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btrue · 24 January 2012, 03:26 AM

Hi. I am interested in a Panerai and I have done some research and tried a few on. I like the Luminor over the Radiomir, and I want to keep things simple with this watch. I love the simplicity of the base model and the manual wind really sings to me! I have several clustered automatics with multiple complications, and that is not what I want on my next watch.

I have researched the Panerai website and I can see that the base model has a different calibre movement than the logo, I think I saw that caseback is Ti on one and steel on the other, and straps are different.

Are there any other differences to be aware of? Are these differences enough to pay $900 more for the base?

One more really stupid question... are straps easy to obtain?

Thanks in advance!

dddrees · 24 January 2012, 03:40 AM

For me the biggest substantial diffference is whether you like the logo or not.

I cant remember if the base had a painted or a sandwich dial.

The logo is painted.

I kind of like the logo.

Different straps can be found in a lot of different places.

eric23 · 24 January 2012, 03:44 AM

If you want the sandwich dial you have to go for a 112 or 176. The 000 have a painted dial (but also has the logo, that looks real good).

subtona · 24 January 2012, 03:46 AM

straps are available in lots of shapes sizes prices and places.

not a fan of the logo,
big fan of the sandwich dial.

Cru Jones · 24 January 2012, 05:57 AM

All comes down to personal preferences and where things fall on the spectrum....personally, I like the feel of SS on the skin and wouldn't give up that feel for the sapphire just to see the PAM base movement.

As has been said, logo only on painted dials (000 and 005).

Re: straps....there are a couple OEMs that can take a little time unless you go through a boutique (JV for example), but the vast majority can be sourced readily. That's a good thing and a "bad" thing, since strap addiction is strong!

Good luck with the hunt!

mfer · 24 January 2012, 06:32 AM

Sandwich v Painted Dial's for your reference.

These are both 112's. The one on the left is a current model with Sandwich dial, the one on the right is the older model (E-G) with the Painted dial.

The 000 is Painted, which I think looks better on Luminors for some reason.

Here is another shot of a sandwich v. painted. These are my watches.

210 Sandwich v 111G Painted.

Hope this helps. I vote 000

btrue · 24 January 2012, 09:02 AM

Thank you all do much! And thanks especially for the beautiful pics!!!

bcacncnc · 24 January 2012, 01:15 PM

111 or 000. If you think you hv the itch and you must have a sandwich dial then go for the 111. Otherwise the 000 is the all round best for the buck Panerai if you ask me.

htc8p · 24 January 2012, 01:31 PM

so painted no subdial is the preference of the purists?

rebel_1 · 24 January 2012, 01:39 PM

I prefer the 112 because of the sandwich dial and the display back. In fact, I own an N series 112.

outtatime · 26 January 2012, 08:45 AM

Logo!
Logo!!
Logo!!!

24 January 2012, 03:26 AM	#1
btrue Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Indianapolis Watch: GMT IIC; PAM 005 Posts: 244	Luminor base vs logo Hi. I am interested in a Panerai and I have done some research and tried a few on. I like the Luminor over the Radiomir, and I want to keep things simple with this watch. I love the simplicity of the base model and the manual wind really sings to me! I have several clustered automatics with multiple complications, and that is not what I want on my next watch. I have researched the Panerai website and I can see that the base model has a different calibre movement than the logo, I think I saw that caseback is Ti on one and steel on the other, and straps are different. Are there any other differences to be aware of? Are these differences enough to pay $900 more for the base? One more really stupid question... are straps easy to obtain? Thanks in advance!

24 January 2012, 03:40 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	For me the biggest substantial diffference is whether you like the logo or not. I cant remember if the base had a painted or a sandwich dial. The logo is painted. I kind of like the logo. Different straps can be found in a lot of different places. Attached Images __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 January 2012, 03:46 AM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	straps are available in lots of shapes sizes prices and places. not a fan of the logo, big fan of the sandwich dial. __________________

24 January 2012, 06:32 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Sandwich v Painted Dial's for your reference. These are both 112's. The one on the left is a current model with Sandwich dial, the one on the right is the older model (E-G) with the Painted dial. The 000 is Painted, which I think looks better on Luminors for some reason. Here is another shot of a sandwich v. painted. These are my watches. 210 Sandwich v 111G Painted. Hope this helps. I vote 000 __________________ member#3242

24 January 2012, 01:15 PM	#8
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	111 or 000. If you think you hv the itch and you must have a sandwich dial then go for the 111. Otherwise the 000 is the all round best for the buck Panerai if you ask me. __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

24 January 2012, 03:44 AM	#3
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	If you want the sandwich dial you have to go for a 112 or 176. The 000 have a painted dial (but also has the logo, that looks real good).

24 January 2012, 05:57 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	All comes down to personal preferences and where things fall on the spectrum....personally, I like the feel of SS on the skin and wouldn't give up that feel for the sapphire just to see the PAM base movement. As has been said, logo only on painted dials (000 and 005). Re: straps....there are a couple OEMs that can take a little time unless you go through a boutique (JV for example), but the vast majority can be sourced readily. That's a good thing and a "bad" thing, since strap addiction is strong! Good luck with the hunt!

24 January 2012, 09:02 AM	#7
btrue Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Indianapolis Watch: GMT IIC; PAM 005 Posts: 244	Thank you all do much! And thanks especially for the beautiful pics!!!

24 January 2012, 01:31 PM	#9
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	so painted no subdial is the preference of the purists?

24 January 2012, 01:39 PM	#10
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I prefer the 112 because of the sandwich dial and the display back. In fact, I own an N series 112.

26 January 2012, 08:45 AM	#11
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Logo! Logo!! Logo!!!

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