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kilyung · 10 July 2011, 12:00 AM

There are a lot of awesome black Panerai watches - 360 and 335 come to mind. DLC, ceramic, plastic. Regardless of materials, they're all black. What are your thoughts on the style? What do you like about the look?

I'll be taking my DLC Base for a week in Mexico to attempt a reboot. Great watch but I'm getting bored of the 'stealth' / 'black on black' look. Even with different straps, the Spark seems to have disappeared.

Please forgive my use of Transformer references, I watched the latest release yesterday with my son and I spent the entire movie contemplating my watch. To quote Optimus Prime, have I "made a grave mistake"?

bcacncnc · 10 July 2011, 12:13 AM

I love the look mate Mike. I've seen some really nice contrasting colors against the black - even a purple like color that looked really sensational!

fc3s2k · 10 July 2011, 12:34 AM

I like it!!
I think my next Panerai will include PVD or DLC!!!

Cru Jones · 10 July 2011, 01:10 AM

Black with a honey strap or light vintage looks friggin great....big fan. Maybe black on black is a bit much, so switch it up.

mfer · 10 July 2011, 01:24 AM

Well, it is a nice alternative to wearing SS all the time. I'm not sold on the brown composite. Seems a little too unusual for a watch, but I reserve the right to change my mind once I see one IRL.

For me my favorite colors are SS, but I'd like to own a DLC and a RG one day.

B. Doggy · 10 July 2011, 02:04 AM

[QUOTE=mfer;2604448]Well, it is a nice alternative to wearing SS all the time. I'm not sold on the brown composite. Seems a little too unusual for a watch, but I reserve the right to change my mind once I see one IRL.

+1

Shade · 10 July 2011, 02:15 AM

The brown composite is almost black, unless on really bright light.

The black dlc or pvd is a nice touch every once in a while, but I will not make it my daily wearer.

ocwatching · 10 July 2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

The brown composite is almost black, unless on really bright light.

The black dlc or pvd is a nice touch every once in a while, but I will not make it my daily wearer.

The 339 is really brown when compared to the 292

I like to add a black piece but I can see it getting old...but that's why you got other pieces...

dddrees · 10 July 2011, 03:26 AM

Not a look I have, however a bit of this and a bit of that is always nice for the sake of variety. Put it aside if you have other options, you may find the Luv returns after you wear something else for awhile.

kilyung · 10 July 2011, 03:30 AM

I've worn this watch on a variety of straps.

OEM black calf leather

White rubber

Orange rubber

Baseball glove leather

OEM JV leather

bgriz · 10 July 2011, 03:36 AM

I'm a fan of the black/black look

wisguy · 10 July 2011, 04:02 AM

I for one think it looks great with the OEM black rubber strap.

That's one of the few Panerai watches I would actually own, it's amazing.

What can I say? I have a soft spot for blacked out watches as you can see:

dddrees · 10 July 2011, 04:25 AM

I think the Black on Black looks best.

heart82 · 10 July 2011, 08:49 AM

I love a blacked out watch. But at time pass by it could be a very good piece to get bored easily as it has no flashy feeling in it.
IMO, i dunno, but since you already mod it, maybe add gold hands or maybe bake it...might give it a different look and new life to it...just my 2 cents

jvo300 · 10 July 2011, 10:51 AM

I like the way it tones things down as opposed to a polished stainless steel. However, I think I like something less dark like the old oem pencil grey pvd, titanium, or even tantalum.

TSW · 10 July 2011, 02:31 PM

I would easily say that, the Panerais are about the only watches i like blacked out.

10 July 2011, 12:00 AM	#1
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	PANERAI: Dark of the Collection There are a lot of awesome black Panerai watches - 360 and 335 come to mind. DLC, ceramic, plastic. Regardless of materials, they're all black. What are your thoughts on the style? What do you like about the look? I'll be taking my DLC Base for a week in Mexico to attempt a reboot. Great watch but I'm getting bored of the 'stealth' / 'black on black' look. Even with different straps, the Spark seems to have disappeared. Please forgive my use of Transformer references, I watched the latest release yesterday with my son and I spent the entire movie contemplating my watch. To quote Optimus Prime, have I "made a grave mistake"?

10 July 2011, 12:13 AM	#2
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I love the look mate Mike. I've seen some really nice contrasting colors against the black - even a purple like color that looked really sensational! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

10 July 2011, 12:34 AM	#3
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	I like it!! I think my next Panerai will include PVD or DLC!!! __________________

10 July 2011, 02:04 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	[QUOTE=mfer;2604448]Well, it is a nice alternative to wearing SS all the time. I'm not sold on the brown composite. Seems a little too unusual for a watch, but I reserve the right to change my mind once I see one IRL. +1 __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

10 July 2011, 02:15 AM	#7
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	The brown composite is almost black, unless on really bright light. The black dlc or pvd is a nice touch every once in a while, but I will not make it my daily wearer. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

10 July 2011, 01:10 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	Black with a honey strap or light vintage looks friggin great....big fan. Maybe black on black is a bit much, so switch it up.

10 July 2011, 01:24 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Well, it is a nice alternative to wearing SS all the time. I'm not sold on the brown composite. Seems a little too unusual for a watch, but I reserve the right to change my mind once I see one IRL. For me my favorite colors are SS, but I'd like to own a DLC and a RG one day.

10 July 2011, 03:26 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Not a look I have, however a bit of this and a bit of that is always nice for the sake of variety. Put it aside if you have other options, you may find the Luv returns after you wear something else for awhile. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 July 2011, 03:30 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've worn this watch on a variety of straps. OEM black calf leather White rubber Orange rubber Baseball glove leather OEM JV leather

10 July 2011, 03:36 AM	#11
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	I'm a fan of the black/black look __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

10 July 2011, 04:02 AM	#12
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	I for one think it looks great with the OEM black rubber strap. That's one of the few Panerai watches I would actually own, it's amazing. What can I say? I have a soft spot for blacked out watches as you can see: __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

10 July 2011, 04:25 AM	#13
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I think the Black on Black looks best. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 July 2011, 08:49 AM	#14
heart82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: near my PAM Watch: P-A-M. Posts: 146	I love a blacked out watch. But at time pass by it could be a very good piece to get bored easily as it has no flashy feeling in it. IMO, i dunno, but since you already mod it, maybe add gold hands or maybe bake it...might give it a different look and new life to it...just my 2 cents

10 July 2011, 10:51 AM	#15
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I like the way it tones things down as opposed to a polished stainless steel. However, I think I like something less dark like the old oem pencil grey pvd, titanium, or even tantalum.

10 July 2011, 02:31 PM	#16
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I would easily say that, the Panerais are about the only watches i like blacked out. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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