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s3d · 19 December 2007, 07:23 AM

Hi,
I need to know your answer to the following,
are Panerai watches worth thier prices ? and why ?

frostie · 19 December 2007, 07:38 AM

Welcome to TRF. Nice to have a new member here. I don't know much about panerai but be patient somebody is going to help you out

scottschoe · 19 December 2007, 07:54 AM

How can a watch be 'worth' it's price? It's just a chunk of metal. With that being said, I would like to pick up a panny sometime in the near future.

worktolivelife · 19 December 2007, 08:05 AM

"The Value Of Anything Is How It Makes "YOU" Feel" i love some of them unique individual pieces with real character, that allow the wearing to make an individual statement in a world full of sameness/ lookalike pieces

jhowton · 19 December 2007, 08:13 AM

Personally, I do not like any of the Panerai line so no they aren't worth their price to me. In fact I wouldn't give you $100 for one, I dislike them that much. There are many people who like their styling though and I imagine that many of those folks think they are worth the prices.

lardog · 19 December 2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Horton

Personally, I do not like any of the Panerai line so no they aren't worth their price to me. In fact I wouldn't give you $100 for one, I dislike them that much. There are many people who like their styling though and I imagine that many of those folks think they are worth the prices.

Personally, I buy Rolex at MSRP and sell them to all the crazy people for a big profit. I love Omega. good enough for NASA good enough for me. My favorite watch brand Panerai. I can't see the big deal about the Daytona. Can't wait to get a 42mm and sell it for a HUGE profit. ROLEX aren't worth their price to me

puffnmo · 20 December 2007, 02:23 AM

Gentlemen, please! Can't we enjoy all great watches for what they are and how we enjoy them?

I like Rolex and Panerai both, but have to admit that since the bug bit a few months ago I have worn mostly Pannies. And I have been buying straps at an uncontrolled pace, changing them constantly.

I still like my Rolex's, but am thinking of selling one to get my next Panerai.

I'm also fond of wearing my red dial Glycine with black strap, and the Chopard Mille Miglia.

My point is, it's not necessary to slam one brand in order to make one's point about another... JMO. Larry.

Thani · 19 December 2007, 09:16 AM

i like panerai's and yes they are what they are worth

Salam bro,

boa2 · 19 December 2007, 10:02 AM

When I consider a watch at $5K, I see more value in a Rolex GMT or a Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk II, for example, than I do in a base Luminor. Not long ago, I paid $5K for a VC Overseas Chronometer, which is IMO quite a jump up from a PAM 183, for example. I would like to buy a PAM 190, which I think is a perfect watch. However, when I see the same movement in a JLC Master 8 Days, with more features, and available for as much as $3K less, I have a hard time reconciling the 190 as a $10K watch. On the used market, however, the 190 is available at a pretty good price.

That said, you're the only one who can draw this conclusion for yourself. And then again, that too can change...for you or for me!

Welshwatchman · 19 December 2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s3d

Hi,
I need to know your answer to the following,
are Panerai watches worth thier prices ? and why ?

What are your opinions, pray tell?

colemanitis · 19 December 2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by s3d

Hi,
I need to know your answer to the following,
are Panerai watches worth thier prices ? and why ?

They're worth their price for the same reason Rolex is worth theirs.

Spencer · 19 December 2007, 10:21 AM

colemanitis · 19 December 2007, 10:23 AM

Watches are worth what people are willing to pay for them. Panerai watches fly off the shelves, so I'd say they're worth their price.

haakon59 · 19 December 2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

Watches are worth what people are willing to pay for them. Panerai watches fly off the shelves, so I'd say they're worth their price.

I agree. Not only do they fly off the shelves but you don't even see most gray market dealers giving a discount on them. That being said, aside from Rolex and Omega, I would say Panerai is a brand which generally earns a rabid loyalty and enthusiasm once people own one.

lardog · 19 December 2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s3d

Hi,
I need to know your answer to the following,
are Panerai watches worth thier prices ? and why ?

http://www.paneristi.com/reference/p...rices2007.html

Teofilo · 20 December 2007, 06:25 AM

Just working on the basis of how hard Panerai are to buy at my local AD, I would say a lot of people think they are worth the money......... Are they over priced ? Probably.
Do I want one ? Definitely !
Currently deciding between a PAM 98 (£4700.00) or a PAM 241 (£3250.00).
For that sort of money I could also choose between a TT blue YM or the new SS GMT(C).

