sergio
[Panerai Moderator]
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Ok.....
for a neophyte the PAM to start with should be: 000, 111, 112, 005. 
That if you have been bitten by the Panerai "bug" and as you'll pay for your..first...Panerai, you're already thinking at which one you'll buy next If you have in mind ONE Panerai, go for the 372 now, before you change your mind and muck it all up hahaha IMO of course Ciao
Which PAM to start with?
Hi, I cannot make up my mind. I love the more clean/simple dial models in general. At the moment I have narrowed my favourites down to: the newer look 44mm PAM 560, more vintage looking 44mm PAM 590 or go for the 47mm 422? Also like the 372 (which I am su...
There's hope for you, after all.....
they have susbtituted the plexy with...sapphire, in the new production of the 372. Go get one Ciao
Thank you
Thank you very much for the reply. Has this already been released? I just checked the Panerai website, but it still states it comes just with plexi. 2016 release?
The Panerai website leaves a lot to be desired.....
the staff of the Florence boutique confirmed to me, a while back, the use of sapphire starting in 2016.
Go for what you like
I only have one Panerai, but it's a tritium destro. It's unique because of those two characteristics. If you want a base model, all you need to do is pick between sandwich or sausage dial, lefty or righty, Luminor or Radiomir, Good luck.
What are your other watches?
Do you want an 8 day or not? Do you want a base (2 hands) or marina (w/ seconds) Do you want 44 or 47mm? Real difference... Lots of other deciding factors;
A few other brands ...
Including pp 5980 blue dial, AP roo Safari (old model), sea dweller (z serie) and glasshutte panomatic lunar (grey version) Which makes me a bit tempted to go for a \'simple\' dial and 47mm
I'd suggest getting the PAM590 first
Why? Because it uses the traditional 44mm Luminor historic case. Plus, the dial is a killer too For your 2nd Panerai, I'd get the PAM372 assuming it has the sapphire crystal that Sergio says it will have. Cheers, Anthony
Ok.....
for a neophyte the PAM to start with should be: 000, 111, 112, 005. That if you have been bitten by the Panerai "bug" and as you'll pay for your..first...Panerai, you're already thinking at which one you'll buy next If you have in mind ONE Panerai, go for...
Sergio has the best approach. Start with a base 000 or 005 or 111
Fall in love with the brand then add to your stable. This will give you a chance to really know what you want. You will also have the reflection of others around. To me the base model are like a basic Rolex submariner. You cant go wrong this way. Bill
Great inputs
Thank you all for the much appreciated input. I had a quick look at some models at a dealer and think I have a preference for the slightly more vintage dial look, so guess it will be 422 (or 372 when it comes with sapphire glass) or the 590.