47mm - Joined The Dark Side

[Panerai_Fan]

It was time. I knew one day I would make the leap from a 44m to a 47mm. And today was the day. Just bought a 00422. Love the sandwich dial, 3 day power reserve, the hand-wound calibre P.3001, the display case back, and bumped out crystal. It also has a seconds reset function where you can reset the second hand instantly back to zero and you can move the hour hand independently from the minute hand for quick time-zone changes.
It's a stunner.

[The OG Beef]

Congrats! Bet it’s not the last.


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[Kevin of Larchmont]

What an entrance! Welcome to the forum.

[eonflux]

Congrats!!!

One of the best looking PAMs

[Cru Jones]

Very nice, congratulations!

[Gerardus]

Beauty! Huge congratulations

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations! What a great PAM

[1William]

Welcome to the Forum. Congratulations. A very cool watch.

[Panerai_Fan]

The three-day power reserve is a nice complication and putting in on the back keeps the dial uncluttered.

[emtee]

Lovely!

[Rebel]

Sweet.

[Luftgekuhlt]

Congrats - bold first 47mm choice given the bulk of the 422! Most go for the thinner 372 or fiddy.

I'd recommend a few custom thick 26/26 straps with flat buckles - they really help to balance the 422 on the wrist.

[Michael1968]

Congratulations

[1st amg]

Excellent choice! It’s a very imposing yet classy piece. Congratulations


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[tedo]

Very nice, congrats — love the 47s!

[Panerai_Fan]

The dome crystal screams photograph me.

[Phrank]

Congratulations, epic piece in my opinion.

I absolutely love the Panerai 422, had one for about a year and moved it on to make way for something else, but will be re-acquiring as I have about a dozen straps to go with it.

Here's my greatly missed 422.

[Panerai_Fan]

Phrank - Love those straps and that buckle is on another level. Very cool.

[hongkongrr]

I have the same one. Love it and it is a keeper

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[Joearch]

422 is a great piece. Congratulations and enjoy!

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by Panerai_Fan

It was time. I knew one day I would make the leap from a 44m to a 47mm. And today was the day. Just bought a 00422. Love the sandwich dial, 3 day power reserve, the hand-wound calibre P.3001, the display case back, and bumped out crystal. It also has a seconds reset function where you can reset the second hand instantly back to zero and you can move the hour hand independently from the minute hand for quick time-zone changes.
It's a stunner.

Congrats! Tried one on yesterday and it really made me want one.

What’s the best way to buy one of these right now? Purchase at Boutique?








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[The OG Beef]

Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

Congrats! Tried one on yesterday and it really made me want one.

What’s the best way to buy one of these right now? Purchase at Boutique?








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Wow, the AA series is already hitting.


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[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by The OG Beef

Wow, the AA series is already hitting.


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What’s that mean? What is the AA series? I’m new to Panerai.


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[Fredrik]

Originally Posted by usmc_k9_vet

What’s that mean? What is the AA series? I’m new to Panerai.

Panerai used to have one letter in the beginning of the serial number, starting with A, then B... They reached Z last year and now they started with AA as seen in the watch above.

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

Panerai used to have one letter in the beginning of the serial number, starting with A, then B... They reached Z last year and now they started with AA as seen in the watch above.

Got it. Thank you.


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[duc888]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

Panerai used to have one letter in the beginning of the serial number, starting with A, then B... They reached Z last year and now they started with AA as seen in the watch above.

That was also new to me. Thanks.

[Joearch]

422/372 are two of the best Panerai have produced IMHO. At 47mm they are potent on the wrist. My thinking is as part of a collection they are great. The case/bezel/crystal/face are fabulous. I had the 422 when it first was out. I now enjoy the 372 as part of the collection. The OP strap is nice! Hagwe

[Panerai_Fan]

I was searching for a 422 for a couple of months and noticed the asking price was typically $6,500 and up (this watch sells retail for $10K so that was to be expected). Also, I wanted to buy it through eBay because I have used their watch authentication process in the past and really like it. It's free, quick and easy with zero hassles.

After spending a lot evenings burning the midnite oil (that really is the fun part of the hunt), I finally bought my 422 on eBay for $4,000. It went through the eBay authentication process and was shipped to my home with no issues. The reason why I was able to get the 422 at such a great price is because of the following:

-It did not come with the original box, screwdriver, papers or store bought receipt (none of that matters to me anyway - I just wanted a bargain).
-It was being sold by a seller who does a lot of estate sale stuff (he had over 12,000 items sold) so he did not want to hold on to it very long.
- It was the week after Christmas when I bought it. (Great time of the year to buy a luxury item)
- He was accepting offers (he wanted $6.5K and I offered $4K and he took it) even I was shocked by this!
-It's a hard sale due to the 47mm size. Most people won't consider buying a watch that big.

If you are on the fence about getting a 47mm 422 Panerai- take the plunge. t's a stunning piece of mechanical art.

[usmc_k9_vet]

Originally Posted by Panerai_Fan

I was searching for a 422 for a couple of months and noticed the asking price was typically $6,500 and up (this watch sells retail for $10K so that was to be expected). Also, I wanted to buy it through eBay because I have used their watch authentication process in the past and really like it. It's free, quick and easy with zero hassles.

After spending a lot evenings burning the midnite oil (that really is the fun part of the hunt), I finally bought my 422 on eBay for $4,000. It went through the eBay authentication process and was shipped to my home with no issues. The reason why I was able to get the 422 at such a great price is because of the following:

-It did not come with the original box, screwdriver, papers or store bought receipt (none of that matters to me anyway - I just wanted a bargain).
-It was being sold by a seller who does a lot of estate sale stuff (he had over 12,000 items sold) so he did not want to hold on to it very long.
- It was the week after Christmas when I bought it. (Great time of the year to buy a luxury item)
- He was accepting offers (he wanted $6.5K and I offered $4K and he took it) even I was shocked by this!
-It's a hard sale due to the 47mm size. Most people won't consider buying a watch that big.

If you are on the fence about getting a 47mm 422 Panerai- take the plunge. t's a stunning piece of mechanical art.

Wow you got an absolute STEAL! If I could find one in great condition at that price I would buy it right now. Congrats.


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[1William]

Congratulations.