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Syed117 · 6 February 2020, 10:45 PM

Hey guys,

Thinking of getting my first Panerai. I knew I wanted a base logo. The 774 caught my eye because of the blue logo.

8 year warranty is great, but wanted to see what you guys thought since I know next to nothing about panerai.

Would swap the strap for blue gator.

Texas4ever · 7 February 2020, 04:15 PM

Buy what you like man

Syed117 · 7 February 2020, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas4ever

Buy what you like man

Yes! Why didn't I think of that?!

Just the kind of insight I appreciate after all these years.

Thank you :)

rootbeer7 · 7 February 2020, 04:32 PM

In my opinion, if I wanted base, I’d go back to early models, Panerai 112 or 390 in 44mm or iconic 372 in 47mm.

pdnb · 7 February 2020, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

In my opinion, if I wanted base, I’d go back to early models, Panerai 112 or 390 in 44mm or iconic 372 in 47mm.

+1

Favorite bases are 112/176/390/219

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Frankzappa · 7 February 2020, 08:47 PM

Not sure of your budget but the base Luminors with the 8 day handwound movements and "sandwich" dials are very cool. If not that series then I too would go for what rootbeer suggested. Best of luck!

Cru Jones · 8 February 2020, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

In my opinion, if I wanted base, I’d go back to early models, Panerai 112 or 390 in 44mm or iconic 372 in 47mm.

+1

The snap-on case-backs of the latest models don't do it for me. YMMV.

ocwatching · 8 February 2020, 06:43 AM

Sandwich dial would be key on these base models...
I had a 634..and blue accent was nice

AEC · 8 February 2020, 06:56 AM

Check out the 562, with its all-satin titanium case, brown dial, and dark brown alligator strap

I also recently picked out my first Panerai, and I'm glad I did. I prefer a Radiomir with wire lugs. My new 754...

6 February 2020, 10:45 PM	#1
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7 February 2020, 04:32 PM	#4
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	In my opinion, if I wanted base, I’d go back to early models, Panerai 112 or 390 in 44mm or iconic 372 in 47mm. __________________ @imrootbeer7

8 February 2020, 06:43 AM	#8
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Sandwich dial would be key on these base models... I had a 634..and blue accent was nice __________________ too much into watches...

7 February 2020, 04:15 PM	#2
Texas4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Texas Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 132	Buy what you like man

7 February 2020, 08:47 PM	#6
Frankzappa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 15	Not sure of your budget but the base Luminors with the 8 day handwound movements and "sandwich" dials are very cool. If not that series then I too would go for what rootbeer suggested. Best of luck!

8 February 2020, 06:56 AM	#9
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Check out the 562, with its all-satin titanium case, brown dial, and dark brown alligator strap I also recently picked out my first Panerai, and I'm glad I did. I prefer a Radiomir with wire lugs. My new 754...

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