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30 May 2019, 03:03 AM | #31 | |
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this is about sums it up...good post...
never understood why Panerai don't have a basic lineup with all the DNA...then add the rest bells and whistles... I have only kept the 190 from my panerai days... Quote:
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A few years back they offered the PAM 448 and 449. Both great historical references. But then they offered the same thing with an OP logo on the California dial and the pig on the SLC dial as regular production models. Why? There was no need. The 448 and 449 should have just been regular production. Offer what is now the 720 as a regular production model (all at 47mm) and then offer the modern sandwich "Black Seal" models with sandwich dials at 45mm (like they used to). That should be the bulk of the Radiomir line. Throw in a few others with some complications at the higher end price point. End of story. The regular Luminor line... They should all be 44mm. Painted dials with logos like the 000, 005. Sandwich dials with 3 day movements like the 111, 112. Make a couple white dial variations. Get rid of all the different OP logo variations. Get rid of faux patina. This is a "modern" line. Offer 1, maybe 2 titanium variations for fun. Offer one automatic reference with a date. Offer a DLC version. End of work. I just fixed three case lines. |
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30 May 2019, 07:52 AM | #33 |
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I don't see how people get past the Brooklyn Bridge LE fiasco. That was a huge slap in the face to ALL of their customers. The way they handled it after being exposed was even worse. Considering the parent company (Richemont), I guess it's no surprise that they have no respect for their customers. There's only one PAM reference I want now and that's the 5218-301/A Mare Nostrum but I'll wait until prices drop even more. I think the only way Panerai survives long term to get out from under Richemont's control. Imagine if Rolex bought them, trashed the entire line of junk they currently make and went back to basics with Rolex manual wind movements....
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30 May 2019, 09:08 AM | #34 | |
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I brought it up because it's just another watch that people hold in high esteem, similar to the explorer and a ton of other quality watches in the price point of the entry level panerai's. It goes to show that people think the new caseback makes it a lesser watch, and I was pointing out that it doesn't make any sacrifice where it actually matters (water resistance). Other watches of higher price points and "superior" casebacks can often have the same WR, which is impressive on panerai's part. |
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30 May 2019, 10:03 AM | #35 |
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While Panerai revamp their submersible line in 42 and 47mm,they sort of bastardized their 44mm submersible line,only one model with Valjoux movement
Personally I have 10+ pams in my collection,but I’m not interested in anything with pam 500+ number... |
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I used to own 7 or 8 PAMs years ago. I only have the 662 now. I like wearing it a lot even though my wrist is fairly small. I thought about trading it in for something else but it is such a nice watch. Trade value is only about 5k and nothing in that range is as nice as the 662. So I am keeping it in my collection.
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Interesting discussion. I love my 111 but I’m also digging the new 683 submersible. I don’t mind a company evolving.
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9 June 2019, 12:04 AM | #41 |
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I love the fact you can get a nice used pam for a nice discount.
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The problem with the SnapBack case and springbars is that it is blatant cost cutting without a reduction in consumer cost. It’s something you would expect to see happen to toasters or other cheap stuff
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They need endorsements. Shouldve pinned Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson years ago to carry on tradition of roided up muscle men. If he was rocking a PAM in his movies or Ballers...
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Don't call it a comeback 😂
For my money, I am a vintage rolex guy....but....I own and have owned panerai also. Lately in the uk panerai are strong. They are still cool and everyone wears rolex or another hip watch but panerai are always there, in the background. People buy panerai because they like them and want them and don't worry about resale. If you wanna be different buy panerai. If you are a resale kid it's rolex but keep an eye out, people are not willing to wait on lists forever.....panerai is mopping them up. I have a 26 that I can't ever sell and I've sold a lot of other brands. PANERAI people always seem a bit more "off the wall" I like that
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21 June 2019, 06:02 PM | #46 |
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It has a strong dna and has produced some fantastic references and imo will always have a die hard fan base, it just needs to listen to these ppl more and pare things down a little.
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Panerai is a brand that is actually doing something progressive in watch making I am excited with.
