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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni
Even if there's only one PAM,it will still take centre stage  |
Sure - because its bigger.
I really like the Luminor Submersible a lot - but I'll tell you why I'd never spend $6500 on one. The movement, while not being crap, costs $100. Sure, the Valijoux 7750 is cool and all, but then they go and remove the chronograph function and then throw their logo on it and call it a day. Rolex, with their in-house designed and manufactured movements wins every time.
Despite the case finishing and the overall "quality" of a Panerai, I still know the movement (in question) is basically the same as in, say, a $250 Invicta diver...not so with Rolex or any other company that takes the time, effort, R&D and investment in making their own movements.
Luckily Panerai is making strides in this area and hopefully they will have real, in-house movements across the entire range. Then maybe I can pick up a Submersible...