Why I love my Panerai

[C.J.]

Originally Posted by writer

Thanks C.J.!

I completely recommend this watch to anyone that desires a Panerai.

I just tried a 183 on Maybe

[dman]

Originally Posted by C.J.

I just tried a 183 on Maybe

Just buy the damn thing already, would ya? I mean, could you hem-haw anymore? Step up and take the leap, I know you want too!!!!

[C.J.]

Originally Posted by dman

Just buy the damn thing already, would ya? I mean, could you hem-haw anymore? Step up and take the leap, I know you want too!!!!

Eh, I did last month and took it back, remember I ended up with another Sub instead I have to take my time, do a little research try them all on, then finally buy one from a place that I can't take it back to
Seriously, it's going to be a 183 or 111 (again)

[mailman]

Originally Posted by C.J.

Eh, I did last month and took it back, remember I ended up with another Sub instead I have to take my time, do a little research try them all on, then finally buy one from a place that I can't take it back to
Seriously, it's going to be a 183 or 111 (again)

I thought you figured the 111 was too big for your liking?

[C.J.]

Originally Posted by mailman

I thought you figured the 111 was too big for your liking?

It was. The 183 sits well on my wrist, but I really like the look of the 111. I'm going to try both side by side one more time before I decide. I had alot going on when I got the 111, with flipping the GMT and picking up the 16610 and all, so I may try it again

[Launch Mini]

It's wierd Paul, The Rad measures 1mm larger, but with the wire lugs, the stylized crown, the thinner casing, the Rad's actually feel/wear smaller on the wrist.

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very interesting an very good post, John. But I do have one quibble with it. You (and others) have complained about the lack of styling changes by Rolex over the years. Yet here you seem to be lauding that with PAMs. How do you explain the discrepancy in your attitude between the two brands.

Typical lawyer always looking for something to nail a guy on.

While I do love the fact that Panerai's historic designs are true to their roots, and I have taken Rolex to task on their glacial pace in evolving their watches... Panerai also introduces new models for people who either have the historic line and want something more 'modern' or who don't like the historic look at all. Sure they're all based on a similar design, but there are lots of differences and that's what I like in Panerai, and what I criticize Rolex for. Their last new design was the YM, and that was just a simple tarting up of the 16610.

[dman]

Originally Posted by Atomic

Typical lawyer always looking for something to nail a guy on.

While I do love the fact that Panerai's historic designs are true to their roots, and I have taken Rolex to task on their glacial pace in evolving their watches... Panerai also introduces new models for people who either have the historic line and want something more 'modern' or who don't like the historic look at all. Sure they're all based on a similar design, but there are lots of differences and that's what I like in Panerai, and what I criticize Rolex for. Their last new design was the YM, and that was just a simple tarting up of the 16610.

Good post, mate.

[Launch Mini]

I had made a post earlier about a coleague I had a meeting with. He was wearing a fake PP. But admitted he liked watches, but didn't want to spend the $$ on one. ( an accountant , okay)
I was wearing my 005, I took it off & he looked it over.
So today, after about a month, he calls me. He was excited as he researched the brand and was still raving about it's simple yet elegant styling. He even knew the military history behind the brand.
This is just another reason I love my Panerais

[dman]

Cool story, John.

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I had made a post earlier about a coleague I had a meeting with. He was wearing a fake PP. But admitted he liked watches, but didn't want to spend the $$ on one. ( an accountant , okay)
I was wearing my 005, I took it off & he looked it over.
So today, after about a month, he calls me. He was excited as he researched the brand and was still raving about it's simple yet elegant styling. He even knew the military history behind the brand.
This is just another reason I love my Panerais

Very nice John... spread the love.

BTW, I think I alluded to this in another post, but when I had lunch with Al on Monday, he tried on the 01 and it actually looked good on his wrist. Like really good. He said 44 was too big for him, but I disagree.

Anyways, fast-forward a day and we're in Jubilee Jewellers here in town, moving past the Cartier counter, past the B & M counter, to the Rolex counter and Al commented something to the fact that the simple, bold dial of my 01 is growing on him, and that he may have to see how a 40mm looks and feels on his wrist.

I think he may come over to the dark side.

Originally Posted by Atomic

BTW, I think I alluded to this in another post, but when I had lunch with Al on Monday, he tried on the 01 and it actually looked good on his wrist. Like really good. He said 44 was too big for him, but I disagree.

Anyways, fast-forward a day and we're in Jubilee Jewellers here in town, moving past the Cartier counter, past the B & M counter, to the Rolex counter and Al commented something to the fact that the simple, bold dial of my 01 is growing on him, and that he may have to see how a 40mm looks and feels on his wrist.

I think he may come over to the dark side.

There's definitely something brewing there mate (and I'm not referring to my stomach after the Poutine either!).

Originally Posted by Avalon

There's definitely something brewing there mate (and I'm not referring to my stomach after the Poutine either!).

I'm just impressed I didn't gag when it was sitting on the table across from me.