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Sky315 · 11 June 2013, 02:57 AM

This will be my first Panerai and I am currently deciding between these 4 models. Any suggestions in terms of value, looks, and resale down the line?

Pam526
Pam524
Pam311
Pam233

mws222 · 11 June 2013, 03:03 AM

Panerai and chrono is a

for me...233 all the way

Sky315 · 11 June 2013, 03:10 AM

Why a NO NO for Panerai and Chrono?

nim · 12 June 2013, 05:42 PM

233 , anytime

Cru Jones · 12 June 2013, 06:09 PM

those are four pretty different models....without knowing more, i would say 233, of course, but, there are arguments for the others, sure.

nick c · 12 June 2013, 09:35 PM

233

kilyung · 12 June 2013, 11:22 PM

233 everytime

geekyjeff · 13 June 2013, 12:08 AM

233 is the one.

nycpassat · 13 June 2013, 12:09 AM

233 all day long

joleel7 · 13 June 2013, 07:51 AM

233

nauticajoe · 13 June 2013, 08:55 AM

Of the bunch, I'd go with the 233. If you added the 312 it'd be a different story. Then again, I'm biased.

Good luck!

Travelller · 13 June 2013, 09:19 AM

All nice choices and you clearly like the chronograph complication so, being the owner of a 233, I'll meet you half way and say go for the 311

Functionally-speaking, less is not more, but we're are talking about Panerai here where less is more and so one pusher is cooler than two...

And lest we forget the 8-days "complication"... I'm sounding like a broken record* around here but it's the best "function" I've had in any watch, ever

Let me introduce you to one of my dream PAMs... the 345

//Off-Topic
*I have some old records that would certainly "loop" on one of those cheesy turntables that came built-in with
your average mid-fi receiver, but on my VPI, nothing loops and crackle and scratches are literally non-existent...

RUpanerai · 14 June 2013, 12:29 PM

233 is where it's at on that list. Best bang for the buck and most functional from the ones you have listed.

Glenn422 · 15 June 2013, 11:54 PM

Not hard at all..233!

Andreas Schuback · 16 June 2013, 02:54 AM

233 but the choice yours.

Urosfan · 18 June 2013, 10:32 PM

233

CHRISTIN · 20 June 2013, 12:38 AM

BLUF: Forget resale and all that other crap... just get what you like the best.

Personally, I like a watch with a chrono function... to me it's an indispensable tool that I use in my daily routine.

My everyday wear is an older PAM187 Chrono 1000. I like the large 47mm case plus it's a combo diver with full chrono function... and it's the ONLY stainless steel 47mm diver that Panerai ever made.

kermit · 20 June 2013, 12:57 AM

The good looking 233��

Chewbacca · 25 June 2013, 04:08 PM

i prefer the radiomir line but i'd say the 311 in this case.

you get a gmt and a chrono... go for broke!

travisb · 25 June 2013, 06:11 PM

233 for me please.

Gottahaverolex · 25 June 2013, 10:42 PM

I have a 233 and a 311, If i had to choose one it would be a 233

cger · 29 June 2013, 12:27 PM

None of them will have decent resell value, but get whatever you like the best, they all look great.

iLLGT2 · 30 June 2013, 03:21 AM

233 or 162 :)

elazarus · 30 June 2013, 06:58 AM

You are choosing from 3 chronos and a Power Reserve.

I never understood a Power Reserve on an Automatic watch unless someone needed to know when it was time to get off the couch.

Out of the other 3 choices, IMHO, the 524 looks the closest to an "Original" Panerai as produced for the Italian Navy.

Full disclosure: I am a fan of the Panerai Base and Luminor Marina models as a true representation of the history of the brand.

