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Noxa · 25 February 2018, 01:14 AM

Well I bought my first Panerai last week the 323, being someone who has never shown any interest in them or even looked at a Panerai in person to seeing one and instantly buying one.

Well a week later, I walked into the Panerai boutique in London and saw the 425 and fell in love instantly, I just find the vintage sparse dial so fitting for the watch. I purchased elsewhere as the boutique barely moved on the price but the 425 is incoming in the next week.

Never has a brand hooked me so fast and so hard. Got to now hold fire before I find a reason to buy the Carbon Submersible.

waikeekee · 25 February 2018, 01:40 AM

My advice, if taken seriously, you should start doing research on aftermarket straps. It is a whole new world.

1) A big congratulation on your double purchase. What was the 323 like?

2) Since you are from the UK, you might wanna try Toshi, Richard I think.

3) Please post more pictures.

4) Welcome to the world of Panerai.

Cheerio!

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GaloCinza · 25 February 2018, 02:20 AM

Just got my first (564) and already searching for a new one!

Post some pics!!

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Cru Jones · 25 February 2018, 03:10 AM

Great start! You've got two very fine Radiomirs. Congratulations and enjoy! :-)

Now, for that first Luminor..... 372 perhaps?

nick c · 25 February 2018, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Great start! You've got two very fine Radiomirs. Congratulations and enjoy! :-)

Now, for that first Luminor..... 372 perhaps?

What Cru said^^

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brandrea · 25 February 2018, 05:35 AM

Congratulations.

Careful this is a slippery slope

aperna · 25 February 2018, 05:39 AM

Well done!!!! looking forward to pics

mdkaplan · 25 February 2018, 10:55 AM

I own a Panerai 270. Interested in a stainless bracelet. Does anyone know if there is a compatible steel bracelet available? Prefer OEM Panerai but if not available would do aftermarket. Thank you.

agentmeister5 · 25 February 2018, 12:08 PM

Congrats! You'll love the 425. It's the only Panerai I own and I love the vintage, minimalist dial.

Dan2010 · 25 February 2018, 12:47 PM

Welcome to the world of Panerai. It is awesome.

Ian Macdermott · 25 February 2018, 08:06 PM

Congratulations

A great choice.

pdnb · 25 February 2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mdkaplan

I own a Panerai 270. Interested in a stainless bracelet. Does anyone know if there is a compatible steel bracelet available? Prefer OEM Panerai but if not available would do aftermarket. Thank you.

I know the 312/320/329 series is a 1950 and the 270 is a 1950;but don’t know if the bracelet is compatible

Mick8moses · 25 February 2018, 11:07 PM

Congrats I'm always teetering on the edge of getting a Panerai. :)

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galnaimi · 26 February 2018, 08:37 PM

Congratulations . 425 is one of the best Radiomir timepieces in Panerai current collection . You may want to consider adding 422 Or 372 In near future . We can call you now “ Panerisiti “ . Wear them in good health and enjoy .

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1William · 26 February 2018, 10:05 PM

Congratulations.

jenniferjanef · 27 February 2018, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

What Cru said^^

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Perfection in my eyes!

nick c · 27 February 2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

Perfection in my eyes!

Thank you!

Hairdude1 · 27 February 2018, 01:45 PM

Congrats!

Eric-London · 28 February 2018, 03:43 AM

Congrats! Panerai is a good choice.
I've been collecting the brand since the early 2000's and have quite a few pieces, and mainly stick to SE's.

Most watch fans buy because we like something and not for investment purposes.

Having said that, if you want to get out of a piece its not nice to lose your shirt doing it.

My advice, go steady and think before you buy.

Here's my nice virtually un-scratchable daily beater, 335.

And one of my SE's which needs no introduction.

DCheeta · 28 February 2018, 05:43 AM

Congrats! We all identify. There is something special about the wearing experience of Panerai.

Tourbillon1 · 1 March 2018, 10:47 AM

Congrats! But beware, Panerai is (joyfully) addictive!

Noxa · 3 March 2018, 04:06 AM

Well the 425 arrived today! I’m really loving it, the Spartan dial is very vintage military looking yet dressy with the beautiful polished Radiomir case, very happy. And yes the Luminor is certainly happening next. For me it’s going to be the 577 Left hander I think but so many options.

As to aftermarket straps, I’ve ordered a DiStefano strapand it’s being made while we speak.

Just a quick thing of note my box on the 425 is smaller than the box of my 323, this is ok? I was under the impression all the wooden cases were the same size.

Noxa · 3 March 2018, 04:08 AM

And yes I love every Panerai show in the thread, some real beauties there.

waikeekee · 3 March 2018, 04:40 AM

Wait till you get a Special Edition, the (SE) box is double the size of your 425. Simona is one of the pioneer in strap making magic. You can’t go wrong with hers. Since you like Italian, you might wanna look into Sengia Straps too.

