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Uppersouth · 23 January 2018, 03:55 PM

I understand the 690 was limited to 500 pieces at it’s release. Is there historical precedence that Panerai always keeps to their number? Could more be released? I know it’s a tough question, as only Panerai execs could probably answer, but its still on the website. What are your thoughts?

The OG Beef · 24 January 2018, 01:33 AM

It was a limited edition (LE) for boutiques, not a special edition (SE). That designation does leave the door open for a return, but I understand there are no plans for it. I don’t expect we’ll see a rehash of many models from the new CEO.

chemistman · 24 January 2018, 05:43 AM

Based on Panerai's release history yea they will do anything for $$.

But most likely they will release a similar one with a slightly different configuration (e.g. 47mm blue dial without sub second hand, or same dial in luminor case...etc)

Cru Jones · 24 January 2018, 03:45 PM

Never say never with Panerai.... ;-)

brandrea · 25 January 2018, 07:33 AM

I noticed it on their web site too and when I was in the hunt for one, I soon found out I had to go gray market.

It was worth every penny!

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erik asher · 25 January 2018, 10:33 AM

I agree with Beef. Very unlikely that it will come back but never say never as the option remains open.

eugenes · 26 January 2018, 03:45 AM

I doubt they will sell it with the same configuration.
More likely it would be something like a 1950 case with blue dial, or some sort of change

Uppersouth · 26 January 2018, 04:04 AM

Thanks for all the responses guys! That BLUE makes me want to go GREY!!

stockae92 · 26 January 2018, 07:26 AM

Don't tease me bro!

erik asher · 29 January 2018, 07:22 AM

If you are going to have 1 PAM and you want the Rokex DNA, this is the PAM to get, complete with a vintage Rolex crown!

Ruud Van Driver · 29 January 2018, 02:59 PM

I would never say never either. However, my guys here have told me that if the blue dials came back, they might well have different numbers. In other words, we might see a LE blue dial 47mm Rad but it wouldn't be a 690.

I wouldn't like them to re-release if I'm honest because I like that I have a 1 in 300 limited piece 689. Selfish, I know, but honest

Uppersouth · 30 January 2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I would never say never either. However, my guys here have told me that if the blue dials came back, they might well have different numbers. In other words, we might see a LE blue dial 47mm Rad but it wouldn't be a 690.

I wouldn't like them to re-release if I'm honest because I like that I have a 1 in 300 limited piece 689. Selfish, I know, but honest

I totally understand. If had one I’d be hoping 500 was it too. Id be ok if the came as a different reference. I’d be happy with a 45mm Blue Seal if had that blue sunburst dial. Lol

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T816B · 30 January 2018, 10:40 AM

I would like to see a similar blue dial in a 44mm Luminor. I had the chance to get the 690 in 2017 but I didn't.

Ruud Van Driver · 30 January 2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by T816B

I would like to see a similar blue dial in a 44mm Luminor. I had the chance to get the 690 in 2017 but I didn't.

A blue dial in a 44mm Luminor? What, you mean like this one?

T816B · 30 January 2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

A blue dial in a 44mm Luminor? What, you mean like this one?

This is a good one!

I am dreaming of a Luminor 44mm blue california dial.

brandrea · 30 January 2018, 10:10 PM

OP, you might want to start by contacting boutiques just to see if ones available.

It’s still showing on the web site which makes me wonder why they display it

Maybe just to torture

I recently discovered a reference that I thought had been long sold out and is not pictured on their web site. I came to discover there are 3 in stock however they are spoken for ... I’m now first on the waiting list, should a buyer back out.

I guess what I’m saying it’s worth a shot to call around you just might get lucky

FWIW, I paid over list for my 690 and I’m happy as a lark. I don’t intend on flipping this piece

Good luck

fullcourt · 30 January 2018, 11:05 PM

good luck, been sold out for a long time ....

mfer · 30 January 2018, 11:15 PM

They make and will make many more beautiful models. You can either get one of those or wait until the 690 cools off and get one when everyone else is looking at the next new model to be coveted.

23 January 2018, 03:55 PM	#1
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,531	Will the 690 return? I understand the 690 was limited to 500 pieces at it’s release. Is there historical precedence that Panerai always keeps to their number? Could more be released? I know it’s a tough question, as only Panerai execs could probably answer, but its still on the website. What are your thoughts? __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

26 January 2018, 03:45 AM	#7
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26 January 2018, 04:04 AM	#8
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,531	Thanks for all the responses guys! That BLUE makes me want to go GREY!! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

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29 January 2018, 02:59 PM	#11
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	I would never say never either. However, my guys here have told me that if the blue dials came back, they might well have different numbers. In other words, we might see a LE blue dial 47mm Rad but it wouldn't be a 690. I wouldn't like them to re-release if I'm honest because I like that I have a 1 in 300 limited piece 689. Selfish, I know, but honest __________________ 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

24 January 2018, 01:33 AM	#2
The OG Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United States Posts: 371	It was a limited edition (LE) for boutiques, not a special edition (SE). That designation does leave the door open for a return, but I understand there are no plans for it. I don’t expect we’ll see a rehash of many models from the new CEO.

24 January 2018, 05:43 AM	#3
chemistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Auckland Watch: BLNR, Exp II, SubC Posts: 155	Based on Panerai's release history yea they will do anything for $$. But most likely they will release a similar one with a slightly different configuration (e.g. 47mm blue dial without sub second hand, or same dial in luminor case...etc)

24 January 2018, 03:45 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,502	Never say never with Panerai.... ;-)

25 January 2018, 07:33 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,719	I noticed it on their web site too and when I was in the hunt for one, I soon found out I had to go gray market. It was worth every penny! A thread without pictures Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

25 January 2018, 10:33 AM	#6
erik asher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 273	I agree with Beef. Very unlikely that it will come back but never say never as the option remains open.

29 January 2018, 07:22 AM	#10
erik asher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 273	If you are going to have 1 PAM and you want the Rokex DNA, this is the PAM to get, complete with a vintage Rolex crown!

30 January 2018, 10:40 AM	#13
T816B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: T816B Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex, Panerai, PP Posts: 66	I would like to see a similar blue dial in a 44mm Luminor. I had the chance to get the 690 in 2017 but I didn't.

30 January 2018, 10:10 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,719	OP, you might want to start by contacting boutiques just to see if ones available. It’s still showing on the web site which makes me wonder why they display it Maybe just to torture I recently discovered a reference that I thought had been long sold out and is not pictured on their web site. I came to discover there are 3 in stock however they are spoken for ... I’m now first on the waiting list, should a buyer back out. I guess what I’m saying it’s worth a shot to call around you just might get lucky FWIW, I paid over list for my 690 and I’m happy as a lark. I don’t intend on flipping this piece Good luck

30 January 2018, 11:05 PM	#17
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	good luck, been sold out for a long time .... __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

30 January 2018, 11:15 PM	#18
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	They make and will make many more beautiful models. You can either get one of those or wait until the 690 cools off and get one when everyone else is looking at the next new model to be coveted. __________________ member#3242

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