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20 January 2011, 10:27 AM | #61 |
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I'm considering reducing my collection that includes Rolex, AP, Omega and Zenith but my 88 and 251 will stay with me. They're just fun watches to have and most people don't have a clue as to what they are.
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20 January 2011, 10:41 AM | #62 |
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Its not that I hate them, however most of them are bit bigger than what I am ready to wear right now.
However I have started looking at them a bit closer, because I am not closed minded. |
15 February 2011, 10:41 PM | #63 |
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Just got my Pam 233. It is a work of art as are my rolex watches. Built quality of their in-house movements is excellent. My rolex AD was telling me Panerai's have become much more popular over the last few years. Said over Xmas everybody wanted a Pam 305
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15 February 2011, 10:57 PM | #64 |
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Agree with you on the 88, it would be one if the last to go if I trimmed my collection.
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15 February 2011, 11:12 PM | #65 |
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I loved Panerai from the moment I laid eyes on them. I just wish I had bought back then!!!
This is from the opening sequence of "Eraser" - released in 1996. I should have rushed out and bought one the next day. :) |
16 February 2011, 01:41 AM | #66 |
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16 February 2011, 02:09 AM | #67 |
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Regardless the opinions, it's yours that matters! I love mine so to me that's all that matters!
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16 February 2011, 03:03 AM | #68 |
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16 February 2011, 03:16 AM | #69 |
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20 February 2011, 12:10 AM | #70 |
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This guys who says bad against Pam don't know what they're missing in life and obviously they don't have one!
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21 February 2011, 01:37 PM | #71 |
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I think when it comes down to it, people that appreciate fine things in life, like watches, can appreciate different watches for their different characteristics. While some rolex owners may not wish to buy a panerai for themselves, most in my experiences can understand the craftsmanship and quality of the piece, and will not criticise them, but say “they’re not for me, but it’s a beautiful watch”.
Those who say “they’re overpriced, a waste of money, ugly” etc, usually have this attitude about all things ‘exclusive’ or more expensive than the usual (and not just panerai’s but all expensive watches). And when you look at their wrist are probably wearing a digital casio, plastic strap and all… |
26 February 2011, 03:47 AM | #72 |
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It's simple. People hate what they don't understand.
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28 February 2011, 01:20 AM | #73 |
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I bought a PAM 25 Titanium Submersible last fall and my GMT Master II has basically seen zero wrist time since. I've "tried" to wear the GMT but it seems that the siren song of the PAM is irresistable. I've got a fairly lage wrist and I feel the PAM looks better and is actually more comfortable than the GMT- light weight of titanium head and 24mm strap width- account for this I believe.
Regarding brand history- PAM is interesting, Rolex is the KING (pun intended) and needs no further introduction. Panerai, essentially, started as a contract manufacturer to the Egyptian Navy in the '50s. The international introduction of the brand in the '90s was probably destined to fail had it not been for Sylvester Stallone getting behind Panerai by, initially, buying hundreds of the fledgling brand's early contemporary production run. Odds are had Sly not gotten involved Panerai probably wouldn't exist today. Their current position in the market is a combination of many factors including excellent brand management (including line evolution, effective introductions of Limited Edition models and the subsequent rabid collector activity), very high quality product and great timing as it pertains to the large watch trend. One other lesser factor that is becoming more important by the day for many of us Baby Boomers is dial legibility. This is now a deciding factor for my future watch purchases. For me PAM is an infectious brand, with a twist. Once you catch the bug the infection grows, as most do, but you strangely don't want to get well!! |
4 December 2011, 11:57 PM | #74 |
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Some of the responses on this thread are astonishingly . . .
. . . simplistic.
