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19 August 2019, 03:22 AM | #91 |
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I think they are evolving as a company. The old paneristis of the past might be gone but they are targeting a different type of clientele. I am a newbie rifled through many brands Ap, rolex, iwc, you name it. What they are doing is raising there's price points bringing out exotic material and we as customers get use to paying those prices. Before you can by 3 Paneris for under 20 now you can buy 2 . New customers are use to it. I truly think it's coming back strong.
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19 August 2019, 12:48 PM | #95 |
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Panerai has always struck a chord with me years ago. Rolex are commodity flippers. I am a enthusiast. Like wearing a a LaFerrari on the wrist. |
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6 October 2019, 09:35 AM | #98 |
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Where are you guys finding all these PAMs with 30m WR.
I just bought a 1321 and it is rated 300m
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6 October 2019, 09:50 AM | #99 | |
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I owned Hulk, SS Daytona, YG Daytona, TT DJ, OP39, and let them all go.... and I've come back to Panerai. I like something funky and quirky and fun to wear. Wearing Rolexes for me just wasn't "fun". Personal opinion. |
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6 October 2019, 11:27 AM | #100 |
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8 October 2019, 06:56 PM | #102 |
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Panerai is very close to my heart for watches. The first watch manufacture I got really enthralled by, in early 2000s. I owned many references, mainly betarini case, base models, handwound but a couple of automatics and also the wonderful 372. Even now I would be hard pushed not to say it was my favourite manufacture, and I haven't owned one for a while.
Without doubt the WR, snapback, push pins et al, put many of us off the brand aswell as the 'perception' that those in the inner circle were getting all the LEs and some were selling them on for big profit .. I've read most of the posts and don't believe any have seriously addressed the issue of SIZE. Panerai become a cult because of the history, rarity, style and the size of the watches. It was fashionable. Now I know this gets people excited but 47 or even 44mm isn't ideal to wear and it is also less fashionable now. The history has been blighted by various 'tall' stories and twisting the truth. The rarity is gone. The size is loosing its fashion status. I know people will site Rolex as increasing it's sizes generally, but Rolex is a slow to act lumbering beast, way behind current trends. In fact it would be a good indicator that when something the size of Rolex reacts, the trend has passed. Yes, I know we hate 'trends' ... but the subject is 'Panerai will come back' ... I'm not 100% sure (i really would love it if it did) IMO, Panerai missed a trick by making their smaller references a 'dress' watch. They should have put their energies in trying to recreate the stylish, robust, tool watch ethic of the larger references in 42 and 40mm. Imagine a 372 with plexi recreated in 42mm ... maybe that just wouldn't work ....who knows ? The old 40mm references were never that popular in the day, but I think they might be now, with some genuine tweaks. (not cost saving)
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Not suggesting Panerai shouldn't have moved forward, but that it should have moved forward in a slightly different direction. Maintaining quality, history (in terms of being a 'dive watch') and a tool watch, no matter who the market was that they were targeting ..
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9 October 2019, 12:16 AM | #105 |
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One thing I realized with my "coming back to PAM" purchase is that I'm glad I bought a watch that I like, not a watch that I think I should like because a lot of other people like it (previous owner of 41mm DJ, a Hulk, Daytona, 39mm OP)...
So for me, I hope Panerai stays here and continues to make watches because its fun to browse all of them. |
9 October 2019, 01:06 AM | #106 |
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Panerai never left. Only the flippers looking to make a big profit left.
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16 October 2019, 12:02 AM | #107 | |
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I collect various brands and have always liked both Rolex and Panerai. Panerai is more fun now in many ways because I can pretty much buy whatever I want, and the hobby isn’t flooded with “investors” and “speculators” like it used to be. Most of those people have now moved to Rolex for now. To each their own, but I like collecting, not investing, in watches. It’s fun to talk about Panerai again because every owner likes their watch for what it is, not what it’s worth! Rolex is now filled with people buying “Hulk” and “Pepsi” only because they think it’s a good investment or want to brag on instagram This hobby is filled with sheep who like to follow the herd. I did not like the new releases from Panerai, but it had nothing to do with collectibility. I certainly don’t like every Rolex either, and that’s okay. To me, Panerai represents a unique style that is timeless! Now is a good time to buy
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16 October 2019, 07:39 AM | #109 |
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Sublovin, agreed!!
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16 October 2019, 08:19 AM | #110 |
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the days of panerai as a collectible are long gone....just enjoy them as what they are now, a novelty brand with nice looking watches
I still own 1 pam, a 438 ceramic and love it |
16 October 2019, 09:25 AM | #111 |
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Just picked up another Panerai at a great price point. So nice to ne able to get an excellent watch at non inflated prices and not have ro beg for the right to own one.
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I find when Panerai comes up it piques the interest of true watch guys because its not an "it" brand (anymore). Panerai owners usually bought the watch because they liked it, not for likes on instasham or some ridiculous attempt at investing. It's like Seiko in many ways. The posers aren't interested, and that's a real draw for those who have a passion for the watch. I'm not buying new Panerai either. Richemont has done their best to destroy the brand, but because of that some of the best of Panerai can be had for quite reasonable prices right now. Now is definitely a good time to buy. |
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I think Panerai shines most in the 44-47mm range. Even as larger watches have gone out of style somewhat, Panerai shouldn't lose its identity. It seems as though the brand is looking to do too much with too many different materials and complications. These novelties are interesting and maybe even innovative, but they are largely ignoring the quality of their regular production models as you rightly pointed out. I think it is ridiculous that we have so many Submersible variations in different case materials and complications, but lack a regular production "higher end" model in the 1950 case at 44mm. I know we have the 1024, but there's nothing in the 1950s case between 42mm and 47mm. The fact that Panerai withholds sandwich dials, domed crystals, etc from most of their entry or base models is a problem. People should be paying more for complications and case materials, not just to get the proper DNA of the brand. |
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I used part of your dialogue from above and have to say it is really confusing. You seem to be passionate about the brand, yet you say you no longer own one...why is that? It’s not a game of follow the leader...just because others have left doesn’t mean you need to.
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What I'd like to see is a solid lineup of 44mm Luminor models with distinct sandwich dials, minimal complications, screw on casebacks (display or not), screw in lugs, and in house reliable 3 day movements. The dials don't require unnecessary text. Basically the PAM 911 but in a black dial. This is the "modern" line. This is where you add a ceramic or DLC case, a white dial, whatever. The Luminor 1950 and Radiomir 1940 models should range from 44/45-47mm, have more of a vintage look, gold hands, domed crystals. This is your historic line. The cases should run on the larger size. Cut out the vast majority of the chronograph and GMT complications. Leave 1 or 2 like the PAM 233. The Radiomir line should be simple and elegant and run from 42-47. Complications should be minimal. Get the logo and 8 days off the dial. Offer California and SLC dials here like they already have. If the brand were to follow this simple, return to grassroots plan I think they'd do really well. Right now the brand has lost its identity aside from a few select models. |
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22 October 2019, 10:57 PM | #118 |
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i do think panerai is indeed coming back! look at this gorgeous pam 1036, DLC
coating with a luna rossa sail dial and red gmt hand. isnt it beautiful? |
28 October 2019, 04:44 PM | #119 |
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opinion about luminor due?
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