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Seadweller · 14 September 2005, 10:39 PM

I have had the urge for a Panerai for a while now but I can't afford one. I really love the style so I this arrived an hour ago.
It is 44mm with ETA 2824-2 movement with a see thru case back.The thickness is 16mm.It uses luminova and has a very nice leather strap.
It doesn't say Panerai on it as I didn't want an obvious fake Panerai or I would have bought one.
I know what people might think, a lookalike is a fake just as a fake is a fake but hey I wanted the style and I have certainly got that.
What do you all think.

14 September 2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller

I have had the urge for a Panerai for a while now but I can't afford one. I really love the style so I this arrived an hour ago.
It is 44mm with ETA 2824-2 movement with a see thru case back.The thickness is 16mm.It uses luminova and has a very nice leather strap.
It doesn't say Panerai on it as I didn't want an obvious fake Panerai or I would have bought one.
I know what people might think, a lookalike is a fake just as a fake is a fake but hey I wanted the style and I have certainly got that.
What do you all think.

I'm a HUGE fan of Panerai and I know the feeling of not being able to add one to the collection. There are lots of hommage watches out there, and as you point out, it doesn't say Panerai on it. However, Panerai design is so unique that there's no doubt about what it's trying to be. But then again, anyone in the know will see it's an hommage watch right away.

The fact that it has a mechanical movement is cool and it at least scratches the itch until you can get the real deal. I'd be interested to see how well it fares in terms of reliability and accuracy. What did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking? Keep us posted as to how well it works.

padi56 · 14 September 2005, 11:01 PM

Its not a fake, in my books, fakes are made purposely to deceive and sold
as the real product.Its in the style of Panerai,like quite a few others out
there.Nice workhorse of a movement much like my Vixa without the lever
crown guard.

worktolivelife · 15 September 2005, 12:03 AM

you have a fully paid up rolex Sea Dweller personally i can't see an occasion i'd choose that over my SD , it may cost a lot less but im sure it just wont feel that "special" on either as the real deal, i am of the belief it is that "special" mindset that justifys everytime the cost of buying the real item, you just feel "good"

cheers

steve

Uncle-AJ · 15 September 2005, 12:28 AM

I have to agree with Steve. I have a Panerai and find I'm wearing it less and less. My preference now is my TT Sub.

JJ Irani · 15 September 2005, 04:47 AM

Congrats, Craig. You're better off with this one and when you can afford it, get your username!!

15 September 2005, 05:03 AM

An addendum. Because Panerai are so unique in look and feel, this is a good way to find out if it is for you without a big outlay in cash to find out you 'pulled a pumpkin'.

Imagine dropping $5K on a Panerai to find out that it isn't for you afterall.

JJ Irani · 15 September 2005, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

An addendum. Because Panerai are so unique in look and feel, this is a good way to find out if it is for you without a big outlay in cash to find out you 'pulled a pumpkin'.

Imagine dropping $5K on a Panerai to find out that it isn't for you afterall.

Good point, Johnny, now for heaven's sake let that poor PO rest in peace!!

Seadweller · 15 September 2005, 05:31 AM

Thanks JJ, I've got the SD covered, but hopefully will get the Pam soon.

mamas · 15 September 2005, 05:36 AM

SEadweller.. a load of guys got this watch on another forum and they speak very well of it.. congratulations! i personally dont think there is anything wrong with homages.. it also allows you to see if you suit the style.
mamas

Seadweller · 15 September 2005, 05:36 AM

Here's a bigger pic of my new.

Seadweller · 15 September 2005, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

SEadweller.. a load of guys got this watch on another forum and they speak very well of it.. congratulations! i personally dont think there is anything wrong with homages.. it also allows you to see if you suit the style.
mamas

Thanks mamas.

Seadweller · 15 September 2005, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

An addendum. Because Panerai are so unique in look and feel, this is a good way to find out if it is for you without a big outlay in cash to find out you 'pulled a pumpkin'.

