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Prince · 7 May 2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'd rather commit hara-kiri first!!

LOL

See post #2 in this thread, JJ.

JJ Irani · 7 May 2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

LOL

See post #2 in this thread, JJ.

Yes, that's the post that inspired my comment!!

Prince · 7 May 2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, that's the post that inspired my comment!!

tuisquash · 7 May 2009, 05:13 AM

since december i bought 1 rolex and 3 pam.
i used my rolex once.
i won't sell it, but i don't want another rolex.

TswaneNguni · 7 May 2009, 05:33 AM

Nice to see the Rollie die-hards roaming PDF@TRF so much !!

Shall we call them "See Dwellers" ??

robertino233 · 7 May 2009, 07:58 AM

I like my rollies ( Daytona SS-Yachtmaster 18K-pres 18K ) but I love my Panerai 127 .
All my rolex watches have collected alot of dust lately.
Rolex seemed to me to have been that trophy watch Ive always wanted.
Been their , done that , and got the T-shirt w/ rolex.
Pannies are different kinda cool for me now . Hard to explain.

mike · 7 May 2009, 08:45 AM

Well,....I can't say I've gone that far.

However, my next purchase will be another Panerai.

SirLoki · 7 May 2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Nice to see the Rollie die-hards roaming PDF@TRF so much !!

Shall we call them "See Dwellers" ??

browsing doesnt cost me any money

Nica64 · 7 May 2009, 10:11 AM

Own both, love both!!

thinking about getting an Explorer II white dial.

But there's something about Panerai

seriously I don't know what is is but I want another one

brainbizz · 7 May 2009, 11:01 AM

I have to say my 3 millies 2 ss daytonas and DSSD collect dust. My pannies get all the attention. Rolex just not producing any thing new or innovative IMHO. Rolex will never go the way of the Dodo but they need come out with something new. In the meantime bring on the PAMs.

gmt master x · 7 May 2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nc42acc

I actually started with more Panerai and switched my favor to Rolex. I still enjoy wearing all the Panerai I own but the Rolex tend to get more wrist time.

X2.

i have 3 pam a 292. an 8 day ...
I have a rolex gmt or a submariner on my wrist 99.9 percent of the time.

GBJIV · 7 May 2009, 11:25 AM

Right now - my thinking is PAM. The PCL's is tough for me. Wish it wasn't but it is. Love my SD... Seriously thinking about trying to trade the GMTIIc which I think is a great watch for an older Non GMT.

Love both brands though... Also, a few other brands someday...

niels74 · 7 May 2009, 01:49 PM

Pan does have the upper hand in the collection , however i would not part of the crowns either , next to that there are a few other brands that I have also, but I don’t think I would flip a Lex for a Pan or visa versa. My latest was the LN and it gets a lot off wrist time also. Both great brands.

dman · 7 May 2009, 01:59 PM

I feel there is room in a collection for both, and many other brands. Just MHO and YMMV.

Matrim604 · 7 May 2009, 07:28 PM

My Rolies and my PAM are all just a small part of a much larger collection. Love them both for different reasons. I still consider my GMT-IIc my most versatile/wearable watch though.

Rolexism · 7 May 2009, 09:04 PM

Panerai has won over me a little bit,but I do love my Rolex because it was my first love and I always keep and respect my first love

while I go out and seek for other loves

alphamale2012 · 8 May 2009, 02:20 AM

Increasing my rolex collection for now. Might get a pan in future but Rolex is here to stay.

argee1977 · 8 May 2009, 02:39 AM

Panerai have lost me, i just can't be bothered with them anymore after so many problems, bad service and the way they work their Special Edition stuff, later this year i'm getting another watch, it'll either be a Rolex or a JLC Amvox, i can't see me buying another Panerai again

SirLoki · 8 May 2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

Panerai have lost me, i just can't be bothered with them anymore after so many problems, bad service and the way they work their Special Edition stuff, later this year i'm getting another watch, it'll either be a Rolex or a JLC Amvox, i can't see me buying another Panerai again

wow really, im sorry to hear about the bad experiences? how does one service a panerai? simply through an AD or Boutique? or do they have service centers like Rolex?

i have only had experiencing servicing a Rolex and i simply would just walk in to the beverly hills location and get what i need done, a full service took about 3 weeks and you get a nice travel pouch. I guess now that RSCBH is gone i need to ship my pieces Texas or New York....

argee1977 · 8 May 2009, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SirLoki

wow really, im sorry to hear about the bad experiences? how does one service a panerai? simply through an AD or Boutique? or do they have service centers like Rolex?

i have only had experiencing servicing a Rolex and i simply would just walk in to the beverly hills location and get what i need done, a full service took about 3 weeks and you get a nice travel pouch. I guess now that RSCBH is gone i need to ship my pieces Texas or New York....

