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stevenrobinson · 19 November 2009, 03:37 PM

What makes these watches so expensive? Do they use ultra complicated movements or are they using vintage movements in these watches. Someone please help with this question.

gmtobsessed · 19 November 2009, 05:34 PM

276 & 306 are tourbillon, that explain the price.
203 have angelus, something extraordinary for
diehard pam lover I guess.

Trurolexer · 20 November 2009, 12:20 AM

Because they're so rare?

sandytn · 20 November 2009, 01:17 AM

Demand supply economics at work!

ocwatching · 20 November 2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Because they're so rare?

Heru explained it best...Panerais annual numbers pales in comparison to the numbers that Rolex produces per year (thrown around the web)...

TswaneNguni · 20 November 2009, 02:48 AM

203 ...pre-recession for $150k and now at the bargain basement price of $95k !!

Fot those that have the resources ...... The 203 is a MUST !! Had one on the wrist for 5 min ....and that was pretty special !!

mfer · 20 November 2009, 04:51 AM

The 203 uses a historic Angelus 8-Day movement. It isn't made anymore and it was the original movement used by Panerai. Basically Panerai goes shopping all over the internet, watch shops, etc (just like we do) and try to find these old Angelus 8-Day movements. The clean them up back to brand new shape and slap them in a 203!

The production numbers are super low b/c of this and hence the insane price!

Joey_V · 20 November 2009, 06:39 AM

203... good god I would love one. Too bad it'll be mostly as a safe piece because I can't pull off a 47mm Panerai Luminor.

19 November 2009, 03:37 PM	#1
stevenrobinson Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steven Location: Florida Watch: 1) Rolex TT Dayton Posts: 193	Panerai 203, 276, 306 What makes these watches so expensive? Do they use ultra complicated movements or are they using vintage movements in these watches. Someone please help with this question.

20 November 2009, 04:51 AM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	The 203 uses a historic Angelus 8-Day movement. It isn't made anymore and it was the original movement used by Panerai. Basically Panerai goes shopping all over the internet, watch shops, etc (just like we do) and try to find these old Angelus 8-Day movements. The clean them up back to brand new shape and slap them in a 203! The production numbers are super low b/c of this and hence the insane price! __________________ member#3242

20 November 2009, 06:39 AM	#8
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	203... good god I would love one. Too bad it'll be mostly as a safe piece because I can't pull off a 47mm Panerai Luminor. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

19 November 2009, 05:34 PM	#2
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	276 & 306 are tourbillon, that explain the price. 203 have angelus, something extraordinary for diehard pam lover I guess.

20 November 2009, 12:20 AM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Because they're so rare?

20 November 2009, 01:17 AM	#4
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	Demand supply economics at work!

20 November 2009, 02:48 AM	#6
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	203 ...pre-recession for $150k and now at the bargain basement price of $95k !! Fot those that have the resources ...... The 203 is a MUST !! Had one on the wrist for 5 min ....and that was pretty special !!

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