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mfer · 6 January 2009, 01:22 PM

This should really be diagnosed as a sickness. Hopefully the medicine costs more than the addiction, b/c I want more.

I don't know what it is, but I'm drawn to the really simple (and cheap) Panerai's.

Right now, my short list involves....
Tied for first
24Tdial or 210
Second
190
Third
232

Now these are watches that I can actually afford, but it is weird that I really think I'd rather have the "cheap" ones. Am I crazy????

It is funny, but when I first saw Panerai's I told myself I'd NEVER want one of those ugly subs and who would ever want a manual/automatic watch without a second hand?!?!?!?

Never say never is what I learned!!!

*sigh*

Dr.B · 6 January 2009, 01:24 PM

PROZAC....sometimes it helps

TswaneNguni · 6 January 2009, 01:31 PM

I would place the PAM 232 as number 1

Prices low at the moment,in the secondary market.Maybe it will go lower in 2009,who knows,but at the $6800-6900 mark I think its a great buy.

Big,bold,elegant and understated simplicity.I love it !! If I can find one in my part of the woods,I'll grab it !!

Trurolexer · 6 January 2009, 03:45 PM

This is my list...
190
000
233 (keep on dreaming!!!) lol!!!
That's it. I'm done with Pannie.

argee1977 · 6 January 2009, 06:11 PM

I'm not a great fan of the 24, it's a bit too shiny for me, i prefer the 25 in Ti, they really should have put a brushed finish on the 24 as it's meant to be quite a robust watch.

watchboy · 6 January 2009, 07:04 PM

Ultimate Pam for me is :270

tuisquash · 6 January 2009, 08:21 PM

183
190
233
who knows

DJM · 6 January 2009, 09:13 PM

The 232 was on top of my list after getting a 005 :-)

And next? Hm... It will be a while, but I'm destined to get a 24 some day. Already had a 25 but I found its case too light. I thought I'd never again own a titanium watch but recently acquired a Seiko 6159-7010 - it has more heft! :-)

And... if the 232 is too big, you'll be well set with a 210 and replace the hands with gold hands.. Killer imo.

To answer your question: No you are not crazy. If you were, I'd have to be too....

watchboy · 6 January 2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJM

The 232 was on top of my list after getting a 005 :-)

And next? Hm... It will be a while, but I'm destined to get a 24 some day. Already had a 25 but I found its case too light. I thought I'd never again own a titanium watch but recently acquired a Seiko 6159-7010 - it has more heft! :-)

And... if the 232 is too big, you'll be well set with a 210 and replace the hands with gold hands.. Killer imo.

To answer your question: No you are not crazy. If you were, I'd have to be too....

Agree.

I have a 24. But recently got a Oris Regulator Ti. It feels too feather!

____________________
Jacky

jgk200 · 7 January 2009, 03:30 AM

I'm thinking 177 ti & eventually one day (hopefully) a 233!! I recently picked up a 88 this past November.... This past fathers day the wife & kids splurged on a Rolex GMT Master II C..... This is becoming so addictive... I wish my checking account could keep up!!

Trurolexer · 7 January 2009, 04:33 AM

My target for this year is get 190 & 000 first.
And a Daytona. 233 is for the future.

TswaneNguni · 7 January 2009, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

My target for this year is get 190 & 000 first.
And a Daytona. 233 is for the future.

Change the order for the 233 and Daytona around...... 233 before Daytona !!!

( I am biased

)

Nacelle · 7 January 2009, 07:13 AM

It is a sickness...

What first...Daytona or 111? I am scheduled to Pick up SS Daytona Friday but A Panerai AD just offered me a 111 at nearly 20 points off!

JF23 · 7 January 2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.B

PROZAC....sometimes it helps

Fluoxetine...go generic and save the extra cash for more watches

Launch Mini · 7 January 2009, 08:10 AM

I had the same problem as you guys.

IMO the 190 is the way to go. Similar to the 232 ( gold hands, rad), still very low production while it was out there, and the 8 day JLC movement

Nacelle · 7 January 2009, 08:44 AM

That is one fine collection John!!

mike · 7 January 2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nacelle

That is one fine collection John!!

Boy I'll say!! WOW!!

Trurolexer · 7 January 2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I had the same problem as you guys.

IMO the 190 is the way to go. Similar to the 232 ( gold hands, rad), still very low production while it was out there, and the 8 day JLC movement

Seven Heaven!!!

Nica64 · 7 January 2009, 01:24 PM

Mik, I was wondering the other day if I was the only one with this obsession or sickness about Panerai.....

but I'm happy to know that is not only me

, I'm in love with the 24 too and think I'll be ready to get in the next two weeks if everything goes as plan

jgk200 · 7 January 2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I had the same problem as you guys.

IMO the 190 is the way to go. Similar to the 232 ( gold hands, rad), still very low production while it was out there, and the 8 day JLC movement

Very Nice!!!

Trurolexer · 7 January 2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nica64

Mik, I was wondering the other day if I was the only one with this obsession or sickness about Panerai.....

but I'm happy to know that is not only me

, I'm in love with the 24 too and think I'll be ready to get in the next two weeks if everything goes as plan

You cross the line too?

