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Old 19 July 2020, 06:41 PM   #1
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Icon13 1085.... Panerai gets it wrong. Again.

Nice dial, but......

Luminor with snap on case back and 100 meter WR?

Once again, Panerai projects a “fashion watch” image for its “entry level” (€5400) watches.

Given all the negative social medial comments on their recent snap on models, you would think Panerai would listen. But, no. Man, the brand can be so exhausting sometimes.



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Old 19 July 2020, 06:56 PM   #2
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Swap it for a rubber strap Cru and you have an instant disposable diver.

Nice dial.

The case back always lines up and shuts down the non alignment threads?

They are using the P.6000 3 day movement in quite a few of their models.

A replacement for the Unitas 6497?
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Old 19 July 2020, 07:21 PM   #3
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Swap it for a rubber strap Cru and you have an instant disposable diver.
Swimming and snorkeling, yes. Diving, no.


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Nice dial.
Agreed.


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The case back always lines up and shuts down the non alignment threads?
The snap on is a cheap move befitting of a very cheap watch, not a 5k watch with military and diving heritage. But, yeah, the lettering is level.


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They are using the P.6000 3 day movement in quite a few of their models.

A replacement for the Unitas 6497?
Yep. Part of the move from tried-and-true and cheap/easy-to-service workhorse third-party movements to new & untested in-house movements that need in-house service ($€$€).

The move to in-house is what it is. The case back is horrible, IMHO.
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Old 19 July 2020, 07:55 PM   #4
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I don’t think the base model P.6000 even has the seconds sub dial?

I would have thought that Panerai’s 100m would have been 100m and I would dive with that but I did give the a snap-on back a ‘disposable’ rating.

Looks like about 7k in Oz.
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Old 19 July 2020, 08:03 PM   #5
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I would have thought that Panerai’s 100m would have been 100m and I would dive with that but I did give the a snap-on back a ‘disposable’ rating.

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Old 19 July 2020, 09:35 PM   #6
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100m is not bad, 30m for a panerai is unacceptable.
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Old 19 July 2020, 09:59 PM   #7
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Another miss by a brand that is know for misses. Sometimes I wonder who is making the decisions and I can only speculate as to the thought process. It is not good. I am a huge Panerai fan despite everything the brand does to push me away.
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Old 20 July 2020, 12:52 AM   #8
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To me this is like a 2wd Jeep Wrangler because most owners don’t go off road. You don’t compromise the vehicle just because a certain demographic of buyer won’t use it to it’s full potential.
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Old 20 July 2020, 01:44 AM   #9
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To me this is like a 2wd Jeep Wrangler because most owners don’t go off road. You don’t compromise the vehicle just because a certain demographic of buyer won’t use it to it’s full potential.
The majority of purchasers won’t even get it wet.
Regardless, I’m sticking with my 233
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Old 20 July 2020, 05:55 AM   #10
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Many iconic models are “only” 100m WR. Hell, the 249 is 30m. They’re differentiating their product lines, that’s all.

You’ll probably be able to get that dial in a 300m luminor with 8-day movement in due time.


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Old 22 July 2020, 06:33 AM   #11
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Well contrary to other opinions I am not bothered by the 100m depth rating, nor the clip on back, my watches are unlikely to head underwater to this depth unless the watch falls off my wrist.

Overall, the watch looks great, add a rubber or a rustic tan leather strap and that is going to be one cool watch.
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The majority of purchasers won’t even get it wet.
If true, that makes me very sad.
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Old 22 July 2020, 07:32 AM   #13
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If true, that makes me very sad.
We are the minority; a bunch of nutty WIS who actually care.
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Old 22 July 2020, 07:35 AM   #14
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I like it and since most people don't even get their watches 'wet' it opens up a whole new clientele to the brand.

The dial looks great.

Nice job Panerai


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Old 22 July 2020, 07:59 AM   #15
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We are the minority; a bunch of nutty WIS who actually care.
Bummer, as she was at the beach and fun ocean play yesterday. Then shower at home to clean off the sand and saltwater.

Always wear it, even while sleeping.

Been doing this for months. Regulation has not changed one iota, rock solid.

I do tend to change straps a few times a week depending on my mood / outfit.

Wear 'em
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Old 23 July 2020, 03:22 AM   #16
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If true, that makes me very sad.
I don't dive, but I am happy to wear a dive watch in the sea, so this PAM would get wet if I bought one.

And yes, the vast majority of dive watches don't get too dive, at best they get to splash around in the pool or go wave jumping in the sea.

Sad but true unfortunately, but then if you're on a watch forum you knew that.
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Old 24 July 2020, 02:20 AM   #17
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I've got agree with Cru on this. I just expect more from a brand wherein every single one of their offerings is fundamentally a dive watch. The overall design and price point is fine. It's basically a blue PAM005. The problem is it can't do what a PAM005 can do.
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I've got agree with Cru on this. I just expect more from a brand wherein every single one of their offerings is fundamentally a dive watch. The overall design and price point is fine. It's basically a blue PAM005. The problem is it can't do what a PAM005 can do.
Not defending Panerai as I don't own one (yet), but I will ask this question, does every watch have to be able to go down 300m or more when the vast majority of owners will only test the depth rating in the swimming pool if at all?

I like Panerai and hope to pick one up in the not too distant future but I don't dive and at best my watch will go for a dip in the pool or splash around in the waves whilst playing with the dog on the beach, so 300m is pointless and wasted on me, 100m will be just fine.
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Not defending Panerai as I don't own one (yet), but I will ask this question, does every watch have to be able to go down 300m or more when the vast majority of owners will only test the depth rating in the swimming pool if at all?

I like Panerai and hope to pick one up in the not too distant future but I don't dive and at best my watch will go for a dip in the pool or splash around in the waves whilst playing with the dog on the beach, so 300m is pointless and wasted on me, 100m will be just fine.
It’s more about the snap-on caseback rather than screw-down which is seen as a cost-cutting exercise which is disappointing on a watch of this price and heritage.
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It’s more about the snap-on caseback rather than screw-down which is seen as a cost-cutting exercise which is disappointing on a watch of this price and heritage.
Exactly. I'll never dive that deep and I doubt most will. Part of paying for high end luxury timepieces is that they are over-engineered. The other part is owning a piece of the heritage of the brand. For Panerai, a brand who's entire identity is as dive watches, a snap on caseback is a cost cutting measure and it's beneath them.

Panerai is banking on the fact that most people will never know the difference (and most won't). For those of us who are really into horology, it's a disappointment. It's also not the first time Panerai has been caught cutting costs or putting less effort into their product: ie the PAM318. Imagine buying a gold Rolex from an AD and then them charging you for a bracelet adjustment or an appraisal for the watch you just bought. That's the kind of hair splitting Panerai is doing.
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For Panerai, a brand who's entire identity is as dive watches, a snap on caseback is a cost cutting measure and it's beneath them.
Perfect.
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Old 25 July 2020, 09:31 AM   #22
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My 233 dot got a mist on the inside after being splashed in a wash basin. The crown was locked. So much for a dive watch.
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Old 25 July 2020, 10:49 AM   #23
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Is there any way to tell if it has a snap on caseback just by looking at it or is just a function of WR depth?
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My 233 dot got a mist on the inside after being splashed in a wash basin. The crown was locked. So much for a dive watch.

FWIW, the crown lever has nothing to do with WR.


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