Don't understand Panerai...

[jazz_samz]

Hmm.. Can't tell the difference and confirm if this was the one.. They all look the same to me... Maybe bcos I am not that IN to Pams.. Used to be into PAMELA Anderson though..

Will ask my friend when I next talk to him... He is outstation now..

jazz? this one? http://www.panerai.com/s_page.xpd?id...categoria=3205
if so, it actually looks very good with formal shirt and pants. for sporty look, better go with the luminor casing...

[Minority]

http://www.napleswatch.com/47MMRH.htm





47mm! wat do you guys think? for a panerai purist this is a knock off. or do you think this is a good homage piece at a affordable price? come in ETA movement too.

[Ender]

Hmm.. Can't tell the difference and confirm if this was the one.. They all look the same to me... Maybe bcos I am not that IN to Pams.. Used to be into PAMELA Anderson though..

Will ask my friend when I next talk to him... He is outstation now..

who wasn't into ms anderson at one point or another?

[Ender]

http://www.napleswatch.com/47MMRH.htm





47mm! wat do you guys think? for a panerai purist this is a knock off. or do you think this is a good homage piece at a affordable price? come in ETA movement too.

i think i bought aftermarket metal bracelets from these guys before... no complains about its quality at the price i paid...
from the pics, no complains either. price?

[keltzar]

Based on current market sentiments, it's about S$18k iirc for the PAM187.

I think the new rolex SD-DS will retail for about S$14,000 before discount.

And yes, I think this panny is much prettier - the DS is butt ugly.

That said, can the panny dive to 12,000ft ??
haha..

Anyway, I agree with and see both sides of the argument from various forumers, so thanks.

I think they are pretty watches and maybe I'll go lookout for an RXW or Marina Militare. Unless I find a panny for under $5k, I think its bit much for me given its specs. At $15-20k I'm beginning to think of patek phillipe already... although its a completely different type of watch.

[triton]

Unless I find a panny for under $5k, I think its bit much for me given its specs. At $15-20k I'm beginning to think of patek phillipe already... although its a completely different type of watch.

if got under 5k i also interested. but PP u dont own it leh.

[Darkangel]

if you wear TT DJ will be better then a YG DD, unless you are willing to splurge on WG DD, that may *just* blend in with your age. the president bracelet put a few years to anyone .... i wore my dad DD, and people think i was a father and my father the ah kong. honestly, people think i easily 30 *piangz*

Nah...won't really buy a WG DD coz I dun like WG,and it looks SS! Hahaa...So yeah...

[Minority]

i think i bought aftermarket metal bracelets from these guys before... no complains about its quality at the price i paid...
from the pics, no complains either. price?

Swan movement = 150USD
ETA movement = 450 USD

[kermit e froggy]

Seems attractive in the price. Will these MM homage watches bring down the demand for MM20 ?

Swan movement = 150USD
ETA movement = 450 USD

[MP-01]

if got under 5k i also interested. but PP u dont own it leh.

Haha you are funny dude.

[Redsub]

I've been quite attracted to the Panerai designs these last few days ... but I don't understand the pricing.

Many of the pieces - limited production yes, but hardly vintage or rare - sell for $8-15k and upwards.

Technically,
1) many use base ebauche movements from unitas or valjoux ...
2) many movements have slower beat rates than rolex e.g. 21800 bpm ...
3) use 316L steel cases rather than 4x more expensive 904 grade steel...
4) mostly steel, with a sliver of white gold on the hands (some models) ...
5) use leather straps rather than metal bracelets, which at least to me, appear cheaper ...

... what makes it even as good a buy as rolex ?

Rolex already seems pricey for what it is ... panerai strikes me as seriously overpriced ...

... I can understand the appeal of the designs, but can someone explain its value ?

I inderstand that Panerai was made famous by "Rocky" Slyvester Salone, he bought them very cheap those days, think maybe like $500.00 each. Panerai was unknown just like Seiko, Citizen...with his large purchase give away news got out the watch became a celebrity over night. Prices also shot up, sky rocketing.

Not sure if this story is true must asked "Rocky"

[minusplus]

Like many, I started off with Rolexes, and branched out to look into other brands.

Panerais never appealed to me initially. Thought they look real wierd and chunky. By the time you start to understand Pams, you'll appreciate them. Once you get hold of a piece, you'll start to get crazy liao.

[MP-01]

Yah totally agree.

[MP-01]

I inderstand that Panerai was made famous by "Rocky" Slyvester Salone, he bought them very cheap those days, think maybe like $500.00 each. Panerai was unknown just like Seiko, Citizen...with his large purchase give away news got out the watch became a celebrity over night. Prices also shot up, sky rocketing.

Not sure if this story is true must asked "Rocky"

I did a search on Wikipedia and also got this info. I think it was not known previously as it was italian.

[leslie]

problem is i can't bring myself to pay 5-6k for a unitas 6497..

dun think i will ever own any panerai..