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3 November 2012, 06:01 AM | #1 |
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i do like both Rolex and Panerai. but when i look at Panerai dial, it makes me wanna buy more Pams. so many pams in my wish list now.
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3 November 2012, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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you are right, i like both but the panerai dial is incredible.
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3 November 2012, 02:10 PM | #3 |
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EWWWWWWW, SOOOO UGLYYYY, YUCKKKKK
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4 November 2012, 03:55 AM | #5 |
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4 November 2012, 08:01 AM | #6 |
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I must admit, my 112 is quite hideous. High-fives everyone and to each their own. Next watch will be a 14060. |
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13 November 2012, 04:49 AM | #8 |
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Haha funny topic. I actually NEVER wanted to own a Rolex and was first drawn into the watch world by Panerai.
Panerai and Rolex do share a linage in their earlier years and the vintage stuff from both Panerai and Rolex are the most fun to collect with the biggest following. Also like Rolex, Panerai holds its values rather well, which adds to the addiction and ability to swap in and out of different watches. Love them both but Panerai > Rolex for me... just look at my name! |
13 November 2012, 02:15 PM | #9 |
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EWWWW, YUCKY PANERAI :p hahah
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11 December 2012, 05:23 AM | #10 |
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11 December 2012, 06:55 AM | #11 |
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I can understand why some shy away from the size but to deny the beauty?
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11 December 2012, 08:05 AM | #12 |
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Don't they look like a sweet couple?
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12 December 2012, 04:48 AM | #13 |
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i didnt like pam at first , and i dont get wire lugs at all ,,, but the pics are amazing and slowly but surely im growing to love some of the styles , but , before id buy one they would need to do a girls size , even a mid size pam would be 40mm ,,, but to each his own.
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12 December 2012, 04:55 AM | #14 |
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imho, pam are very unique distinctive watches, whether they appeal to each individual or not, i give them credit for being different. their styling is minimalist in many cases and i appreciate this a lot.
there excessive pricing & routine creation of limited editions and on occasion re-issuing more of the same limited editions is quite frankly a huge turnoff for me.
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Why do people even bother reading the Panerai section if they are so adverse to the brand?
I have owned a dozen BNIB Rolex in my life. I used to wear a Rolex for everyone else. Now I wear a Panerai for me. |
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12 December 2012, 07:05 AM | #17 |
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I think they're two different fish ....
and there's lots of fish in the sea. I think part of the allure to Panerai is the strap component and the ability to personalize the watch with one. Yes, you can put a different strap on any watch, but not any watch can look exceptionally good on anything from a highly distressed leather to a worn denim. They're also big and bold yet with a certain refinement. They also have a neat heritage of their own.
I don't see why anyone who has a love for watches would limit themselves to one brand or even style. Heck, don't you want them all? :) |
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12 December 2012, 07:29 AM | #19 |
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12 December 2012, 07:51 AM | #20 |
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I found Rolex to be more of a "me too" watch... as in everyone else has one. 5 to 7 years ago Panerai was more rare and was more incognito in meetings than a Rolex which everyone would recognize. Sad though, Panerai is becoming the new cool me too watch.
I have owned many Rolexs but outside of vintage none are really "collectable" or special in any way, so I have sold my GMT 2 C, Sub Cs, Explorers each time knowing I could always pick one up down the road for the same price. |
12 December 2012, 02:45 PM | #21 |
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I love both brands. The rolex looks more like a jewelry "blingy" type of watch. Panerai is sporty looking.
Despite my appreciation for Panerai, I could never understand the 47mm Panerai watches. They look trendy and gimmicky. |
12 December 2012, 03:07 PM | #22 |
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EWWW YUCKKKK.. Who would buy this plain dial, wire lug POS :p hah
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12 December 2012, 03:37 PM | #23 | |
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Martin, I have seen your celebration posts in every forum...you giddy over your Cali like no other watch...I Dont blame you, that dial with those markers, hands and plexi is m-a-g-n-i-f-i-c-e-n-t. Happy chanukah, may they all be as prosperous as this one! |
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12 December 2012, 04:58 PM | #24 | |
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12 December 2012, 04:06 PM | #26 | |
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I can assure you that I would have asked a similiar question in regards to some wis' love for Omegas a few years back....and now Im eating my words and going crazy over their 9300 movement(speedy and seamaster...) The more involved I get in watches, the more I realize that most major brands have something interesting to offer...Some manufacturers you just have to look a little deeper. Of coure it helps to appreciate them more if you can afford a variety of brands. Best Regards,, Palmasea |
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12 December 2012, 04:34 PM | #27 |
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I initially thought that Panerai would be a fad. Strapped on the 111 for the first time in a month or so and am feeling the Panerai love all over again.
A good deal of the fun is the strap thing. I'm leaning towards more casual straps as I don't really feel that on me at least PAMs are dressy enough to wear with a suit. I hope to always have one in the rotation. |
12 December 2012, 09:18 PM | #28 |
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It's not for the conservative...that's for sure.
I love 'em |
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