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RUK · 13 July 2015, 11:06 PM

Heh everyone. New to Panerai. Curious to know what the most iconic of the brand is. Something three handed. Don't want too many complications.

Thank for your opinion

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mfer · 13 July 2015, 11:35 PM

The icon's are...

127 (3 hands)
372 (2 hands)
232 (2 hands)

There are several other highly popular models that aren't icons however
233 (4 hands date pr)
382 (3 hands date bronze)
000 (2 hands)
111 (3 hands) - several varieties here like Ti, painted sandwich
etc...

Just do some general searching for Panerai image searches and find one that sings. Looking around is fun. One you get some more of what you like, ask again and we can tell you similar models you might have missed.

SpunkyQ8 · 13 July 2015, 11:59 PM

U cant go wrong with the 372 or 587 if u prefer 1940 case
Both share the great p.3000 in-house movement

subtona · 14 July 2015, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

The icon's are...

127 (3 hands)
372 (2 hands)
232 (2 hands)

There are several other highly popular models that aren't icons however
233 (4 hands date pr)
382 (3 hands date bronze)
000 (2 hands)
111 (3 hands) - several varieties here like Ti, painted sandwich
etc...

Just do some general searching for Panerai image searches and find one that sings. Looking around is fun. One you get some more of what you like, ask again and we can tell you similar models you might have missed.

great list.

I will add:
Less is more not only in design but also price imho

nick c · 14 July 2015, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

The icon's are...

127 (3 hands)
372 (2 hands)
232 (2 hands)

There are several other highly popular models that aren't icons however
233 (4 hands date pr)
382 (3 hands date bronze)
000 (2 hands)
111 (3 hands) - several varieties here like Ti, painted sandwich
etc...

Just do some general searching for Panerai image searches and find one that sings. Looking around is fun. One you get some more of what you like, ask again and we can tell you similar models you might have missed.

Bingo

Psmith · 14 July 2015, 05:50 AM

111

RUK · 14 July 2015, 06:10 AM

Thanks for the tips. The 372 and 000 look good :)

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yjfang · 14 July 2015, 07:05 AM

360. Because you love or hate it, or both.

VetteBandit · 14 July 2015, 11:24 AM

I think the 112 is overlooked. 2 hands and clean dial. Also love the 111.

Urosfan · 14 July 2015, 11:26 AM

111 but I'm biased

red1108nyc · 14 July 2015, 11:40 AM

360 but I am biased :-)

jamesr · 14 July 2015, 11:55 AM

232 and 294

subtona · 14 July 2015, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

360 but I am biased :-)

I Never get tired of that one Fred

gmtm2 · 15 July 2015, 04:42 AM

Pam 000!!

cht · 15 July 2015, 05:35 AM

For me it's the 111, no contest.

rozyd · 15 July 2015, 05:46 AM

I agree, the 111 to me is iconic. Maybe it's a function of which watch you saw first?

Ravager135 · 15 July 2015, 07:16 AM

372 for historic models, 000 or 005 for pre-vendome models. 111, 112 kind of combine the pre-V aesthetic with the sandwich dial.

Panerai has evolved so much during its history that it's hard to find one model that represents a particular look that Panerai held for a long time. Each decade since the 1930s kind of has a different model representative of the brand. Given that, however, the 372 probably has the most Panerai DNA in one model for whatever that's worth.

Ravager135 · 15 July 2015, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

360 but I am biased :-)

That BBQ is beautiful. 44mm Luminors and 45mm Radiomirs are kind of my max size wise. I would love to get my hands on a piece like that to contrast with my 005. I'll have to settle for another DLC piece in the future it seems as picking up a 360 is next to impossible.

Mastergreenhand · 15 July 2015, 07:31 AM

I'd say the 372. If not that, then the 000.

HL65 · 15 July 2015, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

The icon's are...

127 (3 hands)
372 (2 hands)
232 (2 hands)

There are several other highly popular models that aren't icons however
233 (4 hands date pr)
382 (3 hands date bronze)
000 (2 hands)
111 (3 hands) - several varieties here like Ti, painted sandwich
etc...

Just do some general searching for Panerai image searches and find one that sings. Looking around is fun. One you get some more of what you like, ask again and we can tell you similar models you might have missed.

