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Sylvester · 25 August 2013, 12:39 PM

I'm looking into purchasing my first Panerai and was wondering what's the most iconic watch they make?

jay_man2 · 25 August 2013, 12:41 PM

000, 005, 111, 112. I have a 000.

mfer · 25 August 2013, 12:45 PM

The first they ever made back in WWII is the 3646.

A modern homage to that is the 232.

They made some locking crowns post war like the 6152 6154. These are very popular.

A modern homage to that is the 372.

Those are the die hard collector models IMHO.

Else, there are about 50 models I'd love to own. I like mostly simple ones.

190/210/183/111/112/292/233/268/055/127/000/005/023/should I keep going?

DreambreaX · 25 August 2013, 01:55 PM

I think is 000 (the number is 000 means the first code, it should be iconic)

However 372 is the most wanted watch in Panerai.

Both of these you can't go wrong with

Hairdude1 · 25 August 2013, 02:03 PM

000

HL65 · 25 August 2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

The first they ever made back in WWII is the 3646.

A modern homage to that is the 232.

They made some locking crowns post war like the 6152 6154. These are very popular.

A modern homage to that is the 372.

Those are the die hard collector models IMHO.

Else, there are about 50 models I'd love to own. I like mostly simple ones.

190/210/183/111/112/292/233/268/055/127/000/005/023/should I keep going?

X2

unknown · 25 August 2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

The first they ever made back in WWII is the 3646.

A modern homage to that is the 232.

They made some locking crowns post war like the 6152 6154. These are very popular.

A modern homage to that is the 372.

Those are the die hard collector models IMHO.

Else, there are about 50 models I'd love to own. I like mostly simple ones.

190/210/183/111/112/292/233/268/055/127/000/005/023/should I keep going?

yup, all of them

But if I could only have one ... 372

kilyung · 26 August 2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by unknown

But if I could only have one ... 372

I'd have to add the 233 to the "one" list.

mborkow · 26 August 2013, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd have to add the 233 to the "one" list.

But then it would not be a "one" list!!!

melons · 26 August 2013, 11:57 AM

000 is a great place to begin.

mineral · 26 August 2013, 05:56 PM

232 which I feel closest to its panerai DNA...

Gottahaverolex · 26 August 2013, 08:52 PM

233 has it all

frch1104 · 27 August 2013, 05:35 AM

Panerai 1A

HDHNTER · 27 August 2013, 05:49 AM

For me it's the 372.

Travelller · 27 August 2013, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

The first they ever made back in WWII is the 3646.

A modern homage to that is the 232.

They made some locking crowns post war like the 6152 6154. These are very popular.

A modern homage to that is the 372.

Those are the die hard collector models IMHO.

Else, there are about 50 models I'd love to own. I like mostly simple ones.

190/210/183/111/112/292/233/268/055/127/000/005/023/should I keep going?

What Mik said

Of course it might be interesting to ask if you have a budget in mind... Panerais start at $4K and go up to... oh, $130K...

Gottahaverolex · 27 August 2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

For me it's the 372.

I like that strap man! Very nice!

HDHNTER · 27 August 2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gottahaverolex

I like that strap man! Very nice!

Thanks! It's a WWII Canvas Bren Ammo built by Stonee Straps.

lapince · 25 September 2013, 03:03 PM

I'd say 233, but the dot version, not the new AM PM ones, it's Panerai's first in house movement, 1950 case, domed crystal, 44mm, a great watch, if you would decide for the dot model just don't take the I series, too many problems with the fang, best take the K ones, it's the last ones before the new version, and the one I got.

Otherwise if you want a simpler one, there are so many to choose from, many will say 372, but I can't without the seconds hand

Gerry62 · 25 September 2013, 04:44 PM

210 - 000 .... 44mm

232 - 372 ... 47mm

watchmaniac · 25 September 2013, 11:35 PM

All the base models for me. That's what got me to notice Panerai. I remember walking by a Tourneau window years ago and they had a Panerai display with the 000, 005, and the 111.

Passionata · 25 September 2013, 11:40 PM

Pam21

DreambreaX · 25 September 2013, 11:56 PM

372

subtona · 26 September 2013, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

I like mostly simple ones.

190/210/183/111/112/292/233/268/055/127/000/005/023/should I keep going?

