Officine Panerai

While I wrote my to response to mmiller's post re '104, 233, 312?', I almost had my whole earlier story with Panerai down, which might be an interesting read for some of you: PAM104 was my first which I have to thank it for getting me into the world of th...  

personally thats the way i would go . Faisal

It we were 5 or 6 years before, I would have recommended you the MM Pre V. Nowadays, the prices are that crazy that with a MM Pre V, you can buy a PP 5070 and a PP WT for the same price. So, I would say that you are a lucky guy to have got this 217, which... 

as much as i want a Pre V MM, the price is moving further and further away from my comfort zone! I can cheat myself with maybe a PAM9A or PAM4B!

I'd choose the 317. It is a very beautiful chrono that I myself was very tempted to get! Alas it is not 47mm....... Best! Stephen

I also started my journey with 104.. And I totally agree with you about the ETA accuracy and convenience... It's a perfect everyday watch and a perfect entry level Panerai... I too really liked the 233 but couldn't afford it back then, so I fell for the 1...  

BIG Congrats on the 217. i'm a 110% with you on the Destro. LOVE this Watch and could care -less what some may say about it.. cause after all it's in the eyes of the WEARER that only MATTERS.! ENJOY it in good Health ;0))) Tony

but you'll have to be the one to tell us!

although at a very different pace of course!

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Await part 2.

And get a Radiomir to pair it up. The Cali is a good match as nico said.