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Old 29 May 2019, 01:40 PM   #23
inadeje
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Originally Posted by Wiseguy724 View Post
A lot of people are very upset about the snap back cases, but that snap back pam 753/754 has double the WR of a royal oak. and equal WR to that of the Rolex explorer, so I feel like maybe it's not as big a deal as some people make it out to be... or maybe I just don't "get it."

My only gripe against the caseback is that I can't see through it!
My comments were centered on the mystique behind Panerai, especially the 1950 with crown guard. Its sort of set in stone that this is a rugged dive watch. Its whole design, ever since its creators invented it has been about its prowess under water, which was the very reason for the lock down (to seal) crown guard handle and screw on hermetic back. Snap on backs are rarely able to handle underwater pressures. Of course, 99% of Panerai owners don’t use their watches in the setting for which they were created but, does that mean that the brand should embrace that concept and “sell out” on their heritage? Again, as you can see from my signature, I own and buy Panerai but, their latest snap back models don’t appeal to me and I think they detract from the brands origins and DNA. My 2 cents
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