No Interest in Panerai on TRF

[Mystro]

No, Panerai hasnt lost a thing. It has always been more rare than Rolex. Other forums that represent Panerai are huge. It goes in cycles here. The fact that Panerai is more exclusive is whats so alluring. We just have a more exclusive club....jk

[jay_kay]

At the end of the day this is a Rolex forum and I think the true Panerai followers either don't really inhabit forums or they frequent one in particular. Having worn Panerai and Rolex for the past 10 years I generally always end up chatting to Panerai wearers when I see them out and about, Rolex wearers I generally don't, there are more of them and around here they are wearing them to be noticed anyway so generally don't want to massage their ego.

[thlax]

bubble

[robin hood]

Just ran the gauntlet of AD's in the Caribbean. As probably the oldest guy here who wears a panerai regularly in my rotation, I think a little less counter space is being given to Panerai. I very much like my 312, but think right now I would rather sport a JLC Grande GMT Reverso. Both are large pieces, but the JLC is a true classic. All brands an styles follow a sine curve of popularity, some more than others, but I don't think Panerai is falling out of favor with watch-people. It may be more a matter of disposable income right now...a situation that is having an effect in many areas of consumerism.

[tomcorkery]

still love pams. Still my favorite. Was hoping for a pvd luminor this year at sihh, but panerai did not do it.. Now im looking for a 9 or a 28l.

[jhcam8]

Well, this is a Rolex Forum to begin with. I'm thinking that if there's any non-Rolex activity at all then that's pretty good.

This thread has generated a good number of responses, so I'd say that the P. interest is alive and well here. Maybe it's friendlier here than on, say, P.com?

[subtona]

Solid caseback , workhorse ETA, Painted dial.

[subtona]

In different angle of light

[nick c]

Very nice Gus

[jvo300]

I used to be very in to Panerai. Now I am not so much. I currently have no PAMs in the stable and do not see any in the near future. Plenty of reasons for it, but the main one was reissuing of SE/LE. That did it for me. Here are some pics of my personal Panerai journey (10 models). If I were to do it all over again, I'd have stuck with just the 000 only.

[htc8p]

very true. the 000 is probably the last pam standing at the end of the day.

[nick c]

I agree with above

[Time Collector]

Originally Posted by jvo300

I used to be very in to Panerai. Now I am not so much. I currently have no PAMs in the stable and do not see any in the near future. Plenty of reasons for it, but the main one was reissuing of SE/LE. That did it for me. Here are some pics of my personal Panerai journey (10 models). If I were to do it all over again, I'd have stuck with just the 000 only.

Nice journey you had there, I guess your experience with Panerai resembles my relationships with my past girl friends, out of all of them I only would keep one if I had to do it all over again and that one is my wife.

[cwilson13]

I have lost some interest in the brand overall but still enjoy wearing my 190. Only PAM I have left and probably last one I will own.

[red1108nyc]

I still dig my painted dials a lot..

[subtona]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

I still dig my painted dials a lot..

that 360 is just soooo nice Fred, i always enjoy seeing it

[red1108nyc]

Originally Posted by subtona

that 360 is just soooo nice Fred, i always enjoy seeing it

and next time we meet in the city, i will bring her and you can wear her for a few hours over beer!

Hope all is well friend!

Fred

[subtona]

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

and next time we meet in the city, i will bring her and you can wear her for a few hours over beer!

Hope all is well friend!

Fred

sounds good friend

[mfer]

Panerai has cooled but far from cold.

I used to be heavy, but have diversified.

6497 are my FAVORITES. 232 is possibly best watch ever for me. (Within reason.....)

[dgr8dude]

hmm....im completely opposite...used to have just Rolex in my collection, but sold them all and now just started my Pam addiction. I had the 005 for a year, then sold it and now have a 390 and have an incoming 111...

[masterserg]

Love rages on! I find the Panerai experience (as opposed to other brands) to be very visceral.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Love rages on! I find the Panerai experience (as opposed to other brands) to be very visceral.

that watch/strap combo is pretty much perfection.

so much personality and personalization with panerai.

[masterserg]

Thanks Cru! And what about buckles?



I don't know ... I love Rolex and AP as much as the next guy, but nothing gives me as much happiness (and entertainment) as Panerai.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Thanks Cru! And what about buckles?



I don't know ... I love Rolex and AP as much as the next guy, but nothing gives me as much happiness (and entertainment) as Panerai.

Very nice!

Buckles are actually one thing I've not been "sucked into" yet. I'm loving the strap game too much, but, once the buckle bug hits.... Oh boy.

[yjfang]

It has for me. I've owned Panerai for a number of years and was fascinated by the brand. At one point, that was the only brand that I wore.

Now I feel like the models are just too similar and even with the in-house movement, they have become too pricey for what you get.

I like the new 8 day movement models but just not willing to pay the price for a simple dial anymore.

To be fair, I've recently gotten into APs and PPs and while these brands are an even much higher price level, I feel that the money is well spent for the watch you get (in terms of level of finish and detail, craftsmanship, exclusivity, pedigree, etc.)

I won't say never but I have no interest in buying another Panerai at this point.

Originally Posted by Survivor

Seems like interest in Panerai has virtually fallen off the cliff on TRF........has Panerai lost its luster????????

[yjfang]

This is the only PAM I have left. PAM 005 DLC. I didn't want to pay $20K for PAM 195, but an DLC'ed 005 looks the same.

[Preeble]

We have twice as many PAMs in our household as Rolexes (or is it Roli) but my interest is starting to shift more towards the Rolex brand. Why? I feel that the prices are a bit out of control for what you get. Example - over $10k retail for a 372 vs under $9k for the BLNR. I get that few would pay retail for the 372 (going rate is $7k), but this is a great example of why PAM pricing is whacked.

I get the LE frustration, but one needs to realize that the entrance fee is purchasing a non-LE at retail price from the boutique (all it takes is one and some regular strap purchases and you will have access to whichever LEs you want). I was offered both the 507 and 532 from multiple boutiques (i only bought one set).

Lastly, i think that Panerai's lineup is getting too big and is very confusing for prospective buyers. They should slim it down a bit or at least develop better visuals that explain the variations between the different watches.

Doh - one more point - Panerai should release their SIHH watches more quickly - it typically isn't until the Fall when the bew watches some out (although this year is an exception). This lessens the buzz in the risti community.

Peace out

[Dom]

I have owned Panerai watches for about 10 years now. I remember when the retailers had only 1 or 2 in stock and you were laughed at when trying to buy the more interesting models.

Today access is easier but I would say we are still doing well with the brand. Every time I bought a Rolex, I got frustrated by how many people owned the same watch in my vicinity. Nothing against sharing, but I like a little bit of individuality.

What is cool in addition is the switching of straps and the various materials they come in. Do that with other brands and they will confiscate your watch figuratively speaking.

[jschmidtdmd]

Unfortunately, I have sold all but one of my 5+ Panerai pieces.

My sentiments are about the same as everyone else. Reintroducing limited editions over and over, saying we are only making one piece like this, only to see another the next year, and the absurd pricing has driven me away. Sure I do like the watches, the straps, etc. but overall they have not even been close in holding their value.

I do want to get another 249 someday, but realistically, they aren't even worth what people ask for them. When there are how many other models that are almost the exact same piece.

JPS

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by jschmidtdmd

...I do want to get another 249 someday, but realistically, they aren't even worth what people ask for them. When there are how many other models that are almost the exact same piece...

The 249 & 448 are the only [SS] Calis w/plexi iirc and fwiw, I'm not a big fan of ecru superluminova so the 249 is still "the one"in my book