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30 October 2012, 10:18 PM | #91 |
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30 October 2012, 11:53 PM | #92 |
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I have to admit, that's a nice looking dress watch
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31 October 2012, 12:29 AM | #93 |
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I owned a 312 that I loved but decided to sell it for a DSSD. I flipped my EXP II polar 4 months after buying it as it got zero wrist time after I got my DSSD. I now long for a Pam 372. I have only the DSSD at the moment and I'm quite content with it being my only watch but still desire to own a Pam again.
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31 October 2012, 01:09 AM | #94 |
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I like both brands, but PAM gets way more wrist time & also gets more comments. I've owned Panerai watches for 10 years now & don't seem to ever get tired of them.
Also, I've found myself wasting far less money flipping watches now that I've moved on to flipping PAM straps. Got some beauties now. |
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31 October 2012, 01:44 AM | #96 |
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Rolex every seconds for me!
Tried to view and understand the Panerai watches and movement...only impressive area is the GMT n 10days power reserv...but best if still with the ROLEX! |
31 October 2012, 02:17 AM | #97 |
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Everyone here that dislikes the style of Panerai will eventually buy one and wonder what was I thinking.....
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31 October 2012, 10:45 PM | #99 |
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i can't understand why anyone would want to pay that much money for some bulky case with no originality with an ETA movement. For the same money you could get a good watch with an in-house movement that don't just satisfy some niche following
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31 October 2012, 10:51 PM | #100 |
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Most of us refer to it as a crown guard ;-)
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31 October 2012, 11:44 PM | #101 |
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You do realize Panerai offers in-house movement models right?
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For me, it seems as though everyone in Asia has a Rolex. Despite it's good in house movement, it's as though everyone has a generic product and it makes it feel not special, especially for the price we are paying for one. I turn to Pam's and IWC's because many people don't have one, (Not exactly true, but not as common as having a rolex)
and I know that other collectors who knows their brands could appreciate an IWC or a Pam as well. Just feels more exclusive in simple terms :D Also, different models gives us a larger variety of what we could wear during certain occasions. I used to use my Sub as my daily beater, but I'm starting to use a Pam now because of the leather strap and just the "feel" it gives me of wearing one. Takes away the seriousness from a stainless rolex braclet for me. :D |
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I am tiring of this thread.
It is neither illuminating nor enjoyable. |
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Agreed. It's like those 'old vs. new model' threads. Some people like Panerai, some people like Rolex, some people like both...
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The only panerais that i like are the radimors. I like them because they dont have the crown guard mechanism that the regular panerais have. Their also a bit smaller than the regular panerais which i also like.
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3 November 2012, 03:20 AM | #109 |
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^^I find my tastes are the opposite. The Luminor crown guard is the single most characteristic element of Panerai. I like many Radiomirs dials and cases, but I do not much care for the "hobnail" crown.
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3 November 2012, 03:43 AM | #110 |
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Crown guard vs. rad crown
I agree with you 100% on the radiomir crown -being the least desirable feature of Panerai's.
I venture to say that this is one of the reasons that the "1940" is being introduced...because it looks to have a smoother and tighter crown. It is my guess and hope that more of these 1940's will be produced in the future. I would further add that the crown guard makes any luminor sized panerai tolerable if not downright comfortable- while some larger and thinner fitting radiomirs 'poke' my wrist -just my personal experience as I wear my watches rather loose. Best, palmasea |
3 November 2012, 04:45 AM | #111 |
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I have a GMTIIC and a PAM 233 and like both. They're great watches that get worn on different occassions for different reasons. If you don't like Panerai why bother posting on a Panerai forum - you're not going to change anyone's opinion here.
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i do like both Rolex and Panerai. but when i look at Panerai dial, it makes me wanna buy more Pams. so many pams in my wish list now.
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3 November 2012, 02:10 PM | #114 |
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EWWWWWWW, SOOOO UGLYYYY, YUCKKKKK
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3 November 2012, 08:18 PM | #116 |
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you are right, i like both but the panerai dial is incredible.
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I must admit, my 112 is quite hideous. High-fives everyone and to each their own. Next watch will be a 14060. |
13 November 2012, 04:49 AM | #119 |
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Haha funny topic. I actually NEVER wanted to own a Rolex and was first drawn into the watch world by Panerai.
Panerai and Rolex do share a linage in their earlier years and the vintage stuff from both Panerai and Rolex are the most fun to collect with the biggest following. Also like Rolex, Panerai holds its values rather well, which adds to the addiction and ability to swap in and out of different watches. Love them both but Panerai > Rolex for me... just look at my name! |
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