why I decided for Rolex instead of panny

[jeangtd]

I think panny's are very nice, but every time someone asks for the 40mm panny's every pan aficionado say's its no good, it's like a digital rolex, or a ferrari station wagon. so what was i going to buy? size?, and i really liked the 40mm gmt luminor pam 00244, but hey it would look odd, a 40mm panny is a no no according to 90% of the posts on the panny section, and for me 44mm is just cartoonish i could probablly wear it to go clubbin' or somehting but not everyday, it just has a lot of presence. another thing that bothered me is that I was going to pay big buck's for a movement found on watches that are not even remotely as expensive as panerai's. on another note, they are very very very nice watches, and i mean it, but for me, my very personal opinion Id have to buy every rolex i want before I put my money down for a panny.

Oh i bought a gmt IIc to compliment my sub and expy

[cody p]

i don't think you can ever criticize a watch fanatic for choosing a rolex. congrats on the gmt!

[jeangtd]

It really was a tough call, both watches smiled really hard at me jajajajajaja.

[stalenhag]

wise choice, you won't regret it

I have been thiking of getting a panny, but they seem a bit expensive considering what you get...

[yannis]

You have done the right thing mate!!

[allmatch]

Originally Posted by yannis7777

You have done the right thing mate!!

x2!
Amazing watch!
Congrats

[Felly Jr.]

You have chosen...............WISELY!

And if you ever need to go "Clubbin", strap on a Pam. You won't need to carry the club wearing one of those beasts!!

[aleeboy]

Excellent choice... Panerai isn't comparable to a Rolex IMHO. I would pick a Rolex over a Panerai everytime.

[Nica64]

Come on guys, we all know Rolex is good and everything but you have to give credit to other companies too, and don't get me wrong I'm a Rolex guy like most of you here.

Panerai is not a bad watch like people seen to think, a lot of good companies use ETA movements too, when I get a watch I get it because I like the watch plain and simple not to please other people, when I got my Rolex I got a ton of negative reaction from people that I know, do you think I care? not at all in the end is my watch and my money.

[WatchSmith]

I've stared at photos of Panerai watches until I'm cross eyed and I just can't learn to like them for some reason. They just don't float my boat like the beautiful, graceful lines of the Rolex.

[WatchSmith]

I don't doubt their quality. It's the style that just doesn't agree with me.

[Nica64]

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

You gotta give Panerai credit, they do make some cool watches, but I just prefer the big "R".

Me too Felly!! Don't get me wrong I love the big "R"

Originally Posted by Triplock

I don't doubt their quality. It's the style that just doesn't agree with me.

X2

[aleeboy]

Originally Posted by Triplock

I don't doubt their quality. It's the style that just doesn't agree with me.

This is my view too... Panerai makes a good watch. I'm a big Richemont fan and have bought a few watches from their stable - Montblanc, Cartier and IWC. However, Rolex makes a special watch that is so breathtakingly beautiful and rugged. Panerai is just so plain when compared side to side with a Rolex. I am eyeing a Milgauss or Daytona as my next... or maybe a Submariner or Yeachtmaster... I just don't know.

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by aleeboy

I am eyeing a Milgauss or Daytona as my next

You can't go wrong with either one IMO.

[chenx15]

This is the rolex section. so my friend you did the right move, you joined the right forum and you posted in the right section. try posting this in the panerai section! All pro panerai members you know where your section is. Panerai is great but Rolex is Rolex in every corner of the world they know what a rolex is.

[mike]

Oh, I think there's room for both.

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by mike

Oh, I think there's room for both.

Mike, that 88 looks like a playground bully!

[nc42acc]

I buy watches that I like and not what anyone on this forum or any Panerai forum says. Here is my PAM 51 that just happens to be a 40mm that gets just as much wrist time as my GMT IIc or my Sub. I could give a rats a%$ what anyone thinks because it is me I have to please. I personally like the PAM 244 myself and if you do also and when the finances come go buy it and wear it with pride. I am getting off my soapbox now.........Thanks for listening.

Marty

[candycandy]

If I wanted to buy watch with ETA movement, I'd buy Hamilton in a heartbeat.
I love their design. After getting Omega and Rolex, they are getting less of my wrist time, but they sure are awesome value for the money.

Would I buy more Hamilton? Probably not, now that I tasted the forbidden fruit (Rolex).

:p

[Lol-x]

Too true mike

But the 44mm Panerai does seem to get much more favour with Paneristis.

