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20 May 2007, 10:51 AM | #61 |
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Seems like lots of panis and lots of rolies look the same i.e. black dials and ss cases of similar design with either a strap (pani) or an oyster (rolie)
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20 May 2007, 11:22 AM | #62 |
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I'll give you the black dials and SS cases, but that is where the similarities stop. Two great brands IMHO, but not to close to one another.
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The comparison was on the basis that different model panies look similar to other model panis and different model rolies look similar to other model rolies and on that basis panies and rolies have that similar trait
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20 May 2007, 11:52 AM | #64 |
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Gotcha and good point actually!!
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Wow. Quite a bit of passionate posting on this topic. I could never really speak intelligently as to the question of Panerai's being "worth it." I don't know too much about the line or the movements. I've been in to watches for quite some time and don't remember hearing the name Panerai until I joined this forum and heard others referring to them. That being said, there are PLENTY of amazing things on this planet that I've never heard of and are certainly worth it.
My only real word on Panerai would be in the form of opinion...I don't care for the watches simply based on their cosmetic features. I'm quite sure that the movements are solid, and that the case construction and longevity of the watches make sense, or we wouldn't be having this dicussion. But when I look at the watches (or at least the models that I've seen) nothing happens. I think the watches are QUITE large, heavy, and although the presence of a leather strap makes them more attractive, I've never really cared for leather straps. If you like the Panerai and it makes you smiles, pick one up. Don't get wrapped up in the fad or the popularity of the pieces. Those kind of trends come and go and are constantly being thrown out with the garbage. If you love the watch, pick it up and wear it in good health! |
20 May 2007, 12:35 PM | #66 |
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I, personally, think the history behind Panerai is amazing. I would love to have a 111 and a 183. But, the watches are just too big for me. I've tried, twice, but I just can't justify having that kind of coin out on a watch I can't truly enjoy. They just don't look right on my wrist and for me, I just think that the 40mm sizes are missing something from the history of Panerai itself and I'm not quite sure why But, I love reading about them and looking at them, I just hate the fact that I don't look right wearing them.
As far as them being worth it, hell yeah, I think they are. As long as your wrists aren't as small as mine
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You are not wrong their Nick, the reference numbers are totally crazy... I have been obsessed with the brand for 8 months now and still really struggle to remember what they are!!!! Launch Mini is like 'hey amanda tossing up between the *** or the *** what do you think'? I"ve got to run off and do some investigations before I can comment
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20 May 2007, 06:47 PM | #69 |
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Maybe we should all just start using the number system to ID our Rolex watches as well. "Well, just bough a 14060 today, laready have a 16710 and a 16600. Hope to be getting a vintage 5513 and 6718 in the future. My friend has a 16570 and a 16613." LOL
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Hi friend
"worth" is a very subject connotation. Because its subjective, it depends on your judgment call. Objectively speaking, none are worth it. We live in a world where kids bring guns to school, planes crash into buildings, parts of the africas are crumbling under AIDS, governments are not providing healthcare to the elderly and sick at a reasonabley expected level. In such a world, anything more than a casio or seiko is not "worth" it. we collect these watches for the most part to sometimes just "get away" from the daily dramas of life, to just sit back and enjoy something fine in a world gone crazy. If you enjoy the panerai, it smiles at you, you feel good and for that moment are happy, i say go for it! cheers |
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Hike! Sorry, Chad, couldn't help myself
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I'm not aware of good books to read, although I'm sure Daren is. I find most of the info on the web and magazines.
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i love my 212
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I came pretty close to picking up a Pam about a year and a half ago but the price was too high for me at that time... this is the wierdest thing too I just put in "Panerai 111" in google search and this came up:
"Panerai 111 is this a good starter Pan? How much should I spend ... Page 2-Panerai 111 is this a good starter Pan? How much should I spend? Watches (Non-Rolex) Forum. www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=5002&page=2 - 114k - Cached - Similar pages" This is a thread I wrote on here a few years ago now and it came up as one of the top searches in google... I didn't know that our posts here were searchable from the internet? If you put in "tosser sheep" will JJ's posts come up? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=5002
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