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Old 8 December 2018, 06:22 AM   #1
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Icon14 JLC vs. Panerai

Hello everyone,

I am very hesitating between those two:

Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso classic
OR
Panerai PAM 1523

Regardless the models, what would you choose when you cmpare those two companies? And which model of other suggested.

Maany thanks guys
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Old 8 December 2018, 06:26 AM   #2
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JLC is the leader in pedigree and finish. The Panerai gets a ton of compliments and is a more youthful watch. Two totally different watches... depends on your age, lifestyle etc.
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Old 8 December 2018, 06:29 AM   #3
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My age is 27, i think both are good for every style
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Old 8 December 2018, 06:33 AM   #4
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Do you have anything else in your collection? Do you like to swap straps frequently? Will it be an everyday watch?
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Old 8 December 2018, 06:34 AM   #5
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Will be every day watch, i uave only Rolex datejust stee in my collection!!
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Old 8 December 2018, 06:47 AM   #6
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Apples and chopped liver! Impossible to answer.
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Old 8 December 2018, 06:49 AM   #7
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Apples and chopped liver! Impossible to answer.


Lol! I mean whats better than another in terms of History and representation.
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Old 8 December 2018, 06:58 AM   #8
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JLC for sure- I'm just not that impressed by most PAMs
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Old 8 December 2018, 07:15 AM   #9
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JLC will be more WIS ish, but seriously, what do you like ? Go look at some catalogues or website and make up your own mind
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Old 8 December 2018, 07:39 AM   #10
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OOOH get a 50 Fathoms... like a love child of the two
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Old 8 December 2018, 08:18 AM   #11
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JLC. No questions. A different league.
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Old 8 December 2018, 09:27 AM   #12
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JLC. No questions. A different league.
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Old 8 December 2018, 09:36 AM   #13
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I’ve had 3 Panerai and sold two of them ... novelty wore off. So my vote is for JLC.


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Old 8 December 2018, 10:42 AM   #14
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JLC, i have not heard many good things about the movement. The reverso is a classic
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Old 8 December 2018, 10:43 AM   #15
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No question in my eyes...JLC. An industry leader in their movements. Plus, they offer a wider array of models, from dress watches, to sport models to haute horology.
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Old 9 December 2018, 01:05 AM   #16
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It sounds crazy trying to decide between JLC and Panerai. They couldn't be more different, but I totally get where you are coming from. I've been trying to decide the same thing. Ultimately for me the answer will be one of each, just not sure which one to get first. I'm strongly considering the 1523 as well, but torn between the JLC Master Control with date or the Master Ultra Thin small second.

With respect to your decision it really depends what else is in your collection and what you will wear it for. If it's a professional work setting I'd go with the JLC. If you are looking for more of a fun watch I'd go with the Panerai. Let us know what you decide! Good luck.
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Old 9 December 2018, 01:09 AM   #17
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OK helps if I read the whole post....27 and you already have a DJ. I'd go Panerai! Wear the DJ for work and the Panerai for fun.
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Old 9 December 2018, 02:01 AM   #18
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As others have stated, these are really two completely different watches. One is a dressy watch and the other is a sporty watch. Your Rolex Datejust is an in-between watch so you really could go either way or end up with both in the future and have no overlap in your collection. Considering your age, the Panerai might seem like the better choice but, then again, I purchased a gold Reverso when I was younger than you and will never own a Panerai, so who you are is more relevant that your age. I think you should consider if you wear suits and business casual more or jeans and t-shirts, although you could probably wear either watch with either type of clothing and look fine.
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Old 14 December 2018, 07:50 AM   #19
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I vote for JLC
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Old 14 December 2018, 08:11 AM   #20
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100% jlc
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Old 14 December 2018, 08:31 AM   #21
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Lol! I mean whats better than another in terms of History and representation.
In that case JLC. But try a Reverso on your wrist. Its not for everyone.
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Old 14 December 2018, 08:54 AM   #22
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JLC has many nice watches, great finishing, etc etc.... but, overall, Panerai hits more emotional highs (and lows), IMHO. Kind of Swiss vs Italian, I suppose. Definitely room for both in a collection.

Between the 2 you mentioned, I’d go white/silver Reverso and then aim for a more traditional black dial Panerai.
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Old 14 December 2018, 09:24 AM   #23
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JLC for me. Also - my wrists could never handle a Panerai. Reverso is next on my list
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Old 14 December 2018, 11:24 AM   #24
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They are so different.
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I vote both! Watches for different occasions
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Old 15 December 2018, 06:51 AM   #26
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JLC will be more WIS ish, but seriously, what do you like ? Go look at some catalogues or website and make up your own mind


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