977 & 978 - the silver dials

[Cru Jones]

42 or 44 mm, same movement. Basically priced the same.

The dial looks better in these photos, IMO. With the “9” on the dial, the 44 seems like the way to go.

Not for me, but not “fake Panerai”, either.















Source: https://www.fratellowatches.com/pane...0977-pam00978/


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[The OG Beef]

Agree. Some of the unbridled hate for these pieces is absurd. The whole “how dare Panerai create a watch I don’t like” attitude is tiresome at best. I know for a fact that many potential clients walk in off the street asking for a silver dial. These will sell very well. Mission accomplished and we’re all the better for it in the long run. Rant over.


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[rootbeer7]

Put it on a strap and I don’t think it’s that bad. A bit ott on bracelet.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Put it on a strap and I don’t think it’s that bad. A bit ott on bracelet.

I was kind of thinking the opposite.... this might be the first Panerai dial that looks best on a bracelet. It’s hard for me to imagine an ammo, for example.

[carlhaluss]

Damn fine looking Panerai IMO!

[nick c]

Today, I really like the bracelet on the panerai.

[brandrea]

Thanks for sharing

A bit too monochromatic for me.

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by The OG Beef

Agree. Some of the unbridled hate for these pieces is absurd. The whole “how dare Panerai create a watch I don’t like” attitude is tiresome at best. I know for a fact that many potential clients walk in off the street asking for a silver dial. These will sell very well. Mission accomplished and we’re all the better for it in the long run. Rant over.


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you are wise beyond your years, and i totally agree. 😆

[synequano]

Panerai should put black hands and markers border on this piece,otherwise the legibility will suffer...kinda like the white dial Rolex OP with silver hands...

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I was kind of thinking the opposite.... this might be the first Panerai dial that looks best on a bracelet. It’s hard for me to imagine an ammo, for example.

No no! Black or navy leather/croc

[Ruud Van Driver]

Wow! Just, wow!

If I was looking for another watch, the 44mm would be near the top of my list. I'd do away with the bracelet though and have the legend that is Mr. Glance knock me up a black Teju.

Thanks for sharing, Mr. Jones. Love it!

[1William]

Not for me. Another watch that will be hot for a moment and then you will not be able to move it for close to what you have in it.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by 1William

Not for me. Another watch that will be hot for a moment and then you will not be able to move it for close to what you have in it.

Probably.

So, I suppose the options are:

1. buy what you like and enjoy it;
2. accept that this is a hobby and don't sweat the $€£; or
3. only buy a stainless steel Submariner, Daytona, BLNR or Nautilus at MSRP.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

No no! Black or navy leather/croc

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Wow! Just, wow!

If I was looking for another watch, the 44mm would be near the top of my list. I'd do away with the bracelet though and have the legend that is Mr. Glance knock me up a black Teju.

Thanks for sharing, Mr. Jones. Love it!

Black teju actually would look REALLY GOOD on this one.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Probably.

So, I suppose the options are:

1. buy what you like and enjoy it;
2. accept that this is a hobby and don't sweat the $€£; or
3. only buy a stainless steel Submariner, Daytona, BLNR or Nautilus at MSRP.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Seeing your comment made me realize I should have added BLRO to the list.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Seeing your comment made me realize I should have added BLRO to the list.

At least I bought it to wear brother

Btw saw a 372 and a 424 on Wednesday at our local boutique ... so nice

Carry on ...

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by brandrea

At least I bought it to wear brother

I wasn't trying to suggest otherwise! It was just a comment for the benefit of 1William... ;-)

Originally Posted by brandrea

Btw saw a 372 and a 424 on Wednesday at our local boutique ... so nice

Carry on ...

Ooooooooooh....I like where this is heading!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I wasn't trying to suggest otherwise! It was just a comment for the benefit of 1William... ;-)





Ooooooooooh....I like where this is heading!

All good my friend, I understood that

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[DonnieD]

I say kudos to Panerai for introducing a silver dial. Tried doing some research and I believe this is the first true silver dial (I can be mistaken though :)) It'll be interesting to see what iterations of this silver dial come down the road.

[synequano]

Panerai used to have charcoal dial older model like 86 and 89 but not pure silver like these...

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Probably.

So, I suppose the options are:

1. buy what you like and enjoy it;
2. accept that this is a hobby and don't sweat the $€£; or
3. only buy a stainless steel Submariner, Daytona, BLNR or Nautilus at MSRP.

