i think for me, the panerais were every cool when i first started to get interested about watches. but i guess after all the readings and photos of other watches, my tastes have changed. but yes, they are one of the classics, well at least i too consider them as a classic design.
i love g-shocks and the following is what i have -
G-Shock GW-M5600BC-1
G Shock DW5600FS-3JF aka Hero G - the g shock that is so ordinary yet hard to find.
G-Shock GW9200-1 aka Riseman
watches to me is about practicality and that's what i love about the G.