Asimut
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Better, yes
but IMO you cannot dive before you learn to swim? For the price of a logo, you can start off with a few pieces, like the early A's (that's why I didn't mention pre-A's) a fiddy, a mare, etc.
It's true that tritium and patina need some appreciation, but in the case of AT - I think we can skip the training wheels 
Just my 2c.
Starting off
Hello everybody, So this is the story: I unfortunately spent a great time in Paris with Asimut and Amanico, I said unfortunately because after listening to them now I am interested in Panerais too... Argh, like I didn't have enough interests in other watc...
LOL, AT, seems that you're done. :)))
for your first Panerai Watch, I would say that a 111 or a 112 ( Base: Without small seconds ), would be an excellent choice. If you're happy with, so you may consider another one, and then we'll discuss about it... Best, The Evil.
I would agree with Nico, but
that would be boring? Why not go for some beautiful tritium patina with some early A or B transitional series? 1A/1BT or 2A/2BT are great choices! As for the missus, she will be sporting a PAM soon enough, then the tone will change Cheers, Asi...
You do not want to hang out with asimut and amanico at the same time :P
that is dangerous if you do not own any Panerai's! Have you looked into getting a PAM127? That's a collectors watch IMO and prices have declined dramatically where it's in its appropriate price category now IMO. It's also cheaper than the PAM270 so though...
while i don't have the leasure of Amanico's personal company
i've spent a a little bit of (really good) time with Asi and can tell you that you are on DANGEROUS ground! bo
Not helping here...
I'm not going to help, and your wife will probably think I'm a troublemaker. My personal favorite is the Panerai 8 Day manual wind GMT in the stainless luminor case and the Paneral 10 Day automatic GMT. But the one that I would start off first with is the...
Patrick are you talking about the 312?
Merci Patrick, Didn't see the picture attached but I assume you're talking about the new Pam 312? Haven't seen it in store yet.
Yes, the 312, not in stores yet to my knowledge.
I was indeed referring to the 312. I do not believe it will be in stores until the summertime. Here is a PuristS picture taken by another member at the SIHH....