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1William · 24 November 2023, 10:40 PM

Rolex is where I started and where I will end up but I do like Panerai. In the early 2000's, when Panerai was surging, I went in deep with them and only had two Rolex watches and about 5-7 Panerai's. As the brand changed over the years I did not like the direction of the company nor what is, at best some made up history. I then dropped Panerai and stayed away for years. My SA at my local Panerai AD made a great statement and one that I am currently using. He said that he has set all of the issues aside and just focuses on the watches he likes. I have done the same and am at peace with the brand while acknowledging that the brand, and how it has been run, is not what I prefer. I currently own a 233, 317, 992 and a 590 and a lot of straps.

24 November 2023, 10:40 PM	#3
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,278	Rolex is where I started and where I will end up but I do like Panerai. In the early 2000's, when Panerai was surging, I went in deep with them and only had two Rolex watches and about 5-7 Panerai's. As the brand changed over the years I did not like the direction of the company nor what is, at best some made up history. I then dropped Panerai and stayed away for years. My SA at my local Panerai AD made a great statement and one that I am currently using. He said that he has set all of the issues aside and just focuses on the watches he likes. I have done the same and am at peace with the brand while acknowledging that the brand, and how it has been run, is not what I prefer. I currently own a 233, 317, 992 and a 590 and a lot of straps.