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13 November 2012, 02:15 PM | #121 |
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EWWWW, YUCKY PANERAI :p hahah
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11 December 2012, 05:15 AM | #122 |
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You are clearly a connoisseur ...
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I can understand why some shy away from the size but to deny the beauty?
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11 December 2012, 08:05 AM | #125 |
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Don't they look like a sweet couple?
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12 December 2012, 04:30 AM | #127 |
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12 December 2012, 04:41 AM | #128 |
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Here's my take, I have always been a Rolex guy, I love my DSSD and would not trade it, but I like PAM's, why? Well PAM's are just different than a Rolex, it gives you a choice and I like being able to change a strap, I have not bought a PAM yet but am looking into a few choices, a 000, 005, or 177, but I have to get it at the right price.
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12 December 2012, 04:48 AM | #129 |
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i didnt like pam at first , and i dont get wire lugs at all ,,, but the pics are amazing and slowly but surely im growing to love some of the styles , but , before id buy one they would need to do a girls size , even a mid size pam would be 40mm ,,, but to each his own.
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12 December 2012, 04:55 AM | #130 |
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imho, pam are very unique distinctive watches, whether they appeal to each individual or not, i give them credit for being different. their styling is minimalist in many cases and i appreciate this a lot.
there excessive pricing & routine creation of limited editions and on occasion re-issuing more of the same limited editions is quite frankly a huge turnoff for me.
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Why do people even bother reading the Panerai section if they are so adverse to the brand?
I have owned a dozen BNIB Rolex in my life. I used to wear a Rolex for everyone else. Now I wear a Panerai for me. |
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12 December 2012, 07:00 AM | #135 |
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This is genius....
I have to agree I'm not a Panerai fan, but do respect peoples choices and can see why they may like them.
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12 December 2012, 07:05 AM | #136 |
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I think they're two different fish ....
and there's lots of fish in the sea. I think part of the allure to Panerai is the strap component and the ability to personalize the watch with one. Yes, you can put a different strap on any watch, but not any watch can look exceptionally good on anything from a highly distressed leather to a worn denim. They're also big and bold yet with a certain refinement. They also have a neat heritage of their own.
I don't see why anyone who has a love for watches would limit themselves to one brand or even style. Heck, don't you want them all? :) |
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12 December 2012, 07:51 AM | #139 |
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I found Rolex to be more of a "me too" watch... as in everyone else has one. 5 to 7 years ago Panerai was more rare and was more incognito in meetings than a Rolex which everyone would recognize. Sad though, Panerai is becoming the new cool me too watch.
I have owned many Rolexs but outside of vintage none are really "collectable" or special in any way, so I have sold my GMT 2 C, Sub Cs, Explorers each time knowing I could always pick one up down the road for the same price. |
12 December 2012, 02:45 PM | #140 |
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I love both brands. The rolex looks more like a jewelry "blingy" type of watch. Panerai is sporty looking.
Despite my appreciation for Panerai, I could never understand the 47mm Panerai watches. They look trendy and gimmicky. |
12 December 2012, 03:07 PM | #141 |
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EWWW YUCKKKK.. Who would buy this plain dial, wire lug POS :p hah
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Martin, I have seen your celebration posts in every forum...you giddy over your Cali like no other watch...I Dont blame you, that dial with those markers, hands and plexi is m-a-g-n-i-f-i-c-e-n-t. Happy chanukah, may they all be as prosperous as this one! |
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I can assure you that I would have asked a similiar question in regards to some wis' love for Omegas a few years back....and now Im eating my words and going crazy over their 9300 movement(speedy and seamaster...) The more involved I get in watches, the more I realize that most major brands have something interesting to offer...Some manufacturers you just have to look a little deeper. Of coure it helps to appreciate them more if you can afford a variety of brands. Best Regards,, Palmasea |
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12 December 2012, 04:34 PM | #145 |
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I initially thought that Panerai would be a fad. Strapped on the 111 for the first time in a month or so and am feeling the Panerai love all over again.
A good deal of the fun is the strap thing. I'm leaning towards more casual straps as I don't really feel that on me at least PAMs are dressy enough to wear with a suit. I hope to always have one in the rotation. |
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It's not for the conservative...that's for sure.
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