What do you think about Panerai ?

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Not for me, remind me of large expensive nonstick saucepans. Sorry if I have upset anyone.
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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If it's a trade for watches you no longer wear and you'd wear the PAM then seems you'd be daft not to.
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Phil, I was concerned about this trade. Panerai has never been a brand I considered before. But due to the circumstances I think the deal is very nice and this particularly model (Pam 119) is an interesting watch.
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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I never considered a Panerai before since I thought they were all 45mm monsters with strange crown guards.. But they are quite nice and some have 3 or 8 day power reserves which interest me. The Radiomir is more to my liking, and I am happy with my Alpha homage. A real one would be great in 40mm.

Just be sure and don't "pull a scooter" and regret the trade later. :wink:
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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Luiz wrote:Phil, I was concerned about this trade. Panerai has never been a brand I considered before. But due to the circumstances I think the deal is very nice and this particularly model (Pam 119) is an interesting watch.
Luiz,

The 40mm pams are just the same quality etc as their larger brothers. If you are toying with the idea of chucking in a few watches for one, then to be honest I would say go for it. It is a strange experience owning one as they are so instantly recognisable to those in the know and so different to those who are not, that you will get no end of comments. The world of customisation is an addictive one, and you cannot own any Panerai without getting involved. The Paneristi are also probably the most involved and proud owners of any watch brand (CWL excepted).

Yes they are expensive, many brands are, but you are truly buying into the whole experience, and few who have ever handled one are not blown away by the quality (if not by the design!)

Oh, by the way, they are also probably one of of the most "marmite" brands on the planet! ;)
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Luiz wrote:I'm asking this because I had an opportunity to trade some auto and quartz watches (plus an amount of cash, of course) for a Pam 119, which is 40mm. Panerai was never my cup of tea but I think it may be a once in a lifetime chance to get rid of watches I'm no longer wearing and getting a Pam for a "fair" price.
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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smegwina wrote: The Paneristi are also probably the most involved and proud owners of any watch brand
That is a long way of saying anal.... 8)


OP- if you have a few cheaper watches that you don't wear and you will wear the Pam,then go for it. I wouldn't personally pay for a Pam but I am not averse to the Radiomirs....another option is Timefactors PRS20
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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Some of the small ones are OK.

I don't know their names though.

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scooter wrote:Some of the small ones are OK.

I don't know their names though.

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Nathan

I'm sure one of them was Pam.

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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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Luiz wrote:I'm asking this because I had an opportunity to trade some auto and quartz watches (plus an amount of cash, of course) for a Pam 119, which is 40mm. Panerai was never my cup of tea but I think it may be a once in a lifetime chance to get rid of watches I'm no longer wearing and getting a Pam for a "fair" price.

I would personally go for it Luiz .Panerai in my view are great watches .
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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I tried on a base model a few years ago and I was impressed with the quality. I am not all that familiar with the names though so just looked up this model and I think It's a great looking watch. Go for it.
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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Get one! I have a ltd edition (only 100 made) and it's awesome. Had to go to Italy to get it though!!!

I don't see too many of them either but when you do you can tell its a pam!

The other good thing about Pam's is the leather strap options ..... They are endless! And totally change the look and feel of a watch instantly.
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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Luiz, get the deed done already and post some piccies when it arrives. I have a sneaking suspicion you will not be disappointed.
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Re: What do you think about Panerai ?

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I have to agree with many others "GET ONE".

I was in Budapest last week and tried the 1950's limited edition - super. :thumbup:

However, looking for a "lefty", they did offer me a super price on a 44mm lefty,
although they would have to order one in.

I was impressed, nice simple face and superb quality to boot...but hey, we are all different :wave:
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