X2

*Decide if you like radiomir or luminor
*Limited or regular production
*47, 45, 44, or 42 mm

Enjoy the hunt

pegaki · 27 September 2013, 11:18 PM

+100 for 233 dot dial

mario belgium · 28 September 2013, 02:37 AM

if your wrist can handle the 372 is a modern classic,i had one but with my girly wrist,i decide to sell,but with regrets:its a true beauty

joe100 · 28 September 2013, 02:46 AM

372 in my opinion. In house, clone of the 6152

jvo300 · 28 September 2013, 05:04 AM

I'd say 372 if your wrist can handle it. Otherwise, go with anything that has the crown guard and meets your budget, function, and aesthetic needs. My personal selection is a dot dial 233.

kilyung · 28 September 2013, 05:18 AM

I'd probably say 233, 127, 372.

broker · 28 September 2013, 08:55 AM

000, 372, 233, 190 or 232.

But, as the OP asked "the most", I would say: 000

alexlt730512 · 28 September 2013, 09:41 AM

233 dot dial for sure

25 August 2013, 12:39 PM	#1
Sylvester Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 110	Most iconic Panerai? I'm looking into purchasing my first Panerai and was wondering what's the most iconic watch they make?

25 August 2013, 12:45 PM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	The first they ever made back in WWII is the 3646. A modern homage to that is the 232. They made some locking crowns post war like the 6152 6154. These are very popular. A modern homage to that is the 372. Those are the die hard collector models IMHO. Else, there are about 50 models I'd love to own. I like mostly simple ones. 190/210/183/111/112/292/233/268/055/127/000/005/023/should I keep going? __________________ member#3242

26 August 2013, 05:56 PM	#11
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	232 which I feel closest to its panerai DNA... __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

25 September 2013, 11:40 PM	#21
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Pam21 __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

28 September 2013, 02:46 AM	#26
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	372 in my opinion. In house, clone of the 6152 __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

25 August 2013, 12:41 PM	#2
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	000, 005, 111, 112. I have a 000.

25 August 2013, 01:55 PM	#4
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	I think is 000 (the number is 000 means the first code, it should be iconic) However 372 is the most wanted watch in Panerai. Both of these you can't go wrong with

25 August 2013, 02:03 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	000

26 August 2013, 11:57 AM	#10
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	000 is a great place to begin.

26 August 2013, 08:52 PM	#12
Gottahaverolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Lancaster, PA Watch: Exp II 42mm Polar Posts: 227	233 has it all

27 August 2013, 05:35 AM	#13
frch1104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Fredrik Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 239	Panerai 1A

27 August 2013, 05:49 AM	#14
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	For me it's the 372.

25 September 2013, 03:03 PM	#18
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	I'd say 233, but the dot version, not the new AM PM ones, it's Panerai's first in house movement, 1950 case, domed crystal, 44mm, a great watch, if you would decide for the dot model just don't take the I series, too many problems with the fang, best take the K ones, it's the last ones before the new version, and the one I got. Otherwise if you want a simpler one, there are so many to choose from, many will say 372, but I can't without the seconds hand

25 September 2013, 04:44 PM	#19
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,502	210 - 000 .... 44mm 232 - 372 ... 47mm

25 September 2013, 11:35 PM	#20
watchmaniac "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Charleston, SC Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 473	All the base models for me. That's what got me to notice Panerai. I remember walking by a Tourneau window years ago and they had a Panerai display with the 000, 005, and the 111.

25 September 2013, 11:56 PM	#22
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	372

27 September 2013, 11:18 PM	#24
pegaki Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: singapore Posts: 13	+100 for 233 dot dial

28 September 2013, 02:37 AM	#25
mario belgium "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: belgium Watch: Rolex,2xHeuer Posts: 352	if your wrist can handle the 372 is a modern classic,i had one but with my girly wrist,i decide to sell,but with regrets:its a true beauty

28 September 2013, 05:04 AM	#27
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I'd say 372 if your wrist can handle it. Otherwise, go with anything that has the crown guard and meets your budget, function, and aesthetic needs. My personal selection is a dot dial 233.

28 September 2013, 05:18 AM	#28
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd probably say 233, 127, 372.

28 September 2013, 08:55 AM	#29
broker "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SP-SP-BRAZIL Posts: 71	000, 372, 233, 190 or 232. But, as the OP asked "the most", I would say: 000

28 September 2013, 09:41 AM	#30
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	233 dot dial for sure

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