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PaulRP · 22 December 2015, 07:36 AM

I have been collecting Rolex for some time now, but have slowly developed the "Panerai itch". I have been doing some research on the PAM 590 and it seems to speak to me. I have noticed that the watch had a lot of value when it first came out, but has since come down quite a bit in the secondary market. What is the verdict on the PAM 590?

ocwatching · 22 December 2015, 08:36 AM

one of the newer releases that I liked...

Lordofrolex · 22 December 2015, 08:40 AM

I feel like all PAM lose there value quiet a bit in the secondary market. I would buy used and save yourself the value drop. But I love the Panerai watch. My 359 was my first watch and still love it.

PaulRP · 22 December 2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ocwatching

one of the newer releases that I liked...

I love the way Panerai in the 44mm sit on the wrist.

B. Doggy · 22 December 2015, 09:42 AM

Many new releases go through a similar value transition with Panerai.

Stack · 22 December 2015, 09:56 AM

The 590 is a nice piece if you want a starter since it's not a large production run. Some people would rather have a sandwich dial as opposed to a painted one like on this one.

Prices did drop a bit this year with Richemont lowering prices on a lot of their brands, so that trickles down to the secondary market of course.

I think you will enjoy the 590.

Preeble · 23 December 2015, 01:17 PM

I think one's first Panerai should be a 44mm Luminor From there, you need to decide wind vs auto, sandwich vs painted vs sausage and which complications - base, marina (seconds), gmt, power reserve, etc.

I think the 590 is a great PAM (I have one); I like its sausage dial, the 8-day movement only needs one wind per week and I like the balance in the dial (not many PAMs have the 8-day inscription on it). Icing on the cake is that they can be had for $4500-$5000 on the pre-owned market.

PaulRP · 23 December 2015, 03:54 PM

Thanks for all the input folks!

Preeble · 23 December 2015, 11:51 PM

Here are a couple shots of my 590:

hitman23 · 24 December 2015, 01:00 AM

590 looks great. can be had for around 5500 new from some trusted sellers. almost got one but decided to go bigger.

Preeble · 24 December 2015, 01:14 AM

It can certainly be had for even less on the pre-owned market. I really like the 'sausage' dial here - very different from the painted dial - this is where paint is put into etches in the dial so the surface is fairly flat.

Other painted dials (like the 88) have the paint on top of the dial.

PaulRP · 24 December 2015, 08:11 AM

My new PAM 590 is en route to me as we speak - it will be here tomorrow!

ocwatching · 24 December 2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulRP

My new PAM 590 is en route to me as we speak - it will be here tomorrow!

congrats! enjoy the Panerai ride!

SpunkyQ8 · 24 December 2015, 02:49 PM

Congrats!

22 December 2015, 07:36 AM	#1
PaulRP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CT Watch: Rolex & Cartier Posts: 405	PAM 590 for First Panerai? I have been collecting Rolex for some time now, but have slowly developed the "Panerai itch". I have been doing some research on the PAM 590 and it seems to speak to me. I have noticed that the watch had a lot of value when it first came out, but has since come down quite a bit in the secondary market. What is the verdict on the PAM 590?

22 December 2015, 08:36 AM	#2
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	a lot of value.. one of the newer releases that I liked... __________________ too much into watches...

22 December 2015, 08:40 AM	#3
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I feel like all PAM lose there value quiet a bit in the secondary market. I would buy used and save yourself the value drop. But I love the Panerai watch. My 359 was my first watch and still love it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

22 December 2015, 09:42 AM	#5
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Many new releases go through a similar value transition with Panerai. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

22 December 2015, 09:56 AM	#6
Stack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: PAM312\|AP 15400ST Posts: 302	The 590 is a nice piece if you want a starter since it's not a large production run. Some people would rather have a sandwich dial as opposed to a painted one like on this one. Prices did drop a bit this year with Richemont lowering prices on a lot of their brands, so that trickles down to the secondary market of course. I think you will enjoy the 590. __________________ PAM 312 Panerai Central \| Panerai Central Instagram

23 December 2015, 01:17 PM	#7
Preeble "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 111	I think one's first Panerai should be a 44mm Luminor From there, you need to decide wind vs auto, sandwich vs painted vs sausage and which complications - base, marina (seconds), gmt, power reserve, etc. I think the 590 is a great PAM (I have one); I like its sausage dial, the 8-day movement only needs one wind per week and I like the balance in the dial (not many PAMs have the 8-day inscription on it). Icing on the cake is that they can be had for $4500-$5000 on the pre-owned market.

23 December 2015, 03:54 PM	#8
PaulRP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CT Watch: Rolex & Cartier Posts: 405	Thanks for all the input folks!

23 December 2015, 11:51 PM	#9
Preeble "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 111	Here are a couple shots of my 590:

24 December 2015, 01:00 AM	#10
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	590 looks great. can be had for around 5500 new from some trusted sellers. almost got one but decided to go bigger.

24 December 2015, 01:14 AM	#11
Preeble "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 111	It can certainly be had for even less on the pre-owned market. I really like the 'sausage' dial here - very different from the painted dial - this is where paint is put into etches in the dial so the surface is fairly flat. Other painted dials (like the 88) have the paint on top of the dial.

24 December 2015, 08:11 AM	#12
PaulRP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: CT Watch: Rolex & Cartier Posts: 405	My new PAM 590 is en route to me as we speak - it will be here tomorrow!

24 December 2015, 02:49 PM	#14
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	Congrats!

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