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Rybark09 · 26 January 2021, 09:10 AM

Hey all,

I am smitten with the 690. I’ve always bought brand new but never Panerai. Paying over retail for 5 year old model is new territory for me.. will this one hold long term value in your opinion?

The OG Beef · 26 January 2021, 10:07 AM

It has essentially maintained its value so far and they don’t come up for sale that often. Absolutely love mine. If you dig it I wouldn’t hesitate.

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Rybark09 · 26 January 2021, 11:00 AM

It’s a beauty!

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Originally Posted by The OG Beef

It has essentially maintained its value so far and they don’t come up for sale that often. Absolutely love mine. If you dig it I wouldn’t hesitate.

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Megalobyte · 26 January 2021, 05:05 PM

You should be able to get one preowned for 9k or so.

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opawlows · 27 January 2021, 05:16 AM

They seem to be holding their value pretty steady. If you like it, go for it!

It is a stunner!

crazycarlitos · 27 January 2021, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

You should be able to get one preowned for 9k or so.

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This^
Used to trade around $12k iirc
So it has dropped some-what now.

The msrp in 2016 when release was $8900 afaik

Honestly, if value is most important, panerai is not it atm, imho.
Most panerai has dropped in value in last year, from what I can see...
So it felt like a good time to buy, if u were planning to buy one. Lol

I recently traded a Rolex for a Panerai, so u know how I feel about the 690. Lol

This thread needs pics

brandrea · 27 January 2021, 05:33 AM

They've been holding steady at, or close to original retail price.

I paid $1000 over in 2016 and don't mind one bit. It's a keeper in my books.

Good luck, its a great watch

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ManUtd · 27 January 2021, 10:21 AM

I regret not getting the 690 when it was in production, it is a stunning watch. Currently at Chron024 there are 2 listings at $12.5K. DavidSW has one at $10.5K. Good luck.

Rybark09 · 27 January 2021, 11:52 AM

Thanks for all the replies, it’s a fantastic looking watch!

Rybark09 · 27 January 2021, 11:53 AM

Your pictures are what started my longing for the 690,,,, thanks a lot!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

They've been holding steady at, or close to original retail price.

I paid $1000 over in 2016 and don't mind one bit. It's a keeper in my books.

Good luck, its a great watch

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brandrea · 27 January 2021, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rybark09

Your pictures are what started my longing for the 690,,,, thanks a lot!

Happy to enable.

It really is a cool blend only modern and throw back IMO. The domed crystal is insane and the case has really interesting lines.

Its also extremely comfortable to wear. Much more so than my larger Rolex divers were

Good luck

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Rybark09 · 27 January 2021, 12:15 PM

I’ve got a James Cameron (126660), I assume this will be a featherweight compared to that!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Happy to enable.

It really is a cool blend only modern and throw back IMO. The domed crystal is insane and the case has really interesting lines.

Its also extremely comfortable to wear. Much more so than my larger Rolex divers were

Good luck

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brandrea · 27 January 2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rybark09

I’ve got a James Cameron (126660), I assume this will be a featherweight compared to that!

It will feel light compared to that for sure, but it will fill the wrist more (size wise).

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Megalobyte · 27 January 2021, 07:26 PM

The 932 is also beautiful.

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fullcourt · 27 January 2021, 11:25 PM

690 is a great piece, passed on it originally because i bought a 662 that i no longer have. should have passed on that one and bought the 690 🤣

crazycarlitos · 28 January 2021, 05:19 AM

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The 932 is also beautiful.

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Very nice pics!

OP, the 932 is still available from Panerai afaik.
Main difference would be the dial.
690 has a satin soleil dial with one line on top and one line on bottom.
932 has a gradient dial with two lines on top.

NYG1121 · 28 January 2021, 05:33 AM

stunning pics! Love this reference. Wish they made one smaller than 47mm

Megalobyte · 28 January 2021, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

Very nice pics!

OP, the 932 is still available from Panerai afaik.

Main difference would be the dial.

690 has a satin soleil dial with one line on top and one line on bottom.

932 has a gradient dial with two lines on top.

Also the 690 has rose gold hands while the 932 is white gold. (Maybe polished SS) Not positive.

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ManUtd · 28 January 2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

Very nice pics!

