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fat-sam · 6 October 2006, 06:03 AM

im thinking of getting one, ive got a budget of aprox UK£3000/US$5000, and like the look of the steel bracelet, i have heard that it is too heavey and quite uncomfortable...
has anyone got any advice on:
-where to get one in the florida(im in orlando soon)
-how much it is
-is the bracelet too heavy(i have had a corum bubble with a steel bracelet[i was young

]and that was ok)

cheers

dman · 6 October 2006, 12:35 PM

I have had a 221 which is the Ti/SS combo. It was not at all too heavy. In fact it was very comfortable and I loved it on the wrist.

As for an AD you can go to panerai.com they have a list of all their AD's on the site.

If you are interested, they also have all the models listed on their site too.

I can email you a source for a price list too if you are looking. But for $5K you would be looking at a 40mm version if you want a bracelet. If you want a strap version which is part of why I love my Pannies you can get most models for that range. I would suggest an 88, if you want the bracelet it is about 1K more but you can get a 161, that is one sweet watch.

Best of luck in your hunt.

fat-sam · 7 October 2006, 12:42 AM

i think i will go with the leather strap then- i agree it is more 'panerai-ey' and only fancied the bracelet as i had not seen them as much.

one more question and i promise i will leave you in peace

should i go for the black or brown strap?
do you get 2 straps with it?
is it posible to buy straps bracelets after youve purcheased the watch?

cheers

miner · 7 October 2006, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I have had a 221 which is the Ti/SS combo. It was not at all too heavy. In fact it was very comfortable and I loved it on the wrist.

As for an AD you can go to panerai.com they have a list of all their AD's on the site.

If you are interested, they also have all the models listed on their site too.

I can email you a source for a price list too if you are looking. But for $5K you would be looking at a 40mm version if you want a bracelet. If you want a strap version which is part of why I love my Pannies you can get most models for that range. I would suggest an 88, if you want the bracelet it is about 1K more but you can get a 161, that is one sweet watch.

Best of luck in your hunt.

dman
I have just put my rolex explorer I on a leather strap and realised that its a great look Except rolex don't look as good a panny (with the leather stap the ends look rough, you can see the serial nos). Based on the info above plus I'm looking for panny + date plus leather strap + US5K max ..What would you suggest? PAM244?
fat-sam sorry to gate crash your party

dman · 7 October 2006, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

dman
I have just put my rolex explorer I on a leather strap and realised that its a great look Except rolex don't look as good a panny (with the leather stap the ends look rough, you can see the serial nos). Based on the info above plus I'm looking for panny + date plus leather strap + US5K max ..What would you suggest? PAM244?
fat-sam sorry to gate crash your party

I would suggest a 104 for the criteria that you are looking at. That is one sweet watch that our own Launch Mini owns. It gives you a historic look of Panerai with an auto movement and of course, endless strap options!!

For just a hair over 5K. you can get an 88, the GMT model. To me that is the nicest dial of any contemporary model that they make.

hutchman · 8 October 2006, 01:28 AM

Did someome say Power Reserve ?

miner · 8 October 2006, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I would suggest a 104 for the criteria that you are looking at. That is one sweet watch that our own Launch Mini owns. It gives you a historic look of Panerai with an auto movement and of course, endless strap options!!

For just a hair over 5K. you can get an 88, the GMT model. To me that is the nicest dial of any contemporary model that they make.

Thanks dman, I'll go looking..

dman · 9 October 2006, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

Thanks dman, I'll go looking..

Happy hunting, if I can be of any more help email me.

Don't want too much Pannie talk ya know.

JJ Irani · 9 October 2006, 04:34 PM

I love the PR feature on any watch. It's kinda interesting to know how much "juice" is still left in your watch!

Some day, hopefully, Rolex comes up with a model which incorporates the PR feature!!

amanda · 13 October 2006, 11:57 PM

Oh dear... I have to stop seeing all these Panni shots and I need to stop looking for pictures on TZ of how they look on women's wrists, this watch is starting to call me.... 'amanda.. amanda you know you want me, amanda amanda buy me and buy lots of colourful straps for me... amanda amanda you can colour coordinate me on the days the pepsi doesnt work with your outfit' ok ok ok ok you get the drift!!

damn watches... possessing my fragile little mind!! I need a new hobby, one thats really cheap

Launch Mini · 14 October 2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

Oh dear... I have to stop seeing all these Panni shots and I need to stop looking for pictures on TZ of how they look on women's wrists, this watch is starting to call me.... 'amanda.. amanda you know you want me, amanda amanda buy me and buy lots of colourful straps for me... amanda amanda you can colour coordinate me on the days the pepsi doesnt work with your outfit' ok ok ok ok you get the drift!!

damn watches... possessing my fragile little mind!! I need a new hobby, one thats really cheap

Amanda, Amanda, Amanda
Following in my slippery footsteps I see.
New Car - Check
New watch - Check
More new watches - Check

14 October 2006, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

Oh dear... I have to stop seeing all these Panni shots and I need to stop looking for pictures on TZ of how they look on women's wrists, this watch is starting to call me.... 'amanda.. amanda you know you want me, amanda amanda buy me and buy lots of colourful straps for me... amanda amanda you can colour coordinate me on the days the pepsi doesnt work with your outfit' ok ok ok ok you get the drift!!

damn watches... possessing my fragile little mind!! I need a new hobby, one thats really cheap

The moderator at watchuseek.com's panerai forum is female, about 5' tall and has a 40mm panny and a 44mm panny. Both look great on her (btw John, she's in Vancouver and I've seen a pic of her in a blue dress

).

walds11 · 14 October 2006, 05:17 AM

I currently have a 112H. I am thinking about getting a power reserve, perhaps the 44mm PAM 90 the new 40mm PAM 241. Can't decide. Not sure if the hobnail dial on the 241 is for me. The 90 maybe be a better choice in the long run. I really have no preference between 40mm or 44mm.