No. 1 and No. 2 all day every day.

I've said this before and I'll say it again; we buy Panerai for the love of the brand and their seriously cool watches.

Two things have been really getting on my tits of late. Firstly, it's the Panerai bashers. If you don't like the brand, then take your cash (and incessant whining and dooming) elsewhere. Secondly, it's the carpet-bombing of the general forum with 'how much is my XXXX going to be worth in five years if I buy one?', 'which of these watches is the best investment?', etc. You get the picture.

Hobbies are supposed to be about enjoying an interest and if you can do that with other people of a like mind then so much the better. You buy watches with your heart, especially Panerai.

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by DonnieD

I say kudos to Panerai for introducing a silver dial. Tried doing some research and I believe this is the first true silver dial (I can be mistaken though :)) It'll be interesting to see what iterations of this silver dial come down the road.

Originally Posted by synequano

Panerai used to have charcoal dial older model like 86 and 89 but not pure silver like these...

Sealand models have silver dials....

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

No. 1 and No. 2 all day every day.

I've said this before and I'll say it again; we buy Panerai for the love of the brand and their seriously cool watches.

Two things have been really getting on my tits of late. Firstly, it's the Panerai bashers. If you don't like the brand, then take your cash (and incessant whining and dooming) elsewhere. Secondly, it's the carpet-bombing of the general forum with 'how much is my XXXX going to be worth in five years if I buy one?', 'which of these watches is the best investment?', etc. You get the picture.

Hobbies are supposed to be about enjoying an interest and if you can do that with other people of a like mind then so much the better. You buy watches with your heart, especially Panerai.

x1,000,000. Couldn't agree more, Ruud.

[DonnieD]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Sealand models have silver dials....







x1,000,000. Couldn't agree more, Ruud.

Thanks Cru. Knew there was one out there somewhere, just couldn't place it :)

[synequano]

Oyea,forgot the sealand since I’ve never seen them being opened like that lol

When I started with Panerai,I thought sealand are just engraved case with no watch movement inside....

[ASW1]

I did like the look of this in pre-SIHH renders but the flesh I found it a bit underwhelming. I had a platinum/steel Yacht-Master for many years but ultimately had to confess that it was too monotone. The same applies here IMO.

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by ASW1

I did like the look of this in pre-SIHH renders but the flesh I found it a bit underwhelming. I had a platinum/steel Yacht-Master for many years but ultimately had to confess that it was too monotone. The same applies here IMO.

I can see where you're coming from here but if you have a couple of PAMs in your collection, then this would be great addition (with the black Teju) just to switch things up a bit. I have black-ish, blue and green dials so this would fit with me. If I were buying, of course

[ASW1]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I can see where you're coming from here but if you have a couple of PAMs in your collection, then this would be great addition (with the black Teju) just to switch things up a bit. I have black-ish, blue and green dials so this would fit with me. If I were buying, of course

Can't argue with that.

[Bushido]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

No. 1 and No. 2 all day every day.

I've said this before and I'll say it again; we buy Panerai for the love of the brand and their seriously cool watches.

Two things have been really getting on my tits of late. Firstly, it's the Panerai bashers. If you don't like the brand, then take your cash (and incessant whining and dooming) elsewhere. Secondly, it's the carpet-bombing of the general forum with 'how much is my XXXX going to be worth in five years if I buy one?', 'which of these watches is the best investment?', etc. You get the picture.

Hobbies are supposed to be about enjoying an interest and if you can do that with other people of a like mind then so much the better. You buy watches with your heart, especially Panerai.

I'm giving you a big internet high five right now!

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

No. 1 and No. 2 all day every day.

I've said this before and I'll say it again; we buy Panerai for the love of the brand and their seriously cool watches.

Two things have been really getting on my tits of late. Firstly, it's the Panerai bashers. If you don't like the brand, then take your cash (and incessant whining and dooming) elsewhere. Secondly, it's the carpet-bombing of the general forum with 'how much is my XXXX going to be worth in five years if I buy one?', 'which of these watches is the best investment?', etc. You get the picture.

Hobbies are supposed to be about enjoying an interest and if you can do that with other people of a like mind then so much the better. You buy watches with your heart, especially Panerai.

spot on....add in the which one should i buy posts for the trifecta....

^5, Have a great weekend