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Old 11 February 2017, 09:30 AM   #1
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Very interesting vintage article on panerai

Related to some of the sihh releases. (685/687)

https://perezcope.com/2017/02/08/vin...tion-purposes/

This guy has ruffled a few feathers but he appears to be spot on with most all of his points. However, in the world of vintage and missing documentation, no one can be 100% certain.
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Old 11 February 2017, 10:17 AM   #2
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Really interesting, thanks for sharing!
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Old 11 February 2017, 11:15 AM   #3
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Old 11 February 2017, 11:28 AM   #4
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Old 11 February 2017, 11:39 AM   #5
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Fascinating stuff! Thanks Mik.
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Old 11 February 2017, 12:12 PM   #6
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Old 12 February 2017, 01:43 AM   #7
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I'm not much of a Paneari fan, but I appreciate the technology and history of the brand.
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Old 12 February 2017, 01:50 AM   #8
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Old 12 February 2017, 04:08 AM   #9
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Thanks, Mik - very interesting!
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Old 12 February 2017, 05:05 AM   #10
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Regardless, I think the 685/687 are stunning watches. Pondering one myself.
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Old 12 February 2017, 06:00 AM   #11
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Regardless, I think the 685/687 are stunning watches. Pondering one myself.
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Old 12 February 2017, 11:49 PM   #12
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interesting article from an angry guy. cant wait to get my 687 despite what he says
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Old 13 February 2017, 02:20 PM   #13
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interesting article from an angry guy. cant wait to get my 687 despite what he says
I don't think he is angry. Think he is pointing out how a few take advantage of frenzies. There are put together vintage Rolex, omega, etc also. More of a warning for people to know their stuff when shelling out 100-300k on a war watch. However anything goes on vintage...

I like the design obviously. Would love to own one this year, but likely not in the cards. Bad timing for me.
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Old 14 February 2017, 01:06 AM   #14
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I don't think he is angry. Think he is pointing out how a few take advantage of frenzies. There are put together vintage Rolex, omega, etc also. More of a warning for people to know their stuff when shelling out 100-300k on a war watch. However anything goes on vintage...

I like the design obviously. Would love to own one this year, but likely not in the cards. Bad timing for me.
sorry i can't agree, his tenor and tone seems hostile all the time, maybe it's just me....

hoping to have one in a few weeks.

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Old 5 March 2017, 10:28 AM   #15
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No worries Jose, it's probably just me....

have a great weekend



Here is another article I wrote on how so many "Panerai" watches ended up on the wrists of Nazi Kampfschwimmers.

https://tinyurl.com/han2dtp


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Here is another article I wrote on how so many "Panerai" watches ended up on the wrists of Nazi Kampfschwimmers.

https://tinyurl.com/han2dtp


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Very interesting article, Jose. Thanks
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Here is another article I wrote on how so many "Panerai" watches ended up on the wrists of Nazi Kampfschwimmers.

https://tinyurl.com/han2dtp


Cheers

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Hi Jose

I must say you did an excellent work in sorting out the historical accuracy and the technical relevancy of these vintage Pams. There is real passion there for sure.

I know you may show no love for the 721 but I had placed an order for the 721 because I love the anonymous dial and the fact that it really was used during WWII.

Please continue to invest time and effort with your excellent articles as they are a treasure pool for any Panerai aficionado!
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Old 13 February 2017, 09:29 PM   #18
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Old 4 March 2017, 01:17 PM   #19
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Old 8 March 2017, 07:14 AM   #20
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Hi jose, this is Gabriel. I just registered on this forum, been meaning to do that for quite a while. I saw you're on it. A big big thanks again for your support on the 6152/1. I've become quite a regular on your homepage, serious research. Hope to meet live one day.
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Hi jose, this is Gabriel. I just registered on this forum, been meaning to do that for quite a while. I saw you're on it. A big big thanks again for your support on the 6152/1. I've become quite a regular on your homepage, serious research. Hope to meet live one day.
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Hi Gabriel

Thank you very much and great to have you on board. Looking forward to meet you soon.


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Old 9 March 2017, 03:44 PM   #22
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Just received my 687 this week and is way beyond busy at work to properly take some pictures or even wear it. I did peak inside the box and the watch dial is pretty cool and different. It is quite different. I have been out of the watch game for awhile but thought this was a great watch to get back in. I'll take some pictures next week after my business trip.
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