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marc2828 · 11 October 2018, 11:29 AM

This watch passion is driving me a bit nuts. I yearned and sought after the SD43 and have it and love it. But now I miss the Panerai. Something about the simplicity and ease of reading the time on my Pam 005. Also the comfort of the RubberB is really great. I refuse to put a RubberB on the SD43...just doesn't look right to me.

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rebel_1 · 11 October 2018, 11:32 AM

Panerais are a love/ hate relationship. I love the manual wind PAMs and hate the autos because the cases were too thick. The 005 is a great piece. I’m considering picking a a 562.

blacke90 · 17 October 2018, 04:30 PM

Maybe revisit the autos? Felt the same with the thickness of the automatic movement until Panerai started making them thinner such as how the thinner 1312 replaced the 312.

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Panerais are a love/ hate relationship. I love the manual wind PAMs and hate the autos because the cases were too thick. The 005 is a great piece. I’m considering picking a a 562.

GK- · 11 October 2018, 11:32 AM

I’m a big fan of both brands and both watches!

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exador · 11 October 2018, 11:33 AM

Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.

marc2828 · 11 October 2018, 11:37 AM

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Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.

I own two which I will not sell. Was just looking at Ceramic and Carbontech models. My wife caught me ...like I was looking at internet porn. She said...UGGH! Back to Panerai now?!!?

oldman2005 · 11 October 2018, 11:42 AM

Nice watches!

exador · 11 October 2018, 11:45 AM

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I own two which I will not sell.

When you said "But now I miss the Panerai", I assumed you'd sold it.

pickettt · 11 October 2018, 11:49 AM

[QUOTE=marc2828;8998751 Was just looking at Ceramic and Carbontech models[/QUOTE]

I like all of those models too. If I could steal one (as in, get a SCREAMING DEAL) on one, I might pull the trigger. Generally, I’m more practical than that though.

WJGESQ · 11 October 2018, 01:55 PM

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Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.

Mostly ETA movements right?

improviz · 12 October 2018, 12:38 PM

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Mostly ETA movements right?

Just like your beloved Omega...also, didn't Rolex put Valjoux, and then Zenith, movements in their Daytonas for like 40 years?

116710er · 12 October 2018, 12:50 PM

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Mostly ETA movements right?

Just like your beloved Omega...also, didn't Rolex put Valjoux, and then Zenith, movements in their Daytonas for like 40 years?

Improviz, I think your "triggered" sensor might be set to "11". I took it as WJGESQ asking for clarification on which ones were cheap now a days...ETA vs. the in-house ones...I don't think it was a criticism of Panerai using ETA movements. That's what it sounded like to me anyways...but what do I know? I couldn't afford Holiday Inn so i stayed at a Motel 6 last night..I hope this rash goes away....

improviz · 12 October 2018, 11:37 PM

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Improviz, I think your "triggered" sensor might be set to "11". I took it as WJGESQ asking for clarification on which ones were cheap now a days...ETA vs. the in-house ones...I don't think it was a criticism of Panerai using ETA movements. That's what it sounded like to me anyways...but what do I know? I couldn't afford Holiday Inn so i stayed at a Motel 6 last night..I hope this rash goes away....

Well, if you search back through his posting history, he has a habit of trolling posts and bashing Panerai, Tudor, AP, Patek, and pretty much anything else other than watches he owns (Rolex and Omega). He got threatened with a ban for repeatedly going to AP forum and trolling with negative posts about AP.

And yes, this includes bashing pieces with ETA movements as well:

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With an ETA movement-your just buying a fashion piece. No bragging rights or cool factor. It’s akin to buying a Ferrari with a Chevy v8.

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OH. Well, that's a bummer. I thought the whole idea of the WIS thing was largely based on the prestige of in house movements.

Is there any real point in paying 4-8k or even more for ETA based watches?

Yodel · 11 October 2018, 05:02 PM

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Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.

This. You can’t give pams away at the moment!!

peterpl · 11 October 2018, 11:34 AM

I love Panerai as well. I miss my Panerai watches. :(

brandrea · 11 October 2018, 11:45 AM

I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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TimeRookie · 11 October 2018, 12:01 PM

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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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That blue dialed watch gets me every time. It’s far and away the nicest Panerai I’ve ever seen!

brandrea · 11 October 2018, 12:02 PM

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That blue dialed watch gets me every time. It’s far and away the nicest Panerai I’ve ever seen!

