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subdownunder · 18 July 2010, 10:24 AM

I am looking to buy a new watch and owning 2 Rolex and an Omega GMT am thinking of buying a Panerai. The problem is that I know nothing about Panerai watches.

So my question is, is there a classic Panerai model (like a sub or GMT is to Rolex) that is considered the workhorse of the brand?

The reason I ask is that the sub is timeless in design and I am hoping to choose a Panarai with the same atributes.

Hope this post is not too lame........

mike · 18 July 2010, 10:34 AM

Many consider the 111 to be a real workhorse and a classic.

jcatral14 · 18 July 2010, 10:52 AM

I think any of the Base models would fit that description.
000, 005, 111, 112, 183, 210

bodybump · 18 July 2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcatral14

I think any of the Base models would fit that description.
000, 005, 111, 112, 183, 210

Psmith · 18 July 2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Many consider the 111 to be a real workhorse and a classic.

+1

Cheers

Trurolexer · 18 July 2010, 08:24 PM

111 = Submariner

Fearsome Puppy · 18 July 2010, 09:26 PM

I'd agree with the 111 vote...

B. Doggy · 19 July 2010, 12:56 AM

I agree with the 111..

Brunotheboxer · 19 July 2010, 01:28 AM

Triple 1's.

dotcomakazee · 19 July 2010, 02:15 AM

Surprised no one has mentioned the 24.

psv · 19 July 2010, 02:21 AM

The 24/25/243/305 is not a true classic design wise. Luminor and radomir are the work horses of the brand.

JF23 · 19 July 2010, 03:01 AM

My vote goes to the Zero

esm · 19 July 2010, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

111 = Submariner

does that mean 000 = ND Sub

JF23 · 19 July 2010, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

does that mean 000 = ND Sub

andrew79 · 19 July 2010, 04:32 PM

111, 000, 112, 005 are the classic choice of pam.... it starts there, and then others will come.....

htc8p · 19 July 2010, 04:36 PM

Hi look in the website under historic category. the 44mm is the classic as long as your wrist can carry them

take your pick

Changmaisausage · 19 July 2010, 09:39 PM

104?

MarJnK · 23 July 2010, 03:27 PM

Another vote for the 111. Ask this question in 2 or 3 years and you might see the 312take over... a future classic IMHO.

Benwah · 23 July 2010, 09:17 PM

Ditto for the 111 as the classic icon...

john1 · 23 July 2010, 09:37 PM

If the 111 is the sub equivalent, does that make the 292 the daytona ?

drtooth73 · 23 July 2010, 10:24 PM

104!

18 July 2010, 10:24 AM	#1
subdownunder "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 314	Is there a Panerai thats considered a classic like a sub is to Rolex? I am looking to buy a new watch and owning 2 Rolex and an Omega GMT am thinking of buying a Panerai. The problem is that I know nothing about Panerai watches. So my question is, is there a classic Panerai model (like a sub or GMT is to Rolex) that is considered the workhorse of the brand? The reason I ask is that the sub is timeless in design and I am hoping to choose a Panarai with the same atributes. Hope this post is not too lame........

18 July 2010, 10:52 AM	#3
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 726	I think any of the Base models would fit that description. 000, 005, 111, 112, 183, 210 __________________ -Jay

18 July 2010, 09:26 PM	#7
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I'd agree with the 111 vote... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

19 July 2010, 12:56 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I agree with the 111.. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

19 July 2010, 02:15 AM	#10
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Surprised no one has mentioned the 24. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

18 July 2010, 10:34 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Many consider the 111 to be a real workhorse and a classic.

18 July 2010, 08:24 PM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	111 = Submariner

19 July 2010, 01:28 AM	#9
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Triple 1's.

19 July 2010, 02:21 AM	#11
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	The 24/25/243/305 is not a true classic design wise. Luminor and radomir are the work horses of the brand.

19 July 2010, 03:01 AM	#12
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	My vote goes to the Zero

19 July 2010, 04:32 PM	#15
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	111, 000, 112, 005 are the classic choice of pam.... it starts there, and then others will come..... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

19 July 2010, 04:36 PM	#16
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	Hi look in the website under historic category. the 44mm is the classic as long as your wrist can carry them take your pick

19 July 2010, 09:39 PM	#17
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	104? __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

23 July 2010, 03:27 PM	#18
MarJnK Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 184	Another vote for the 111. Ask this question in 2 or 3 years and you might see the 312take over... a future classic IMHO.

23 July 2010, 09:17 PM	#19
Benwah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Posts: 89	Ditto for the 111 as the classic icon...

23 July 2010, 09:37 PM	#20
john1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 86	If the 111 is the sub equivalent, does that make the 292 the daytona ? __________________ SS Daytona 116520 Black & 116520 White SS Seadweller 16600, SS Sub 14060M & SS Sub Date 16610 SS Explorer II 16570 White SS GMT II 16710 IWC Portuguese Chronograph

23 July 2010, 10:24 PM	#21
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	104!

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