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Noxa · 4 March 2018, 01:09 AM

Wow thanks for the tip, I’ve just looked and they’ve got a couple of stunning straps that I’ll be ordering very soon I’m sure, and reasonably priced.

25 February 2018, 01:14 AM	#1
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Bought my first Panerai last week... ordered my second this morning! Well I bought my first Panerai last week the 323, being someone who has never shown any interest in them or even looked at a Panerai in person to seeing one and instantly buying one. Well a week later, I walked into the Panerai boutique in London and saw the 425 and fell in love instantly, I just find the vintage sparse dial so fitting for the watch. I purchased elsewhere as the boutique barely moved on the price but the 425 is incoming in the next week. Never has a brand hooked me so fast and so hard. Got to now hold fire before I find a reason to buy the Carbon Submersible.

25 February 2018, 01:40 AM	#2
waikeekee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ubi Posts: 619	Bought my first Panerai last week... ordered my second this morning! My advice, if taken seriously, you should start doing research on aftermarket straps. It is a whole new world. 1) A big congratulation on your double purchase. What was the 323 like? 2) Since you are from the UK, you might wanna try Toshi, Richard I think. 3) Please post more pictures. 4) Welcome to the world of Panerai. Cheerio! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

25 February 2018, 10:55 AM	#8
mdkaplan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NJ Watch: Rolex yachtmaster2 Posts: 1	Steel bracelet Panerai 270 I own a Panerai 270. Interested in a stainless bracelet. Does anyone know if there is a compatible steel bracelet available? Prefer OEM Panerai but if not available would do aftermarket. Thank you.

27 February 2018, 01:45 PM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

25 February 2018, 02:20 AM	#3
GaloCinza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Brazil Posts: 80	Just got my first (564) and already searching for a new one! Post some pics!! Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

25 February 2018, 03:10 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Great start! You've got two very fine Radiomirs. Congratulations and enjoy! :-) Now, for that first Luminor..... 372 perhaps?

25 February 2018, 05:35 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	Congratulations. Careful this is a slippery slope

25 February 2018, 05:39 AM	#7
aperna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: all of them Posts: 661	Well done!!!! looking forward to pics

25 February 2018, 12:08 PM	#9
agentmeister5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 253	Congrats! You'll love the 425. It's the only Panerai I own and I love the vintage, minimalist dial.

25 February 2018, 12:47 PM	#10
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Welcome to the world of Panerai. It is awesome.

25 February 2018, 08:06 PM	#11
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Congratulations A great choice.

25 February 2018, 11:07 PM	#13
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Congrats I'm always teetering on the edge of getting a Panerai. :) Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

26 February 2018, 08:37 PM	#14
galnaimi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Al Daayen Posts: 28	Congratulations . 425 is one of the best Radiomir timepieces in Panerai current collection . You may want to consider adding 422 Or 372 In near future . We can call you now “ Panerisiti “ . Wear them in good health and enjoy . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 February 2018, 10:05 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

28 February 2018, 03:43 AM	#19
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,078	Congrats! Panerai is a good choice. I've been collecting the brand since the early 2000's and have quite a few pieces, and mainly stick to SE's. Most watch fans buy because we like something and not for investment purposes. Having said that, if you want to get out of a piece its not nice to lose your shirt doing it. My advice, go steady and think before you buy. Here's my nice virtually un-scratchable daily beater, 335. And one of my SE's which needs no introduction.

28 February 2018, 05:43 AM	#20
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Congrats! We all identify. There is something special about the wearing experience of Panerai.

1 March 2018, 10:47 AM	#21
Tourbillon1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 30	Congrats! But beware, Panerai is (joyfully) addictive!

3 March 2018, 04:06 AM	#22
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Well the 425 arrived today! I’m really loving it, the Spartan dial is very vintage military looking yet dressy with the beautiful polished Radiomir case, very happy. And yes the Luminor is certainly happening next. For me it’s going to be the 577 Left hander I think but so many options. As to aftermarket straps, I’ve ordered a DiStefano strapand it’s being made while we speak. Just a quick thing of note my box on the 425 is smaller than the box of my 323, this is ok? I was under the impression all the wooden cases were the same size.

3 March 2018, 04:08 AM	#23
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	And yes I love every Panerai show in the thread, some real beauties there.

3 March 2018, 04:40 AM	#24
waikeekee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ubi Posts: 619	Wait till you get a Special Edition, the (SE) box is double the size of your 425. Simona is one of the pioneer in strap making magic. You can’t go wrong with hers. Since you like Italian, you might wanna look into Sengia Straps too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 March 2018, 01:09 AM	#25
Noxa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: UK Posts: 173	Wow thanks for the tip, I’ve just looked and they’ve got a couple of stunning straps that I’ll be ordering very soon I’m sure, and reasonably priced.

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