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9 October 2006, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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Question about panerais
Why is it that the bracelet/bracelet models get overlooked so often?
I know that with panerais its all about the straps, but the bracelet is soooooooooooooo nice. I have recently been graced with a wonderful 40mm bracelet model chrono which I found absolutely fabulous. My friend didnt know much about it (he bought it because he liked it) but after asking around my friend Laurance was able to tell me that it actually had a great JLC movt in it. Back to my reason for this thread, why is the bracelet so often overlooked? |
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They make a great bracelet quite expensive to buy separate,but myself prefer Panerai on leather.
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I don't claim to be an expert but I believe 40mm Panerai chronos use either a valioux 7753 or a zenith el primo movement. The only JLC movement used by panerai is in the 8 days line.
Is it a pam 72? I owned one for about a year and regret selling it! Awesome piece either way and great movements!
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I have to admit, IMO most PAMs are too big for bracelets. Even the straps sometimes get big (e.g., see some of the examples Johnny has posted - note I did not say "horrible examples" ). But a bracelet on a 44 mm PAM would make the whole package seem enormous in my view.
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My impression, somewhat like Rockrolex, is that Panerai's just look too bulky with a metal band, which has nothing to do with the quality of the band itself of course. Although Rolex offers a yellow gold Datejust with a leather band, to me it just doesn't look right and I guess that is because I always see Rolex with a metal band. So maybe this is all just conditioning. I wonder too if this "tradition" by Panerai has it's origins in practical concerns. Given that their history is creating dive watches for Italian frogmen, I suppose that they might have gone with a rubber band originally just because it is easier to adjust when you are putting on and taking off various kinds of diving equipment all the time. This is just a guess on my part because I have never asked anyone at the company about it. One thing I admire about the Panerai's is that they are quite legible--their dials make it easy to read the time and I understand they have outstanding lume too. Good question.
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LOL. Well, I didn't mean to offend your personal sense of style, but I trust you understood that. I think this is the first time I remember seeing a two tone datejust on a leather strap though. I am going to have to lay down because the world is changing too fast for me!
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I quite like the look of the bracelet, but for me, only on a non-historic model. The bracelet gives it the ability to go in and out of the water without fear of ruining the leather, but then again, I prefer the leather hands down. |
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Don't forget the GMT Alarm. That is running with a GP movement.
I think the bracelets make the Panerai's look too large. I tried on the 40 mm with the SS bracelet. Was thinking it would be a replacement for the Sub. BUT, it just doesn't look right to me. The straps just are part of the Panerai look. The 40mm auto Luminor has the same movement as the 44mm Auto Luminor, and I beleive that is the Valjoux. ( As evidenced by it's characteristic "wobble" )
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Now I'm confused GP (Gerard Perregaux) and JLC (Jaeger LeCoultre) are both independant manufactures, aren't they?
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The bracelets are awesome, but straps are what these watches are historically based on.
Here are a few of the outside movements that Panerai uses/has used. Frédérique Piguet chrono Zenith El Primero Zenith Elite 680 JLC calibre. "high beat" Zenith El Primero GP Alarm along with the many based on the Valjoux and Unitas/ETA movements.
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Yes but they each have an exclusive deal with Panerai to supply the movements.
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I tried the 161 GMT with the bracelet and thought it was fantastic.
It may well be the best bracelet I've seen, but it is expensive. |
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Let's see a pic, Mike. Those Panny bracelets are magnificent!!
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this is the one i fancy
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got em off google
p.s. i finally found a pic of my bezel(my new avetar)- is there a name for it?
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im dissapointed... i was hoping for something more exotic- they still make them nowdays(although they look different). my new camera arrived this morning so i will try and work out how to use it and get some pics up
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It is an amazing bracelet that Panerai make. Maybe I'll get one when I lose my marbles enough to convince myself a couple of grand is just fine for a bracelet.
When I'm in a bracelet mood then its Rolex for me all the way. I think the oyster is the most comfortable bracelet on the market, even if it isn't exactly the most stylish. |
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I like the bracelet myself, but wouldn't wear it on my historic. |
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I'm still a strap virgin myself. Got the OEM black gator on still but it is very comfortable. I've asked Greg Stevens if he can make me a strap or two in the coming weeks. I think a Crazy Horse and something else. Not sure yet.. |
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But the CH is a beauty. Look at his Primo as well. Daren has them both and he says they're stunning! |
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Here is a picture of my 210 Rad on the strap that Daren sent me a while back.
You can see the reflection of my office in my watch. LOL Looking for something along Atomics Gabo for this watch now.
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