I went for a 44mm Panerai and I'm glad I did. The watch is however made out of titanium (PAM177) and that does make it a little more comfortable (at least for me) to wear.

[mfer]

C'mon guys, there's room for all sizes. Don't be jealous. They are both awesome....

[springer]

Originally Posted by jeangtd

I think panny's are very nice, but every time someone asks for the 40mm panny's every pan aficionado say's its no good, it's like a digital rolex, or a ferrari station wagon. so what was i going to buy? size?, and i really liked the 40mm gmt luminor pam 00244, but hey it would look odd, a 40mm panny is a no no according to 90% of the posts on the panny section, and for me 44mm is just cartoonish i could probablly wear it to go clubbin' or somehting but not everyday, it just has a lot of presence. another thing that bothered me is that I was going to pay big buck's for a movement found on watches that are not even remotely as expensive as panerai's. on another note, they are very very very nice watches, and i mean it, but for me, my very personal opinion Id have to buy every rolex i want before I put my money down for a panny.

Oh i bought a gmt IIc to compliment my sub and expy

I, like you, have thought about getting a Panerai many times - focusing in on the 40mm models. I like the GMT also and their Submariner. I find the 44mm way too large and had no idea that the 40mm watches are thought of in the manner you mentioned. I guess I'll just stay with Rolex also.

[nc42acc]

Do we not hear what is coming out of our mouths regarding this? People are making their decisions on which watch to buy based on what others think and say. My PAM 51 is often seen in it's PAM49 form with colorful straps on women. Do you think this makes me a woman or sways the fact I like this particular watch? NO Lets buy what we like and wear what we like thats what makes all this fun or it does for me.....

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by nc42acc

Lets buy what we like and wear what we like thats what makes all this fun or it does for me.....

[jeangtd]

Originally Posted by nc42acc

Do we not hear what is coming out of our mouths regarding this? People are making their decisions on which watch to buy based on what others think and say. My PAM 51 is often seen in it's PAM49 form with colorful straps on women. Do you think this makes me a woman or sways the fact I like this particular watch? NO Lets buy what we like and wear what we like thats what makes all this fun or it does for me.....

you are right, but remember panny doesnt enjoy the heritage of rolex, so a 40mm panny in the long run is going to be like a digital rolex, because 90% of the posts i went through state that a 40mm panerai is just odd, it's not panny enough. just take the quartz rolex, it's nothing you would expect from rolex, but even today they are craved, just beacuse it's a rolex, i just dont see that happening with a 40mm panny, no in-house movement, and just not paneari enough (according to those that know theyr pam's in the pam section), so i'd buy the pam00244, if it was worth they'r asking price, i do like it, but i have to like more things about a watch than just the look's. I am not a flipper, I keep my watches because i love everything about them.

[Nica64]

Originally Posted by nc42acc

Lets buy what we like and wear what we like that's what makes all this fun or it does for me.....

X2, well said

Don't worry about what other people think just get what you like it doesn't matter if is 36mm, 40mm, 44mm or whatever size you like.

[Launch Mini]

You have to buy what you feel best wearing.
I have a 40mm panerai I wear regularly, along with a Daytona, or even a 47mm Panerai.
They work for me.
I think you bought the right one in this case. YOu would have always been second guessing yourself.
Maybe for a second watch down the road.

[nc42acc]

Jean I buy my watches by their looks. I think it is all relative, we might look back fifty years from now and all the 40mm Panerai are the most valuable collector watch at the time. All this is pure speculation on the market. If I see a watch and I like it I will buy it if it is a good value no matter what the size or make. From the several Panerai I have the quality has justified the price I have paid and I am happy and sleep at night with my decisions. And always remember this is supposed to be fun.

[jeangtd]

Originally Posted by nc42acc

Jean I buy my watches by their looks. I think it is all relative, we might look back fifty years from now and all the 40mm Panerai are the most valuable collector watch at the time. All this is pure speculation on the market. If I see a watch and I like it I will buy it if it is a good value no matter what the size or make. From the several Panerai I have the quality has justified the price I have paid and I am happy and sleep at night with my decisions. And always remember this is supposed to be fun.

I know its supposed to be fun, but the darn things are so expensive and addictive, this is my third watch in less than a year, and I wanted to diversify on this one, but the gmt IIc is just much more of a watch in everyway than the pam00244 to me.

[brainbizz]

44mm is nothing just put deposit on 59mm PAM. Now that may be to big.