Agree but also throw in the 127 with a twist, less made and Marina Militare on the dial and call it 217 aka Destro. Great list Mik!

red1108nyc · 15 July 2015, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

I Never get tired of that one Fred

Thanks Buddy Gus & next time, you can wear her all night!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravager135

That BBQ is beautiful. 44mm Luminors and 45mm Radiomirs are kind of my max size wise. I would love to get my hands on a piece like that to contrast with my 005. I'll have to settle for another DLC piece in the future it seems as picking up a 360 is next to impossible.

Thanks Evan!

nick c · 16 July 2015, 12:34 AM

I will say also 332

1st amg · 16 July 2015, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

I'd say the 372. If not that, then the 000.

I concur!! for both nominations

jay_kay · 17 July 2015, 04:34 PM

I'd have to say 127 and 232!

yjfang · 19 July 2015, 09:22 AM

What about the 203?

broker · 19 July 2015, 12:16 PM

Easily 372.

MP5 · 19 July 2015, 12:53 PM

232 is the chosen one

B. Doggy · 20 July 2015, 02:31 AM

I like Mik's list, though not a fan of faux patina. For this reason, the 372 has a fault. Probably just me though.

jhcam8 · 20 July 2015, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Agree but also throw in the 127 with a twist, less made and Marina Militare on the dial and call it 217 aka Destro. Great list Mik!

I'd include the 587.

Jp28 · 20 July 2015, 04:10 AM

127/217
372
233

Bit early for a 587 for this list

13 July 2015, 11:06 PM	#1
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	What's the most iconic Panerai Heh everyone. New to Panerai. Curious to know what the most iconic of the brand is. Something three handed. Don't want too many complications. Thank for your opinion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

13 July 2015, 11:35 PM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	The icon's are... 127 (3 hands) 372 (2 hands) 232 (2 hands) There are several other highly popular models that aren't icons however 233 (4 hands date pr) 382 (3 hands date bronze) 000 (2 hands) 111 (3 hands) - several varieties here like Ti, painted sandwich etc... Just do some general searching for Panerai image searches and find one that sings. Looking around is fun. One you get some more of what you like, ask again and we can tell you similar models you might have missed. __________________ member#3242

14 July 2015, 05:50 AM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	111 __________________

14 July 2015, 06:10 AM	#7
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Thanks for the tips. The 372 and 000 look good :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

14 July 2015, 11:24 AM	#9
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	I think the 112 is overlooked. 2 hands and clean dial. Also love the 111. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

13 July 2015, 11:59 PM	#3
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	U cant go wrong with the 372 or 587 if u prefer 1940 case Both share the great p.3000 in-house movement

14 July 2015, 07:05 AM	#8
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	360. Because you love or hate it, or both.

14 July 2015, 11:26 AM	#10
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	111 but I'm biased

14 July 2015, 11:40 AM	#11
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	360 but I am biased :-)

14 July 2015, 11:55 AM	#12
jamesr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: James R. Location: IL Watch: 1675 Posts: 32	232 and 294

15 July 2015, 04:42 AM	#14
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	Pam 000!! __________________ forever rolex

15 July 2015, 05:35 AM	#15
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,143	For me it's the 111, no contest.

15 July 2015, 05:46 AM	#16
rozyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Watch: SD,DD,Exp1,Daytona Posts: 550	I agree, the 111 to me is iconic. Maybe it's a function of which watch you saw first?

15 July 2015, 07:16 AM	#17
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	372 for historic models, 000 or 005 for pre-vendome models. 111, 112 kind of combine the pre-V aesthetic with the sandwich dial. Panerai has evolved so much during its history that it's hard to find one model that represents a particular look that Panerai held for a long time. Each decade since the 1930s kind of has a different model representative of the brand. Given that, however, the 372 probably has the most Panerai DNA in one model for whatever that's worth.

15 July 2015, 07:31 AM	#19
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,188	I'd say the 372. If not that, then the 000. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

16 July 2015, 12:34 AM	#22
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I will say also 332 Attached Images

17 July 2015, 04:34 PM	#24
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I'd have to say 127 and 232! __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

19 July 2015, 09:22 AM	#25
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	What about the 203?

19 July 2015, 12:16 PM	#26
broker "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SP-SP-BRAZIL Posts: 71	Easily 372.

19 July 2015, 12:53 PM	#27
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	232 is the chosen one

20 July 2015, 02:31 AM	#28
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I like Mik's list, though not a fan of faux patina. For this reason, the 372 has a fault. Probably just me though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

20 July 2015, 04:10 AM	#30
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 575	127/217 372 233 Bit early for a 587 for this list

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