PAM690 availability and pricing

[chemistman]

Hi folks:

Been bitten by the bug and now really wanting to get a blue dial 690

Being a limited edition from 2016 is this still hard to come by? Happy to get it second hand. I've asked my local AD but haven't heard back since.

Does anyone know the original RRP from the AD? I saw some on Chrono24 and the price seems to be quite inflated (Given that most Pams can be bought with a better discount in recent months).

[fullcourt]

simple search @ panerai dot com....9200.00usd

http://www.panerai.com/en-us/collect..._pam00690.html

they only made 500 of these so yeah the prices are going to be higher on the secondary market.

[nick c]

They are beautiful, try to contact David sw maybe he can find you one

[chemistman]

Originally Posted by fullcourt

simple search @ panerai dot com....9200.00usd

http://www.panerai.com/en-us/collect..._pam00690.html

they only made 500 of these so yeah the prices are going to be higher on the secondary market.

Thanks lol gosh can't believe I didn't think of that !!! Yea the price seem to vary wildly.

[waikeekee]

My friend got his last January. He got it from PANERAI boutique in Singapore and he paid SGD13,100.00 which is the RCP. So, the RCP is around USD9,600.00 +/- depending where you are located.

Back in end July, while in Hong Kong, I saw one sitting at a store window. I am not sure if it is there anymore.


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[Snarltorialist]

Originally Posted by chemistman

Hi folks:

Been bitten by the bug and now really wanting to get a blue dial 690

Being a limited edition from 2016 is this still hard to come by? Happy to get it second hand. I've asked my local AD but haven't heard back since.

Does anyone know the original RRP from the AD? I saw some on Chrono24 and the price seems to be quite inflated (Given that most Pams can be bought with a better discount in recent months).

Would you be interested in a more recent green dial equivalent i.e. 736?

[chemistman]

Thanks for the info. Yea hard to justify paying 2-3k more for a Panerai these days. Will wait for my AD. Fingers crossed !!!

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by chemistman

Thanks for the info. Yea hard to justify paying 2-3k more for a Panerai these days. Will wait for my AD. Fingers crossed !!!

I doubt you'll get a brand new piece from your AD given they were boutique exclusive and limited. Looks like you might have to go grey, pre-loved and pay the premium.

Good luck.

[1William]

Great looking watch. Asking price and getting price are two different things. Contact some sellers that have the watch and see what you can do.

[brandrea]

I just bought mine from DSW back in August and it's one of the best moves I've made.

I loved it at first sight, but was always a bit gun shy of the brand. After consulting a few of the lads here, I decided to pull the trigger on my first Panerai and now I see what all the fuss is about.

I paid $750.00 over original retail for a mint example and full set. I don't care about the cost, I'll be keeping this one

[The OG Beef]

690 is sold out. You’ll have to go to the secondary market. Killer piece that’s well worth the hunt.

[KBM]

Beautiful watch, enjoy the hunt!

[chemistman]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I just bought mine from DSW back in August and it's one of the best moves I've made.

I loved it at first sight, but was always a bit gun shy of the brand. After consulting a few of the lads here, I decided to pull the trigger on my first Panerai and now I see what all the fuss is about.

I paid $750.00 over original retail for a mint example and full set. I don't care about the cost, I'll be keeping this one

Congrats ! This looks awesome on you !! Got to say you've got a good deal on this !!

Asked a few trusted dealers and doesn't seem like anyone has stock.

Personally I don't mind paying up to 1k over retail but judging on the recent sales value of some LE Pams from just a few years ago I do want to exercise caution.

I guess waiting is part of the game too =)

[chemistman]

Originally Posted by 1William

Great looking watch. Asking price and getting price are two different things. Contact some sellers that have the watch and see what you can do.

Thanks for the advice. Yes I do see some seller have them e.g. chrono 24, but I'd rather use trusted dealers for peace of mind. Some of the rep Pams these days are scarily close especially when I've never seen the watch in person

[chemistman]

Originally Posted by Snarltorialist

Would you be interested in a more recent green dial equivalent i.e. 736?