They have service centres, usually Richemont service centres that will carry out repairs on all their watches such as Panerai, IWC, JLC, etc.

Rolex are on a different planet with repairs from my experiences.

DVR · 8 May 2009, 04:49 AM

Has Panerai won me over? That's not so easy to answer for me.

If you mean the real Italian brand Panerai designed and made in Italy, than yes. But this real brand with lots of history and heritage does not longer exist today.

It stopped existing when the boys from Cartier/Vendome/Richemont bought the company back in 99 or so, closed it and just used the name and look and started making replica's in Switzerland.
The replica Panerai's of today leave me stone cold. No heritage, no soul, just superb marketing which is lost on me.

It would be a totally different story if the Richemont group would have treated this great name like VW/AUDI did with Lamborghini. Or BMW with Rolls Royce.
Imagine a Rolls Royce being made in Germany.

This is exactly what the poor Panerai name had to go through. Moved from their country and roots to being incorporated in the Cartier network. Not for me , thank you

The only thing keeping me from buying a real Italian Panerai is the price these watches go for these days.

mfer · 8 May 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

Panerai have lost me, i just can't be bothered with them anymore after so many problems, bad service and the way they work their Special Edition stuff, later this year i'm getting another watch, it'll either be a Rolex or a JLC Amvox, i can't see me buying another Panerai again

Explain, explain, explain!!!!!!

TswaneNguni · 8 May 2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DVR

Has Panerai won me over? That's not so easy to answer for me.

If you mean the real Italian brand Panerai designed and made in Italy, than yes. But this real brand with lots of history and heritage does not longer exist today.

It stopped existing when the boys from Cartier/Vendome/Richemont bought the company back in 99 or so, closed it and just used the name and look and started making replica's in Switzerland.
The replica Panerai's of today leave me stone cold. No heritage, no soul, just superb marketing which is lost on me.

It would be a totally different story if the Richemont group would have treated this great name like VW/AUDI did with Lamborghini. Or BMW with Rolls Royce.
Imagine a Rolls Royce being made in Germany.

This is exactly what the poor Panerai name had to go through. Moved from their country and roots to being incorporated in the Cartier network. Not for me , thank you

The only thing keeping me from buying a real Italian Panerai is the price these watches go for these days.

Brilliant move by Johann Rupert,bought the Panerai name for close to nothing and its obviously a great success.If it was not for Richemont buying Panerai I would not be wearing one as I am typing this .

argee1977 · 8 May 2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Explain, explain, explain!!!!!!

Long story, but the short answer is i'll keep the 233, it's too sweet a watch to give up, but i'm honestly at the stage where i just don't even look at the brand anymore when i'm in the AD.

SirLoki · 8 May 2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

They have service centres, usually Richemont service centres that will carry out repairs on all their watches such as Panerai, IWC, JLC, etc.

Rolex are on a different planet with repairs from my experiences.

a different planet? is that good or bad?

the only other watch company i have heard of that has as good of service as the rolex service i have experienced is Omega, i have not personally serviced an Omega but i have close friends who have and they say its wonderful in terms of service and time.

TswaneNguni · 8 May 2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SirLoki

a different planet? is that good or bad?

the only other watch company i have heard of that has as good of service as the rolex service i have experienced is Omega, i have not personally serviced an Omega but i have close friends who have and they say its wonderful in terms of service and time.

Local Vendome service is fantastic.Have sent in two.Longest I have waited is two weeks and all work done to perfection.No complaints.

GBJIV · 8 May 2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Brilliant move by Johann Rupert,bought the Panerai name for close to nothing and its obviously a great success.If it was not for Richemont buying Panerai I would not be wearing one as I am typing this .

I am with you on this Chris. Grateful....

If you look at everything in life that has been consolidated, bought out - name changed etc... You would need to probably stop using your bank, mortgage company, home builder, favorite airline, car, computer, Department store and certainly any software you are using on the computer you are reading this on... I understand your point though...

I am glad we all don't have to like the exact same things especially watches... That is one of the things I like most about this hobby and this forum!

Trurolexer · 8 May 2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

They have service centres, usually Richemont service centres that will carry out repairs on all their watches such as Panerai, IWC, JLC, etc.

Rolex are on a different planet with repairs from my experiences.

