First Panerai for my buddy

[CarlOver]

A friend went to look at a 1/500 limited edition blue faced and blue strap Panerai at the local dealer. He decided against it after speaking with a coworker that said he never buys Panerai watches at full price. Any specific sellers that have solid prices and deliver great watches? Thanks

[Cru Jones]

From what people have been saying, boutiques and ADs typically do not discount, especially on sought-after models. But a free strap or two should be possible.

Otherwise, maybe reputable grey dealers might be able to save your friend some cash on a lightly used model.

The most important thing is to get the Panerai on your friend’s wrist.

[CarlOver]

Thanks for the reply. There is no go to preowned super solid dealer that the Panerai buyers use that choose to not go the brand new route at AD?

[Cru Jones]

Well, I went with DavidSW back in 2011 for my Panerai. He’s still considered to be a “trusted seller” on this forum. Maybe he can help.

[up1911fan]

I wouldn't expect a boutique to discount. I would think it would be possible at an AD through. I'm currently looking for my first PAM as well, so interested in what kind od responses you get.