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cbalster · 25 May 2021, 12:38 AM

If you had to choose one would you take:

1) 116520 Black Dial K serial 2002 mint condition full set (box papers everything)

2) Panerai Radiomir Chronograph WEMPE Special Edition Platinum Manual Wind Limited Edition 30 pieces 2005. Watch only.

MattyL147 · 25 May 2021, 12:40 AM

116520

fskywalker · 25 May 2021, 12:47 AM

Daytona

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turkeysub93 · 25 May 2021, 12:54 AM

Lol

Viking · 25 May 2021, 12:57 AM

Daytona ..... this is a no-brainer

Wrist Watcher · 25 May 2021, 12:57 AM

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Master_Grogu · 25 May 2021, 01:03 AM

I will never buy a watch produced by a large luxury group. Having visited personally the campus de la haute horlogerie, and knowing what I know of Richemont and LVMH, I suggest you stay very far from any brand they own.

ratty · 25 May 2021, 01:16 AM

I don't know anything about Panerai watches but it would be the Daytona for me.

I think the 2002 watches had the slim hands which I really like.

cbalster · 25 May 2021, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

I will never buy a watch produced by a large luxury group. Having visited personally the campus de la haute horlogerie, and knowing what I know of Richemont and LVMH, I suggest you stay very far from any brand they own.

could you elaborate?

cbalster · 25 May 2021, 01:24 AM

i am surprised no one sees the value in the panerai. granted it's a lemania movement but it's a manual wind, very limited and handsome chronograph in a platinum case for the same money as a 116520. I am on the fence but I see the appeal. I put it up against the steel daytona because they are basically the same cost.

When it comes to manual wind chronos with a handsome display back, there aren't many options offering 100m water resistance in platinum.

VogelPhoenix · 25 May 2021, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

I will never buy a watch produced by a large luxury group. Having visited personally the campus de la haute horlogerie, and knowing what I know of Richemont and LVMH, I suggest you stay very far from any brand they own.

Vacheron Constantin?

ArtNouveau · 25 May 2021, 01:28 AM

In general I am not a fan of Panerai chronographs, I prefer their simpler three hand designs. You didn’t mention pricing but is that platinum LE really the same price as a 116520?
If so and you like both I would choose the PAM.

cbalster · 25 May 2021, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

In general I am not a fan of Panerai chronographs, I prefer their simpler three hand designs. You didn’t mention pricing but is that platinum LE really the same price as a 116520?
If so and you like both I would choose the PAM.

The platinum panerai chrono is cheaper than the 116520 by a few grand.

imsayingthough · 25 May 2021, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Wrist Watcher

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ArtNouveau · 25 May 2021, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbalster

The platinum panerai chrono is cheaper than the 116520 by a few grand.

Then if you like it I’d be all over it. LE Platinum special versus a mass produced watch made for 16 years?

1665fan · 25 May 2021, 02:39 AM

116520 easy

WatchGuy1966 · 25 May 2021, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

I will never buy a watch produced by a large luxury group. Having visited personally the campus de la haute horlogerie, and knowing what I know of Richemont and LVMH, I suggest you stay very far from any brand they own.

What is it against these brands?

SearChart · 25 May 2021, 02:54 AM

Daytona, by a million miles.

Seddyspaghetti · 25 May 2021, 03:52 AM

Jmbarrack · 25 May 2021, 03:54 AM

I've yet to see a Panerai I actually like. Don't get hung up on the platinum part... The Daytona is the only way to go here.

helloworldies · 25 May 2021, 05:25 AM

love the Panerai!

kieselguhr · 25 May 2021, 05:31 AM

I love panerai! Just not a big fan of the radiomirs. A luminor on the other hand...

So for me it would come down to the Daytona.

beshannon · 25 May 2021, 05:34 AM

Not a fan of Panerai, not a fan of the cushion case shape, not a fan of those Panerai lugs

I would take the Daytona without a secong thought

Oyster Sauce · 25 May 2021, 05:35 AM

I like the idea of the Panerai (platinum, limited edition, etc) but in the end would favor the design of the Daytona. The Pano looks too busy to me; I'd prefer a more typical time only or time + date model. If you really like the Panerai, it represents decent value. However, if you get it only for the "value" you may be disappointed later. Best wishes

Pw92676 · 25 May 2021, 05:39 AM

Daytona.
And I’m not hung up on the big brand/large luxury group noise.

karteo · 25 May 2021, 05:43 AM

Get the pam

There are not enough Daytonas out there for those that really want them.

