Is there a consensus on the "grail" Panerai

[raclaims]

I don't have a Panerai in my collection.

I've seen this discussed before but not sure there was ever a consensus.

What's the one and only one to have??

I'd like to add just one and I would want whatever the most desired piece long term would be. There are so many variations and LEs, etc., that it makes my head spin and I end up just not buying one.

Thoughts??

[mfer]

true vintage panerai are the grails

6152 6154 3646

[Cru Jones]

This is sort of like asking what is the consensus Rolex grail....

[mfer]

My grail lottery go nutz watch.

[robisan]

Originally Posted by mfer

true vintage panerai are the grails

6152 6154 3646

If the OP is into vintage, then that would be the grails. Goodluck in finding one and the $$$ involved too.

[One Ping Only]

Vintage is the true Grail, but in a modern reference the 372 is pretty iconic. The 233 is a favorite modern for many, and I am sad I missed the 587. Ther are many more, but these are my modern, mostly available picks.

[sctp39]

587 gets my vote

[Ravager135]

372 probably contains the most Panerai DNA of the modern watches available.

[rouxeny]

I am also hoping to have one Panerai.

I am planning on it being a 233. In reading a lot of posts on multiple forums, that seems to be a modern classic.

[EddieB]

Vintage/all-time - 6152.
In my view, the 233 is a modern day classic and strikes the perfect balance between Panerai "DNA" and functionality. Where is Travelller???

[MP5]

232

[jay_kay]

My grail Panerai is a 1997 Neo Vintage PAM21 . PAM232 will do for now though ;-)

[topgear]

I like the 390. Simple, clean and hand wound.

[unknown]

372 for me

those overhyped, way to expensive , often crappy pieces from the 1940's are nothing for me.
An abused simple watch or a 100 - 150K Patek … easy choice for me

[B. Doggy]

203 and/or 21

[red1108nyc]

This is my grail..

[jay_kay]

Nice 360.

I will add the 587 is my current potentially attainable Grail. Been on so many waiting lists tried too many boutiques on the off chance but always thwarted. Tbh though I think the 372 is a better looking watch :-0

[nick c]

Panerai Slytech

[Psmith]

203 would be up there

[Preeble]

Grail is a loaded term. My order/categories:

1. Vintage 3646, 6152, 6154 (essentially unattainable)
2. Pre-V era - I like the 5218/201A or 202A (attainable, but very pricey)
3. Vendome/Modern Era (aside from the 21) - 232 (1930s), 587 (1940s), 372 (1950s) and the 249/448. Lastly, I would have to throw a T-dial 4 in there too. Pre-A would be ideal.

Hard to pick just one from the Vendome era.

[bzabodyn]

Originally Posted by Psmith

203 would be up there

203 would be my vote.

BZ

[srvrf]

I doubt there will be a consensus. According to the Panerai website, Radiomir's were first, then Mare Nostrums, then Luminors. The 424 is similar to the first Radiomir and the 372 is probably the most iconic Luminor. But in reality, I think you decide on Radiomir vs Luminor and then select the one that you like best.

[plokiu2005]

What is your budget?

[Jp28]

So how does everyone see the 127/217 ?

[bigstick]

i've been on the edge of buying a couple of vintage pieces with a very large cheque

in the end it was a huge amount of money for what was a somewhat old watch, there is always this line about buying the history but the thought i kept having was, it wasn't my history. It was somebody else's who i didn't know and wasn't related to, so meant nothing to me. It's a different world when you can say, it was my grandfathers watch. It strikes me it's a little like buying an old war heroes medals. They mean everything to him and his family. To you they just form a collection. It didn;t help that one of the pieces the dealer had was marked SS and i'm not sure my grandparents having fought against that would have every forgiven me.

The other problem with the vintage pieces is some of them have a very dubious history, it's hard to be sure exactly what you're getting.

so what are the other options, i have a pre v piece but only a collector would really know why it was rare, it doesn't feel special unless you love that kind of thing

for me it would be a 203 and a 21, i have a 203, it's an amazing piece. The moment is primitive, but to flip it over always brings a smile to my face. The good news is there won't be any more so for me it's the perfect luminor. I've never seen a 21 in the flesh but i think would tick the boxes for the same reason.

There are others which are stunning for different reasons, the 448/449 for the history, the 339, 341, 587, 382, 507

but if i needed to sell them all and keep one, one i could wear all the time without worrying about it, i'd take the 372 or 422 is you want the sundial. I think they're the best modern panerai, you can dress them up and dress them down with straps. I didn't really like it as much at first, but the more i wear it the more i love it.

[Randy]

127 hands down!!

[terrywoods]

127 and a 599

Plus the new ltd edition 0001

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by raclaims

I don't have a Panerai in my collection. ... What's the one and only one to have??

Another "thread without a cause"...

1. Budget?
2. Vintage or modern-day?
3. New and/or used?

Get back to us and we'll get back to you (...in a more constructive manner)

[subtona]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

This is my grail..

Love it Fred


I would avoid the many pitfalls of Panerai grail and go with all purpose Panerai
000 or 111.

[Mastergreenhand]

If just one for your collection most would probably say 372 as it represents the brand's history and is attainable. The value has dropped significantly since it debuted, however it is still a must have for many Ristis. If you buy pre-owned, you'll be in good shape if you want to sell later. Just my