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brandrea · 20 September 2017, 05:00 AM

So.... my wife and are on vacation and Florence is the last stop. Of course, we HAVE to stop into the Panerai boutique to see what's what.

What do you all think? Just released last week and not on the web site as of yet . The 729 is a 45 45mm titanium duo model.

Some may not be fans of the new case size or the movement, but it feels like velvet on the wrist. Should I?

The delimea is that one must go and it would have to be the D blue or the Sd43. I need to hang on to one Rolex though . .

Price is 10700 e ....

Pictured next to my 690. I'm so sorry but I didn't get the defence number but the reference with the silver dial is 13500 E with a rise gold movement . Again new in the last week.

So should I???

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brandrea · 20 September 2017, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

So.... my wife and are on vacation and Florence is the last stop. Of course, we HAVE to stop into the Panerai boutique to see what's what.

What do you all think? Just released last week and not on the web site as of yet . The 729 is a 45 45mm titanium duo model.

Some may not be fans of the new case size or the movement, but it feels like velvet on the wrist. Should I?

The delimea is that one must go and it would have to be the D blue or the Sd43. I need to hang on to one Rolex though . .

Price is 10700 e ....

Pictured next to my 690. I'm so sorry but I didn't get the defence number but the reference with the silver dial is 13500 E with a rise gold movement . Again new in the last week.

So should I???

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Sorry here is the photo

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travisb · 20 September 2017, 05:51 AM

Nice looking piece for sure but I couldn't part with either of those Rolex for one. I'd be happy with your 690 and stay put.

ocwatching · 20 September 2017, 05:55 AM

you got three great pieces...keep them..pass on the duo

Bobby T · 20 September 2017, 06:33 AM

Go for it.....its what you want!!!

Sublovin · 20 September 2017, 06:35 AM

To clarify, it's a Due, not Duo. I like them. Very good choice for long sleeves because of the thinner case design. If you dress up often, I recommend it.

brandrea · 20 September 2017, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

To clarify, it's a Due, not Duo. I like them. Very good choice for long sleeves because of the thinner case design. If you dress up often, I recommend it.

Yes correct due, meaning 2nd

Much thinner on the wrist at only 10.4mm

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brandrea · 20 September 2017, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Nice looking piece for sure but I couldn't part with either of those Rolex for one. I'd be happy with your 690 and stay put.

Thanks Travis .... funny but my wife said the same thing. In fact she prefers the 690.

I easily get caught up in the moment. If I wanted to add one I'd do it in a heart beat, but for me it's a trade one scenario.. ..

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brandrea · 20 September 2017, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ocwatching

you got three great pieces...keep them..pass on the duo

im in the cooling off period, will go back tomorrow to have a final look.

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brandrea · 20 September 2017, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby T

Go for it.....its what you want!!!

We shall see if it still sings to me in the morning

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Cru Jones · 20 September 2017, 07:23 AM

The watch will be there after the vacation.... and probably at a better price.

Enjoy your vacation and the 690, and see how you feel when you get back to the D-Blue and SD50.

Personally, I could see flipping the DSSD for a classic Rad like the 232 instead of a Due if you want something thinner....

nick c · 20 September 2017, 07:52 AM

I would sell the dssd, and get whichever you like, have fun brother

brandrea · 20 September 2017, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

The watch will be there after the vacation.... and probably at a better price.

Enjoy your vacation and the 690, and see how you feel when you get back to the D-Blue and SD50.

Personally, I could see flipping the DSSD for a classic Rad like the 232 instead of a Due if you want something thinner....

Thanks Cru I appreciate hearing your opinion. I'm curious about this 232 you mention.... being so new to this brand the options are seemingly endless!

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brandrea · 20 September 2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nick c

I would sell the dssd, and get whichever you like, have fun brother

Thanks Nick, it's always so difficult to know in the moment what the best choice is. I'd hate to make a rookie collecting mistake.

That's what I love about this forum and appreciate everyone's advice. I'm still not sure about it so I'm going to go back tomorrow for another look.

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nick c · 20 September 2017, 11:31 AM

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Thanks Nick, it's always so difficult to know in the moment what the best choice is. I'd hate to make a rookie collecting mistake.