Rolex Service Center is probably the BEST repairs in the world.

sphereman · 8 May 2009, 04:29 PM

yes.. was a rolex guy at first..
now.. i only have one Rolex.. all others are PAMs!!

I love PAMs :)

JJ Irani · 8 May 2009, 04:31 PM

Panerai tried to win me over, but Rolex bowled me over first!!

7 May 2009, 05:13 AM	#34
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	since december i bought 1 rolex and 3 pam. i used my rolex once. i won't sell it, but i don't want another rolex. __________________ panerai and rolex

7 May 2009, 10:11 AM	#39
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Own both, love both!! thinking about getting an Explorer II white dial. But there's something about Panerai seriously I don't know what is is but I want another one __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

7 May 2009, 11:25 AM	#42
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Right now - my thinking is PAM. The PCL's is tough for me. Wish it wasn't but it is. Love my SD... Seriously thinking about trying to trade the GMTIIc which I think is a great watch for an older Non GMT. Love both brands though... Also, a few other brands someday... __________________ Jackson

7 May 2009, 01:59 PM	#44
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I feel there is room in a collection for both, and many other brands. Just MHO and YMMV. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

8 May 2009, 02:39 AM	#48
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	Panerai have lost me, i just can't be bothered with them anymore after so many problems, bad service and the way they work their Special Edition stuff, later this year i'm getting another watch, it'll either be a Rolex or a JLC Amvox, i can't see me buying another Panerai again __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

7 May 2009, 05:33 AM	#35
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Nice to see the Rollie die-hards roaming PDF@TRF so much !! Shall we call them "See Dwellers" ??

7 May 2009, 07:58 AM	#36
robertino233 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ny Posts: 31	I like my rollies ( Daytona SS-Yachtmaster 18K-pres 18K ) but I love my Panerai 127 . All my rolex watches have collected alot of dust lately. Rolex seemed to me to have been that trophy watch Ive always wanted. Been their , done that , and got the T-shirt w/ rolex. Pannies are different kinda cool for me now . Hard to explain.

7 May 2009, 08:45 AM	#37
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well,....I can't say I've gone that far. However, my next purchase will be another Panerai.

7 May 2009, 11:01 AM	#40
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I have to say my 3 millies 2 ss daytonas and DSSD collect dust. My pannies get all the attention. Rolex just not producing any thing new or innovative IMHO. Rolex will never go the way of the Dodo but they need come out with something new. In the meantime bring on the PAMs.

7 May 2009, 01:49 PM	#43
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	Pan does have the upper hand in the collection , however i would not part of the crowns either , next to that there are a few other brands that I have also, but I don’t think I would flip a Lex for a Pan or visa versa. My latest was the LN and it gets a lot off wrist time also. Both great brands.

7 May 2009, 07:28 PM	#45
Matrim604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 578	My Rolies and my PAM are all just a small part of a much larger collection. Love them both for different reasons. I still consider my GMT-IIc my most versatile/wearable watch though.

7 May 2009, 09:04 PM	#46
Rolexism "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Kong Location: CT Posts: 111	Panerai has won over me a little bit,but I do love my Rolex because it was my first love and I always keep and respect my first love while I go out and seek for other loves

8 May 2009, 02:20 AM	#47
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Increasing my rolex collection for now. Might get a pan in future but Rolex is here to stay.

8 May 2009, 04:49 AM	#51
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 1,848	Has Panerai won me over? That's not so easy to answer for me. If you mean the real Italian brand Panerai designed and made in Italy, than yes. But this real brand with lots of history and heritage does not longer exist today. It stopped existing when the boys from Cartier/Vendome/Richemont bought the company back in 99 or so, closed it and just used the name and look and started making replica's in Switzerland. The replica Panerai's of today leave me stone cold. No heritage, no soul, just superb marketing which is lost on me. It would be a totally different story if the Richemont group would have treated this great name like VW/AUDI did with Lamborghini. Or BMW with Rolls Royce. Imagine a Rolls Royce being made in Germany. This is exactly what the poor Panerai name had to go through. Moved from their country and roots to being incorporated in the Cartier network. Not for me , thank you The only thing keeping me from buying a real Italian Panerai is the price these watches go for these days.

8 May 2009, 04:29 PM	#59
sphereman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 980	yes.. was a rolex guy at first.. now.. i only have one Rolex.. all others are PAMs!! I love PAMs :) __________________ 2023 Watch Collection Panerai: 249 California, 232, 390 Rolex: Starbucks Tudor: Blue Pelagos

8 May 2009, 04:31 PM	#60
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Panerai tried to win me over, but Rolex bowled me over first!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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