14 October 2006, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walds11

I currently have a 112H. I am thinking about getting a power reserve, perhaps the 44mm PAM 90 the new 40mm PAM 241. Can't decide. Not sure if the hobnail dial on the 241 is for me. The 90 maybe be a better choice in the long run. I really have no preference between 40mm or 44mm.

I'm partial to the now discontinued PAM93, titanium case, PR and lovely blue dial. Yummy!

amanda · 14 October 2006, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

The moderator at watchuseek.com's panerai forum is female, about 5' tall and has a 40mm panny and a 44mm panny. Both look great on her (btw John, she's in Vancouver and I've seen a pic of her in a blue dress

).

Cool, I'll go have a squiz! I am having heaps of trouble figuring out all the different models. Rolex is easy... you have several models and then the dial and metal variants.. ppffft easy!!!

This is one of the shots I found that made me go WoW I want one! Photo not mine, is from 'Lia' on WUS forum... hope she doesnt mind.

Pete · 14 October 2006, 10:18 AM

ya the pam on a womans wrist is appealing to me too....seems to be the trend!!

I have heard nuthin but good things about the TI/SS bracelet the pam is available with. Weight and feel are good from what i have heard. Although a pam on a nice leather strap is nice too....

all depends on what u liek i spose....

btw im gonna be in FT lauderdale/miami oct 21-26....when u headin down?

Pete

JJ Irani · 14 October 2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

Cool, I'll go have a squiz! I am having heaps of trouble figuring out all the different models. Rolex is easy... you have several models and then the dial and metal variants.. ppffft easy!!!

This is one of the shots I found that made me go WoW I want one! Photo not mine, is from 'Lia' on WUS forum... hope she doesnt mind.

WOW!! Whoever Lia is, she does have a beautiful hand. Can hardly see the watch....just admiring the sheer silky smoothness of that lovely hand and fingers!!

amanda · 14 October 2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW!! Whoever Lia is, she does have a beautiful hand. Can hardly see the watch....just admiring the sheer silky smoothness of that lovely hand and fingers!!

Yes indeed she does, my arm would never look as good as that with a Pam on it!!!! yes, she could easily be a hand/arm model and therefore ambassador for the ladies of Panerai!!

As I said, she doesnt know I posted the photo here guys... so go easy on your comments!

6 October 2006, 06:03 AM	#1
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	panerai power reserve im thinking of getting one, ive got a budget of aprox UK£3000/US$5000, and like the look of the steel bracelet, i have heard that it is too heavey and quite uncomfortable... has anyone got any advice on: -where to get one in the florida(im in orlando soon) -how much it is -is the bracelet too heavy(i have had a corum bubble with a steel bracelet[i was young ]and that was ok) cheers

6 October 2006, 12:35 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I have had a 221 which is the Ti/SS combo. It was not at all too heavy. In fact it was very comfortable and I loved it on the wrist. As for an AD you can go to panerai.com they have a list of all their AD's on the site. If you are interested, they also have all the models listed on their site too. I can email you a source for a price list too if you are looking. But for $5K you would be looking at a 40mm version if you want a bracelet. If you want a strap version which is part of why I love my Pannies you can get most models for that range. I would suggest an 88, if you want the bracelet it is about 1K more but you can get a 161, that is one sweet watch. Best of luck in your hunt. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

8 October 2006, 01:28 AM	#6
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Did someome say Power Reserve ? __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett

9 October 2006, 04:34 PM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I love the PR feature on any watch. It's kinda interesting to know how much "juice" is still left in your watch! Some day, hopefully, Rolex comes up with a model which incorporates the PR feature!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 October 2006, 10:18 AM	#16
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	ya the pam on a womans wrist is appealing to me too....seems to be the trend!! I have heard nuthin but good things about the TI/SS bracelet the pam is available with. Weight and feel are good from what i have heard. Although a pam on a nice leather strap is nice too.... all depends on what u liek i spose.... btw im gonna be in FT lauderdale/miami oct 21-26....when u headin down? Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

7 October 2006, 12:42 AM	#3
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	i think i will go with the leather strap then- i agree it is more 'panerai-ey' and only fancied the bracelet as i had not seen them as much. one more question and i promise i will leave you in peace should i go for the black or brown strap? do you get 2 straps with it? is it posible to buy straps bracelets after youve purcheased the watch? cheers

13 October 2006, 11:57 PM	#10
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Oh dear... I have to stop seeing all these Panni shots and I need to stop looking for pictures on TZ of how they look on women's wrists, this watch is starting to call me.... 'amanda.. amanda you know you want me, amanda amanda buy me and buy lots of colourful straps for me... amanda amanda you can colour coordinate me on the days the pepsi doesnt work with your outfit' ok ok ok ok you get the drift!! damn watches... possessing my fragile little mind!! I need a new hobby, one thats really cheap

14 October 2006, 05:17 AM	#13
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I currently have a 112H. I am thinking about getting a power reserve, perhaps the 44mm PAM 90 the new 40mm PAM 241. Can't decide. Not sure if the hobnail dial on the 241 is for me. The 90 maybe be a better choice in the long run. I really have no preference between 40mm or 44mm.

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