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CanPam · 25 May 2021, 06:04 AM

It seems that here are more investors represented than watch aficionados... ;)

karteo · 25 May 2021, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CanPam

It seems that here are more investors represented than watch aficionados... ;)

We are trying to be polite and not mention that this is not a beautiful panerai (personal opinion) :)

If we want a real watch aficionados crash test we should put daytona head to head with the luminor chrono pam 01218. Perfection. :)

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6XYBE63ST · 25 May 2021, 06:39 AM

the Daytona is too small for my wrist and not a big fan of the Radiomir. personally i would buy one of these, Luminor Chrono PAM01109 on a SS bracelet or a Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono Flyback - 44mm PAM01037 or a Luminor Yachts Challenge - 44mm PAM00653.

cts · 25 May 2021, 06:40 AM

This is the Rolex forum. Panerai does indeed make some beautiful timepieces, however!! I have the 275 and love it!!!

View Poll Results: Daytona 116520 vs Panerai Radiomir Wempe Chrono Platinum
Daytona 116520	93	84.55%
Panerai Radiomir Wempe Chrono Platinum	17	15.45%
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25 May 2021, 12:47 AM	#3
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,593	Daytona Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

25 May 2021, 12:57 AM	#5
Viking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: Michigan Posts: 136	Daytona ..... this is a no-brainer __________________ GMT Master II BLRO (16710), Explorer II polar (16570), Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Seiko SKX009

25 May 2021, 12:57 AM	#6
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,440	notsureifserious.gif __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

25 May 2021, 05:31 AM	#22
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,416	Rolex Daytona 116520 vs Panerai Radiomir Chrono 1/30 I love panerai! Just not a big fan of the radiomirs. A luminor on the other hand... So for me it would come down to the Daytona.

25 May 2021, 12:40 AM	#2
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,171	116520

25 May 2021, 12:54 AM	#4
turkeysub93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 618	Lol

25 May 2021, 01:03 AM	#7
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	I will never buy a watch produced by a large luxury group. Having visited personally the campus de la haute horlogerie, and knowing what I know of Richemont and LVMH, I suggest you stay very far from any brand they own.

25 May 2021, 01:16 AM	#8
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,644	I don't know anything about Panerai watches but it would be the Daytona for me. I think the 2002 watches had the slim hands which I really like.

25 May 2021, 01:24 AM	#10
cbalster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Hillsborough Posts: 729	i am surprised no one sees the value in the panerai. granted it's a lemania movement but it's a manual wind, very limited and handsome chronograph in a platinum case for the same money as a 116520. I am on the fence but I see the appeal. I put it up against the steel daytona because they are basically the same cost. When it comes to manual wind chronos with a handsome display back, there aren't many options offering 100m water resistance in platinum.

25 May 2021, 01:28 AM	#12
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,950	In general I am not a fan of Panerai chronographs, I prefer their simpler three hand designs. You didn’t mention pricing but is that platinum LE really the same price as a 116520? If so and you like both I would choose the PAM.

25 May 2021, 02:39 AM	#16
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,590	116520 easy

25 May 2021, 03:52 AM	#19
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622

25 May 2021, 03:54 AM	#20
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,142	I've yet to see a Panerai I actually like. Don't get hung up on the platinum part... The Daytona is the only way to go here.

25 May 2021, 05:25 AM	#21
helloworldies "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: ireland Watch: Rolex Vacheron Posts: 297	love the Panerai!

25 May 2021, 05:34 AM	#23
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Not a fan of Panerai, not a fan of the cushion case shape, not a fan of those Panerai lugs I would take the Daytona without a secong thought __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

25 May 2021, 05:35 AM	#24
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	I like the idea of the Panerai (platinum, limited edition, etc) but in the end would favor the design of the Daytona. The Pano looks too busy to me; I'd prefer a more typical time only or time + date model. If you really like the Panerai, it represents decent value. However, if you get it only for the "value" you may be disappointed later. Best wishes

25 May 2021, 05:39 AM	#25
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,123	Daytona. And I’m not hung up on the big brand/large luxury group noise.

25 May 2021, 05:43 AM	#26
karteo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: athens greece Posts: 221	Get the pam There are not enough Daytonas out there for those that really want them. Sent from my M2007J17G using Tapatalk

25 May 2021, 06:04 AM	#27
CanPam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spain Posts: 652	It seems that here are more investors represented than watch aficionados... ;) __________________ instagram.com/wristlaw

25 May 2021, 06:39 AM	#29
6XYBE63ST Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: kommyfornia Posts: 202	the Daytona is too small for my wrist and not a big fan of the Radiomir. personally i would buy one of these, Luminor Chrono PAM01109 on a SS bracelet or a Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono Flyback - 44mm PAM01037 or a Luminor Yachts Challenge - 44mm PAM00653.

25 May 2021, 06:40 AM	#30
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 887	This is the Rolex forum. Panerai does indeed make some beautiful timepieces, however!! I have the 275 and love it!!!

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