Panerai Owners?

[Launch Mini]

Just curious how many TRF members have a Panerai in their collection:thinking:
Post pics if you have them or what your Dream Pannie would be.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC00779.jpg

[albertoshort]

Hi there,
this beautiful baby (arrived a couple of days ago)it's in my collection.
PAM 111 H sandwich dial. This is my first Panerai watch, I never had one first.
I love vintage watches, anyway this one has a great history that's why I bought it.
Ciao
Alberto

[Southern Jessie]

Hi John

There is a Panerai in the family....my dad now has my first Panerai, a PAM2D.

Dream Pannie? I think I was fortunate to actually own that for a while: 5218-201/A Logo.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/Logo-fullsizebestpic.jpg

[C.J.]

I don't have one. I hate them, would never own one, never :rolleyes: :rofl: :rofl:

[----]

Just curious how many TRF members have a Panerai in their collection:thinking:
Post pics if you have them or what your Dream Pannie would be.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC00779.jpg

Don't own one (yet) but if you ever decide you want to give your 98 a new home, I'm the guy! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[wonghonchung]

Don't own one, but I'm dreaming for the 233 that hutchman has. Oooh, how I love that watch.

[djemmtee]

waiting for my 88 to arrive that the op boutique

[Rockrolex]

Don't own one and it's unlikely I ever will.

But I'm not quite as rabid as C.J. :dummy: :dummy:

I'm much more tolerant of ugly watches. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Launch Mini]

Don't own one and it's unlikely I ever will.

But I'm not quite as rabid as C.J. :dummy: :dummy:

I'm much more tolerant of ugly watches. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I could tell this collection you had with you on the weekend








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Actually have a very good variety and number of nice pieces. Plus I liked the case they were in:cheers: :thumbsup:

[walds11]

112h.

[walds11]

You miss it Shane? What strap is that?

Hi John

There is a Panerai in the family....my dad now has my first Panerai, a PAM2D.

Dream Pannie? I think I was fortunate to actually own that for a while: 5218-201/A Logo.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b314/southernjessie/Logo-fullsizebestpic.jpg

[roadcarver]

Does owning a strap count?

I don't own one at the moment... perhaps further down the road, but I don't have a hankering for one. If I were to get one, I'll need something similar to a 195 but with a regatta dial. I don't like the power reserve indicators.

[Roverdave]

PAM 000, 188, 90, FER001, and maybe someday the 221 that I ordered way back in the spring...

[amanda]

I dont have one... YET! But I reckon I'll possibly have one by early next year..... Mine will be a 112 or a 000Logo something with the simple dial I thinks!!!

[hutchman]

I dont have one... YET! But I reckon I'll possibly have one by early next year..... Mine will be a 112 or a 000Logo something with the simple dial I thinks!!!


Hey Amanda the 000 logo is awesome! 2nd one in on the bottom row. The 40mm on the right with the red strap is my wife's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/hutchman/group%20shots/DSC_0189.jpg

[Roverdave]

BASE rules!

That was the first Panerai that I purchased and dare I say it will be with me for the long haul. I would probably get rid of the Rollies before that one left the collection-(sorry JJ!) There is something special about that simple painted dial and it's lack of any extras...

[amanda]

nice one hutchman... love your wifes PAM too... I dunno, something about the 48 and 49 really sings to me BUT its getting up there a bit in price (remember how much trouble i got in over the GMT?? I dont wanna go home and get in trouble again) the 48 is $6kAU and the 112 is $5kAU brand new in box from the AD. I'm thinking next time, I wanna go to the AD and get a new one.....

[Launch Mini]

I hear all of you on the ZERO, that is the one still on my Radar. Carlo at the GTG had one, that he let me wear for quite a while:thumbsup:

Here is a shot of my 210 Radiomir on the Mari Paci strap I got from the GTG. Beautiful strap:thumbsup:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC02421.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC02422.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC02423.jpg

[Rockrolex]

I could tell this collection you had with you on the weekend








:justkiddi :justkiddi :justkiddi :justkiddi :justkiddi :justkiddi
Actually have a very good variety and number of nice pieces. Plus I liked the case they were in:cheers: :thumbsup:
And you notice what was not in that collection. :rofl: :rofl: If I ever did break down, it would most likely be for a Rad 242 or a Lum 244.

