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Old 15 June 2009, 09:24 PM   #121
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but your signature shows 4 Rollies and 3 pams!!
Soon will be 4 PAMs & 3 Rolexes...
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Old 15 June 2009, 09:55 PM   #122
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it is beginning to. I saw them at an AD and they are really bigger than I thought. So many options!!
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Old 15 June 2009, 10:05 PM   #123
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John, try one and you will like it...
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Old 15 June 2009, 10:27 PM   #124
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but your signature shows 4 Rollies and 3 pams!!
Thes,but the PAMs are at the top !!!
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Old 15 June 2009, 10:36 PM   #125
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Thes,but the PAMs are at the top !!!
So true...
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Old 19 June 2009, 08:00 PM   #126
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Not won over, just added interrest
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Old 20 June 2009, 12:52 AM   #127
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Same here, not won over but nice to add one to collection.
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Old 22 June 2009, 02:17 PM   #128
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I must say that I will always have more love for my Rollies. I do however enjoy wearing my Pam as well. I do like the versatility of the different straps but I will always stay true to Rolex. To each his own.
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Old 22 June 2009, 03:46 PM   #129
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I think a lot of us started off with Rolex then progressed on to other brands. Thats why so many pp cannot let go of their love for Rolex.
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Old 26 June 2009, 06:18 AM   #130
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how many people here have sold all their rolex and now only own panerai??
Certainly not me.
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Old 26 June 2009, 06:20 AM   #131
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I enjoy the variety of both brands and would like to add a few others to the mix down the road (Ulysse Nardin, IWC, Hublot, BR, and a few more)

I did flip an Exp II for a PAM Zero so I guess my loyalties lie with PAM...for now.






In my view those upper two watches are not even in the same league. Rolex by a mile.
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Old 26 June 2009, 06:25 AM   #132
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how many people here have sold all their rolex and now only own panerai??
Sold my YM and Subs to buy a SS GMT IIc and SS Daytona.
I also bought my first Panerai Pam48 and sold it to buy a Pam88. I really do like this 88 but still on a waiting list for Pam312. Having said that, I still don't think Panerai had won me over just yet. But I do find myself wearing this Pam88 for two days in a row now and I don't see taking it off anytime soon.
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Old 26 June 2009, 06:33 AM   #133
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Having just dealt with Panerai service center, I was pleasently surprised,fast efficient and polite. Rolex sometimes feel like there doing you a favour sorting your watch out
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Old 26 June 2009, 06:38 AM   #134
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Although not a Panny owner, I still want to say something about it. And the following is strictly my own opinion and therefore not 'a' truth! With the original concept, Panerai had something special. That's why I like the no longer available model 1950 so much. After the general public picked up the Luminor Marina they began to produce a plethora of watches to cater for all. I do understand that two types of watches can't put bread on the table but some of the authenticity is lost. So yes, if I had the cash I would buy a 1950 but as an addition, not a replacement.
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Old 26 June 2009, 07:40 AM   #135
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Although not a Panny owner, I still want to say something about it. And the following is strictly my own opinion and therefore not 'a' truth! With the original concept, Panerai had something special. That's why I like the no longer available model 1950 so much. After the general public picked up the Luminor Marina they began to produce a plethora of watches to cater for all. I do understand that two types of watches can't put bread on the table but some of the authenticity is lost. So yes, if I had the cash I would buy a 1950 but as an addition, not a replacement.
this can be said of any "obscure" brand that happen to hit it...Panerai hit it with Slytech and has since added to their styles...

but in a way..Rolex does the same...adding watch styles to cater to the customer...

I would like to add one to my collection...but it would have to be one with their own manuifattura...just not keen on ETA...
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Old 27 June 2009, 06:24 AM   #136
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I like the way PAMs look, but they wear too big for my wrist.

As for trading in my Rolexes for PAMs, like JJ I would rather commit seppuku.
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Old 27 June 2009, 08:18 AM   #137
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Panerai's I fear are just not for me...I like how distinctive they are, and I like seeing people wearing them because I know that it is really a watch for enthusiasts, but I just can't LOVE them. I think part of it might be because a true panerai is a panerai on a strap, and I really don't like straps. I'm not sure. But either way for me to buy a watch it has to be because I love it.

And just to make sure that I am not cheating myself...I went to my local AD on Wednesday and tried on a 111, which is the one that I like the most, and I left with no real desire.

But I cry not, because it just means I can buy more Omegas!
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Old 27 June 2009, 11:42 PM   #138
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I have no real desire for Omegas!
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Old 28 June 2009, 12:00 AM   #139
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I've a Pam 48, and would love the Pam 210. Saying that, I am aware that in the rarified world of the uberrich, small vintage watches are becoming wildly popular. Early and, to my eyes, tiny Calatravas and other watches are being worn by the too-cool. This portends a trend that may see the Panerai as a victim of fashion. Just my $0.02.
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