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View Poll Results: Which would you get?
PAM00526 Regatta 15 10.42%
VC Patrimony Traditionnelle Platinum 87 60.42%
VC Historique American 1921 42 29.17%
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Old 19 October 2013, 10:39 PM   #1
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Poll: Which one?

Which would you get?

In particular I'm interested in opinions on the PAM00526!

1. PAM00526 - flyback chrono with countdown, automatic



2. Patrimony - manual wind



3. 1921 - manual wind


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Old 19 October 2013, 10:48 PM   #2
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Whoops, wrong sub-forum... needs to be in Watches (Non-Rolex); sorry!
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Old 20 October 2013, 12:24 AM   #3
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VC 1921 for me
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Old 20 October 2013, 01:35 AM   #4
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Patrimony for me. I'm not a Panerai guy, so not a good source for that brand.
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Old 20 October 2013, 02:19 AM   #5
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Old 20 October 2013, 03:37 AM   #6
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Patrimony, it's so classy...
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Old 20 October 2013, 03:47 AM   #7
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That VC is stunning!
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Old 20 October 2013, 04:09 AM   #8
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Old 20 October 2013, 04:18 AM   #9
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I'd choose the patrimony over most watches, except the 1921. That watch is truly amazing. Not sure how the panerai is even in the running against these two. Post pics of either vc, hopefully when you get it.
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Old 20 October 2013, 04:27 AM   #10
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1921 that is.
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Old 20 October 2013, 04:31 AM   #11
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Patrimony please.
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Old 20 October 2013, 05:22 AM   #12
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Another vote for the Patrimony here

The PAM is way too busy for me (although interesting), and the 1921 too quirky/old-fashioned for my taste
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Old 20 October 2013, 06:15 AM   #13
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I'd choose the patrimony over most watches, except the 1921. That watch is truly amazing. Not sure how the panerai is even in the running against these two. Post pics of either vc, hopefully when you get it.
Their marketing department is really good, got back from my second Panerai event in the last few months. I tried this one on and I liked the blue and orange with the rubber strap. It's a nice watch, one that I can picture wearing on vacation. I'm currently wearing a Panerai hat as I type this, lol.

The complication is quite cool as well, flyback chrono with a countdown timer is pretty sweet especially with a 3 day reserve.

When I get my next piece I will surely do an in-came-ing thread with the appropriate pics.
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Old 20 October 2013, 07:16 AM   #14
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Patrimony, simple and elegant.
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Old 20 October 2013, 10:50 AM   #15
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VC Patrimony! The PAM just seems quite out of place compared to the VCs.
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Old 20 October 2013, 10:59 AM   #16
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Patrimony! No contest here.
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Old 20 October 2013, 11:47 AM   #17
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I vote Patrimony. It's a classic look that will be just as nice in 50 years. The others are novelty designs that are a bit more quirky. Something about the playful colors on the 526 makes me think of those ill fated Ferrari watches that Panerai made.
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Old 27 October 2013, 02:11 PM   #18
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1921. Beautiful watch. Different from everything you see out there.
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Old 27 October 2013, 09:32 PM   #19
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The PAM doesn't do it for me. The 1921 sure is different and stunning. But the VC Patrimony gets my vote for it's sheer timeless beauty, elegance, and pure class.
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Old 27 October 2013, 10:12 PM   #20
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I'll have to vote for the 1921 as well, it's such a classic beauty.
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Old 27 October 2013, 10:18 PM   #21
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vc , so simple , mind you , an auto would be nicer.
but so simple and stylish a totally under the radar watch.
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Old 28 October 2013, 12:40 AM   #22
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I'm not a sailor... but is a 5 minute count down enough? Shouldn't it be more like 10 minutes like the yacht master II?
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Old 28 October 2013, 11:23 PM   #23
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1921 for sure. patrimony is beautiful, no doubt, but, you can get that look and feel with other makers. the 1921 is unique and so awesome.

as for the 526, it has a good complication executed much better than the YMII, but, i don't think you can reasonably cross-shop it with the 1921 and patrimony.

good luck with the choice!
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Old 29 October 2013, 12:00 AM   #24
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Patrimony.
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Old 17 December 2013, 03:32 AM   #25
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1921 for sure. patrimony is beautiful, no doubt, but, you can get that look and feel with other makers. the 1921 is unique and so awesome.

as for the 526, it has a good complication executed much better than the YMII, but, i don't think you can reasonably cross-shop it with the 1921 and patrimony.

good luck with the choice!
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Old 20 December 2013, 01:58 PM   #26
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I like #3. Unique
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Old 28 December 2013, 07:16 AM   #27
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Tried on the 1921 yesterday it is great. Large case and very heavy for a dressy watch, only think not to like is the price.
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Old 28 December 2013, 11:10 AM   #28
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Of those three, the Patrimony, no contest, no question
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Old 28 December 2013, 11:37 AM   #29
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Picked the Panny, the two VC are a little too dressy from me. Now if it was a silver dial VC Overseas Chronograph on that sweet bracelet it would have been my choice.. Heck I even love the three hand Overseas...
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Old 28 December 2013, 12:07 PM   #30
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1921 slight edge over the Patrimony
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