[sub2004]

I have a Base 00000 and absolutely love it. JJ thought it was a bit big for my wrist and i have to agree but thats where the fun lies. It is supposed to look imposing and big. I get quite a few comments on it.

Would love a 1950 or militare but thats very expensive and i dont want to buy used especially with the recent spate of fakes and scamms that have led to good paneristi being ripped off. AD for me only.

[JJ Irani]

Honest answer? Held it, admired it, loved the feel of it, appreciated the finish of it and also thrilled at the heft of it.:thumbsup:

After all that, did I like it? Sorry, NO!! Had absolutely no appeal for me. Met up with Don (sub2004) only last week and held his Pam up close and personal. Frankly, it did absolutely nothing for me.

I'm not saying I despise it, but at the same time, it doesn't get me drooling and excited like a Rolex would. And, yes, I have seen many other watches that excite me, but Pannies just don't....wish they would, but they just don't...try as hard as I might!!

However, in all fairness, the one that might get my adrenalin pumping would have to be the Chrono version (Pam 122 I think) with the Hi-beat 36,000 A/hr movement and the SS/Ti original bracelet. Now that's a PANERAI!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

If someone could post a picture of it, it would make me very happy. Thanks!! :thumbsup:

JJ

[astcell]

I am wanting a white face watch. See the that Panerai has one in the top picture. Is black considered the official color? Is a white one any less of a watch?

[JJ Irani]

I am wanting a white face watch. See the that Panerai has one in the top picture. Is black considered the official color? Is a white one any less of a watch?

Not at all, Robert. In fact, I think the white face Pannies outshine many of the black faced ones!!! :thumbsup:

[Uncle-AJ]

I did own one but saw the light and sold it.

[JJ Irani]

I did own one but saw the light and sold it.

Was it the Daylight model, Adrian? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Southern Jessie]

You miss it Shane? What strap is that?

Adam

It's a Ferretti strap. When I got the Logo the strap was on it. It's an amazing strap and I don't know if he still sells this particular one...last time a friend of mine bought one it cost him about $300 - $350:crying:

[walds11]

Wow, that is a lot of loot for a strap. Thanks Shane.

Adam

It's a Ferretti strap. When I got the Logo the strap was on it. It's an amazing strap and I don't know if he still sells this particular one...last time a friend of mine bought one it cost him about $300 - $350:crying:

[BruceS]

Had 4 of them: 111, 114, 88, 183. Sold all but the 114. That's my wife's and she loves it :chuckle: I rarely miss them, but I often miss some of the Rollies I've sold.

[albertoshort]

Hi there,
I've attached a link of one of well known factory straps for Panerai.

http://www.manifatturefirenze.it/

I suggest you to have a look!!
ciao Alberto

[Atomic]

I have one, obviously, my circa 1999 Panerai PAM01B.

As for a grail Panerai... I'd love to get a PAM210. I wore John's for much of Saturday night and it just felt so right. That's a realistic goal, particularly if I can swap my ExpII for one, without costing me a penny.

Otherwise, I would LOVE a PAM190, a PAM0 logo would be cool, and also a 114 base would be a great addition. Also, Mike's 233 got my mojo going in a big way too!

[C.J.]

Hi there,
I've attached a link of one of well known factory straps for Panerai.

http://www.manifatturefirenze.it/

I suggest you to have a look!!
ciao Alberto

That's a great link, thanks :cheers:

[Atomic]

That's the MP Decima in 'bourgogne' and it is a stunner! Love the hand stitching and the leather is beautiful!

