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What John said.... Also, in a recent interview in WatchTime magazine with the the Panny CEO, he was quoted as saying Panerai will continue to keep production of it's watches to 35,000, and with the addition of the ferrari line (branded 'Ferrari, engineered by Panerai) that production will creep to 40,000 units per year, but certainly no more. Also, in Canada there are only three authorized dealers to service 35 million people. Among WIS, lots know about the brand. Among the great unwashed, it's Pan-er-what? ![]() |
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I was on the phone with my AD this morning in reference to an entirely different subject, and told them about the thoughts and feelings in this thread. I got the usual excuses and she promised to have her manager call me back about this. To my surprise, he did. I just spoke with him, and guess what Rolex is offering,
Are you ready? You guys will never believe this ![]() NOTHING!.......................................... ...... NADDA,.................................... ZIP,.................................. ZILTCH,........................................... ......... ZERO.............................................. .........BUPKISS ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He did, however, assure me that a price hike was looming and he expected it to go into effect some time in the fall. I asked if this was the same price hike he expected by this past spring. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Wow Craig... my shock and absolute disbelief are incredibly underwhelming.
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I'll give them credit for being consistent.
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most people who buy Rolex watches dont even know there are other high end, expensively made watches...
they would not know to ask for any goodies or know to compare their experience to anything else... |
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Maybe Im just a new guy, but after buying a $8500 watch I was kinda disappointed to see a book that looked like it was printed in 1972 and the other book for the newest style datejust maybe looked from 1992. But I dont read the books. The watch sure looks sweet!
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![]() ![]() And now take a look at the slightly improved newer booklet with the later Jubilee and Oyster bracelets. However, they still haven't brought in booklets with the very latest ALL SOLID LINKS Oyster and Jubilee bracelets.....God alone knows when that will happen!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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That was supposed to be a serious post...yeah, right!!
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Well >>
If I had to purchase a watch other than Rolex it would probably be a JLC. I have looked at Lange and others but I really like some of JLC's offerings. However, as stated before I do not really want a dress watch and most of these high end brands are not made for a 'sports' type lifestyle. They are more fragile, which leaves Rolex, the 'tank' of luxury watches. I care most about the watch in the box, not the little goodies.
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Yep - as John said I was invited to a JLC workshop at their HQ in London in Jan 2004. Most of the people there were managers/salespeople from JLC ADs plus also journalists.
The watchmaster from Geneva showed us how to disasemble and reassemble the JLC 8-day power reserve. This movement would be used in the largest sized Reverso later that year. It was a great experience and I was very fortunate to win a place. JLC were very generous - they gave away some merchandise and even the white watchmaker's jacket you see me wearing in the photo. I was the only one with a Panerai at the event but I'm sure a lot of people liked it ![]() ![]() |
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Just to briefly answer this topic: personally I like the bits and pieces that come with a watch, pen, etc. I know at the end of the day it's the main product that matters, but to me, if I buy a £2500 watch I don't think it's too much to ask for it to come in a nice wooden box.
Look at the other brands and you'll see much better packaging. Even the early Princes came in a nice box....much better than the ordinary green ones. Panerai has cool pearwood boxes of different sizes. And it wouldn't cost a lot to make a nice wooden box.....anyone who has received a box from Rob on Paneristi (Daren...?) will know that he makes these as a hobby and they are 100 times better than the crappy box that Rolex supplies. At the end of the day Rolex doesn't need to give anything extra - their sales speak for themselves, and the truth is most of us would rather have a reliable watch and rubbish packaging/accessories than a watch that comes with amazing packaging but gives trouble. However, the extra attention to detail and a bit more customer awareness wouldn't go amiss, would it....? |
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![]() BTW, in that top picture, your dome certainly shines more than mine!! How the hell do you do it? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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![]() And talk about a piece of art, he makes some outstanding boxes and gives them away to Paneristi out of the kindness of his heart. ![]() He is a man that only knows generousity and PASSION. Some old pics of the box that he sent me. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Beautiful finish to that box, Daren. Love the light-coloured look on the wood. Excellent quality!!
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How, prey tell, did this turn into a Love-in for Paneri? I tell you what, the next serious thread, I'm gonna school you boys on the finer points of Jeager LeCoultre, or maybe Seiko, hell, I'll write a whole two paragraphs on my first watch, given to me at the tender age of eight, a manual Timex on a fetching navy blue vinyl strap. I loved that watch! It was my first mechanical given to me by my Grandmother. So be warned!! You tossers, flaming head Satan lovers, and sheep molesters!!
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