Panerai is a generic watch using eta manual wind movements

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where is the OP??

[Trurolexer]

OP...? What OP?

[ocwatching]

he ran back home under the covers...

[VazLube]

There is a saying:

One Man's Junk is Another Man's Treasure

OP, give me your two junks and they will be my treasures!

[TswaneNguni]

Panerai ~ So much more than just junk !!

[wrxsti]

Originally Posted by wegeman76

Why do panerai fanatics think they are such great watches?

They are junk period.
I have owned 2 and both seem like overpriced inviktas to me

why do u like rolex? same reasons why we like pams! I own both and love both. You obviously made this thread to get hate back, I don't have time to hate but have time to love, and I love watches doesn't matter what brand.

[argee1977]

I've owned 7 Rolex, 5 Panerai, 2 Zenith, 3 Omega and a few other watches, i've had the new GMT IIC with up to date movement, i've had Panerai with in-house and ETA and in all honesty they all work the same, there is no superior quality or difference.

The most reliable and accurate watch i've ever owned has been a Damasko DA36, it has a standard ETA 2824 movement and was +1 second for all the time i owned it, the watch never gave me an ounce of trouble and cost me £500, that's a tenth of what the GMT IIC TT cost me, and a 14th of what the 233 cost, the difference between the Damasko and the GMT IIC/233, well that's simple, looks, name and resale value, you buy a rolex because you want a rolex, you spend 3k on one and you know you'll get your money back or near as dammit, that's the same with Panerai, you buy it, you wear it, it works and you know that if push comes to shove you can sell it on and buy something else.

[m_reign]

Originally Posted by argee1977

I've owned 7 Rolex, 5 Panerai, 2 Zenith, 3 Omega and a few other watches, i've had the new GMT IIC with up to date movement, i've had Panerai with in-house and ETA and in all honesty they all work the same, there is no superior quality or difference.

The most reliable and accurate watch i've ever owned has been a Damasko DA36, it has a standard ETA 2824 movement and was +1 second for all the time i owned it, the watch never gave me an ounce of trouble and cost me £500, that's a tenth of what the GMT IIC TT cost me, and a 14th of what the 233 cost, the difference between the Damasko and the GMT IIC/233, well that's simple, looks, name and resale value, you buy a rolex because you want a rolex, you spend 3k on one and you know you'll get your money back or near as dammit, that's the same with Panerai, you buy it, you wear it, it works and you know that if push comes to shove you can sell it on and buy something else.

Beautifully put

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

OP...? What OP?

OP= Owner of Panerai!!!!

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Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

he ran back home under the covers...

I think he went to his AD phil...

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by argee1977

I've owned 7 Rolex, 5 Panerai, 2 Zenith, 3 Omega and a few other watches, i've had the new GMT IIC with up to date movement, i've had Panerai with in-house and ETA and in all honesty they all work the same, there is no superior quality or difference.

The most reliable and accurate watch i've ever owned has been a Damasko DA36, it has a standard ETA 2824 movement and was +1 second for all the time i owned it, the watch never gave me an ounce of trouble and cost me £500, that's a tenth of what the GMT IIC TT cost me, and a 14th of what the 233 cost, the difference between the Damasko and the GMT IIC/233, well that's simple, looks, name and resale value, you buy a rolex because you want a rolex, you spend 3k on one and you know you'll get your money back or near as dammit, that's the same with Panerai, you buy it, you wear it, it works and you know that if push comes to shove you can sell it on and buy something else.

[ocwatching]

Originally Posted by bodybump

I think he went to his AD phil...

Oscar..doing well with the 312s..good for you bud...early next year..keep me in mind...

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Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

Oscar..doing well with the 312s..good for you bud...early next year..keep me in mind...

You know i always do phil....

[dajark]

I just had the greatest cheesesteak sandwich!

[Andad]

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by wegeman76

I'm not a rich man but having a rolex around my wrist makes me feel good.

Kinda like I made it.