Can't get much better than Mario Paci straps. Awesome quality! :thumbsup:


I hear all of you on the ZERO, that is the one still on my Radar. Carlo at the GTG had one, that he let me wear for quite a while:thumbsup:

Here is a shot of my 210 Radiomir on the Mari Paci strap I got from the GTG. Beautiful strap:thumbsup:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC02421.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC02422.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c183/mini206/DSC02423.jpg

[Atomic]

Hi there,
this beautiful baby (arrived a couple of days ago)it's in my collection.
PAM 111 H sandwich dial. This is my first Panerai watch, I never had one first.
I love vintage watches, anyway this one has a great history that's why I bought it.
Ciao
Alberto

Awesome score Alberto! :thumbsup: Wear it in excellent health and welcome to the club. :thumbsup:

[Atomic]

Here's three more grail watches I could easily live with:

the PAM82
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/bytownpassat/panerai/pam82.jpg

the PAM127
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/bytownpassat/panerai/pam127.jpg

and lastly, the only Subersible I like, the PAM194
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b224/bytownpassat/panerai/pam194.jpg

[Atomic]

How's this for a box of goodies.

[BruceS]

I dunno John. It essentially looks like a box full of the same watch to me. That was a conclusion I came to when I was into Panerai. I can see one Luminor and one Rad. After that it just seems redundant (assuming the same case size). But then, I'm not really a collector - more of a wearer.

[Southern Jessie]

How's this for a box of goodies.

That looks like Jerrolds (I know I've spent his name wrong) box of goodies! Last time I saw him at P4 Day he was wearing the 60mm Egiziano!

Well, they might look similar to Bruce (:chuckle:) but I can spot at a glance a 202A, 203A, Mare Nostrum Prototype, Slytech, and a 201A Logo, so just those 5 watches alone will cost in excess of $100,000! :nut:

[BruceS]

I can tell the difference in dials too Shane :chuckle: I suppose I could say the same thing about a box full of Rollies of different vintage, especiall Subs, SDs, and GMTs. I reckon that's why I'm not a collector. That and I can't afford to be!

[----]

How's this for a box of goodies.

Wow! That's quite a nice box of goodies! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Atomic]

That looks like Jerrolds (I know I've spent his name wrong) box of goodies! Last time I saw him at P4 Day he was wearing the 60mm Egiziano!

Well, they might look similar to Bruce (:chuckle:) but I can spot at a glance a 202A, 203A, Mare Nostrum Prototype, Slytech, and a 201A Logo, so just those 5 watches alone will cost in excess of $100,000! :nut:

I knew you would chime in with some of that knowledge. :thumbsup: I know most of those are pre-V and A series and those PVD ones are super cool too! But interestingly, not a Rad in the box.

[Southern Jessie]

I can tell the difference in dials too Shane :chuckle: I suppose I could say the same thing about a box full of Rollies of different vintage, especiall Subs, SDs, and GMTs. I reckon that's why I'm not a collector. That and I can't afford to be!

I'm with you Bruce...if I bought a few watches I would make sure I wore all of them in rotation, and not keep them in a safe.

[Atomic]

Wow! That's quite a nice box of goodies! :thumbsup: :cheers:

The box on it's own is pretty nice too! :cheers:

[Atomic]

I'm with you Bruce...if I bought a few watches I would make sure I wore all of them in rotation, and not keep them in a safe.

If I had that box, they would all be in rotation. The more I see that PAM82, the more it becomes my grail. :crying:

[astcell]

Ooh in that box of goodies, tell me about the top right one!

[Atomic]

Ooh in that box of goodies, tell me about the top right one!

The white dial with the PVD coated case? It's got to be a pre-V model as I can't find it on anything post-buyout. Could be a Slytech - big, BIG bucks!

[amanda]

Personally, I find it hard to justify having multiple watches that cost the kind of money Rolex and Panerai do... it doesnt necessarily come down to what I can afford either, I kinda feel guilty about it. Thats why I suppose i am thinking of moving on the GMT to fund the Panerai... I dont feel right in owning both.

I could probably feel ok having say a Panerai and a Tudor Date or something....

You can only wear 1 at a time right? Without looking like a dill that is....

