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Manofsteelpt · 28 February 2011, 12:57 AM

I'm wondering this... If I go on eBay and type in "Panerai" I get about 3000 hits. Of that, under 500 are used, and most of the used are very recent model years.
Now, if I type "Rolex", I get about 20000 hits, with almost 13000 used from the 60's 70's 80's 90's and through out the 2000's.

Where are the older Panerai watches?

I'm a Rolex guy, but love the look of the Panerai's... Especially the 312 (as I am considering adding one to my collection). I'm trying to figure out this brand, I know they've been around for a while, so where are they?

mfer · 28 February 2011, 01:18 AM

Timezone and Paneristi and our own sale section here on TRF.

FLB03TT · 28 February 2011, 01:47 AM

Panerai only started contemporary production in the '90s and their yearly production is a fraction of Rolex's.

mike · 28 February 2011, 01:51 AM

If you mean vintage they are rather rare birds. As mentioned Panerai makes a fraction of the watches Rolex makes.

Manofsteelpt · 28 February 2011, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLB03TT

Panerai only started contemporary production in the '90s and their yearly production is a fraction of Rolex's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

If you mean vintage they are rather rare birds. As mentioned Panerai makes a fraction of the watches Rolex makes.

Ok then... Now it makes sense. Thanks guys!

CORPORATE · 28 February 2011, 02:55 AM

Simple explanation why you don't see them a lot! people just don't want to part out and sell them, they're in love with their watches especially this vintage or the older pams, it looks beautiful and it's been mirrored by modern pams today.

applebook · 28 February 2011, 12:00 PM

Plus the fact that older T dial Panerais command sick price tags. If I were listing one, I'd do it on Siti, TZ, here, etc., not eBay.

louie · 1 March 2011, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I'm wondering this... If I go on eBay and type in "Panerai" I get about 3000 hits. Of that, under 500 are used, and most of the used are very recent model years.
Now, if I type "Rolex", I get about 20000 hits, with almost 13000 used from the 60's 70's 80's 90's and through out the 2000's.

Where are the older Panerai watches?

I'm a Rolex guy, but love the look of the Panerai's... Especially the 312 (as I am considering adding one to my collection). I'm trying to figure out this brand, I know they've been around for a while, so where are they?

asadtiger · 2 March 2011, 02:40 AM

please Louie which model/year is that?..looks very mysterious, in a great way..looks like it will have many war stories to tell ;)

to the OP, I recently read at another forum where someone shared his experience of a Paneristi get together event he attended. He said LOTS of people showed up, jet travelled across continents for meetings and get togethers (atleast three different GTs in three different places) with other Paneristis and he said everyone ATLEAST owned 5 Pams...I think thats where most of the modern ones have gone.

and the vintages, well I dont think the ENTIRE Pam production combined, before Richmont merger, was more than three or four thousand watches max...please correct and enlighten me if I am wrong...so these vintages (before 90s) are very collectable.

oh and just a thought: since they were ONLY issued to militaries before commercial merger, most vintages got destroyed in wars and operations...that can possibly be, atleast with some watches of the past...just a thought :)

regards, Asad

psv · 2 March 2011, 02:46 AM

Louie, now sell me that 55 of yours! :-)

louie · 3 March 2011, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asadtiger

please Louie which model/year is that?..looks very mysterious, in a great way..looks like it will have many war stories to tell ;)

to the OP, I recently read at another forum where someone shared his experience of a Paneristi get together event he attended. He said LOTS of people showed up, jet travelled across continents for meetings and get togethers (atleast three different GTs in three different places) with other Paneristis and he said everyone ATLEAST owned 5 Pams...I think thats where most of the modern ones have gone.

and the vintages, well I dont think the ENTIRE Pam production combined, before Richmont merger, was more than three or four thousand watches max...please correct and enlighten me if I am wrong...so these vintages (before 90s) are very collectable.

oh and just a thought: since they were ONLY issued to militaries before commercial merger, most vintages got destroyed in wars and operations...that can possibly be, atleast with some watches of the past...just a thought :)

regards, Asad

m8 how you doing man...speaking of vintage pannies. This is the first time i ever tried so many vintage panerais in one night! BIG thank you to Dr Thxxx...(sorry think not so nice to reveal his name here,but a hint he is from Europe. A very humble generous gentleman) It was an absolute pleasure to have him at the gtg. Okay no more talking frm me....enjoy the photos below. Man i luv his 203s!!! (yeah Dr has 2 of them!