Thank you

Elliot

ocwatching · 30 June 2013, 07:38 AM

2-3-3

11 June 2013, 02:57 AM	#1
Sky315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 86	Need help deciding on a Panerai This will be my first Panerai and I am currently deciding between these 4 models. Any suggestions in terms of value, looks, and resale down the line? Pam526 Pam524 Pam311 Pam233

13 June 2013, 09:19 AM	#12
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,091	All nice choices and you clearly like the chronograph complication so, being the owner of a 233, I'll meet you half way and say go for the 311 Functionally-speaking, less is not more, but we're are talking about Panerai here where less is more and so one pusher is cooler than two... And lest we forget the 8-days "complication"... I'm sounding like a broken record* around here but it's the best "function" I've had in any watch, ever Let me introduce you to one of my dream PAMs... the 345 //Off-Topic I have some old records that would certainly "loop" on one of those cheesy turntables that came built-in with your average mid-fi receiver, but on my VPI, nothing loops and crackle and scratches are literally non-existent... __________________ Traveller* - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

30 June 2013, 07:38 AM	#25
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	2-3-3 __________________ too much into watches...

11 June 2013, 03:03 AM	#2
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Panerai and chrono is a for me...233 all the way

11 June 2013, 03:10 AM	#3
Sky315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 86	Why a NO NO for Panerai and Chrono?

12 June 2013, 05:42 PM	#4
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	233 , anytime

12 June 2013, 06:09 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	those are four pretty different models....without knowing more, i would say 233, of course, but, there are arguments for the others, sure.

12 June 2013, 09:35 PM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	233

12 June 2013, 11:22 PM	#7
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	233 everytime

13 June 2013, 12:08 AM	#8
geekyjeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: NJ Watch: Always want 1 more Posts: 94	233 is the one.

13 June 2013, 12:09 AM	#9
nycpassat "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 1,107	233 all day long

13 June 2013, 07:51 AM	#10
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	233

13 June 2013, 08:55 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Of the bunch, I'd go with the 233. If you added the 312 it'd be a different story. Then again, I'm biased. Good luck!

14 June 2013, 12:29 PM	#13
RUpanerai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: NJ Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP Posts: 794	233 is where it's at on that list. Best bang for the buck and most functional from the ones you have listed.

15 June 2013, 11:54 PM	#14
Glenn422 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TRF Posts: 721	Not hard at all..233!

16 June 2013, 02:54 AM	#15
Andreas Schuback "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: SCOTLAND Posts: 53	233 but the choice yours.

18 June 2013, 10:32 PM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	233

20 June 2013, 12:38 AM	#17
CHRISTIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 45	BLUF: Forget resale and all that other crap... just get what you like the best. Personally, I like a watch with a chrono function... to me it's an indispensable tool that I use in my daily routine. My everyday wear is an older PAM187 Chrono 1000. I like the large 47mm case plus it's a combo diver with full chrono function... and it's the ONLY stainless steel 47mm diver that Panerai ever made.

20 June 2013, 12:57 AM	#18
kermit Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: london uk Posts: 31	The good looking 233��

25 June 2013, 04:08 PM	#19
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	i prefer the radiomir line but i'd say the 311 in this case. you get a gmt and a chrono... go for broke!

25 June 2013, 06:11 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	233 for me please.

25 June 2013, 10:42 PM	#21
Gottahaverolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Lancaster, PA Watch: Exp II 42mm Polar Posts: 227	I have a 233 and a 311, If i had to choose one it would be a 233

29 June 2013, 12:27 PM	#22
cger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern CA Posts: 53	None of them will have decent resell value, but get whatever you like the best, they all look great.

30 June 2013, 03:21 AM	#23
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	233 or 162 :)

30 June 2013, 06:58 AM	#24
elazarus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Elliot Lazarus Location: Austin, TX Watch: Pam 2A/Daytona Posts: 55	You are choosing from 3 chronos and a Power Reserve. I never understood a Power Reserve on an Automatic watch unless someone needed to know when it was time to get off the couch. Out of the other 3 choices, IMHO, the 524 looks the closest to an "Original" Panerai as produced for the Italian Navy. Full disclosure: I am a fan of the Panerai Base and Luminor Marina models as a true representation of the history of the brand. Thank you Elliot

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