I had a dream that one day I will own a rolex.
Now I do, and every day I look at it and thank god Im aouund to enjoy it.

As I recall, the saying is "Manners maketh man" rather than the watch he wears

Originally Posted by wegeman761355599

Why do panerai fanatics think they are such great watches?

They are junk period.
I have owned 2 and both seem like overpriced inviktas to me

Seems like you have some way to go.

Originally Posted by wegeman761355599

I have owned 2 and both seem like overpriced inviktas to me

The question begs to be asked, why did you buy the second one?

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by daveathall

As I recall, the saying is "Manners maketh man" rather than the watch he wears




Seems like you have some way to go.




The question begs to be asked, why did you buy the second one?

Well said,Dave,well said !!

[Trurolexer]

x2!!!

[Capt.Canuck]

Originally Posted by wegeman76

Why do panerai fanatics think they are such great watches?

They are junk period.
I have owned 2 and both seem like overpriced inviktas to me

Good job showcasing your ignorance!

[republik-of-mancunia]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Some pix of an 'overpriced inviktas' coming up.

I will admit I had concerns about the 6497 until I looked carefully at this Panerai 'blueprinted motor'.

I object to your 'Panerai fanatics' statement as not all Panerai owners are 'fanatics'.

I object to your 'Panerais are junk' statement.

Stuff it...I object to your thread in total.

That's one of the most elegant looking heaps of "junk" I've ever seen - congrats!!!

As for the OP: I would have thought that as a Rolex wearer you'd have had your fair share of people telling you that what you wear on your wrist is overpriced and "not worth the money" - which effectively seems to be what you're saying about Panerai. How annoyed do you get when people say this to you? How ignorant do they sound to you? How petty do they sound to you? Now take a good look in the mirror....

[Trurolexer]

Are you a ManUnited Fan?

[republik-of-mancunia]

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Are you a ManUnited Fan?

How'd ya guess?

[A1000]

I'm only posting to make the point that I'm not responding

I have both a Rolex and a PAM, I like both and can argue for and against both

As Luigi has admitted junk may have been an exageration for effect but both brands have their market and I've always like that the fact that TRF could accommodate fans of a number of makes.

I'll move onto the next post now.

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

The original post reminds me of the Monty Python skit: Hi, I'd like to buy an argument, please.

Ok Back to the Theme, 95% of all worldwide watches have ETA based movements! Panerai now has their own movements. I wish I can list all the watch manufacturers that Use ETA!

Panerais are great watches and you must think before posting because a 45 to 50% of the members here own Panerais, everyone has their own likings I Wish I could have one! Panerais are completely worth the money! And the Innumerable people here like me that wish that they could one a Panerai. Maybe u mistreated those 2 Pannies u had.

[datejust1]

Now Where's the Starter of this thread?

[mfer]

This is so old (and ignorent).

[ForçaBarça]

Originally Posted by argee1977

I've owned 7 Rolex, 5 Panerai, 2 Zenith, 3 Omega and a few other watches, i've had the new GMT IIC with up to date movement, i've had Panerai with in-house and ETA and in all honesty they all work the same, there is no superior quality or difference.

The most reliable and accurate watch i've ever owned has been a Damasko DA36, it has a standard ETA 2824 movement and was +1 second for all the time i owned it, the watch never gave me an ounce of trouble and cost me £500, that's a tenth of what the GMT IIC TT cost me, and a 14th of what the 233 cost, the difference between the Damasko and the GMT IIC/233, well that's simple, looks, name and resale value, you buy a rolex because you want a rolex, you spend 3k on one and you know you'll get your money back or near as dammit, that's the same with Panerai, you buy it, you wear it, it works and you know that if push comes to shove you can sell it on and buy something else.

No steel watch must cost more than $1000

[Watchdog]

OP, OP, Oh where can he be . . .

Don't own a Panerai but I should would be proud to.

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we stealing beating a dead horse here??

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by republik-of-mancunia

How'd ya guess?

GLORY GLORY MANUNITED!!!