I think there are two reasons for anti-Panerai sentiment - not everyone likes big watches and some people think it doesn't make sense to pay Panerai prices for watches with ETA/Valjoux movements.
I say everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and ultimately people vote with their wallets. The fact that Panerai prices are as high as they are proves that there are heckuva lot more Panerai lovers than haters!
Incidentally, I own two and love them!
