First Pam - Historic or Contemporary?

[coern]

Unfortunately the base models seem to be difficult to find at the boutique. I think I'll get either a 312 or a 321 and then look around the forums for a handwind base model!

[eXis10z]

Just curious y bros here don't suggest the 112? I see many 111, 312 and 000. Isn't the 112 just as classic since it represents the very essence of a Panerai, a pure simple base model.

[coern]

I went down today to try the 372 and 321 - was pleasantly surprised that due to the flatness of the 47mm 372 as compared to the "fatness" of the 321, it didn't seem to wear much larger than the 44 mm 321.

Interesting!

[coern]

Thanks to bro Watcha, I'm now a proud owner of my first Pam, a 000.

[coern]

My Pam 000!

Bought from bro Watcha!

[lufu]

Is the movement of the base model 000 good? Are they in house?

[satch]

Is the movement of the base model 000 good? Are they in house?

Modified unitaa 6497...still a reliable workhorse movement nonetheless.

For base with in house movements eg p3000 I think it starts from 372.

[coern]

Is the movement of the base model 000 good? Are they in house?

for newbie, good to read through the catalogue for the info. you will learn a lot!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/82930122/Panerai-Catalogue-2012

[infinitesadness]

any place to d/l the pdf for free?

[azrielsc]

any place to d/l the pdf for free?

Well, if you have an iPad, you can download the Panerai App for free.

Or if you are willing to wait, you can order the catalogue from Panerai website: http://www.panerai.com/en/catalogue-...anerai-watches

I received mine about 2-3wks later.

Cheers!

[coern]

any place to d/l the pdf for free?

Try http://www.giyf.com/ and keying in "panerai catalogue 2012 pdf"

[Alexlow]

Just curious y bros here don't suggest the 112? I see many 111, 312 and 000. Isn't the 112 just as classic since it represents the very essence of a Panerai, a pure simple base model.

+1 if you want a base, 112 is the way to go.

[lufu]

Modified unitaa 6497...still a reliable workhorse movement nonetheless.

For base with in house movements eg p3000 I think it starts from 372.

thought of getting a PAM000 but with the scandal of PAM318. I am slightly skeptical although some say it was a once off mistake. 000 doesn't have see through case back. Who knows what's in it...

http://www.watchfreeks.com/view_topic.php?id=22595&forum_id=75&jump_to=277863

[satch]

thought of getting a PAM000 but with the scandal of PAM318. I am slightly skeptical although some say it was a once off mistake. 000 doesn't have see through case back. Who knows what's in it...

http://www.watchfreeks.com/view_topi...jump_to=277863

Should be a once off incident... dont think panerai will risk their reputation.

Otherwise just go for the 372 and admire the p3000 movement under the crystal back

[tsetse]

It would be good if you can go to the showroom and have a look of the PAMs in the flesh, seeing it online and in the flesh is really different and if its possible, try on the watches and have a feel yourself. That would be the most accurate.