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ommmjido · 21 October 2012, 05:52 PM

The reason I'm posting this on a Rolex forum is because I want to get some unbiased opinion. I currently own a Rolex milgauss and I'm looking to purchase a watch from another brand. I've narrowed it down to panerai and IWC, particularly the Pam 111 and IWC 3777-01. I'm not familiar with either brand so wanna get some feedback as for as their reliability, fit and finish and after sale service. Which watch is a better buy overall?

TSW · 21 October 2012, 07:00 PM

Panerai hands down for me.
Also holds better value if you want to sell it later.

Monte Cristo · 21 October 2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsw

panerai hands down for me.
Also holds better value if you want to sell it later.

+1

HL65 · 21 October 2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Panerai hands down for me.
Also holds better value if you want to sell it later.

X2

Psmith · 21 October 2012, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSW

Panerai hands down for me.
Also holds better value if you want to sell it later.

+3

Sarajevo · 21 October 2012, 10:56 PM

Tough choice, it really comes down to you. IWC are more varied in style (Pilot, Ingeneur, Portuguese etc) whereas Panerai are design classics.

IWC would edge it for me, but that is because I have one (371701) and love it. Panerai is on my list.

nishant · 21 October 2012, 11:02 PM

Pam for me ...

malarky_hk · 21 October 2012, 11:10 PM

I'd go with the IWC - that particular model is a great looking piece. You won't see too many of those in Hong Kong unlike the PAM.

kilyung · 22 October 2012, 12:56 AM

The IWC is nice...

But for th money, Panerai is much more satisfying.

concepta · 22 October 2012, 12:57 AM

IWC all the way

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nauticajoe · 22 October 2012, 01:01 AM

PAM for me.

B. Doggy · 22 October 2012, 01:38 AM

Panerai. I am an IWC fan though.

JP Chestnut · 22 October 2012, 01:57 AM

IWC. Panerai doesn't do anything for me.

HDHNTER · 22 October 2012, 03:04 AM

Join us on the dark side, you won't regret it. ;)

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WatchTimes · 22 October 2012, 04:39 AM

I own 3 IWC Watches and 3 Panerai.
I am still adding Panerai to my collection and I tend to wear them
quite a bit more than anything else I own actually.

Really is a personal choice but the ability to quickly change
the look with band changes is a big bonus is my book!

nick c · 22 October 2012, 05:45 AM

PANERAI ALL THE WAY

Young Connoisseur · 22 October 2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jp chestnut

iwc. Panerai doesn't do anything for me.

x2

Mat Allston · 22 October 2012, 07:03 AM

IWC, I have purchased two IWCs for my husband and they keep time (does not loose or gain seconds daily) way better than my two Rolexes. My husband loves his IWCs and I can't wait till my son turns 21 so I an get him an IWC.

TAKUYA · 22 October 2012, 07:13 AM

imo, after you buy iwc, you'll think about Panerai and another brands all the time. but after you buy Panerai, you'll only think to buy more Panerai. Does it make sense to Pam's fan?! JK. Panerai get my vote!

HDHNTER · 22 October 2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by takuya

imo, after you buy iwc, you'll think about Panerai and another brands all the time.

Agreed, if Panerai is calling you it's cheaper to just answer rather than prolonging the inevitable with "other" watches. PAM's have a cult-like following for a reason.

DCgator · 22 October 2012, 11:42 AM

IWC gets my vote.

Andrés G · 22 October 2012, 11:49 AM

Panerai.

mfer · 22 October 2012, 11:55 AM

Be careful....it is hard to own just one Panerai...

I started with a 111G

Then it multiplied!

p_mcgee · 22 October 2012, 12:41 PM

Pam by far, and I own both brands.

Demosthene · 22 October 2012, 04:41 PM

Depends on the model.

Watchmutt · 22 October 2012, 06:56 PM

I had to make that decision recently. I was about to buy a IW3777-01 and then I spotted a PAM 188 in TRF. I bought the Panerai.