"If you don't like Panerai then either you don't understand them or you can't afford them." Wow, is that insulting to people who just happen to have opposing views! I have never cared for the range on a number of levels. I think the crown guard thingey is an affectation, just like the protruding helium valve on the Seamasters. Unnecessary in real life for 99.9% of their owners, and a real 'look at me' ostentation. Rolex has James Bond and Omega has NASA (and now James Bond) in their histories, not that they're reasons to buy a watch. But 'Worn by the Italian Navy frogmen'? I'd hardly call Panerai an historical marque. I have always felt that Panerai is the horological equivalent of the emperor's new clothes. Someone a few years back decided they were de rigeur, so a lot of others jumped on the band-wagon. Fine. Now, before I'm dubbed a "hater", let me explain that I do understand them (whatever that's supposed to mean), I can afford them, and the ETA heritage of the movement turns me off not a whit. It doesn't bother me in similarly priced Breitlings and it doesn't bother me in Panerai. I feel that, if you like them and want to buy all that you can, knock yourself out. Just don't expect the rest of us to ooh and aah over watches we don't really like . . . |
5 December 2011, 07:06 AM | #75 |
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Took awhile to grow on me but now I am hooked and love Panerai as much if not more than Rolex... The simplicity is awesome and the ability to just switch straps and have an entirely different watch rocks too
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You mention Rolex having Bond and Omega NASA. For the record, Panerai also has Rolex in their heritage. Connect the dots. PANERAI- either you get it or you don't.
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I TOTALLY encourage these talks.. please tell these guys they are right on so this way, I can buy more pams at lower prices.. new or in the secondary market!!! Mik is right on here! Fred |
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5 December 2011, 11:39 AM | #78 |
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Just a case of the have nots bashing the one's who have!
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6 December 2011, 01:57 AM | #79 |
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I dont see it, in fact the excact opposite...I see & hear nothing but LOVE for the brand..But I must say I'm a Paneristi/ & a LOVER so my bias opinion my not count in this matter. |
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6 December 2011, 02:17 AM | #82 |
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When I first got into watches 5 or so years ago I did not see the appeal of Panerai at all. Way too big & odd looking, just didn't get what people saw in them. But as time went by I grew to appreciate what Panerai brings to the table. For the last couple of years I have wanted one badly & I finally took the plunge last week. Wish I hadn't waited so long.....LOVE my PAM312! So much personality & the strap options.....well they add a level of fun to the hobby that Rolex never has for me.
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But I do own 2 Rolex's too Congrats on the 312- -I'm hunting down 312 now for my 3rd OP |
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6 December 2011, 03:34 AM | #84 |
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Because Panerai is a brand you either love or hate, no in between...
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6 December 2011, 05:14 AM | #85 |
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Hate is so wrong and waste of energy.. Either you like the brand or you don't , any brand, from cars to clothes, etc, has enough people who like it for whatever reason.. Panerai is no different, it's perfectly fine for one to not like it, but why "hate "it? Just don't buy it and it's simple as that.. I love my Pam but I really don't like their way of allocating their SE/LE, but they can do whatever they want.. Doesn't mean I hate them..can't waste my energy on that or any other brands I find less desirable...
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6 December 2011, 05:27 AM | #86 |
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Didn't care for the brand at first either, but after awhile the unique look has sucked me in. It's definately a different style, and thats what appeals to me the most now. I like the fact that I've never seen one around where I live also. Hope to have one soon!
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6 December 2011, 08:23 AM | #87 |
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The new 372 is a beautiful peice, I've got no beef with Pam.
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6 December 2011, 09:20 AM | #88 |
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Funny. I was a Rolex hater forever. Always felt like they were the "me too" brand. I love my Pam 90 that Ive had for 2 years now. Its a statement and a recoginition piece at the same time. I love when a fellow WIS sees just the crown lock sticking out from my shirt cuff and asks to see my Panerai.
All this being said, I did break down and pick up a Daytona white face a couple weeks ago. I always said I'd only own a Rolex if it was a Daytona. So, I guess I have both brands now. They share the same watch box. What they do together when Im not looking I have no idea. |
6 November 2012, 04:10 PM | #89 |
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I love Panerai. For a long time I could only dream about owning a Panerai. I finally have one and my next one will be a rose gold one.
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6 November 2012, 05:05 PM | #90 |
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IMHO Panerai managed to become an icon in the watch-industry in a very short time, well if I am not wrong since mid of 90's till today , they have now fans all around the world.
How I see it… well big, simple, and balanced in some models, and unbalanced in some other models. Would I have it one day? ABSO(372)LUTELY |
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