Welcome To the Dark Side.

mfer · 8 January 2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nica64

Mik, I was wondering the other day if I was the only one with this obsession or sickness about Panerai.....

but I'm happy to know that is not only me

, I'm in love with the 24 too and think I'll be ready to get in the next two weeks if everything goes as plan

Can't wait.

You know I was thinking about a sub type collection.

Rolex 16610
Pam 24
BP Fifty Fathoms

Think that would look pretty sweet!!!!

GBJIV · 8 January 2009, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Can't wait.

You know I was thinking about a sub type collection.

Rolex 16610
Pam 24
BP Fifty Fathoms

Think that would look pretty sweet!!!!

Pretty sweet idea - I am still on the fence with the submersible's though....

Love the Fifty Fathoms...

mfer · 8 January 2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBJIV

Pretty sweet idea - I am still on the fence with the submersible's though....

Love the Fifty Fathoms...

While I'm at it, tack on a GO Diver too!

Nica64 · 8 January 2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Can't wait.

You know I was thinking about a sub type collection.

Rolex 16610
Pam 24
BP Fifty Fathoms

Think that would look pretty sweet!!!!

__________________________________________________ ____

BP Fifty Fathoms

, that will be a nice collection!! super nice... when I finally get the 24 I'm only going to need the Fifty Fathoms

but that one is a lot of cash, I'm going to need to work extra hard for that

dman · 8 January 2009, 02:10 PM

Mik, the 190 is getting more and more scarce if you can source one bro. Great watch, butter movement and more thick than the standard Radiomir in 45mm. Great watch.

6 January 2009, 01:22 PM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Can't stop thinking about another watch... This should really be diagnosed as a sickness. Hopefully the medicine costs more than the addiction, b/c I want more. I don't know what it is, but I'm drawn to the really simple (and cheap) Panerai's. Right now, my short list involves.... Tied for first 24Tdial or 210 Second 190 Third 232 Now these are watches that I can actually afford, but it is weird that I really think I'd rather have the "cheap" ones. Am I crazy???? It is funny, but when I first saw Panerai's I told myself I'd NEVER want one of those ugly subs and who would ever want a manual/automatic watch without a second hand?!?!?!? Never say never is what I learned!!! sigh __________________ member#3242

6 January 2009, 06:11 PM	#5
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	I'm not a great fan of the 24, it's a bit too shiny for me, i prefer the 25 in Ti, they really should have put a brushed finish on the 24 as it's meant to be quite a robust watch. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

6 January 2009, 08:21 PM	#7
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	183 190 233 who knows __________________ panerai and rolex

7 January 2009, 08:10 AM	#15
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I had the same problem as you guys. IMO the 190 is the way to go. Similar to the 232 ( gold hands, rad), still very low production while it was out there, and the 8 day JLC movement __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

7 January 2009, 01:24 PM	#19
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Mik, I was wondering the other day if I was the only one with this obsession or sickness about Panerai..... but I'm happy to know that is not only me , I'm in love with the 24 too and think I'll be ready to get in the next two weeks if everything goes as plan __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

6 January 2009, 01:24 PM	#2
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	PROZAC....sometimes it helps

6 January 2009, 01:31 PM	#3
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I would place the PAM 232 as number 1 Prices low at the moment,in the secondary market.Maybe it will go lower in 2009,who knows,but at the $6800-6900 mark I think its a great buy. Big,bold,elegant and understated simplicity.I love it !! If I can find one in my part of the woods,I'll grab it !!

6 January 2009, 03:45 PM	#4
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	This is my list... 190 000 233 (keep on dreaming!!!) lol!!! That's it. I'm done with Pannie.

6 January 2009, 07:04 PM	#6
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Ultimate Pam for me is :270

6 January 2009, 09:13 PM	#8
DJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 21	The 232 was on top of my list after getting a 005 :-) And next? Hm... It will be a while, but I'm destined to get a 24 some day. Already had a 25 but I found its case too light. I thought I'd never again own a titanium watch but recently acquired a Seiko 6159-7010 - it has more heft! :-) And... if the 232 is too big, you'll be well set with a 210 and replace the hands with gold hands.. Killer imo. To answer your question: No you are not crazy. If you were, I'd have to be too....

7 January 2009, 03:30 AM	#10
jgk200 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: columbus, oh Watch: PAM 321 Posts: 76	I'm thinking 177 ti & eventually one day (hopefully) a 233!! I recently picked up a 88 this past November.... This past fathers day the wife & kids splurged on a Rolex GMT Master II C..... This is becoming so addictive... I wish my checking account could keep up!!

7 January 2009, 04:33 AM	#11
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	My target for this year is get 190 & 000 first. And a Daytona. 233 is for the future.

7 January 2009, 07:13 AM	#13
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	It is a sickness... What first...Daytona or 111? I am scheduled to Pick up SS Daytona Friday but A Panerai AD just offered me a 111 at nearly 20 points off!

7 January 2009, 08:44 AM	#16
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	That is one fine collection John!!

8 January 2009, 02:10 PM	#26
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Mik, the 190 is getting more and more scarce if you can source one bro. Great watch, butter movement and more thick than the standard Radiomir in 45mm. Great watch. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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