MP5 · 22 October 2012, 07:27 PM

Man I miss my radiomir

Soultrayder · 22 October 2012, 09:06 PM

Panerai........

rolexperfect · 22 October 2012, 09:56 PM

I love my new Panerai... but something like the IWC Big Pilot is just great too.

rolexperfect · 22 October 2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

Be careful....it is hard to own just one Panerai...

I started with a 111G

Then it multiplied!

Nice collection!!

21 October 2012, 05:52 PM	#1
ommmjido "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 80	IWC or Panerai The reason I'm posting this on a Rolex forum is because I want to get some unbiased opinion. I currently own a Rolex milgauss and I'm looking to purchase a watch from another brand. I've narrowed it down to panerai and IWC, particularly the Pam 111 and IWC 3777-01. I'm not familiar with either brand so wanna get some feedback as for as their reliability, fit and finish and after sale service. Which watch is a better buy overall?

21 October 2012, 07:00 PM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Panerai hands down for me. Also holds better value if you want to sell it later. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 October 2012, 01:38 AM	#12
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Panerai. I am an IWC fan though. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

22 October 2012, 03:04 AM	#14
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Join us on the dark side, you won't regret it. ;) Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

22 October 2012, 04:39 AM	#15
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,452	I own 3 IWC Watches and 3 Panerai. I am still adding Panerai to my collection and I tend to wear them quite a bit more than anything else I own actually. Really is a personal choice but the ability to quickly change the look with band changes is a big bonus is my book! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

21 October 2012, 10:56 PM	#6
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	Tough choice, it really comes down to you. IWC are more varied in style (Pilot, Ingeneur, Portuguese etc) whereas Panerai are design classics. IWC would edge it for me, but that is because I have one (371701) and love it. Panerai is on my list.

21 October 2012, 11:02 PM	#7
nishant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Nishant T. Location: DC Area Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT Posts: 779	Pam for me ...

21 October 2012, 11:10 PM	#8
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	I'd go with the IWC - that particular model is a great looking piece. You won't see too many of those in Hong Kong unlike the PAM.

22 October 2012, 12:56 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	The IWC is nice... But for th money, Panerai is much more satisfying.

22 October 2012, 12:57 AM	#10
concepta "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweden Watch: 16520 Patrizzi Posts: 51	IWC all the way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 October 2012, 01:01 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	PAM for me.

22 October 2012, 01:57 AM	#13
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	IWC. Panerai doesn't do anything for me.

22 October 2012, 05:45 AM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	PANERAI ALL THE WAY

22 October 2012, 07:03 AM	#18
Mat Allston Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wearing DJ or OP Posts: 133	IWC, I have purchased two IWCs for my husband and they keep time (does not loose or gain seconds daily) way better than my two Rolexes. My husband loves his IWCs and I can't wait till my son turns 21 so I an get him an IWC.

22 October 2012, 07:13 AM	#19
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 DATE-JUST41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 49,587	imo, after you buy iwc, you'll think about Panerai and another brands all the time. but after you buy Panerai, you'll only think to buy more Panerai. Does it make sense to Pam's fan?! JK. Panerai get my vote!

22 October 2012, 11:42 AM	#21
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	IWC gets my vote.

22 October 2012, 11:49 AM	#22
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	Panerai.

22 October 2012, 11:55 AM	#23
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Be careful....it is hard to own just one Panerai... I started with a 111G Then it multiplied! __________________ member#3242

22 October 2012, 12:41 PM	#24
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	Pam by far, and I own both brands.

22 October 2012, 04:41 PM	#25
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Depends on the model.

22 October 2012, 06:56 PM	#26
Watchmutt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116600 Posts: 724	I had to make that decision recently. I was about to buy a IW3777-01 and then I spotted a PAM 188 in TRF. I bought the Panerai.

22 October 2012, 07:27 PM	#27
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	Man I miss my radiomir

22 October 2012, 09:06 PM	#28
Soultrayder Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Cal Location: London Posts: 59	Panerai........

22 October 2012, 09:56 PM	#29
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	I love my new Panerai... but something like the IWC Big Pilot is just great too.

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