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jackal981 · 2 May 2017, 03:34 PM

Hi ! Currently I am looking to buy my first Panerai. Any suggestion what is the absolute best buy for around $7.5k ? I am buying pre-owned and currently is eyeing the 389 Submersible but I would like to ask fellow Paneristi their opinions. Thanks

I also would prefer the Luminor because of their signature crown guard as opposed to Radiomir

jackal981 · 2 May 2017, 03:37 PM

I would like something to be unique and identifiable hence my interest in the 389 as opposed to other models (they all look the same to me)

waikeekee · 2 May 2017, 03:49 PM

422

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jed11 · 2 May 2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by waikeekee

422

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My vote as well

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1William · 2 May 2017, 09:12 PM

I like the 389 and have tried it on several times but have not pulled the trigger as I think the watch is somewhat top heavy. Although I do like the look. I would suggest the 422 also. I owned one for a brief time and only moved it because I was offered a lot for it as opposed to what I had in the watch. My Panerai advise is buy pre-owned with all boxes and papers. The Panerai market is the softest I have ever seen it for trades and sells except for a few LE Models. Get ready for the strap game.

Cru Jones · 2 May 2017, 09:23 PM

389, 305, 233, 422 or 372 are all good choices for what you seem to want.

Psmith · 2 May 2017, 10:07 PM

Another vote for checking out the 422

fullcourt · 2 May 2017, 10:13 PM

372

do some searching, we seem to discuss this every week

good luck in your quest

clyde2801 · 3 May 2017, 01:15 AM

Forget about individuality when buying the watch, that's what the strap market is for!

jackal981 · 3 May 2017, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

389, 305, 233, 422 or 372 are all good choices for what you seem to want.

What is so special about the 422 ? Serious question. They look the same as the cheaper PAMs and after doing a bit of research every single Paneristi rave them. Personally I like the look of 389

jackal981 · 3 May 2017, 02:50 AM

Here is PAM 389 on my wrist

waikeekee · 3 May 2017, 02:57 AM

Look! Looks are subjective, one's man meat is another man' poison. Since you already decided on 389, by all means, buy it and wear it with pride and in good health. Why do you need to ask the general public here what you should get?

389 vs 422/372

Well, there are entirely different watches aren't they?

Automatic vs manual
Submersible vs Luminor Marina
Sub Dial vs Sandwich Dial
So on and so forth,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Just get whatever that sings to you. You don't need a consensus from us to buy a Pam. Besides, I would rather get the 305 instead of the 389, well, it's just me.

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Maltie · 3 May 2017, 03:15 AM

PAM 233 go go go

dr.fiddy · 3 May 2017, 07:44 AM

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pam 233 go go go

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subtona · 3 May 2017, 07:51 AM

000

111

the 389 looks quite big for you.

nick c · 3 May 2017, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

000

111

the 389 looks quite big for you.

Gus is right 47mm will be too big on you.

nick c · 3 May 2017, 09:10 AM

44mm will fit better on you

clyde2801 · 3 May 2017, 09:49 AM

Agreed.

ap1 · 3 May 2017, 11:08 AM

Wrist looks made for a 42

dnpina · 3 May 2017, 11:30 AM

Luminor Base. Manual wnd . 2 hands. 000 or 560. The Q series is last with sandwich dial in the 560.

I respectfully say that submersible is huge on your wrist. Lugs look like they hang over.

jackal981 · 3 May 2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Wrist looks made for a 42

Actually you are not wrong 42 is the size of my watches however I still can sport 44s. Historically, is Luminor supposed to be 44 or 47mms ?

DCheeta · 3 May 2017, 01:35 PM

I always recommend the Zero for a first Panerai.

ajas · 4 May 2017, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

I always recommend the Zero for a first Panerai.

Could not agree more. If I was to start again 000 would be my choice.

jackal981 · 5 May 2017, 03:08 AM

After much thinking I have decided to go with 389. I have asked my dealer to find a pre-owned one and I can't wait to buy my first Pam.

WWC · 5 May 2017, 12:45 PM

Luminor 44mm
Base
Unitas 6497
Sandwich dial
Domed crystal

112 is a classic. See if you can get your hands on one as it's been discontinued. R series bring the last.

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RudyB · 5 May 2017, 12:47 PM

Definitely go with what sings to you the most, 389 is a great choice!

GsurgBM · 7 May 2017, 07:59 AM

Ive enjoyed the 005 as a first. Liked the logo.

Ruud Van Driver · 7 May 2017, 01:24 PM

I would have said 389 too. Maybe not my ideal choice as a first Panerai but you seem to like it and I do too.

A lot of PAMs do look alike from a distance (as do quite a few Rolex and several others) but what narrows the 389 down to something resembling uniqueness is the ceramic bezel; not many Panerai divers have that.

As for the size, it does look a bit on the large size for you but then as long as you're happy then who cares. Here's one I came close to pulling the trigger on a few months ago; only thing that stopped me is my love for the 533.