Would have gone for the 736 if it hasn't got that date window ='(

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by chemistman

Congrats ! This looks awesome on you !! Got to say you've got a good deal on this !!

Asked a few trusted dealers and doesn't seem like anyone has stock.

Personally I don't mind paying up to 1k over retail but judging on the recent sales value of some LE Pams from just a few years ago I do want to exercise caution.

I guess waiting is part of the game too =)

Thank you

Edit: I see Moibotime in Hong Kong has one. I don't anything about them, but they're price is the lowest I've seen in a quick search.

I guess it comes down to how badly you want the watch. If you plan on keeping it, paying the premium may be worth it since they are limited.

Good luck in the hunt

[shafran]

I had a similar problem trying to get a pam 688, 42mm ltd blue gmt. They are selling for a few thousand over msrp. None available near list. I am giving up.

[chemistman]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you

Edit: I see Moibotime in Hong Kong has one. I don't anything about them, but they're price is the lowest I've seen in a quick search.

I guess it comes down to how badly you want the watch. If you plan on keeping it, paying the premium may be worth it since they are limited.

Good luck in the hunt

Haha funny that ! I've just checked with them and it's out of stock ! Why still list it though ? @@

They are trying to sell me the new green pam736 lol

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by chemistman

Haha funny that ! I've just checked with them and it's out of stock ! Why still list it though ? @@

They are trying to sell me the new green pam736 lol

Strange indeed. All I can say is this one is worth the wait

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[chemistman]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Strange indeed. All I can say is this one is worth the wait

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Ahhh you got to stop teasing me lol ... a rational mind can only handle so much temptation ....

Got to take a cold shower now !!!

[chemistman]

Originally Posted by chemistman

Ahhh you got to stop teasing me lol ... a rational mind can only handle so much temptation ....

Got to take a cold shower now !!!

Originally Posted by shafran

I had a similar problem trying to get a pam 688, 42mm ltd blue gmt. They are selling for a few thousand over msrp. None available near list. I am giving up.

Haha we are on the same boat here !

Reminds me of the time in 2014 when pam 448 was released. I thought that watch is the world lol.



It was selling above retail. The only reason holding me back was my mate kept having problem with his radiomir wirelug (screw not tightening, wire wobbly). I remember going to to AD with him to get the watch fixed and the salesperson told him that this shouldn't happen because this is a watch "used in war (he probably doesn't even knew the wire lugs were welded on back then) haha.

Anyhow I end up getting a BLNR and to this date it's probably a better decision , especially seeing how much you can get a 448 now. The lust is certainly gone. And I do wonder if the same might happen to some of the LEs they are doing now.

Pams are a bit of a wild card. Hopefully in time you will find what you want at a good price lol !

[Ruud Van Driver]

I'm still wondering if I made a mistake in letting that 690 slip through my fingers last year. It was on my wrist, it was mine if I wanted it, the last one at OP Singapore; I passed to save the money for my 533................

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I'm still wondering if I made a mistake in letting that 690 slip through my fingers last year. It was on my wrist, it was mine if I wanted it, the last one at OP Singapore; I passed to save the money for my 533................

It looked great on you Paul

I'd say you have three beauties that are more than capable of filling the void

[fullcourt]

449 is an amazing piece, not a fan of the 448, rather would have the 249, and do....

[ericl]

I too was in love with that piece but discovered it too late. Have you considered the new due limited edition 00728 ? Boutique only but gorgeous. And very similar to 688

[chemistman]

Originally Posted by ericl

I too was in love with that piece but discovered it too late. Have you considered the new due limited edition 00728 ? Boutique only but gorgeous. And very similar to 688

Loved that piece , but just can't get over 30m WR. I know it's all psychological, I will never take the watch diving...etc but still- I just know I might regret it later.

Don't know Panerai can't just make it 50m and call it a day !!

Watch decisions are never logical =)

[chemistman]

Any minute now..

[nick c]

Congratulations ^^

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by chemistman

Any minute now..

Whoa .... What's this???

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Whoa .... What's this???

I’ll probably burst into tears if it’s a 690