Imagine dropping $5K on a Panerai to find out that it isn't for you afterall.

Thanks, thats what I thought too.

baseballduck · 15 September 2005, 07:06 AM

I personally like it. I think it's fine to get a "replica" if you really want a watch but can't afford it. I've been holding out on you guys but yes, I too am getting a "replica". Please do not draw and quarter me. It's obviously goning to be the SS sub. I should be getting it next month because a guy that works at the same place as my dad works on Rolexes a lot and he is going to some watch show next month. He said he can get me a "replica" there. He will have chances to open them up and take a look at the movements to make sure its not a total piece of $h!t. It will at least hold me over until I can afford the real thing.

Tyler

Mr. K · 15 September 2005, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I have to agree with Steve. I have a Panerai and find I'm wearing it less and less. My preference now is my TT Sub.

You are a good man Uncle AJ. The TT sub really is a beauty.

I hear you can send it to Rolex direct to have that black dial swapped out for a blue one.

dman · 15 September 2005, 01:01 PM

I have been on the fence on this issue in the past, but I gotta tell ya, I see taht watch as a hommage watch, not a replica. There is a huge difference to me. That watch will let you feel if you like the feel of the Panerai and also will wet your appetite to make you want the Pam even more. It is not a fake since it does not say Panerai anywhere on it. A fake is robbing and stealing from a company, that watch, even though it looks similar is is not stealing anything like a blatent FUGAZI!!

Now I also agree with Steve that if you have a SD I don't know when you would wear that one. But it will be a nice change of pace for sure.

I am really softening on the hommage idea, if it were a bad thing many Seikos and Citizens watches would not exist. I think it looks great and if it tides you over that is even better, wear in health and happiness.

Uncle-AJ · 15 September 2005, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I hear you can send it to Rolex direct to have that black dial swapped out for a blue one.

In your dreams..........................wet ones or otherwise.

dman · 15 September 2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I have to agree with Steve. I have a Panerai and find I'm wearing it less and less. My preference now is my TT Sub.

I love my YM, but the Pams get the nod for me about 90-95% of the time.

Uncle-AJ · 15 September 2005, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I love my YM, but the Pams get the nod for me about 90-95% of the time.

Yeah but you've been hit in the head with a golf ball so many times, it's clouded your judgment.

dman · 15 September 2005, 01:46 PM

Nah, I am just younger and more hip than you old people.

JK!!

JJ Irani · 15 September 2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Yeah but you've been hit in the head with a golf ball so many times, it's clouded your judgment.

LMAO!!

15 September 2005, 10:27 PM

Okay now that we give it the thumbs up, I'm still wondering what that hommage cost???

padi56 · 16 September 2005, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Okay now that we give it the thumbs up, I'm still wondering what that hommage cost???

Around £400 ---£500

Rockrolex · 16 September 2005, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Around £400 ---£500

Pretty pricey for a knock-off (I mean hommage).

Seadweller · 16 September 2005, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Pretty pricey for a knock-off (I mean hommage).

It actually worked out at about £275 in the end. Still not cheap for a knock off, but I really liked it.

16 September 2005, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadweller

It actually worked out at about £275 in the end. Still not cheap for a knock off, but I really liked it.

Regardless, 275 for a mechanical watch with an ETA motor is CHEAP by Canadian standards. You know a Tissot SeaStar on a strap is CND$800 plus 15% tax? Crazy!

dman · 16 September 2005, 04:29 AM

I am becoming a fan of some of the Tissot watches, I think I want a gadget watch.

JJ Irani · 16 September 2005, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

I am becoming a fan of some of the Tissot watches, I think I want a gadget watch.

Enough already with the damned watches.....just get yourself some kinda household gadget!!

16 September 2005, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Enough already with the damned watches.....just get yourself some kinda household gadget!!

Yeah Daren, you need one of these...

JJ Irani · 16 September 2005, 04:37 AM

Oh noooooooooo....not Mr. Suckeroo again!!!

