probably be intriguing to me as I prefer the smaller case style as opposed the the 50s case.

p_mcgee · 27 December 2015, 11:17 AM

233

subtona · 27 December 2015, 11:22 AM

111

frisky · 28 December 2015, 03:02 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. Ive narrowed it down to the 233 and 372. Of course Id love to have both in the collection, and might eventually. It all starts with that first Panerai. ;-)

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Psmith · 31 December 2015, 09:48 PM

Of those listed, the 233, although I would pick a 422 myself.

wmh2 · 31 December 2015, 10:44 PM

I would vote 233, and the size is great for your first Panerai. Quick change for straps is also helpful as you get in the strap game.

frisky · 2 January 2016, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmh2

I would vote 233, and the size is great for your first Panerai. Quick change for straps is also helpful as you get in the strap game.

Agreed. I cant wait to pair it with a military green canvas and brown leather straps. Even Panerai sells them thru their website now. :-)
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martintyler · 2 January 2016, 07:06 AM

I have a 233 as my only Panerai. I prefer the case and dome on the 233 to the 372, and probably the size too, especially for your first PAM, depends what size watch you are coming from though maybe.

Watch This · 2 January 2016, 07:11 AM

422

ny_yeti · 2 January 2016, 02:27 PM

Personally, I am a big fan of my PAM328. Comes with the steel bracelet but can go to any number of leather/nylon straps.

2106 · 2 January 2016, 02:32 PM

372 is a classic and just so clean.

Baco Noir · 2 January 2016, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Of those listed, the 233, although I would pick a 422 myself.

Same here - 422. 372 is nice but I prefer the domed sapphire to the dome plexi. As big as the plexi is, it's going to get scraped up.

fania123 · 2 January 2016, 10:27 PM

Get a zero and be done with it.

frisky · 3 January 2016, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Same here - 422. 372 is nice but I prefer the domed sapphire to the dome plexi. As big as the plexi is, it's going to get scraped up.

Thanks for all the 422 recommendations. I admit it was not on my radar. I agree Im not a fan of the plexi and generally prefer the domed dial so 422 is def a good possibility.

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wisguy · 3 January 2016, 01:57 AM

I've owned a few, and the best one yet has been the 000.

I like a couple that are 47mm, but those are way to big for me.

fania123 · 3 January 2016, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisguy

I've owned a few, and the best one yet has been the 000.

I like a couple that are 47mm, but those are way to big for me.

roxytico · 11 January 2016, 01:52 PM

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71eh · 11 January 2016, 05:46 PM

Sounds like you made your choice, 233. P2002 is set modern. Newest does not mean much. Rather go with proven one. P2002 or P3000 is proven track for Panerai in decade. Go with 233 and you will enjoy much of functions and modern icon look

frisky · 12 January 2016, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71eh

Sounds like you made your choice, 233. P2002 is set modern. Newest does not mean much. Rather go with proven one. P2002 or P3000 is proven track for Panerai in decade. Go with 233 and you will enjoy much of functions and modern icon look

Correct - Ive decided that Im gonna stick with my original (gut) choice: the 233. Will def post pics when I get it. Thanks for the great advice from everyone here.

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71eh · 13 January 2016, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frisky

Correct - Ive decided that Im gonna stick with my original (gut) choice: the 233. Will def post pics when I get it. Thanks for the great advice from everyone here.

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cryshann001 · 14 January 2016, 04:28 PM

congrats on the 233!

26 December 2015, 05:04 AM	#1
frisky "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 12	Please help me decide on my first PAM Hi there! After months of research Ive narrowed down my first Panerai purchase to the following: PAM 233 - Its a classic. No need to explain why I like it. PAM 533 - I love the brown dial, although its not domed like the 233 (I love the dome face). PAM 441 - I love the ceramic and all-black look. PAM 372 or 560 - Both are awesome, timeless. But I keep going back to the dome of the 233. Couple of questions for the experts: 1. As far as the in-house movements are concerned, which one of the above has the best / newest movements? Which one would you recommend based solely on the movement? 2. Im about 80% sure on the 233. But based on the choices above, which one would you choose and why? 3. Any other PAMs I should consider, based on my choices above? THANKS so much for the help! I really cant decide which one to get and Im going nuts here. Cheers! f.

26 December 2015, 02:33 PM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I agree with Mike. 372 all day __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 December 2015, 01:44 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	372 is pretty solid __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 December 2015, 09:22 AM	#10
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,188	I'd say the 233 (especially since that seems to be calling your name). I guess it depends also on your budget and if you can pull off a 47mm watch. If you can, the 372 can be found at great prices pre-owned. I wouldn't rule out the 560. Out of the ones you mentioned, the 560 would probably be intriguing to me as I prefer the smaller case style as opposed the the 50s case. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

27 December 2015, 11:22 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	111 __________________

26 December 2015, 06:36 AM	#2
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Between your choices the 233

26 December 2015, 08:04 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Why fight it? Can't go wrong with the 233.

26 December 2015, 09:17 AM	#5
frisky "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 12	Nice! Quite a few votes for the 233. And for good reason. A 233 with a brown / tan leather strap looks timeless. Thanks for the recommendations so far! :-) f.

26 December 2015, 11:01 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I would get the 372 or the 233 a close second.

27 December 2015, 08:37 AM	#9
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	372.

27 December 2015, 11:17 AM	#11
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	233

28 December 2015, 03:02 AM	#13
frisky "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York City, NY Posts: 12	Thanks for all the suggestions. Ive narrowed it down to the 233 and 372. Of course Id love to have both in the collection, and might eventually. It all starts with that first Panerai. ;-) f.

31 December 2015, 09:48 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Of those listed, the 233, although I would pick a 422 myself. __________________

31 December 2015, 10:44 PM	#15
wmh2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/Rolex/PAM Posts: 617	I would vote 233, and the size is great for your first Panerai. Quick change for straps is also helpful as you get in the strap game.

2 January 2016, 07:06 AM	#17
martintyler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: London Posts: 40	I have a 233 as my only Panerai. I prefer the case and dome on the 233 to the 372, and probably the size too, especially for your first PAM, depends what size watch you are coming from though maybe.

2 January 2016, 07:11 AM	#18
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	422

2 January 2016, 02:27 PM	#19
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 531	Personally, I am a big fan of my PAM328. Comes with the steel bracelet but can go to any number of leather/nylon straps.

2 January 2016, 02:32 PM	#20
2106 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: SubC 114060 Posts: 486	372 is a classic and just so clean.

2 January 2016, 10:27 PM	#22
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,725	It's not on your list but Get a zero and be done with it. Attached Images

3 January 2016, 01:57 AM	#24
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I've owned a few, and the best one yet has been the 000. I like a couple that are 47mm, but those are way to big for me. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

11 January 2016, 01:52 PM	#26
roxytico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Dana L. Brown Location: California Watch: V-MAC ANTIMAGNETIC Posts: 77	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 January 2016, 05:46 PM	#27
71eh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Kit Location: Dallas Watch: Nautilus, PAM001 Posts: 188	Sounds like you made your choice, 233. P2002 is set modern. Newest does not mean much. Rather go with proven one. P2002 or P3000 is proven track for Panerai in decade. Go with 233 and you will enjoy much of functions and modern icon look __________________ -------------- Bremont/Panerai/Audemars Piguet

14 January 2016, 04:28 PM	#30
cryshann001 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 170	congrats on the 233!

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