The thing is though, that the 98 is coming to my AD from across the globe and the 241 will probably not arrive for 6 months at least. Virtually every Panerai is already spoken for before it even reaches the AD.

rolexlover · 20 December 2007, 09:17 AM

Pannies are good watches and they are in limited quantities, unlike Rolex. However I love both watches. Panerai is my new love...But Rolex was my first, so I will always love these timpieces.

lardog · 20 December 2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexlover

Pannies are good watches and they are in limited quantities, unlike Rolex. However I love both watches. Panerai is my new love...But Rolex was my first, so I will always love these timpieces.

+1

Welshwatchman · 20 December 2007, 10:12 AM

Our friend in Kuwait tried to light a fire and did not count on the fact that TRF members are , in the main, fair natured watch enthusiasts.

Since he/she failed to contribute further with personal opinions I will close this one while we are all still friends.

19 December 2007, 07:23 AM	#1
s3d "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1	Panerai Watches Prices Hi, I need to know your answer to the following, are Panerai watches worth thier prices ? and why ?

19 December 2007, 07:54 AM	#3
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	How can a watch be 'worth' it's price? It's just a chunk of metal. With that being said, I would like to pick up a panny sometime in the near future. __________________ __________________

19 December 2007, 08:05 AM	#4
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	"The Value Of Anything Is How It Makes "YOU" Feel" i love some of them unique individual pieces with real character, that allow the wearing to make an individual statement in a world full of sameness/ lookalike pieces __________________ MEMBER NO.142

19 December 2007, 10:02 AM	#9
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	I own a Panerai, and I would buy another, but not at today's retail prices. When I consider a watch at $5K, I see more value in a Rolex GMT or a Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk II, for example, than I do in a base Luminor. Not long ago, I paid $5K for a VC Overseas Chronometer, which is IMO quite a jump up from a PAM 183, for example. I would like to buy a PAM 190, which I think is a perfect watch. However, when I see the same movement in a JLC Master 8 Days, with more features, and available for as much as $3K less, I have a hard time reconciling the 190 as a $10K watch. On the used market, however, the 190 is available at a pretty good price. That said, you're the only one who can draw this conclusion for yourself. And then again, that too can change...for you or for me!

19 December 2007, 10:21 AM	#12
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	__________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

19 December 2007, 07:38 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF. Nice to have a new member here. I don't know much about panerai but be patient somebody is going to help you out

19 December 2007, 08:13 AM	#5
jhowton Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Chicago area Posts: 160	Personally, I do not like any of the Panerai line so no they aren't worth their price to me. In fact I wouldn't give you $100 for one, I dislike them that much. There are many people who like their styling though and I imagine that many of those folks think they are worth the prices.

20 December 2007, 02:23 AM	#7
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Gentlemen, please! Can't we enjoy all great watches for what they are and how we enjoy them? I like Rolex and Panerai both, but have to admit that since the bug bit a few months ago I have worn mostly Pannies. And I have been buying straps at an uncontrolled pace, changing them constantly. I still like my Rolex's, but am thinking of selling one to get my next Panerai. I'm also fond of wearing my red dial Glycine with black strap, and the Chopard Mille Miglia. My point is, it's not necessary to slam one brand in order to make one's point about another... JMO. Larry.

19 December 2007, 09:16 AM	#8
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	i like panerai's and yes they are what they are worth Salam bro,

19 December 2007, 10:23 AM	#13
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Watches are worth what people are willing to pay for them. Panerai watches fly off the shelves, so I'd say they're worth their price. __________________ Member #471

20 December 2007, 06:25 AM	#16
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Just working on the basis of how hard Panerai are to buy at my local AD, I would say a lot of people think they are worth the money......... Are they over priced ? Probably. Do I want one ? Definitely ! Currently deciding between a PAM 98 (£4700.00) or a PAM 241 (£3250.00). For that sort of money I could also choose between a TT blue YM or the new SS GMT(C). The thing is though, that the 98 is coming to my AD from across the globe and the 241 will probably not arrive for 6 months at least. Virtually every Panerai is already spoken for before it even reaches the AD.

20 December 2007, 09:17 AM	#17
rolexlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Louis Watch: Explorer I, AP ROO Posts: 29	Panerai Watches Prices Pannies are good watches and they are in limited quantities, unlike Rolex. However I love both watches. Panerai is my new love...But Rolex was my first, so I will always love these timpieces. __________________ Explorer I Vintage Air-King Date w/ rare blue dial 18038 YG Day-Date "President" Panerai Luminor Marina-PAM 00048 Audemars Piguet ROO Rubber Clad

20 December 2007, 10:12 AM	#19
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Our friend in Kuwait tried to light a fire and did not count on the fact that TRF members are , in the main, fair natured watch enthusiasts. Since he/she failed to contribute further with personal opinions I will close this one while we are all still friends. __________________ ..33

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