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Jadam · 19 October 2011, 12:54 PM

I see many panerai timepieces in the classifieds. Can anyone do a brief compare and contrast of rolex v panerai so I have a better understanding of the panerai brand and it's attributes ? Thanks in advance

Speed · 19 October 2011, 02:42 PM

The Panerai is bigger.

Cru Jones · 19 October 2011, 06:33 PM

hi,

your question is kind of open-ended....

my suggestion is to check out panerai's Web site (the catalogue, the history, etc.) and explore this sub-forum. lots of great posts and impressions of the brand.

mfer · 20 October 2011, 12:05 AM

My summary.

Panerai....you either get it....or you don't.

PS - Don't hurt yourself thinking about it.

dddrees · 20 October 2011, 02:06 AM

Visit an AD that has both brands and it's pretty apparent as to the difference in their look.

Timber Loftis · 20 October 2011, 02:35 AM

Rolex:
- Classic designs they basically invented
- all in-house movements
- Shoulders as crown guards with double- or trip-lock screwdown (or no crown guard)
- some of the smoothest rotor movements on automatic watches

Panerai:
- very few in-house movements, most being modified Valjoux/ETA
- many models have easily-switchable straps, a real convenience that leads to a fun side collection of straps
- very unique style crown guards with lock latch instead of screwdown crown (or no crown guard)
- tend to be bigger (though you can find down-sized models)
- rotors tend to dance and buzz a bit on your wrist

jay_man2 · 20 October 2011, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

Rolex:
- Classic designs they basically invented
- all in-house movements
- Shoulders as crown guards with double- or trip-lock screwdown (or no crown guard)
- some of the smoothest rotor movements on automatic watches

Panerai:
- very few in-house movements, most being modified Valjoux/ETA
- many models have easily-switchable straps, a real convenience that leads to a fun side collection of straps
- very unique style crown guards with lock latch instead of screwdown crown (or no crown guard)
- tend to be bigger (though you can find down-sized models)
- rotors tend to dance and buzz a bit on your wrist

My 164 has the famous Valjoux wobble, but I haven't noticed any dancing or buzzing with the 000, 351 or 380.

B. Doggy · 20 October 2011, 03:20 AM

Take your time and read the forumsm, try a few on. You'll get it.

canwatchco · 20 October 2011, 05:12 AM

Rolex inspires envy, Panerai inspires lust. Which vice are you more prone to? :-)

19 October 2011, 12:54 PM	#1
Jadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belvidere,il Posts: 268	Panerai attributes I see many panerai timepieces in the classifieds. Can anyone do a brief compare and contrast of rolex v panerai so I have a better understanding of the panerai brand and it's attributes ? Thanks in advance

20 October 2011, 12:05 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	My summary. Panerai....you either get it....or you don't. PS - Don't hurt yourself thinking about it. __________________ member#3242

20 October 2011, 02:06 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Visit an AD that has both brands and it's pretty apparent as to the difference in their look. __________________ 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

20 October 2011, 03:20 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Take your time and read the forumsm, try a few on. You'll get it. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

19 October 2011, 02:42 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	The Panerai is bigger.

19 October 2011, 06:33 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	hi, your question is kind of open-ended.... my suggestion is to check out panerai's Web site (the catalogue, the history, etc.) and explore this sub-forum. lots of great posts and impressions of the brand.

20 October 2011, 02:35 AM	#6
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Rolex: - Classic designs they basically invented - all in-house movements - Shoulders as crown guards with double- or trip-lock screwdown (or no crown guard) - some of the smoothest rotor movements on automatic watches Panerai: - very few in-house movements, most being modified Valjoux/ETA - many models have easily-switchable straps, a real convenience that leads to a fun side collection of straps - very unique style crown guards with lock latch instead of screwdown crown (or no crown guard) - tend to be bigger (though you can find down-sized models) - rotors tend to dance and buzz a bit on your wrist

20 October 2011, 05:12 AM	#9
canwatchco "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bobby Location: Montreal Posts: 6,425	Rolex inspires envy, Panerai inspires lust. Which vice are you more prone to? :-)

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