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Old 14 January 2009, 11:41 PM   #1
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looking to get my first panerai----

suggestions for an everyday panerai..... im going on the weekend to look at some.... THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!
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Old 14 January 2009, 11:56 PM   #2
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Get the 111 just ask Mike, TR, Mik, or myself...but we are a little biased.

Seriously though, try a bunch on and get the one that sings to you!






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Old 15 January 2009, 12:58 AM   #3
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X2!!!
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Old 15 January 2009, 01:16 AM   #4
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I suggest trying on as many different cases (rad, lum, sub) and sizes (40,42,44,45,47) as you can. Once set on the case and size, you can do some research to find you perfect one!
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Old 15 January 2009, 01:40 AM   #5
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But for the first, Luminor 44 mm is very perfect size.
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Old 15 January 2009, 01:45 AM   #6
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i like the rad 287. to me it feels smaller on the wrist, is a auto and has a date.
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Old 15 January 2009, 02:49 AM   #7
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do you want seconds, date, gmt, cronograph?
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Old 15 January 2009, 07:10 AM   #8
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104 ... !!!

Luminor 44mm polished case,easy to remove scrathes from everyday wear
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Not too expesive.
Any strap looks good on a 104



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Old 15 January 2009, 08:09 AM   #9
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When I decided on a Panerai I insisted on 3 things, sandwich dial, swan neck crown and a mini seconds hand. I'm glad I went with the PAM 111 and am enjoying all three options. I could of lived without the mini seconds hands, it's beautiful but without it, I would of enjoyed the sandwich dial a teeny bit more. :)

I highly recommend getting the 111.
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Old 15 January 2009, 09:41 AM   #10
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104 gets my vote. I don't have one, but It's on my list.
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Old 15 January 2009, 09:59 AM   #11
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This is killer.





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Old 15 January 2009, 11:15 AM   #12
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No Rad's, eh??
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Old 15 January 2009, 11:40 AM   #13
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I just made my first Pam a 111, I'm hoping it arrives tomorrow morning. I paid for next day air so it should but I never got a tracking number from the seller so hopefully they got it out today and just forgot to send me the info.
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Old 15 January 2009, 04:18 PM   #14
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I just made my first Pam a 111, I'm hoping it arrives tomorrow morning. I paid for next day air so it should but I never got a tracking number from the seller so hopefully they got it out today and just forgot to send me the info.
Cognrats Jeff!!!
Please post some pics here.
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Old 15 January 2009, 04:20 PM   #15
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I just made my first Pam a 111, I'm hoping it arrives tomorrow morning. I paid for next day air so it should but I never got a tracking number from the seller so hopefully they got it out today and just forgot to send me the info.
Good stuff!!! Big congrats
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Old 15 January 2009, 05:14 PM   #16
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Good stuff!!! Big congrats
Jeff, you are going to love it.... Congrats.
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Old 15 January 2009, 07:46 PM   #17
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Old 16 January 2009, 11:35 PM   #18
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104 ... !!!

Luminor 44mm polished case,easy to remove scrathes from everyday wear
Auto
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Not too expesive.
Any strap looks good on a 104



hi there,
i agree this is a very practical choice for panerai pam 104,i have 1 myself. price is ok but the panerai effect is evident,wise choice!
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Old 17 January 2009, 05:25 AM   #19
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depending on what you needed for your daily beater..for me i would want date,sub dial second (so i know the watch is ticking) and power reserve indicator.And yes pam90 is the perfect choice!
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Old 17 January 2009, 10:15 AM   #20
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Got my 111 yesterday, its a K series and I love it! Wore it all day yesterday and again today, I think the Sub and the SMP are getting jealous. I said I would post some pictures so here are a few.





Now I'm off strap hunting, I'm not sure what to get first but I think Croc might be in order.
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Old 17 January 2009, 12:12 PM   #21
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I had the 111 too and loved it, I reccomend that. Granted I sold it to fund my AP ROO purchase, but I am thinking that a 233 might be in my near future....
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Old 17 January 2009, 03:36 PM   #22
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Got my 111 yesterday, its a K series and I love it! Wore it all day yesterday and again today, I think the Sub and the SMP are getting jealous. I said I would post some pictures so here are a few.





Now I'm off strap hunting, I'm not sure what to get first but I think Croc might be in order.
Congrats on the 111 !!! ....and see them others collecting dust !!
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Old 17 January 2009, 08:29 PM   #23
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Got my 111 yesterday, its a K series and I love it! Wore it all day yesterday and again today, I think the Sub and the SMP are getting jealous. I said I would post some pictures so here are a few.





Now I'm off strap hunting, I'm not sure what to get first but I think Croc might be in order.
Congrats for that BEAUTY, Pal!!!
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Old 17 January 2009, 08:40 PM   #24
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i like 111 if you want seconds
112 if you want base
104 if you want painted and date or287 torad
or 183 radiomir sandwich
to the first i'll go with some sandwich (111 112 183).
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