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wannabelean · 22 August 2009, 10:11 PM

Im about to buy my first expensive watch and it will be a toss up between a Rolex and a lesser known premium brand. Panerai has got me thinking for its simplicity. From all that I can read on the web is most customers seem to be 40-45 + years of age. Im 29 and I certainly dont want to look like a 45+ year old. The GMT master IIC is what is on my mind right now. Can the Panerai be worn on suits? For some reason the strap makes me get the feeling that the watch is more suited for social occasions.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BTW, I wear the Omega Moon manual winding watch presently.

VazLube · 22 August 2009, 11:59 PM

Panerai for older people? No.

Panerais makes you look cool and bad ass irrespective of age. Other brands makes you sissy!

Anyway, Panerais are very versatile watch, both dress down to birthday suits and dress up all way to tuxedos. Leather straps are more classy with suits than bracelets.

JPersat · 23 August 2009, 12:05 AM

No, Panerai allows younger people to buy their watches.

But, as soon as JJ gets one, I will too!! Or maybe the other way around.

TswaneNguni · 23 August 2009, 12:08 AM

Welcome to the forum !!

No further comment.

Nica64 · 23 August 2009, 12:33 AM

For older people?

..... get what you like and don't worry about what other people think about you, by the way I don't think that at 40-45 I'm old

Since when you need to be a certain age to wear a watch

......... my oldest son is 22 and loves to wear my 104

Welcome to TRF!!

wannabelean · 23 August 2009, 12:39 AM

:)

Whats a good starter PAM for about 6000 USD?

Trurolexer · 23 August 2009, 01:27 AM

WELCOME To TRF Panerai Forum!!!

I'm still 34 years old, and I'm wearing Panerai.
For that range you can get 111, 112, 005, 000, 104 (if you like automatic).
Good luck!!!

TswaneNguni · 23 August 2009, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabelean

:)

Whats a good starter PAM for about 6000 USD?

Thats better !!

.... Have a look at the 111,005 and 104.

boa2 · 23 August 2009, 01:44 AM

I see 15-20 Panerais a day, mostly being worn by 20, 30, and 40-year-olds.

m_reign · 23 August 2009, 01:54 AM

It is not a cheap brand by any means, maybe that's why you think that more established folks wear them, but no a lot of young people I know own or wish they can own one.

JF23 · 23 August 2009, 02:05 AM

The OP may be on to something here...good taste usually improves and becomes more refined with age.

Follow the advice given by Heru & Chris for a good starter PAM.

VazLube · 23 August 2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nica64

Since when you need to be a certain age to wear a watch

......... my oldest son is 22 and loves to wear my 104

I blame on my grandfather. He gave me my first ever watch for my birthday. It was for my 5.6 or 7th birthday. It was a manual wind watch to boot! I still have it and it works fine today. Not a Panerai that watch obviously!

Watchdog · 23 August 2009, 04:57 PM

I always perceived Panerai as a younger man's watch. In fact, while I far prefer Rolex, I have always thought Rolex had more of a "distinguished" (in the just turning grey sense

) association as compared to Panerai. I am, by the way, in my thirties (and turning grey

) and this is simply an impression. I don't know for sure . . .

But now I shall move into the realm of fact: You better buy what you like without worrying about old or young, who likes or doesn't like, because ultimately you've got to wear it.

In my experience YOU will care 1,000 times more about the watch on your wrist than anyone else you will encounter. Most will not even notice or know enough to make a distinction between these timepieces.

TswaneNguni · 23 August 2009, 05:10 PM

Thats the nice thing about the recessed/sandwich dial.As eyesight decreases,the "old age" panerai wearer uses the dial as brail ! >>

JJ Irani · 23 August 2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPersat

But, as soon as JJ gets one, I will too!! Or maybe the other way around.

Over my dead body, buddy!!

With that kind of money, there's a beautiful DJ-II out there just waiting for me!!

Zed · 23 August 2009, 05:24 PM

PANERAI is clean, modern, simple, elagant, huge, striking, quality and exclusive....
i would follow TR's and Chris's advice... 111,000,104 are perfect starters...

Trurolexer · 23 August 2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Over my dead body, buddy!!

With that kind of money, there's a beautiful DJ-II out there just waiting for me!!

So...Why you so often posted here?

JJ Irani · 23 August 2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

So...Why you so often posted here?

Like I said before, Heru, I just click on NEW POSTS on the top and reply to any thread that comes up in BOLD letters.

I don't choose by sections.

JJ

Trurolexer · 23 August 2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Like I said before, Heru, I just click on NEW POSTS on the top and reply to any thread that comes up in BOLD letters.

I don't choose by sections.

JJ

I see...

, Sir.

Changmaisausage · 23 August 2009, 05:50 PM

I see Panerai for both young and mature people.

Buy one of each brand and rotate old and boring people wear ................ fill as applicable.

Zed · 23 August 2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

I see Panerai for both young and mature people.

Buy one of each brand and rotate old and boring people wear ................ fill as applicable.

i can safely say it is for BALD ppl too....

jas55 · 23 August 2009, 06:28 PM

Panerai is definitely not an ''Old People's'' watch. I have only seen a few in person, and it has been a mix of 30's and a more mature crowd. I would love to have one though, and I'm 28.

Changmaisausage · 23 August 2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

i can safely say it is for BALD ppl too....

Speak for yourself I have a thick thatch!

Zed · 23 August 2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

Speak for yourself I have a thick thatch!

I was speaking for both of us.....

Young and Bald.....and full of

Trurolexer · 23 August 2009, 10:14 PM

Hey Zed...Nice pic!!!

Nica64 · 24 August 2009, 12:54 AM

Nice pic Zed!!