[Atomic]

Personally, I find it hard to justify having multiple watches that cost the kind of money Rolex and Panerai do... it doesnt necessarily come down to what I can afford either, I kinda feel guilty about it. Thats why I suppose i am thinking of moving on the GMT to fund the Panerai... I dont feel right in owning both.

I could probably feel ok having say a Panerai and a Tudor Date or something....

You can only wear 1 at a time right? Without looking like a dill that is....

Well, what's life without some excess? :rofl: But I agree. I could never personally justify having more than say a dozen watches, and even then I could only 'do' it if I won the lottery. But like fast sports cars, watches are meant to be used, and I'd use 'em all.

But with my Seiko Monster, my Rolex ExpII and my Panerai PAM01, I'm quite happy... well, I'll be happier when the Rolex leaves the stable. :thumbsup:

[baseballduck]

None for me. I just really, really want one. My I need to stop visiting these forums.:chuckle: :banghead:

Tyler

[C.J.]

How's this for a box of goodies.

Oh man, that logo PVD (top row, second from left) is AMAZING!!!!!!!!

[Southern Jessie]

But with my Seiko Monster, my Rolex ExpII and my Panerai PAM01, I'm quite happy... well, I'll be happier when the Rolex leaves the stable. :thumbsup:

What do you think of the Seiko Monster, John? I've never seen one in the flesh but it looks really nice!

[amanda]

None for me. I just really, really want one. My I need to stop visiting these forums.:chuckle: :banghead:

Tyler

ditto.

these forums are bad bad news.... 18mths ago i was like spend xxxxx on a watch are you nuts??? (albeit I really did love them but was able to supress that desire of want by the price) now after spending all this time oggling them and seeing everyone else accumulate these watches - I ended up with a Rolex and now I continue to want want want want want

:banghead: :banghead:

If I get kicked out of home and end up single, do you think we could add a 'dating' section on this forum???? :clap: :thumbsup: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy:

[----]

If I get kicked out of home and end up single, do you think we could add a 'dating' section on this forum???? :clap: :thumbsup: :dummy: :dummy: :dummy:

We already have one but it is for men who copulate with sheep, so JJ is the only member. He's a Baaaaaaaad boy! :chuckle:

[wmthedirector]

not yet

[Rodentman]

Does this count?

http://fototime.com/950468DF0ECA77C/standard.jpg

[amanda]

ouch thats passion for you rodentman....

[JJ Irani]

I dunno John. It essentially looks like a box full of the same watch to me. That was a conclusion I came to when I was into Panerai. I can see one Luminor and one Rad. After that it just seems redundant (assuming the same case size). But then, I'm not really a collector - more of a wearer.

You hit the nail on the head, Bruce. They all do very much alike. Sure, there are subtle differences, but basically owning most of them would be like owning an SS Sub-date and a SD at the same time!! :chuckle:

[Atomic]

What do you think of the Seiko Monster, John? I've never seen one in the flesh but it looks really nice!

Well, the Monster is great value, possibly IMO the best value for the money. It's certainly not a watch you see every day, so it stands out both because of it's size and because it's not the prettiest watch around. It's ugly, but so ugly it's too cool for school - and the lume is second to none.

I quite like mine. It's a great beater and mine runs about +7 or 8 a day, which ain't bad. I just wish the day feature was replaced with a hacking mechanism, but that's me.

[amanda]

Ummmm can we change my Poll vote to a yes to a PAM? I put down a deposit on a 111 last night... yeeeehaaaaa the watch was more gorgeous than I could have imagined:chuckle:

[hutchman]

Ummmm can we change my Poll vote to a yes to a PAM? I put down a deposit on a 111 last night... yeeeehaaaaa the watch was more gorgeous than I could have imagined:chuckle:

Congrats, but you should know there is absolutely no turning back! The next step is to buy a watch winder to keep the GMT set in case you every want to wear it again, but you won't!

[dman]

I actually only own one as of tonight, 2 if you count the one I just bought Andie.