) Sorry no rear shot of the 203,cos the serial/production nos were amazingly clear

guys, sorry for the lousy shots below...i wish i got a better camera with me.

My fiddy fiver in e grp shot...

damn photo came out BLURRR!

luv this 203 man!

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Originally Posted by psv

Louie, now sell me that 55 of yours! :-)

which fiddy fiver m8 LOL..teaser shot!

SubKing · 3 March 2011, 04:46 AM

great thread!
thanks louie for the pics!
fantastic!!

coreyharris · 3 March 2011, 10:18 AM

Beautiful collection

bellvederecar · 3 March 2011, 10:35 AM

Awesome collection.

tkc324 · 9 March 2011, 07:03 AM

Awesome collection!!

HL65 · 9 March 2011, 07:15 AM

Very nice!! Awesome indeed!!!!

stevenrobinson · 16 April 2011, 05:41 AM

Thank was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

toulouse · 24 December 2011, 06:45 AM

WOW -those are GREAT PICS!!!! I wish I had the $$$ to get one of those.

28 February 2011, 12:57 AM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Where are the older Panerai watches? I'm wondering this... If I go on eBay and type in "Panerai" I get about 3000 hits. Of that, under 500 are used, and most of the used are very recent model years. Now, if I type "Rolex", I get about 20000 hits, with almost 13000 used from the 60's 70's 80's 90's and through out the 2000's. Where are the older Panerai watches? I'm a Rolex guy, but love the look of the Panerai's... Especially the 312 (as I am considering adding one to my collection). I'm trying to figure out this brand, I know they've been around for a while, so where are they?

28 February 2011, 12:00 PM	#7
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Plus the fact that older T dial Panerais command sick price tags. If I were listing one, I'd do it on Siti, TZ, here, etc., not eBay. __________________

9 March 2011, 07:15 AM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Very nice!! Awesome indeed!!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 February 2011, 01:18 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Timezone and Paneristi and our own sale section here on TRF.

28 February 2011, 01:47 AM	#3
FLB03TT Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Franz Location: Colorado/Florida Watch: PAM, G.O., G.P. Posts: 174	Panerai only started contemporary production in the '90s and their yearly production is a fraction of Rolex's.

28 February 2011, 01:51 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	If you mean vintage they are rather rare birds. As mentioned Panerai makes a fraction of the watches Rolex makes.

28 February 2011, 02:55 AM	#6
CORPORATE Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pasig City Posts: 125	Simple explanation why you don't see them a lot! people just don't want to part out and sell them, they're in love with their watches especially this vintage or the older pams, it looks beautiful and it's been mirrored by modern pams today.

2 March 2011, 02:40 AM	#9
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	please Louie which model/year is that?..looks very mysterious, in a great way..looks like it will have many war stories to tell ;) to the OP, I recently read at another forum where someone shared his experience of a Paneristi get together event he attended. He said LOTS of people showed up, jet travelled across continents for meetings and get togethers (atleast three different GTs in three different places) with other Paneristis and he said everyone ATLEAST owned 5 Pams...I think thats where most of the modern ones have gone. and the vintages, well I dont think the ENTIRE Pam production combined, before Richmont merger, was more than three or four thousand watches max...please correct and enlighten me if I am wrong...so these vintages (before 90s) are very collectable. oh and just a thought: since they were ONLY issued to militaries before commercial merger, most vintages got destroyed in wars and operations...that can possibly be, atleast with some watches of the past...just a thought :) regards, Asad

2 March 2011, 02:46 AM	#10
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Louie, now sell me that 55 of yours! :-)

3 March 2011, 04:46 AM	#12
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	great thread! thanks louie for the pics! fantastic!!

3 March 2011, 10:18 AM	#13
coreyharris Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new york Watch: dssd, pepsi, sub c Posts: 94	Beautiful collection

3 March 2011, 10:35 AM	#14
bellvederecar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: d Location: boston Watch: all Posts: 324	Awesome collection.

9 March 2011, 07:03 AM	#15
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Awesome collection!!

16 April 2011, 05:41 AM	#17
stevenrobinson Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steven Location: Florida Watch: 1) Rolex TT Dayton Posts: 193	Thank was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

24 December 2011, 06:45 AM	#18
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	WOW -those are GREAT PICS!!!! I wish I had the $$$ to get one of those.

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