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Cru Jones · 17 January 2017, 10:10 PM

Far too often, arm-chair internet "watch company execs" criticize the decisions of watch companies (to be fair, they usually are right to do so

), so, I thought it wortwhile to say "BRAVO!!" to Panerai for their effort at SIHH 2017.

Really a momentous year for the brand, and very exciting!

* major movement innovations (50-year gauarantee!) & interesting dial treatment (nanotubes!) combined with the recent carbotech (700)

* new & innovative case material (metallic glass!) (692)

* bronzo + gorgeous navy blue dial....

(671)

* a new range of 20% thinner subs that retain the same WR rating: 47mm with the 1305 & 1389, and 42mm (!!) with the 682 (SS) and 684 (RG...

)

* 42mm mare nostrum!!

* the chrono flyback with "PCYW" on the dial

* a few other "non-official" models (such as a gorgeous white dial RG luminor, a "kampfschwimmer" dial model, the 687....)

* a welcome re-appearance of the "crown guard" style bracelet

* the America's Cup partnernship....a sign (to me) that things are going well and that Richemont is committed

I'm surely missing some things here....there's just so much! And it's all good....

Mr Daytona · 17 January 2017, 10:40 PM

I agree. Ive grown tired of the Panerai bashing personally. SIHH was a great success and hopefully people will just enjoy the watches and not nit pick every little thing. Good job Panerai!

nick c · 17 January 2017, 11:51 PM

I agree this time they hit home run

fullcourt · 18 January 2017, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

* a few other "non-official" models (such as a gorgeous white dial RG luminor, a "kampfschwimmer" dial model, the 687....)

what do you mean by 'non-official' models? just curious. i love the 687 and am hoping to add that and the 'kampfschwimmer' to my collection. 'my sources' tell me the 687 is a go, the other is a ??

thx and have a great day

sechsgang · 18 January 2017, 12:11 AM

They really could be my favorite showing of SIHH.

JorgeCCW · 18 January 2017, 01:04 AM

Any pics ?

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Cru Jones · 18 January 2017, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullcourt

what do you mean by 'non-official' models? just curious. i love the 687 and am hoping to add that and the 'kampfschwimmer' to my collection. 'my sources' tell me the 687 is a go, the other is a ??

thx and have a great day

"Non-official" in the sense that there are several models, as usual, introduced by Panerai at or around the time of SIHH that are not posted on Panerai's website as being part of SIHH. See: http://www.panerainovelties.com/.

kilyung · 18 January 2017, 01:15 AM

A better SIHH than recent ones.

Cru Jones · 18 January 2017, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Any pics ?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yup!

The first set of photos, all part of the "official SIHH" set, are all thanks to the excellent work over at p.com:

700

671

692

684

682

1305

1389

America's Cup watches

Then there are the other watches. These are thanks to the great pix from Aziz (dr3ziz) on this thread at TRF: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=516254.

Thanks again, Aziz!

martinr · 18 January 2017, 01:41 AM

42 Mare Nostrum is fantastic. Great new releases this year.

speedmaster73 · 18 January 2017, 03:00 AM

Agreed.

Panerai is on the rise. They hit a grand slam this SIHH.

Psmith · 18 January 2017, 03:12 AM

Agreed - a much better year for OP

p_mcgee · 18 January 2017, 03:18 AM

Agreed-- the new subs are my favorite watches from SIHH 2017 (along with the AP RO chrono panda dials)

willski · 18 January 2017, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinr

42 Mare Nostrum is fantastic. Great new releases this year.

Absolutely agree.

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dr3ziz · 18 January 2017, 06:27 AM

After my 587 I felt there was not much Panerai could offer, to be frank, BOY WAS I WRONG ..!!
The 42mm rose gold sub is giving me sleepless nights not to mention the black dialed Chrono flyback or the new Bronzo and the LAB ID is a technological marvel all by itself

fullcourt · 18 January 2017, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

"Non-official" in the sense that there are several models, as usual, introduced by Panerai at or around the time of SIHH that are not posted on Panerai's website as being part of SIHH. See: http://www.panerainovelties.com/.

the 685/687 are on their website....the others maybe not.

have a great day

kilyung · 19 January 2017, 01:41 AM

Really liking the 684.

jhcam8 · 19 January 2017, 07:35 AM

Agree and thanks for the photos, Cru.

Jay (Eire) · 19 January 2017, 10:31 AM

I also agree with your take. And happy to see Panerai hit this one after a lot of misses in previous SIHH.

Ruud Van Driver · 19 January 2017, 11:53 AM

Personally, I'm annoyed at what Panerai have shown us at SIHH 2017. I now have a major headache regarding what's going to be my third and final Panerai

Seriously though, I've expressed my discontent at the Panerai bashers before and this showing is major

in the face of the naysayers. Great job, Panerai!

Mahooosive thanks to Aziz and the Panerai Enabler-in-Chief for the updates and photos

Maltie · 20 January 2017, 03:58 AM

What an awesome collection of novelties

Maltie · 20 January 2017, 04:06 AM

Too bad it has automatic on the dial

mps354 · 20 January 2017, 01:18 PM

I can't track down much of anything on the 42mm mare nostrum. Anyone have a good link?

Cru Jones · 20 January 2017, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maltie

Too bad it has automatic on the dial

That's the 674, which is part of the controversial "Due" range announced in May 2016 at the "Dive Into Time" exhibition (which is ironic, since at most one can take the Due for a leisurely swim).