I sold off my 118 to fund a piece that has been talking loud to me for about 6 months since it came out. It is not a Pannie, so I am expanding my horizons. :thumbsup: :agree:

[dman]

Ummmm can we change my Poll vote to a yes to a PAM? I put down a deposit on a 111 last night... yeeeehaaaaa the watch was more gorgeous than I could have imagined:chuckle:

OH YEAH BABY!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[amanda]

I actually only own one as of tonight, 2 if you count the one I just bought Andie.

I sold off my 118 to fund a piece that has been talking loud to me for about 6 months since it came out. It is not a Pannie, so I am expanding my horizons. :thumbsup: :agree:

Thats it dman, you dont want to be labelled as 'watch racist' eh :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[dman]

Thats it dman, you dont want to be labelled as 'watch racist' eh :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Nah, push comes to shove one brand will always dominate for me, just like to try all the flavors. :chuckle: :thumbsup:

[mailman]

Ummmm can we change my Poll vote to a yes to a PAM? I put down a deposit on a 111 last night... yeeeehaaaaa the watch was more gorgeous than I could have imagined:chuckle:

Good for you Amanda :cheers: If I were going to get one, that would be it. How long is the wait now?

[mailman]

What do you think of the Seiko Monster, John? I've never seen one in the flesh but it looks really nice!

Mind if I add my .02 pesos here Shane? I have one also and I love it. I've worn mine to work, swimming, and doing the real dirty stuff around the house. It's a super watch and can take anything you throw at it. As Johnny stated, the lume is second to none. It has to be one of the best bangs for your buck out there. Mine runs a bit fast also but that's ok by me. I got mine BN sans box/papers for $120 US shipped. I wear it at least twice a week. :cheers:

[C.J.]

Ummmm can we change my Poll vote to a yes to a PAM? I put down a deposit on a 111 last night... yeeeehaaaaa the watch was more gorgeous than I could have imagined:chuckle:

You go, girl :cheers:

[JJ Irani]

Ummmm can we change my Poll vote to a yes to a PAM? I put down a deposit on a 111 last night... yeeeehaaaaa the watch was more gorgeous than I could have imagined:chuckle:

Congrats, Amanda, well done! But what happens to the GMT? :crying:

[----]

Ummmm can we change my Poll vote to a yes to a PAM? I put down a deposit on a 111 last night... yeeeehaaaaa the watch was more gorgeous than I could have imagined:chuckle:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :cheers:

[Southern Jessie]

Mind if I add my .02 pesos here Shane? I have one also and I love it. I've worn mine to work, swimming, and doing the real dirty stuff around the house. It's a super watch and can take anything you throw at it. As Johnny stated, the lume is second to none. It has to be one of the best bangs for your buck out there. Mine runs a bit fast also but that's ok by me. I got mine BN sans box/papers for $120 US shipped. I wear it at least twicw a week. :cheers:

Of course you can! Thanks....I would like to see one in the flesh but I know of a couple of you guys and also one TRF gal who own one :)

Btw - congratualtions, Amanda!

[amanda]

Thanks everybody.....

JJ - dont ask questions that might only hurt you ok????? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

Thanks everybody.....

JJ - dont ask questions that might only hurt you ok????? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Gone? :crying: :crying:

[dman]

Thanks everybody.....

JJ - dont ask questions that might only hurt you ok????? :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

:agree: :agree: :chuckle: :thumbsup:

Life is short, live happy. :thumbsup:

[Atomic]

Gone? :crying: :crying:

As Amanda told me.. it will be so.

[----]

As Amanda told me.. it will be so.

:thumbsup:

[JJ Irani]

As Amanda told me.. it will be so.

:thumbsup:

:thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow :thumbsdow

[Spencer]

111H here:clap:

[astcell]

Can I change my vote from Don't own one to Do own one?

[JJ Irani]

Can I change my vote from Don't own one to Do own one?

Too late now, Robert....but I think we all know by now!! :thumbsup: :chuckle: :chuckle: :cheers: