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Duc-904 · 16 March 2009, 05:03 AM

Maybe not completely but close.

I find my interest has gone way down once the Pam obsession set in. Don't get me wrong I still have great admiration for Rolex but the passion is just not there at the moment. Anyone else have similar thoughts?

B. Doggy · 16 March 2009, 05:06 AM

Yes, but then I put my Rolex back on and I fall right back in love with it! PAM is a very special piece though!!

Nica64 · 16 March 2009, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Yes, but then I put my Rolex back on and I fall right back in love with it! PAM is a very special piece though!!

I don't want to say "yes"

Like Bryan says when I put my Sub on I just fall in love again.......... both brands are completely different and there's room for both in my heart and wrist

Rolex and Panerai for me

, love both of them

boa2 · 16 March 2009, 05:31 AM

For me, no brand has ever diminished my appreciation for another.

stusrt · 16 March 2009, 05:35 AM

I LOVE:

panerai
rolex
ap
un
vc
omega
breitling
b&r
and so on
and so on

newrolexman · 16 March 2009, 05:38 AM

Each brand has its special interest.

I love the new GMT but the 088 is incredible to look at.

I will never have to choose one over the other.

they live in harmony with each other!!!

WatchTimes · 16 March 2009, 05:42 AM

Panerai has just redirected my Rolex collection.

VERY few current production pieces interest me in Rolex.
My tastes have gone more towards the vintage sports models.

Of current production Id love a DD and an Exp II (I think the Exp is discreet, can be worn anywhere in the world and can take a serious beating)

Duc-904 · 16 March 2009, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

Each brand has its special interest.

I love the new GMT but the 088 is incredible to look at.

I will never have to choose one over the other.

they live in harmony with each other!!!

Great pics and collection you have!

Duc-904 · 16 March 2009, 05:53 AM

I guess you could say my appreciation and respect for Rolex is unchanged, just my passion has gone down. Every next watch thought starts and ends with Panerai right now. And the straps are a whole other issue..Yes, I've got it bad!

newrolexman · 16 March 2009, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc-904

Great pics and collection you have!

THANKS

my wife even loves her 049 because the watch looks good with every strap she has purchased!! I ve never changed my strap.

the 049 is unisex and very appealing to females who want the bigger look.

I wanted her to get a ladys rolex ,, anyone,, BUT none appealed to her. We looked for over a year.

as soon as she saw this watch,, it was an immediate attraction.

Rolex has to start enticing females with a more "cool" in watch to keep up with the times IMO.don

TswaneNguni · 16 March 2009, 06:19 AM

Yes

argee1977 · 16 March 2009, 07:34 AM

Can't say it's affected my feeling for Rolex, on the other hand Rolex changing their models for more expensive ones has knocked my feelings for them. I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezel, i know lots of people like it, but for me it's too shiny and the old bezels were perfectly good and you could change them over.

I do still love the Sub LV, i had to sell one to get my 233, but when i can afford one i think i might go back and get this one

As for brands of watches, i'm not really a fan of any, i'm more a fan of models of watches, with Panerai there are few that i do actually like, these being the 233, 270, 311, 317, 26 and a few others, the rest i'm not too bothered about, same with Rolex, i like the Submariners, Daytona and a couple of others, JLC i love the memovox and the new Polaris, with AP i'm not a fan of the ROO, but love the RO chrono.

Nacelle · 16 March 2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stusrt

I LOVE:

panerai
rolex
ap
un
vc
omega
breitling
b&r
and so on
and so on

Me too...and IWC

and so on
and so on

GBJIV · 16 March 2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Yes

Kind of....

I have 8 Rolex and 1 Pam soon to be 3 - Sometimes I wish it was 8 Pam 3 Rolex...

Like some of the sentiments above - love them both but, I really enjoy Panerai...

tuisquash · 16 March 2009, 10:26 AM

Yes, now i prefer panerai, and the straps is very important.

hflee55 · 16 March 2009, 10:35 AM

nope. and it doesn't affect my love for other brands well.

mike · 16 March 2009, 10:39 AM

I think the two coexist nicely.

newrolexman · 16 March 2009, 10:43 AM

Mike

You have great taste in watches.

I bet your wife has a Pam??

now that would be a coincidence.. lol

Don

mike · 16 March 2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newrolexman

Mike

You have great taste in watches.

I bet your wife has a Pam??

now that would be a coincidence.. lol

Don

LOL. Actually she wears a vintage Lady Rolex I got for her when we got married in 1977. I tried to get her a modern one once she said nope!

Duc-904 · 16 March 2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

I think the two coexist nicely.

Wow, love that shot Mike!

train-time · 16 March 2009, 11:42 AM

Great pics. They are both very special. It's a tough choice. I guess you need one of each for balance.

dra44 · 16 March 2009, 11:56 AM

Based on both companies new releases Panerai is definitely starting to win my affection.

JF23 · 16 March 2009, 02:26 PM

They both serve a purpose...Rolex for work and PAM for play.

Trurolexer · 16 March 2009, 02:56 PM

This situation happening to me. So sorry Rolex, I lost my passion

. Not all, still in love with Daytona (Hmmm...Maybe), but Rolex is not my top priority no more.

In my mind now only Pannie & straps!!!

Rolex only stepping stone for me? I don't know...

sphereman · 16 March 2009, 03:16 PM

Yes.. Totally..

Don't get me wrong.. I still love Rolex and Rolex makes great watches..

but.. currently I only wear Panerais..and only own one piece of Rolex (I used to own at least 4-5 pieces of Rolex at a time).

I think Rolex watches are a tad small for my taste.. that is all.. and I think I should get myself a deepsea and fall in love with Rolex again lol

beaujarle · 17 March 2009, 05:56 AM

[QUOTE=newrolexman;1046947]Each brand has its special interest.

I love the new GMT but the 088 is incredible to look at.

I will never have to choose one over the other.

they live in harmony with each other!!!

QUOTE]

Haaaaahhhhhhh....my next life partner

ghost2000 · 17 March 2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc-904

Maybe not completely but close.

I find my interest has gone way down once the Pam obsession set in. Don't get me wrong I still have great admiration for Rolex but the passion is just not there at the moment. Anyone else have similar thoughts?

likewise

moby33 · 17 March 2009, 08:58 AM

While I love many PAM's, I don't think I'll ever be a die-hard fan like I am for Rolex. Mainly that's because I think PAM's look great on their different leather straps, but I've learned the hard way I'm just not a strap kind of guy. Every watch I've owned in the past that had a nice leather strap eventually had to go because I hated the feel when it got wet and couldn't stand the eventual smell that would develop when wearing it daily during the hot summer months.

I realize straps are easily replaced, but for me, I just like the look, feel & function of a good metal bracelet. The few PAM metal bracelets I've seen just don't do it for me either. So, I will continue to admire the brand from the sidelines.

bodybump · 17 March 2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I think the two coexist nicely.

Mike...i have been a Rolex fan in all my life...but in this pic..i think that Pam 88 just killed the GMT IIC in terms of size and beauty...

Trurolexer · 17 March 2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

Mike...i have been a Rolex fan in all my life...but in this pic..i think that Pam 88 just killed the GMT IIC in terms of size and beauty...

You already said, Buddy...

16 March 2009, 05:03 AM	#1
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Has Panerai killed your Rolex love? Maybe not completely but close. I find my interest has gone way down once the Pam obsession set in. Don't get me wrong I still have great admiration for Rolex but the passion is just not there at the moment. Anyone else have similar thoughts?

16 March 2009, 05:06 AM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Yes, but then I put my Rolex back on and I fall right back in love with it! PAM is a very special piece though!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 March 2009, 05:31 AM	#4
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,656	For me, no brand has ever diminished my appreciation for another. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

16 March 2009, 05:42 AM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,448	Panerai has just redirected my Rolex collection. VERY few current production pieces interest me in Rolex. My tastes have gone more towards the vintage sports models. Of current production Id love a DD and an Exp II (I think the Exp is discreet, can be worn anywhere in the world and can take a serious beating) __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

16 March 2009, 07:34 AM	#12
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Can't say it's affected my feeling for Rolex, on the other hand Rolex changing their models for more expensive ones has knocked my feelings for them. I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezel, i know lots of people like it, but for me it's too shiny and the old bezels were perfectly good and you could change them over. I do still love the Sub LV, i had to sell one to get my 233, but when i can afford one i think i might go back and get this one As for brands of watches, i'm not really a fan of any, i'm more a fan of models of watches, with Panerai there are few that i do actually like, these being the 233, 270, 311, 317, 26 and a few others, the rest i'm not too bothered about, same with Rolex, i like the Submariners, Daytona and a couple of others, JLC i love the memovox and the new Polaris, with AP i'm not a fan of the ROO, but love the RO chrono. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

16 March 2009, 05:35 AM	#5
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	I LOVE: panerai rolex ap un vc omega breitling b&r and so on and so on

16 March 2009, 05:38 AM	#6
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fl Posts: 1,081	Each brand has its special interest. I love the new GMT but the 088 is incredible to look at. I will never have to choose one over the other. they live in harmony with each other!!!

16 March 2009, 05:53 AM	#9
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	I guess you could say my appreciation and respect for Rolex is unchanged, just my passion has gone down. Every next watch thought starts and ends with Panerai right now. And the straps are a whole other issue..Yes, I've got it bad!

16 March 2009, 06:19 AM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Yes

16 March 2009, 10:26 AM	#15
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	Yes, now i prefer panerai, and the straps is very important. __________________ panerai and rolex

16 March 2009, 10:35 AM	#16
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	nope. and it doesn't affect my love for other brands well.

16 March 2009, 10:39 AM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I think the two coexist nicely.

16 March 2009, 10:43 AM	#18
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fl Posts: 1,081	Mike You have great taste in watches. I bet your wife has a Pam?? now that would be a coincidence.. lol Don

16 March 2009, 11:42 AM	#21
train-time "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: All gone! Posts: 4,000	Great pics. They are both very special. It's a tough choice. I guess you need one of each for balance.

16 March 2009, 11:56 AM	#22
dra44 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dave Location: New Jersey Watch: 116523 White Dial Posts: 44	Based on both companies new releases Panerai is definitely starting to win my affection.

16 March 2009, 02:26 PM	#23
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	They both serve a purpose...Rolex for work and PAM for play.

16 March 2009, 02:56 PM	#24
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	This situation happening to me. So sorry Rolex, I lost my passion. Not all, still in love with Daytona (Hmmm...Maybe), but Rolex is not my top priority no more. In my mind now only Pannie & straps!!! Rolex only stepping stone for me? I don't know...

16 March 2009, 03:16 PM	#25
sphereman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 980	Yes.. Totally.. Don't get me wrong.. I still love Rolex and Rolex makes great watches.. but.. currently I only wear Panerais..and only own one piece of Rolex (I used to own at least 4-5 pieces of Rolex at a time). I think Rolex watches are a tad small for my taste.. that is all.. and I think I should get myself a deepsea and fall in love with Rolex again lol __________________ 2023 Watch Collection Panerai: 249 California, 232, 390 Rolex: Starbucks Tudor: Blue Pelagos

17 March 2009, 05:56 AM	#26
beaujarle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DXB Posts: 166	[QUOTE=newrolexman;1046947]Each brand has its special interest. I love the new GMT but the 088 is incredible to look at. I will never have to choose one over the other. they live in harmony with each other!!! QUOTE] Haaaaahhhhhhh....my next life partner __________________ PAM 183, Q series & PAM 531, R Series DJII green Romans Sub C LV "The Hulk" GMT II K Serial, Submariner TT LB Milgauss GV and PAM 111 - FLIPPED!! Oris TT3 Day/Date, Seamaster 2254.50

17 March 2009, 08:58 AM	#28
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	While I love many PAM's, I don't think I'll ever be a die-hard fan like I am for Rolex. Mainly that's because I think PAM's look great on their different leather straps, but I've learned the hard way I'm just not a strap kind of guy. Every watch I've owned in the past that had a nice leather strap eventually had to go because I hated the feel when it got wet and couldn't stand the eventual smell that would develop when wearing it daily during the hot summer months. I realize straps are easily replaced, but for me, I just like the look, feel & function of a good metal bracelet. The few PAM metal bracelets I've seen just don't do it for me either. So, I will continue to admire the brand from the sidelines.

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