Good luck on securing a fine pre-loved example

Quailhunter · 7 May 2017, 07:37 PM

OP, how did you decide to buy a Panerai and not one of the other fine watch brands.

2 May 2017, 03:34 PM	#1
jackal981 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: RM FPJ PP AP R Posts: 138	First Panerai suggestion Hi ! Currently I am looking to buy my first Panerai. Any suggestion what is the absolute best buy for around $7.5k ? I am buying pre-owned and currently is eyeing the 389 Submersible but I would like to ask fellow Paneristi their opinions. Thanks I also would prefer the Luminor because of their signature crown guard as opposed to Radiomir

2 May 2017, 10:07 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Another vote for checking out the 422 __________________

2 May 2017, 10:13 PM	#8
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	372 do some searching, we seem to discuss this every week good luck in your quest __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

3 May 2017, 02:57 AM	#12
waikeekee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ubi Posts: 619	First Panerai suggestion Look! Looks are subjective, one's man meat is another man' poison. Since you already decided on 389, by all means, buy it and wear it with pride and in good health. Why do you need to ask the general public here what you should get? 389 vs 422/372 Well, there are entirely different watches aren't they? Automatic vs manual Submersible vs Luminor Marina Sub Dial vs Sandwich Dial So on and so forth,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Just get whatever that sings to you. You don't need a consensus from us to buy a Pam. Besides, I would rather get the 305 instead of the 389, well, it's just me. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 May 2017, 07:51 AM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	000 111 the 389 looks quite big for you. __________________

2 May 2017, 03:37 PM	#2
jackal981 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: RM FPJ PP AP R Posts: 138	I would like something to be unique and identifiable hence my interest in the 389 as opposed to other models (they all look the same to me)

2 May 2017, 03:49 PM	#3
waikeekee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ubi Posts: 619	422 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 May 2017, 09:12 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I like the 389 and have tried it on several times but have not pulled the trigger as I think the watch is somewhat top heavy. Although I do like the look. I would suggest the 422 also. I owned one for a brief time and only moved it because I was offered a lot for it as opposed to what I had in the watch. My Panerai advise is buy pre-owned with all boxes and papers. The Panerai market is the softest I have ever seen it for trades and sells except for a few LE Models. Get ready for the strap game.

2 May 2017, 09:23 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	389, 305, 233, 422 or 372 are all good choices for what you seem to want.

3 May 2017, 01:15 AM	#9
clyde2801 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 51	Forget about individuality when buying the watch, that's what the strap market is for!

3 May 2017, 02:50 AM	#11
jackal981 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: RM FPJ PP AP R Posts: 138	Here is PAM 389 on my wrist

3 May 2017, 03:15 AM	#13
Maltie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 403	PAM 233 go go go

3 May 2017, 09:10 AM	#17
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	44mm will fit better on you Attached Images

3 May 2017, 09:49 AM	#18
clyde2801 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 51	Another vote for the zero Agreed. Attached Images

3 May 2017, 11:08 AM	#19
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Wrist looks made for a 42

3 May 2017, 11:30 AM	#20
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	Luminor Base. Manual wnd . 2 hands. 000 or 560. The Q series is last with sandwich dial in the 560. I respectfully say that submersible is huge on your wrist. Lugs look like they hang over.

3 May 2017, 01:35 PM	#22
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I always recommend the Zero for a first Panerai.

5 May 2017, 03:08 AM	#24
jackal981 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: RM FPJ PP AP R Posts: 138	After much thinking I have decided to go with 389. I have asked my dealer to find a pre-owned one and I can't wait to buy my first Pam.

5 May 2017, 12:45 PM	#25
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	Luminor 44mm Base Unitas 6497 Sandwich dial Domed crystal 112 is a classic. See if you can get your hands on one as it's been discontinued. R series bring the last. Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

5 May 2017, 12:47 PM	#26
RudyB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Rudy Location: Studio City, CA Watch: Panerai, IWC, AP Posts: 112	Definitely go with what sings to you the most, 389 is a great choice!

7 May 2017, 07:59 AM	#27
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Ive enjoyed the 005 as a first. Liked the logo. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

7 May 2017, 01:24 PM	#28
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I would have said 389 too. Maybe not my ideal choice as a first Panerai but you seem to like it and I do too. A lot of PAMs do look alike from a distance (as do quite a few Rolex and several others) but what narrows the 389 down to something resembling uniqueness is the ceramic bezel; not many Panerai divers have that. As for the size, it does look a bit on the large size for you but then as long as you're happy then who cares. Here's one I came close to pulling the trigger on a few months ago; only thing that stopped me is my love for the 533. Good luck on securing a fine pre-loved example Attached Images __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 May 2017, 07:37 PM	#29
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	OP, how did you decide to buy a Panerai and not one of the other fine watch brands.

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