14 September 2005, 10:39 PM	#1
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	Please don't slate me for this. I have had the urge for a Panerai for a while now but I can't afford one. I really love the style so I this arrived an hour ago. It is 44mm with ETA 2824-2 movement with a see thru case back.The thickness is 16mm.It uses luminova and has a very nice leather strap. It doesn't say Panerai on it as I didn't want an obvious fake Panerai or I would have bought one. I know what people might think, a lookalike is a fake just as a fake is a fake but hey I wanted the style and I have certainly got that. What do you all think. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

14 September 2005, 11:01 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Its not a fake, in my books, fakes are made purposely to deceive and sold as the real product.Its in the style of Panerai,like quite a few others out there.Nice workhorse of a movement much like my Vixa without the lever crown guard. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 September 2005, 12:03 AM	#4
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	where and when would you wear it?? you have a fully paid up rolex Sea Dweller personally i can't see an occasion i'd choose that over my SD , it may cost a lot less but im sure it just wont feel that "special" on either as the real deal, i am of the belief it is that "special" mindset that justifys everytime the cost of buying the real item, you just feel "good" cheers steve

15 September 2005, 12:28 AM	#5
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I have to agree with Steve. I have a Panerai and find I'm wearing it less and less. My preference now is my TT Sub. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

15 September 2005, 04:47 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, Craig. You're better off with this one and when you can afford it, get your username!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 September 2005, 05:03 AM	#7
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	An addendum. Because Panerai are so unique in look and feel, this is a good way to find out if it is for you without a big outlay in cash to find out you 'pulled a pumpkin'. Imagine dropping $5K on a Panerai to find out that it isn't for you afterall.

15 September 2005, 05:31 AM	#9
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	Thanks JJ, I've got the SD covered, but hopefully will get the Pam soon. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

15 September 2005, 05:36 AM	#10
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	SEadweller.. a load of guys got this watch on another forum and they speak very well of it.. congratulations! i personally dont think there is anything wrong with homages.. it also allows you to see if you suit the style. mamas

15 September 2005, 05:36 AM	#11
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	Here's a bigger pic of my new. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

15 September 2005, 07:06 AM	#14
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	I personally like it. I think it's fine to get a "replica" if you really want a watch but can't afford it. I've been holding out on you guys but yes, I too am getting a "replica". Please do not draw and quarter me. It's obviously goning to be the SS sub. I should be getting it next month because a guy that works at the same place as my dad works on Rolexes a lot and he is going to some watch show next month. He said he can get me a "replica" there. He will have chances to open them up and take a look at the movements to make sure its not a total piece of $h!t. It will at least hold me over until I can afford the real thing. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

15 September 2005, 01:01 PM	#16
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I have been on the fence on this issue in the past, but I gotta tell ya, I see taht watch as a hommage watch, not a replica. There is a huge difference to me. That watch will let you feel if you like the feel of the Panerai and also will wet your appetite to make you want the Pam even more. It is not a fake since it does not say Panerai anywhere on it. A fake is robbing and stealing from a company, that watch, even though it looks similar is is not stealing anything like a blatent FUGAZI!! Now I also agree with Steve that if you have a SD I don't know when you would wear that one. But it will be a nice change of pace for sure. I am really softening on the hommage idea, if it were a bad thing many Seikos and Citizens watches would not exist. I think it looks great and if it tides you over that is even better, wear in health and happiness. __________________ 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.

15 September 2005, 01:46 PM	#20
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Nah, I am just younger and more hip than you old people. JK!! __________________ 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.

15 September 2005, 10:27 PM	#22
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Okay now that we give it the thumbs up, I'm still wondering what that hommage cost???

16 September 2005, 04:29 AM	#27
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I am becoming a fan of some of the Tissot watches, I think I want a gadget 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.

16 September 2005, 04:37 AM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Oh noooooooooo....not Mr. Suckeroo again!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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