OP, the 932 is still available from Panerai afaik.
Main difference would be the dial.
690 has a satin soleil dial with one line on top and one line on bottom.
932 has a gradient dial with two lines on top.

You might find the 932 at an AD but Panerai says they don't have it anymore.

MattyMac · 28 January 2021, 01:08 PM

690 is one I'll never part with...

chris nyc · 29 January 2021, 02:53 AM

690 is in a class of it's own, IMHO. 932 is a beauty, but it is not in the same class...different blue dial, silver hands, readily available....

I'm about to pick up a 690 from someone i've been talking to for quite some time. He's finally ready to part with it and our timing is working out it seems.

The OG Beef · 29 January 2021, 03:07 AM

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690 is in a class of it's own, IMHO. 932 is a beauty, but it is not in the same class...different blue dial, silver hands, readily available....

I'm about to pick up a 690 from someone i've been talking to for quite some time. He's finally ready to part with it and our timing is working out it seems.

Agree. The 932 would be a no questions asked piece...if the 690 didn’t exist.

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chris nyc · 29 January 2021, 03:15 AM

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Agree. The 932 would be a no questions asked piece...if the 690 didn’t exist.

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yup.... I contemplated it for a while myself, but felt like i would have been settling vs the 690.

Cru Jones · 29 January 2021, 03:49 AM

I love coming back to this thread just to see the great pics, both 690 and 932.

The OG Beef · 29 January 2021, 04:02 AM

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I love coming back to this thread just to see the great pics, both 690 and 932.

I’ll throw one in for you.

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Minimalist · 29 January 2021, 08:54 AM

It's a gorgeous watch, I tried one on back in 2016 at a grey dealer but he wanted too much over retail, but it sure was beautiful.

26 January 2021, 09:10 AM	#1
Rybark09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 57	Value Retention/Collectibility of PAM690 Hey all, I am smitten with the 690. I’ve always bought brand new but never Panerai. Paying over retail for 5 year old model is new territory for me.. will this one hold long term value in your opinion?

27 January 2021, 10:21 AM	#8
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I regret not getting the 690 when it was in production, it is a stunning watch. Currently at Chron024 there are 2 listings at $12.5K. DavidSW has one at $10.5K. Good luck. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

27 January 2021, 11:25 PM	#15
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	690 is a great piece, passed on it originally because i bought a 662 that i no longer have. should have passed on that one and bought the 690 🤣 __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

29 January 2021, 02:53 AM	#21
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 269	690 is in a class of it's own, IMHO. 932 is a beauty, but it is not in the same class...different blue dial, silver hands, readily available.... I'm about to pick up a 690 from someone i've been talking to for quite some time. He's finally ready to part with it and our timing is working out it seems. __________________ Current Stable: PAM 64, 87, 170, 82, 1216, 968, 508 Gone but not forgotten: PAM 233, PAM 1389, PAM 690, PAM 654, PAM 176, PAM 000, PAM 312, PAM 305, PAM 422, Rolex DSSD, Rolex TT Sub Bluesy

26 January 2021, 10:07 AM	#2
The OG Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: United States Posts: 369	It has essentially maintained its value so far and they don’t come up for sale that often. Absolutely love mine. If you dig it I wouldn’t hesitate. all_in_the_pamily on IG Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2021, 05:05 PM	#4
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	You should be able to get one preowned for 9k or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 January 2021, 05:16 AM	#5
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	They seem to be holding their value pretty steady. If you like it, go for it! It is a stunner!

27 January 2021, 05:33 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	They've been holding steady at, or close to original retail price. I paid $1000 over in 2016 and don't mind one bit. It's a keeper in my books. Good luck, its a great watch 20201202_120835.jpg 20190913_121628.jpg 20180324_161423.jpg Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

27 January 2021, 11:52 AM	#9
Rybark09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 57	Thanks for all the replies, it’s a fantastic looking watch!

27 January 2021, 07:26 PM	#14
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	The 932 is also beautiful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 January 2021, 05:33 AM	#17
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,765	stunning pics! Love this reference. Wish they made one smaller than 47mm

29 January 2021, 03:49 AM	#24
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	I love coming back to this thread just to see the great pics, both 690 and 932.

29 January 2021, 08:54 AM	#26
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,215	It's a gorgeous watch, I tried one on back in 2016 at a grey dealer but he wanted too much over retail, but it sure was beautiful.

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