Zed · 24 August 2009, 01:54 AM

Thank you Heru, Nica.... that was one wild weekend.....
u only live once..........

wannabelean · 24 August 2009, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

PANERAI is clean, modern, simple, elagant, huge, striking, quality and exclusive....
i would follow TR's and Chris's advice... 111,000,104 are perfect starters...

Anybody know any grey market reputed sellers who ship worldwide? Im based in the UAE and the AD will not part without discounts.

Mike V · 24 August 2009, 02:49 AM

I'm 30 years old and I just purchased my first Panerai one week ago today. I purchased the PAM 164 - K Series. I absolutely love it. Not to mention my local AD threw in an black alligator strap so the watch is VERY versatile. I couldn't be happier.

However, my next purchase will be a Submariner.... that'll be a little while though :)

Mike

ocwatching · 24 August 2009, 02:54 AM

I have seen panerais on younger people in SoCal along with a lot of subs...
I am 36 and I am looking to get my first PAM...TR and others have suggested good ones for around $6000

22 August 2009, 10:11 PM	#1
wannabelean "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 14	so is Panerai for older people? Im about to buy my first expensive watch and it will be a toss up between a Rolex and a lesser known premium brand. Panerai has got me thinking for its simplicity. From all that I can read on the web is most customers seem to be 40-45 + years of age. Im 29 and I certainly dont want to look like a 45+ year old. The GMT master IIC is what is on my mind right now. Can the Panerai be worn on suits? For some reason the strap makes me get the feeling that the watch is more suited for social occasions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. BTW, I wear the Omega Moon manual winding watch presently.

23 August 2009, 12:33 AM	#5
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	For older people? ..... get what you like and don't worry about what other people think about you, by the way I don't think that at 40-45 I'm old Since when you need to be a certain age to wear a watch ......... my oldest son is 22 and loves to wear my 104 Welcome to TRF!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

23 August 2009, 01:44 AM	#9
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,939	I see 15-20 Panerais a day, mostly being worn by 20, 30, and 40-year-olds. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

23 August 2009, 04:57 PM	#13
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I always perceived Panerai as a younger man's watch. In fact, while I far prefer Rolex, I have always thought Rolex had more of a "distinguished" (in the just turning grey sense) association as compared to Panerai. I am, by the way, in my thirties (and turning grey) and this is simply an impression. I don't know for sure . . . But now I shall move into the realm of fact: You better buy what you like without worrying about old or young, who likes or doesn't like, because ultimately you've got to wear it. In my experience YOU will care 1,000 times more about the watch on your wrist than anyone else you will encounter. Most will not even notice or know enough to make a distinction between these timepieces.

23 August 2009, 05:50 PM	#20
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	I see Panerai for both young and mature people. Buy one of each brand and rotate old and boring people wear ................ fill as applicable. __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

22 August 2009, 11:59 PM	#2
VazLube Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South of Equator Posts: 278	Panerai for older people? No. Panerais makes you look cool and bad ass irrespective of age. Other brands makes you sissy! Anyway, Panerais are very versatile watch, both dress down to birthday suits and dress up all way to tuxedos. Leather straps are more classy with suits than bracelets.

23 August 2009, 12:05 AM	#3
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	No, Panerai allows younger people to buy their watches. But, as soon as JJ gets one, I will too!! Or maybe the other way around.

23 August 2009, 12:08 AM	#4
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Welcome to the forum !! No further comment.

23 August 2009, 12:39 AM	#6
wannabelean "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 14	:) Whats a good starter PAM for about 6000 USD?

23 August 2009, 01:27 AM	#7
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	WELCOME To TRF Panerai Forum!!! I'm still 34 years old, and I'm wearing Panerai. For that range you can get 111, 112, 005, 000, 104 (if you like automatic). Good luck!!!

23 August 2009, 01:54 AM	#10
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	It is not a cheap brand by any means, maybe that's why you think that more established folks wear them, but no a lot of young people I know own or wish they can own one.

23 August 2009, 02:05 AM	#11
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	The OP may be on to something here...good taste usually improves and becomes more refined with age. Follow the advice given by Heru & Chris for a good starter PAM.

23 August 2009, 05:10 PM	#14
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Thats the nice thing about the recessed/sandwich dial.As eyesight decreases,the "old age" panerai wearer uses the dial as brail ! >>

23 August 2009, 05:24 PM	#16
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	PANERAI is clean, modern, simple, elagant, huge, striking, quality and exclusive.... i would follow TR's and Chris's advice... 111,000,104 are perfect starters...

23 August 2009, 06:28 PM	#22
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Panerai is definitely not an ''Old People's'' watch. I have only seen a few in person, and it has been a mix of 30's and a more mature crowd. I would love to have one though, and I'm 28. __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

23 August 2009, 10:14 PM	#25
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Hey Zed...Nice pic!!!

24 August 2009, 12:54 AM	#26
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Nice pic Zed!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

24 August 2009, 01:54 AM	#27
Zed Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Watch: Panerai 186 & 233 Posts: 489	Thank you Heru, Nica.... that was one wild weekend..... u only live once..........

24 August 2009, 02:49 AM	#29
Mike V "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Texas Watch: Panerai 164 K Posts: 11	I'm 30 years old and I just purchased my first Panerai one week ago today. I purchased the PAM 164 - K Series. I absolutely love it. Not to mention my local AD threw in an black alligator strap so the watch is VERY versatile. I couldn't be happier. However, my next purchase will be a Submariner.... that'll be a little while though :) Mike

24 August 2009, 02:54 AM	#30
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I have seen panerais on younger people in SoCal along with a lot of subs... I am 36 and I am looking to get my first PAM...TR and others have suggested good ones for around $6000 __________________ too much into watches...

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