That's what I love about this forum and appreciate everyone's advice. I'm still not sure about it so I'm going to go back tomorrow for another look.

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For sure don't rush, also the US dollar is high, you can always buy another one here in Toronto

brandrea · 20 September 2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nick c

For sure don't rush, also the US dollar is high, you can always buy another one here in Toronto

That's an excellent point as well. It was actually $9200 euros with VAT out, which is still about $13800 cdn

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Ruud Van Driver · 20 September 2017, 04:23 PM

I love the D-Blue and it would have to be something seriously special to make me flip mine. I would not flip mine for a Due; knowing what I know now, it would be a real dilemma to let mine go for my 689 or 737.

I think what you need to do here is ask yourself if you're being caught up in the moment of being in the flagship boutique of Panerai's spiritual home. Maybe a new strap on a deployant buckle for your 690 would scratch the itch and not bust the bank.

Also, as Nick and Cru have said above, the 729 isn't going anywhere. It's not a LE or anything so you have plenty of time to pick one up another day

1st amg · 20 September 2017, 08:03 PM

I think you might regret that move. No move for me. Ruud, said it best, scratch the inch with a hard to find strap.

1William · 20 September 2017, 09:13 PM

I would not buy it. Your 690 is perfect in my opinion and the new watch will only compete for wrist time. The DSSD and the SD43 are also great watches and if you want to make a move I would pause and see what I really am interested in once I got home. Just my thoughts. Enjoy your trip.

brandrea · 21 September 2017, 12:40 AM

Thank you gentlemen. I decided to stay put. Maybe down the road I'll add but for now I'm happy to pass.

I decided to take you advice and my wife helped me to pick out this alligator strap

Happy times in Firenze

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nick c · 21 September 2017, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you gentlemen. I decided to stay put. Maybe down the road I'll add but for now I'm happy to pass.

I decided to take you advice and my wife helped me to pick out this alligator strap

Happy times in Firenze

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Cru Jones · 21 September 2017, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you gentlemen. I decided to stay put. Maybe down the road I'll add but for now I'm happy to pass.

I decided to take you advice and my wife helped me to pick out this alligator strap

Happy times in Firenze

That's the right move, and the strap looks great!! Good choice. Man.....the 690.

brandrea · 21 September 2017, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

That's the right move, and the strap looks great!! Good choice. Man.....the 690.

Thank you my friend

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PanosI · 21 September 2017, 05:44 AM

Great strap you bought there, Brian and a perfect (dress up) combo with your 690.

Due line never caught my eye. I can't explain it but for me a luminor case with Panerai's crown guard and 10,5 mm thick it's just weird.

As Cru suggested take a look in the classic radiomir case with the wire lugs, which is one of the sexier cases ever made for a watch.
232 is also one of my favorite Panerai and you can find it in great condition and prices in USA and Canada.

brandrea · 21 September 2017, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

Great strap you bought there, Brian and a perfect (dress up) combo with your 690.

Due line never caught my eye. I can't explain it but for me a luminor case with Panerai's crown guard and 10,5 mm thick it's just weird.

As Cru suggested take a look in the classic radiomir case with the wire lugs, which is one of the sexier cases ever made for a watch.
232 is also one of my favorite Panerai and you can find it in great condition and prices in USA and Canada.

I really appreciate your comments thank you! I'm still learning alot about the brand and for me it's easy to get pulled in many different directions. I'm going to check out the 232 and the 605 when I get back to Canada.

In the meantime I'll enjoy wearing this one with the new strap.

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dilloncarter · 21 September 2017, 11:43 AM

I think it was a smart move to pass on the Due. I'm enjoying my first Panerai (PAM111) and I really don't think you can go wrong with a Panerai. Just too beautiful and I always get compliments while wearing. It seems to be a brand that isn't known outside of the watch community which I enjoy lol.

Snarltorialist · 21 September 2017, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Sorry here is the photo

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What colour dial is the 729? Looks brown in that picture!

brandrea · 21 September 2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Snarltorialist

What colour dial is the 729? Looks brown in that picture!

I'm so sorry but I did not get the reference number for the one with the Brownish colored dial. It was stainless steel and it had a rose gold movement.

