How many Rolex collectors own a Panerai?

[Hank]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

It's an amazing piece that has to be seen to be believed. Meanwhile, here's some wristies of my 737 on different straps

Awesome watch!


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[jcr847]

I have one. I really dont wear it much anymore, though.

[scrappy]

I just added my first Panerai (PAM233) to my collection. Nice watch - will wear it occasionally in rotation but can't see myself owning more than one Panerai at any given time.

[polaris72]

I have got Luminor 561 8 days. I own other brands including Rolex. Love the simplicity of my Panerai and the fact that I do not need to worry about putting it on a watch winder as it is a manual wound watch.

[Hank]

Originally Posted by scrappy

I just added my first Panerai (PAM233) to my collection. Nice watch - will wear it occasionally in rotation but can't see myself owning more than one Panerai at any given time.

A wrist shot or two would be highly appreciated =)


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[scrappy]

Originally Posted by Hank

A wrist shot or two would be highly appreciated =)


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Here ya go!

[Hank]

Originally Posted by scrappy

Here ya go!

My favorite PAM! Looks great on you.


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[donas]

To be honest, I bought a 111 a couple years ago and it has nearly replaced my sub. I am not normally attracted to large watches, but this just seems perfect; now my sub feels too small

[Rockrolex]

PAMs hold no interest for me. I have a bunch of Rolexes and a number of other brands but would not own a Panerai. While I like big watches, PAMs seem to wear too big for me. I'm also not crazy about the faces.

[DCheeta]

I think Panerai and Rolex go perfectly together in a collection. They even have shared DNA.

I have three Rolex (among other brands) and one Panerai, I wear the Panerai regularly in rotation with my other watches.

I consider the core of my collection to be the 14060, the 3570.50 and the PAM000. The three basics.

[Nsx_23]

I have a 590 and its a cool watch. Went to try on a 616 at the boutique and i was surprisingly attracted to it.

[KBM]

Loved my 422, just a bit too large for me. Hope to add a 233 in the future.

[Magwitch]

I have 4:

241 40mm on old style brushed SS bracelet
176 44 mm titanium
305 47mm submersible
423 47mm with PR

Many strap options for each.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Loved my 422, just a bit too large for me. Hope to add a 233 in the future.

You may want to check out the Due models ... They're not for everyone, but I thought the 729 was awesome

[KBM]

Originally Posted by brandrea

You may want to check out the Due models ... They're not for everyone, but I thought the 729 was awesome

When I first saw the images of the Due collection, my first reaction was "Wow! They've really nailed these!". The more I learned about them, however... snap on case backs, 30m wr on a design created for a divers watch (come one, crown protecting system in a 30m watch?!).... definitely not for me.

It's a shame, because some of the Due models have exactly the aesthetics I like on luminors.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by kauebm

When I first saw the images of the Due collection, my first reaction was "Wow! They've really nailed these!". The more I learned about them, however... snap on case backs, 30m wr on a design created for a divers watch (come one, crown protecting system in a 30m watch?!).... definitely not for me.

It's a shame, because some of the Due models have exactly the aesthetics I like on luminors.

I hear you, they aren't for everyone bit aesthetically they are some of the nicest ones I've seen

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[KBM]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I hear you, they aren't for everyone bit aesthetically they are some of the nicest ones I've seen

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I'm with you, beautiful watches. Such a pitty.

[WhyMe]

Panerai obviously looks very different from Rolex. I wear my Pam 557 on casual occasions. Rolex on more dressed up occasions. So yes, they are both good looking watches and they serve different purpose in my collection.

[B. Doggy]

A PAM belongs in every collection!

[Betta01]

Bitten by the Panerai bug..but not keen to spend the cash on new Panerai (dun know why, I just can't convince myself to buy them new)
Spotted a used Pam213.. tat interest me.

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[Doctock]

A Panerai collector...

[nick c]

Originally Posted by Doctock

A Panerai collector...

Great collection

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by kauebm

When I first saw the images of the Due collection, my first reaction was "Wow! They've really nailed these!". The more I learned about them, however... snap on case backs, 30m wr on a design created for a divers watch (come one, crown protecting system in a 30m watch?!).... definitely not for me.

It's a shame, because some of the Due models have exactly the aesthetics I like on luminors.

I take the point, which has been raised several times in this section, about the snap on case back and the 30m WR. However, will the Due be your only watch and, if so, how often do you dive below 30 metres with it on?

I have other watches so I wouldn't let either of those concerns put me off, my 1950 Luminors suddenly became too big for me. If you like the Due, go for it and by a G-Shock for diving. Job done

Originally Posted by Doctock

A Panerai collector...

Most excellent collection

[Ruud Van Driver]

My Rolex (plus Mrs Van D’s DJ) and PAM collection happily co-existing

[KBM]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

I take the point, which has been raised several times in this section, about the snap on case back and the 30m WR. However, will the Due be your only watch and, if so, how often do you dive below 30 metres with it on?

I have other watches so I wouldn't let either of those concerns put me off, my 1950 Luminors suddenly became too big for me. If you like the Due, go for it and by a G-Shock for diving. Job done



Most excellent collection

Hey, Paul!

In my view, it's more of a concept problem. The Luminor design is, in essence, a diver's watch. It's whole history and DNA are intrinsically linked to diving, as is it's design, with the characteristic crown protecting system. In my opinion, that watch makes no sense with 30m wr, just as a submariner wouldn't.

One could, of course, use it exclusively as a dress piece and never have any issues with that, but to me that would betray the purpose of owning a Luminor Panerai. I certainly wouldn't get a 30m sub or sea dweller.

Beautiful watches, though.

[lexconsult]

I used to be a hardcore Panerai fan for many years and that was my last Panerais status (507, 441, 346, 177 and 385).
Bad news - all Panerais are gone. Good news - I still use this Panerai's watch storage!

[stylinleems]

Own a PAM320 ... :)

[Urosfan]

Im a two timer with both lol

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Hey, Paul!

In my view, it's more of a concept problem. The Luminor design is, in essence, a diver's watch. It's whole history and DNA are intrinsically linked to diving, as is it's design, with the characteristic crown protecting system. In my opinion, that watch makes no sense with 30m wr, just as a submariner wouldn't.

One could, of course, use it exclusively as a dress piece and never have any issues with that, but to me that would betray the purpose of owning a Luminor Panerai. I certainly wouldn't get a 30m sub or sea dweller.

Beautiful watches, though.

That's a fair point, Kaue.

I've heard a lot of people say that the Due has moved away from Panerai's DNA. I'm not a fan and I'm not sure I could wear one but they do open the brand up to people with smaller wrists and those who'd like to wear a Luminor under, say, a dress shirt. and that's no bad thing my friend

[MattAu]

Finally got myself a PAM00113. But I went against the grain and got a white dial. Have too many dark/black dial watches...