Thanks Don, I was hooked when I first saw it too

It never gets old

crawlspacestefan · 11 October 2018, 12:06 PM

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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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What reference and size is that one? I’m in love with the dial.

brandrea · 11 October 2018, 12:10 PM

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What reference and size is that one? I’m in love with the dial.

It’s a PAM690, 47mm, handwound movement. I have a 7” wrist btw

blowfish89 · 11 October 2018, 12:37 PM

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It’s a PAM690, 47mm, handwound movement. I have a 7” wrist btw

Do the lugs overhang or is it just the pic? It’s a beautiful case design.

brandrea · 11 October 2018, 12:58 PM

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Do the lugs overhang or is it just the pic? It’s a beautiful case design.

They are close .... Here's a better angle.

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marc2828 · 11 October 2018, 12:30 PM

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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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Nice Panerai....love the dial. Wish Panerai didn't sell the company and dilute the brand so much with so many models. Very cool unique watch with great heritage.

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brandrea · 11 October 2018, 12:35 PM

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Nice Panerai....love the dial. Wish Panerai didn't sell the company and dilute the brand so much with so many models. Very cool unique watch with great heritage.

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I get where you’re coming from Marc

I choose to think of it more like their models evolve ever so slightly and with each new reference the previous remains just as interesting

Very nice combo you have there too

BrazenC5 · 11 October 2018, 12:39 PM

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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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I wish I had the wrist size to wear that Pam...one of the best out there.

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brandrea · 11 October 2018, 12:59 PM

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I wish I had the wrist size to wear that Pam...one of the best out there.

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crazycarlitos · 11 October 2018, 02:46 PM

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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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Ditto. Love that blue dial Brian

There’s def room for both

brandrea · 3 September 2019, 01:40 AM

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Ditto. Love that blue dial Brian

There’s def room for both

Love that green dial

SS Oyster · 11 October 2018, 11:56 AM

Carbotech is a nice for sure. I looked at one a few months back. Wife liked it as well, but alas would take away from Rolex funds. I may eventually get one.

t65tampa · 11 October 2018, 12:35 PM

I've had several Panerai watches over the years. Cool watches with neat character. Another nice thing about them is you can buy them pre-owned and save a bundle. If you really miss it, look out for a used watch for a steal to satisfy your itch.

11 October 2018, 11:29 AM	#1
marc2828 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Marc Location: NJ Watch: AP,LV,SD43,PAMs Posts: 716	Going crazy...I miss wearing my Panerai This watch passion is driving me a bit nuts. I yearned and sought after the SD43 and have it and love it. But now I miss the Panerai. Something about the simplicity and ease of reading the time on my Pam 005. Also the comfort of the RubberB is really great. I refuse to put a RubberB on the SD43...just doesn't look right to me. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

11 October 2018, 11:32 AM	#2
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Panerais are a love/ hate relationship. I love the manual wind PAMs and hate the autos because the cases were too thick. The 005 is a great piece. I’m considering picking a a 562. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

11 October 2018, 12:35 PM	#30
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	I've had several Panerai watches over the years. Cool watches with neat character. Another nice thing about them is you can buy them pre-owned and save a bundle. If you really miss it, look out for a used watch for a steal to satisfy your itch. __________________ t65tampa

11 October 2018, 11:32 AM	#4
GK- "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 139	I’m a big fan of both brands and both watches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 October 2018, 11:33 AM	#5
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.

11 October 2018, 11:42 AM	#7
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Nice watches!

11 October 2018, 11:49 AM	#9
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,364	[QUOTE=marc2828;8998751 Was just looking at Ceramic and Carbontech models[/QUOTE] I like all of those models too. If I could steal one (as in, get a SCREAMING DEAL) on one, I might pull the trigger. Generally, I’m more practical than that though.

11 October 2018, 11:34 AM	#15
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I love Panerai as well. I miss my Panerai watches. :(

11 October 2018, 11:45 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,694	I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

11 October 2018, 11:56 AM	#29
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Carbotech is a nice for sure. I looked at one a few months back. Wife liked it as well, but alas would take away from Rolex funds. I may eventually get one.

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