ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
8 June 2020, 12:38 AM | #31 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
Quote:
|
|
8 June 2020, 03:10 AM | #32 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 779
|
I concur with the comments on toughness of this carbotech. I recently picked up the 979 carbotech and as luck would have it, knocked it into a door jam with heavy force within 48 hours of getting the watch. Really nailed it hard - so much so it dented the wood frame of the doorway and took the paint off. Close inspection of my 979 after removing the paint chips shows absolutely zero marks. Nothing. This watch seems really tough. Also no change to accuracy and that has been excellent as well.
|
10 June 2020, 02:12 PM | #33 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Montana
Posts: 3,222
|
Might be because Richemont has been on a crusade to reduce their wholesale business, and has closed many AD accounts.
|
13 June 2020, 01:39 AM | #34 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Southern Cal
Watch: Sub of course
Posts: 95
|
I might be in the minority here but I hope Panerai remains a niche brand. I like wearing watches that numerous people do not wear.
|
13 June 2020, 02:56 AM | #35 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: South Carolina
Watch: Panerai 914
Posts: 6,540
|
|
13 June 2020, 03:46 AM | #36 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 419
|
Quote:
Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk |
|
13 June 2020, 07:36 AM | #37 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
Quote:
You want a good simple movement test that separates what a good movements is: Wind a watch all the way up and let it sit for 24 hours, then at the 25th hour, check it’s accuracy over the next 24 hours. That will separate a top performing movement from the marketing hype. |
|
13 June 2020, 08:01 AM | #38 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: New York
Posts: 699
|
Quote:
The Carbotech you have (which I love) can be purchased on grey market for just over 50% of its retail price. I’m not sure I’d consider that good value retention...unless you only buy the brand pre-owned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
13 June 2020, 12:32 PM | #39 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
Quote:
Of course box and papers/warranty is a must. For Panerai, it’s good value retention. You buy for $8kish and you won’t ever get hurt if you need to sell. |
|
13 June 2020, 12:48 PM | #40 | ||
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Montana
Posts: 3,222
|
Quote:
Quote:
Panerai is mainstream. |
||
13 June 2020, 04:35 PM | #41 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 5,932
|
I think it’s more about the watch itself. From a distance, Rolex, Tudor, even Seiko can look similar. From a distance a Panerai can be nothing else. For that reason I think Panerai will always remain niche.
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
13 June 2020, 11:04 PM | #42 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
|
13 June 2020, 11:39 PM | #43 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Germany
Watch: Speedmaster Pro
Posts: 1,023
|
Quote:
Never been a big fan of the Carbotech, but every time I see yours it makes me reconsider. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
14 June 2020, 12:56 AM | #44 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
Quote:
|
|
14 June 2020, 01:04 AM | #45 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 419
|
A recent convert to a black luxury watch here too...
Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk |
14 June 2020, 08:27 AM | #46 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Germany
Watch: Speedmaster Pro
Posts: 1,023
|
Quote:
Well said brother. Just have never been drawn to black watches, but I would really like to see this one in person. You have a great collect! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
14 June 2020, 09:02 AM | #47 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: San Francisco, CA
Watch: Date & No Date
Posts: 10,842
|
Quote:
__________________
"You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca |
|
14 June 2020, 09:04 AM | #48 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
|
14 June 2020, 11:17 AM | #49 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: ny
Watch: yacht master
Posts: 942
|
I love mine.
something about an all black watch.
|
14 June 2020, 10:46 PM | #50 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 19,265
|
(Said in friendly humor)
i HATE you guys!!! All these pics of Carbotech while i sit here waiting for the 1118. You heartless bastards!!!
__________________
__________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
14 June 2020, 11:19 PM | #51 |
Banned
Join Date: May 2009
Location: texas
Watch: 126610 LV
Posts: 1,529
|
Y'all have me wanting a carbotech watch now
Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk |
15 June 2020, 02:40 AM | #52 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
|
15 June 2020, 04:11 AM | #53 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 19,265
|
Nice pic! Was told July delivery date by local Panerai Boutique.
__________________
__________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
15 June 2020, 08:09 AM | #54 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR
Posts: 4,403
|
|
16 June 2020, 02:22 AM | #55 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,619
|
|
16 June 2020, 06:36 AM | #56 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 19,265
|
^^^ niiiiiice!
__________________
__________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory. |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.