The color is incredible and hard to describe. I think i actually preferred it to the blue, seeung as I already have the 690.

It retailed for $3000 euro more ...

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mfer · 21 September 2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks Cru I appreciate hearing your opinion. I'm curious about this 232 you mention.... being so new to this brand the options are seemingly endless!

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Exactly, so why rush. Want a keepsake from Florence,...buy a nice strap for your Panerai.

brandrea · 21 September 2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Exactly, so why rush. Want a keepsake from Florence,...buy a nice strap for your Panerai.

Thank you I did!

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20 September 2017, 05:00 AM	#1
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Introducing the all new 729 titano So.... my wife and are on vacation and Florence is the last stop. Of course, we HAVE to stop into the Panerai boutique to see what's what. What do you all think? Just released last week and not on the web site as of yet . The 729 is a 45 45mm titanium duo model. Some may not be fans of the new case size or the movement, but it feels like velvet on the wrist. Should I? The delimea is that one must go and it would have to be the D blue or the Sd43. I need to hang on to one Rolex though . . Price is 10700 e .... Pictured next to my 690. I'm so sorry but I didn't get the defence number but the reference with the silver dial is 13500 E with a rise gold movement . Again new in the last week. So should I??? Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

20 September 2017, 05:55 AM	#4
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	you got three great pieces...keep them..pass on the duo __________________ too much into watches...

20 September 2017, 04:23 PM	#17
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	I love the D-Blue and it would have to be something seriously special to make me flip mine. I would not flip mine for a Due; knowing what I know now, it would be a real dilemma to let mine go for my 689 or 737. I think what you need to do here is ask yourself if you're being caught up in the moment of being in the flagship boutique of Panerai's spiritual home. Maybe a new strap on a deployant buckle for your 690 would scratch the itch and not bust the bank. Also, as Nick and Cru have said above, the 729 isn't going anywhere. It's not a LE or anything so you have plenty of time to pick one up another day __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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20 September 2017, 05:51 AM	#3
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,187	Nice looking piece for sure but I couldn't part with either of those Rolex for one. I'd be happy with your 690 and stay put.

20 September 2017, 06:33 AM	#5
Bobby T Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 934	Go for it.....its what you want!!!

20 September 2017, 06:35 AM	#6
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	To clarify, it's a Due, not Duo. I like them. Very good choice for long sleeves because of the thinner case design. If you dress up often, I recommend it.

20 September 2017, 07:23 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	The watch will be there after the vacation.... and probably at a better price. Enjoy your vacation and the 690, and see how you feel when you get back to the D-Blue and SD50. Personally, I could see flipping the DSSD for a classic Rad like the 232 instead of a Due if you want something thinner....

20 September 2017, 07:52 AM	#12
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I would sell the dssd, and get whichever you like, have fun brother

20 September 2017, 08:03 PM	#18
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,457	I think you might regret that move. No move for me. Ruud, said it best, scratch the inch with a hard to find strap.

20 September 2017, 09:13 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	I would not buy it. Your 690 is perfect in my opinion and the new watch will only compete for wrist time. The DSSD and the SD43 are also great watches and if you want to make a move I would pause and see what I really am interested in once I got home. Just my thoughts. Enjoy your trip.

21 September 2017, 12:40 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Thank you gentlemen. I decided to stay put. Maybe down the road I'll add but for now I'm happy to pass. I decided to take you advice and my wife helped me to pick out this alligator strap Happy times in Firenze Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

21 September 2017, 05:44 AM	#24
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Great strap you bought there, Brian and a perfect (dress up) combo with your 690. Due line never caught my eye. I can't explain it but for me a luminor case with Panerai's crown guard and 10,5 mm thick it's just weird. As Cru suggested take a look in the classic radiomir case with the wire lugs, which is one of the sexier cases ever made for a watch. 232 is also one of my favorite Panerai and you can find it in great condition and prices in USA and Canada.

21 September 2017, 11:43 AM	#26
dilloncarter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 124	I think it was a smart move to pass on the Due. I'm enjoying my first Panerai (PAM111) and I really don't think you can go wrong with a Panerai. Just too beautiful and I always get compliments while wearing. It seems to be a brand that isn't known outside of the watch community which I enjoy lol.

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