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Watchez24 · 7 May 2023, 11:05 PM

After a long break I have decided to add a Pam back into the collection. I’m leaning toward a 42mm submersible and was wondering if one is likely to score a discount from AD these days? I’m in the NYC market. It seems Pam has gone more of the boutique path since I last bought one in 2007. Not sure exactly what I can expect or should ask for given the changes in the watch market since I last bought one. I guess second hand is an option if price break justifies it. Any guidance would be appreciated! Thx

1William · 7 May 2023, 11:33 PM

Welcome to TRF. My experience is it never hurts to ask. In the past I have been able to receive moderate discounts from AD's. I have never received a discount from a Boutique but they will offer a strap/buckle. The better market is the Trusted Sellers and the 42mm are somewhat slow movers from my little experience watching them. Good luck and let us know what you find.

brandrea · 7 May 2023, 11:55 PM

Welcome to the forum and good luck on the new PAM.

As William said, boutiques are unlikely to discount. AD’s may offer you one. Gray market is most likely your best bet (price wise).

Chewbacca · 8 May 2023, 08:02 AM

Welcome.

BMess · 8 May 2023, 08:29 AM

Feel free to PM me and I will introduce you to my NJ AD who will give you a very nice discount!

Kuttermax · 9 May 2023, 10:12 AM

I've gotten reasonable discount at AD in US and a Panerai Boutique in Europe (circa 2018). Speaking with the staff at the Boutique in Vegas recently it sounds like there has been a directive from the top of the organization to eliminate discounts at Boutiques as of April 2023. It sounds like more Boutique exclusive pieces are being planned. Similar to other brands they are looking at wanting people to build brand equity with prior purchases to get access to the exclusives. Will be intesting to see if post-pandemic the brand is strong enough to pull this off.

DarthSimon · 11 May 2023, 06:31 AM

I thought AD's were a thing of the past with Panerai?? Where are there AD's in NJ?

chris nyc · 25 May 2023, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DarthSimon

I thought AD's were a thing of the past with Panerai?? Where are there AD's in NJ?

Really? They're all over the country... I'm sure the panerai website even has an active list.

rmwill · 25 May 2023, 05:39 AM

Never buy a Panerai without a big discount. They want to play the Omega "no boutique discount" game, but like Omega, they fail badly because the watches depreciate like crazy.

shammad10 · 25 May 2023, 07:31 AM

They now say no to discounts at the boutiques, but at ADs may be different.
I personally buy Panerai second hand due to the massive depreciation.

7 May 2023, 11:05 PM	#1
Watchez24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NJ Posts: 1	Returning to PAM: Are AD discounts a thing? After a long break I have decided to add a Pam back into the collection. I’m leaning toward a 42mm submersible and was wondering if one is likely to score a discount from AD these days? I’m in the NYC market. It seems Pam has gone more of the boutique path since I last bought one in 2007. Not sure exactly what I can expect or should ask for given the changes in the watch market since I last bought one. I guess second hand is an option if price break justifies it. Any guidance would be appreciated! Thx

8 May 2023, 08:29 AM	#5
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 674	Feel free to PM me and I will introduce you to my NJ AD who will give you a very nice discount! __________________ @tickingthrutime on Instagram.

25 May 2023, 05:39 AM	#9
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	Never buy a Panerai without a big discount. They want to play the Omega "no boutique discount" game, but like Omega, they fail badly because the watches depreciate like crazy. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

7 May 2023, 11:33 PM	#2
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Welcome to TRF. My experience is it never hurts to ask. In the past I have been able to receive moderate discounts from AD's. I have never received a discount from a Boutique but they will offer a strap/buckle. The better market is the Trusted Sellers and the 42mm are somewhat slow movers from my little experience watching them. Good luck and let us know what you find.

7 May 2023, 11:55 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,940	Welcome to the forum and good luck on the new PAM. As William said, boutiques are unlikely to discount. AD’s may offer you one. Gray market is most likely your best bet (price wise).

8 May 2023, 08:02 AM	#4
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Welcome.

9 May 2023, 10:12 AM	#6
Kuttermax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 22	I've gotten reasonable discount at AD in US and a Panerai Boutique in Europe (circa 2018). Speaking with the staff at the Boutique in Vegas recently it sounds like there has been a directive from the top of the organization to eliminate discounts at Boutiques as of April 2023. It sounds like more Boutique exclusive pieces are being planned. Similar to other brands they are looking at wanting people to build brand equity with prior purchases to get access to the exclusives. Will be intesting to see if post-pandemic the brand is strong enough to pull this off.

11 May 2023, 06:31 AM	#7
DarthSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: North East Watch: DD.Daytona.SD.Subs Posts: 564	I thought AD's were a thing of the past with Panerai?? Where are there AD's in NJ?

25 May 2023, 07:31 AM	#10
shammad10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 898	They now say no to discounts at the boutiques, but at ADs may be different. I personally buy Panerai second hand due to the massive depreciation.

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