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Old 2 April 2017, 12:45 AM   #1
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Franck Muller Vanguard vs Panerai 643

Hi. All Im looking for a black case watch for so long to wear daily . I saw in person the Panerai 643 in St Barth and really like its simplicity ( also liked a lot its strap). However I saw the "new" (not sure if its really new ) Franck Muller Vanguard which really took my attention as well. I only saw it online.
Could you guys tell me your fav one, comparing beauty , quality , value depreciation, machine,etc .

Franck Muller Vanguard




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Old 2 April 2017, 12:58 AM   #2
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Radiomir for me. It's simply much better looking in my humble opinion.

I would guess it will depreciate less than the FM as well. I'm no expert on panerai or FM.
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Old 2 April 2017, 01:35 AM   #3
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Radiomir for me. It's simply much better looking in my humble opinion.

I would guess it will depreciate less than the FM as well. I'm no expert on panerai or FM.
Thanks Tom!
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Old 2 April 2017, 01:48 AM   #4
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Another panerai vote.


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Old 2 April 2017, 02:56 AM   #5
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I prefer the FM in SS. Between those choices the PAM hands down.

The FM at a deep discount is a bargain however you need to know it is a keeper going in.

Oddly I am probably going to add the white SS Vanguard to my collection as the price is attractive.
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Old 2 April 2017, 03:09 AM   #6
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Old 2 April 2017, 03:33 AM   #7
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Old 2 April 2017, 03:36 AM   #8
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I prefer the FM in SS. Between those choices the PAM hands down.

The FM at a deep discount is a bargain however you need to know it is a keeper going in.

Oddly I am probably going to add the white SS Vanguard to my collection as the price is attractive.
Thanks Steve. The FM is offered by shops for 8,200 usd + . However I found a lot of people selling it new for 5.500 and used for 4..4500 usd.
The Pam 643 cost 6k usd ( Jomashop) and I couldn't find a mint one.
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Old 2 April 2017, 04:25 AM   #10
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Thanks Steve. The FM is offered by shops for 8,200 usd + . However I found a lot of people selling it new for 5.500 and used for 4..4500 usd.
The Pam 643 cost 6k usd ( Jomashop) and I couldn't find a mint one.
Anytime Ricardo

I have seen the FM over here in Singapore as low as 5300 new so I would avoid anything over that.

I understand the difficulty finding a mint 643 as most buyers really do wear them so it would be a struggle.

Hope you can find a deal that is impossible to pass up
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Old 2 April 2017, 06:33 AM   #12
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Thanks breathings! First one who voted FM!
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Panerai by far
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643....such a beauty.
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Cru is a huge Panerai fan, as myself....
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Cru is a huge Panerai fan, as myself....
oh, nice! Do you guys like this model ? I've never seen someone wearing that. Even here, no posts, pics, etc.
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oh, nice! Do you guys like this model ? I've never seen someone wearing that. Even here, no posts, pics, etc.
I haven't, but would wear it in a second..
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I'm afraid neither speaks to me enough to be able to recommend one over the other. If I had to chose, I'd go Panerai.
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Like there is a choice.

Goes with every strap btw.

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Like there is a choice.

Goes with every strap btw.

Damn mik that's a slick setup
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I'm afraid neither speaks to me enough to be able to recommend one over the other. If I had to chose, I'd go Panerai.
Thanks Patrick!
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Like there is a choice.

Goes with every strap btw.

Amazing pic Mik! I like the way I can replace the straps for other colors/models.
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I got already the AP 15400 black which the dial is similar to the 643. Would you guys change your choices because that ?
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That rad is gorgeous, another vote for the Panerai
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