Regarding "automatic", that actually doesn't bother me, as it is pretty much a universal watch convention, and it makes sense for Panerai, specifically, to differentiate its more historically accurate manual wind movements from automatic movements. Plus, it gives some balance to the dial, IMHO.

Cru Jones · 20 January 2017, 04:43 PM

Follow this link for some great "live" shots of some of the models: http://cronoforvm.com/forum/alta-rel...erai-sihh-2017.

I've included a few highlights below.

Billythekid · 20 January 2017, 05:13 PM

I am in love with the bronzo

Mr Daytona · 21 January 2017, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billythekid

I am in love with the bronzo

Me too. It will be one of my next 2 purchases.

Mlpugh · 21 January 2017, 02:32 AM

Panerai got my heart beating again:)

Speed · 21 January 2017, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

"Non-official" in the sense that there are several models, as usual, introduced by Panerai at or around the time of SIHH that are not posted on Panerai's website as being part of SIHH. See: http://www.panerainovelties.com/.

Which one(s) are you getting Cru?!?!

sechsgang · 21 January 2017, 03:56 AM

Every pic of the ID watch makes me wonder how thats 49mm...it still looks like its a 44 or maybe 45 max. Funny.

17 January 2017, 10:10 PM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Bravo, Panerai! Well done at SIHH 2017 Far too often, arm-chair internet "watch company execs" criticize the decisions of watch companies (to be fair, they usually are right to do so ), so, I thought it wortwhile to say "BRAVO!!" to Panerai for their effort at SIHH 2017. Really a momentous year for the brand, and very exciting! * major movement innovations (50-year gauarantee!) & interesting dial treatment (nanotubes!) combined with the recent carbotech (700) * new & innovative case material (metallic glass!) (692) * bronzo + gorgeous navy blue dial.... (671) * a new range of 20% thinner subs that retain the same WR rating: 47mm with the 1305 & 1389, and 42mm (!!) with the 682 (SS) and 684 (RG...) * 42mm mare nostrum!! * the chrono flyback with "PCYW" on the dial * a few other "non-official" models (such as a gorgeous white dial RG luminor, a "kampfschwimmer" dial model, the 687....) * a welcome re-appearance of the "crown guard" style bracelet * the America's Cup partnernship....a sign (to me) that things are going well and that Richemont is committed I'm surely missing some things here....there's just so much! And it's all good....

18 January 2017, 01:04 AM	#6
JorgeCCW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Jorge Location: Ohio, USA Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP Posts: 4,707	Any pics ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Nothing happens until something moves " Albert Einstein

18 January 2017, 03:12 AM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Agreed - a much better year for OP __________________

19 January 2017, 11:53 AM	#20
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Personally, I'm annoyed at what Panerai have shown us at SIHH 2017. I now have a major headache regarding what's going to be my third and final Panerai Seriously though, I've expressed my discontent at the Panerai bashers before and this showing is major in the face of the naysayers. Great job, Panerai! Mahooosive thanks to Aziz and the Panerai Enabler-in-Chief for the updates and photos __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 January 2017, 03:58 AM	#21
Maltie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 403	Panerai stole the show at SIHH What an awesome collection of novelties Attached Images

17 January 2017, 10:40 PM	#2
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	I agree. Ive grown tired of the Panerai bashing personally. SIHH was a great success and hopefully people will just enjoy the watches and not nit pick every little thing. Good job Panerai!

17 January 2017, 11:51 PM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I agree this time they hit home run

18 January 2017, 12:11 AM	#5
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	They really could be my favorite showing of SIHH.

18 January 2017, 01:15 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	A better SIHH than recent ones.

18 January 2017, 01:41 AM	#10
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,106	42 Mare Nostrum is fantastic. Great new releases this year.

18 January 2017, 03:00 AM	#11
speedmaster73 Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 1,231	Agreed. Panerai is on the rise. They hit a grand slam this SIHH.

18 January 2017, 03:18 AM	#13
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Agreed-- the new subs are my favorite watches from SIHH 2017 (along with the AP RO chrono panda dials)

18 January 2017, 06:27 AM	#15
dr3ziz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Aziz Location: London/kuwait Posts: 912	After my 587 I felt there was not much Panerai could offer, to be frank, BOY WAS I WRONG ..!! The 42mm rose gold sub is giving me sleepless nights not to mention the black dialed Chrono flyback or the new Bronzo and the LAB ID is a technological marvel all by itself

19 January 2017, 01:41 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Really liking the 684.

19 January 2017, 07:35 AM	#18
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Agree and thanks for the photos, Cru.

19 January 2017, 10:31 AM	#19
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,491	I also agree with your take. And happy to see Panerai hit this one after a lot of misses in previous SIHH.

20 January 2017, 04:06 AM	#22
Maltie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Belgium Posts: 403	And this novelty is often overlooked Too bad it has automatic on the dial Attached Images

20 January 2017, 01:18 PM	#23
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	I can't track down much of anything on the 42mm mare nostrum. Anyone have a good link?

20 January 2017, 04:43 PM	#25
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Follow this link for some great "live" shots of some of the models: http://cronoforvm.com/forum/alta-rel...erai-sihh-2017. I've included a few highlights below. Attached Images

20 January 2017, 05:13 PM	#26
Billythekid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: India Posts: 324	I am in love with the bronzo

21 January 2017, 02:32 AM	#28
Mlpugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 66	Panerai got my heart beating again:)

21 January 2017, 03:56 AM	#30
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	Every pic of the ID watch makes me wonder how thats 49mm...it still looks like its a 44 or maybe 45 max. Funny.

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