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paltak · 1 September 2012, 05:17 AM

I joined TRF a little over a year ago and has shifted my all-Panerai collection towards Rolex.

In a relatively short time I've picked up a Sub ND, White SS Daytona, and now a YG DD incoming

I have two more PAMs to flip for Rolex

Please share how TRF influenced your collection

JJL · 1 September 2012, 05:20 AM

Awesome! Sounds like you have definitely upgraded your collection for the better. Let's see some before and after pics! :)

btw, congrats on the YG DD

paltak · 1 September 2012, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JJL

Awesome! Sounds like you have definitely upgraded your collection for the better. Let's see some before and after pics! :)

btw, congrats on the YG DD

Thanks, will post pics after the DD arrives :)

FremStar · 1 September 2012, 05:20 AM

Great News!

FeelingTheBlues · 1 September 2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Great News!

Congratulations in advance, can't wait to see pictures!

P.S.: I only wanted quartz watches when I joined this place...you guys are evil!

Glidelock · 1 September 2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Great News!

So Funny....was quickly scrolling through this thread and was like wait a minute...that's Mary (Murphy). She is my client, and sweet as can be!

esm · 1 September 2012, 05:23 AM

Interested to know which PAMs went on the hopping board and which two are to follow....

(TRF is Panerai friendly)

paltak · 1 September 2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Interested to know which PAMs went on the hopping board and which two are to follow....

(TRF is Panerai friendly)

Gone are 232, 249, and 233

Left are 390 and 87. The 390 is a keeper but the 87 may be replaced with a GMT IIC

travisb · 1 September 2012, 05:33 AM

I went through a pretty serious Panerai phase a couple of years ago but a 305 is all that remains.
Almost exclusively Rolex and AP at this point.

Congrats on your transition.

Al1988 · 1 September 2012, 05:24 AM

I sense your remaining PAMs won't last too long then! I'd definitely hold onto one if I were you. I do love the feel of PAMs on the wrist

Onikage · 1 September 2012, 05:25 AM

I'd keep one.

exchange83 · 1 September 2012, 05:34 AM

I like the 233. But can't go wrong with more Rolexes

HDHNTER · 1 September 2012, 06:07 AM

TRF impacted my collection a bit differently. Bought my first Rolex, a TT Blue Sub back in 07, found TRF & bought a few more over the years but PAM pics gradually won me over. Got my first PAM, a 312, a year ago & that was the beginning of the end for my love of Rolex... flipped them all except for the SubC which is also now listed for sale due to a lack of interest in wearing it. Picked up the 372 a few months back & have never been happier watch-wise... Panerai is the only thing getting wrist time for me these days.. different strokes for different folks.

paltak · 1 September 2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

TRF impacted my collection a bit differently. Bought my first Rolex, a TT Blue Sub back in 07, found TRF & bought a few more over the years but PAM pics gradually won me over. Got my first PAM, a 312, a year ago & that was the beginning of the end for my love of Rolex... flipped them all except for the SubC which is also now listed for sale due to a lack of interest in wearing it. Picked up the 372 a few months back & have never been happier watch-wise... Panerai is the only thing getting wrist time for me these days.. different strokes for different folks.

The 372 is a beautiful watch but you need a sizeable wrist to pull it off. That's partly the reason I gravitated towards Rolex. Great thing about both brands though is that they keep their value relatively well.

Maybe, diversity is key.

HDHNTER · 1 September 2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by paltak

The 372 is a beautiful watch but you need a sizeable wrist to pull it off. That's partly the reason I gravitated towards Rolex. Great thing about both brands though is that they keep their value relatively well.

Maybe, diversity is key.

7.5 wrist here... fits perfectly. I've tried working Rolex back into the rotation but they just look too small on me these days. Agree regarding diversity, that's why I have a many killer straps, lol.

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 September 2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by paltak

Great thing about both brands though is that they keep their value relatively well.

Maybe, diversity is key.

To add, Panerai and Rolex were related back in time...

I've had a few watches since I first joined an Internet forum back in 2007, namely this forum. Tried Panerai, too, but Rolex is the brand for me.

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joe100 · 1 September 2012, 08:17 AM

Good choice moving out of panerai. I see them from time to time and I think they're dying off a bit. If they were smaller and thinner I might like them but they have this image which I personally do not like.

Oh well, just my opinion. Good move! Carry on

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nauticajoe · 1 September 2012, 08:23 AM

That's awesome.

HDHNTER · 1 September 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MrGill

Get the DeepSea you will have died and gone to Rolex heaven

I've had many opportunities to try out the DSSD & can appreciate why some love it but it's not the watch for me. I'm just over the styling of Rolex, enjoyed wearing them for years but that ship has sailed... maybe my interest will return at some point in the future but in the meantime I will continue to thoroughly enjoy the hell out of my PAMs.

If you weren't directing the DSSD suggestion towards me please disregard my post.

1 September 2012, 05:17 AM	#1
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Incoming! TRF has killed my Panerai collection I joined TRF a little over a year ago and has shifted my all-Panerai collection towards Rolex. In a relatively short time I've picked up a Sub ND, White SS Daytona, and now a YG DD incoming I have two more PAMs to flip for Rolex Please share how TRF influenced your collection

1 September 2012, 05:20 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Great News! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

1 September 2012, 05:25 AM	#11
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I'd keep one. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

1 September 2012, 05:34 AM	#12
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	I like the 233. But can't go wrong with more Rolexes __________________ Patek Philippe 5980R Audemars Piguet 41 ROC 26320OR Audemars Piguet Rubens Barrichello 2 Rose Gold Richard Mille RM011 Rose Gold / Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master II SS

1 September 2012, 08:17 AM	#17
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Good choice moving out of panerai. I see them from time to time and I think they're dying off a bit. If they were smaller and thinner I might like them but they have this image which I personally do not like. Oh well, just my opinion. Good move! Carry on Sent from my  using Tapatalk __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

1 September 2012, 05:20 AM	#2
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Awesome! Sounds like you have definitely upgraded your collection for the better. Let's see some before and after pics! :) btw, congrats on the YG DD

1 September 2012, 05:23 AM	#7
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Interested to know which PAMs went on the hopping board and which two are to follow.... (TRF is Panerai friendly)

1 September 2012, 05:33 AM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I went through a pretty serious Panerai phase a couple of years ago but a 305 is all that remains. Almost exclusively Rolex and AP at this point. Congrats on your transition.

1 September 2012, 05:24 AM	#10
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 1,000	I sense your remaining PAMs won't last too long then! I'd definitely hold onto one if I were you. I do love the feel of PAMs on the wrist

1 September 2012, 06:07 AM	#13
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	TRF impacted my collection a bit differently. Bought my first Rolex, a TT Blue Sub back in 07, found TRF & bought a few more over the years but PAM pics gradually won me over. Got my first PAM, a 312, a year ago & that was the beginning of the end for my love of Rolex... flipped them all except for the SubC which is also now listed for sale due to a lack of interest in wearing it. Picked up the 372 a few months back & have never been happier watch-wise... Panerai is the only thing getting wrist time for me these days.. different strokes for different folks.

1 September 2012, 08:23 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	That's awesome.

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