I am very interested in the direction Panerai is going with a industry leading materials and construction like the LAB-iD. I have enough traditionalist brands. The new Panerai exclusive material like BMG-tech and Carbotech is exciting to me and a aggressive/ballsy move in watch making. I like this new aggressive move on the traditional and unique Panerai design. The new thinner P9010 movement has a twin fixed balance bridge now with 31 jewels and a dual barrel mainspring 72 hour power reserve. If you are a movement snob, what’s not to like??? Rolex is still using their old 3135 48hr power reserve movement in the Sub. Ugh. I love Rolex and the new 3285 movement is fitting to today’s standards but milking the old 3135 movement another year is beyond conservative for even Rolex. The Panerai Duo snap back case is rubbish but the new high end stuff is where my money will go. Panerai has always had a lot of haters because of their success and devoted followers. It’s become fashionable to pile on Panerai for making a few mistakes in typical fan boy style. Panerai isn’t going anywhere as the core enthusiast are strong and Panerai is investing and developing the future cutting edge watch making materials. The quick flippers have moved on to pick at Rolex bones and thats just great for us Paneristis. |
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Panerai has the most un-understandable prices of any brand. I love the new Carbotechs but 15-20k!?!? I’m not doing that. Does Panerai know how far away they set themselves at those prices? I don’t get them. I will most definitely will buy another PAM, heck I’d buy 2. But they are out of touch right now.
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My other Pam models that I purchased years ago from our trusted sellers are worth about exactly what I paid then. Like AP, Panerai are watches you must buy after they take that first depreciated hit if you can. I am looking at 2 "like new" recent released AP rooc models that have taken a significant depreciation in only 2 years. I may jump on one of them just because it may be the optimal time. Thank god I own all the new Rolex models I want because I wouldnt touch any Rolex at current market price. Its a buyers market on other fantastic luxury watch brands. Check out the Panerai Lab-ID. 50 years no maintenance concept. I will pay big money for this kind of engineering in a watch. https://youtu.be/c9CviI-qUdc |
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Something weird has happened this year - I've become much more loyal to my Panerai. Not sure when or how it happened, but many Rolex have come and gone from my world while I now have a core group of Panerai that I wear all the time and that I have zero desire to sell.
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Great post, great watch! Yes, Panerai has made a bunch of mistakes, but it also is capable of some really hot watches. I have been wearing an all black watch all week for the first time....granted, it’s a Swatch, but it was picked by my kids for Father’s Day, was a total surprise and I love it.... if I get serious with a black watch, the 661 is at the top of my list. Thanks for the great photos, Mystro. Keep ‘em coming. I’d love to see different strap combos, too. |
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great pics!
after selling all my pams many years ago, carbotech is what brought me back to the brand. love the weight and the look. much lighter than ceramic and even titanium durability of the material seems to be closer to APs forged carbon than RMs NTPT |
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I can't help but think Panerai is on the verge of becoming a fashion brand. I hope I'm wrong. Great pic (and watch) by the way |
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Only time will tell how the blue second and the recent pop colored lume (blue,white,khaki green) will age...
When I look at my 20+ years watches,I see them as timeless classic Rolex 16570 from 1995/1996 and Pam 23A from 1998 shown We gotta wait at least 10 years (maybe in 2030??) to see how the now-recent panerais with pop of color will age... |
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My personal style is I like a touch of the Panerai blue on my "big black watch" This is why the 661 speaks to me. That said, if money was endless, I would own a Pam 616 even at 47mm because in a large dive watch, it looks so damn aggressive and in-your-face. Hard to capture the rose gold hue but it looks very upscale in a high tech sort of way. Warm red flashes from the hands and markers as it moves in the sunlight. I cant capture it yet in still pics. It was a pleasant surprise I typically associate with my CHNR. Even my wife which is more conservative with jewelry coined the phrase "masculinity expensive looking" when she handled the 661 Carbotech. I think thats a accurate non-WIS description. |
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I'm growing to like the blue seconds hand. I've been liking the 1389 more and more, the blue seconds hand and the ceramic bezel work well together.
I just hope the blue seconds hand doesnt become a blue hand set, and then blue bezel markers and then the full on 1980's fluorescent colour ways that the Roger Dubuis line devolved into under Pontroué's watch. Time will tell. |
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Hard to capture the rose gold hue but it looks very upscale in a high tech sort of way. Warm red flashes from the hands and markers as it moves in the sunlight. I cant capture it yet in still pics. It was a pleasant surprise I typically associate with my CHNR. Even my wife which is more conservative with jewelry coined the phrase "masculinity expensive looking" when she handled the 661 Carbotech. I think thats a accurate non-WIS description.
I’m sold 661 is my next watch lol. It is true that it is impossible to capture the full extent of the quality with pics of Panerai. I don’t find that true with Rolex imho. Honestly, I find the opposite to be true. |
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