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baseballduck · 20 August 2005, 11:30 AM

How much do Panerai's cost? I'm sure more than I can afford. Believe it or not I never saw one before joining this forum. I have really come to like them looking at more and more of them. Here is the stupid part of the question. Exactly how do you say it.

Tyler

baseballduck · 20 August 2005, 12:00 PM

I just looked at some on eBay. I thought rollies were expensive. It's a shame such beautiful timepeices are so unaffordable(for some people). I really really like the looks of them but I'll never be able to afford one. Maybe a replica(also the only way I can afford a Rolex). But apparently beauty comes with a price.

Tyler

dman · 20 August 2005, 03:08 PM

You will not get a whole bunch of support on the fake scene here Tyler. I think you would be better served to just keep saving away.

As far as Pams go, I have been bitten pretty hard by the bug. I like the fact that it is a unique watch that you certainly do not see all over the place. It packs some history, although not the same as Rolex and it has a cult type following. Which is very much like Rolex.

Another cool thing about Pannies is that they still only make about 35,000 a year so that keeps it somewhat exclusive. With this watch you are buying more of the Frogman history and popularity than you are the movement like in a Rolex. Although IMHO the finish is just as good as any Rolex you will find.

That is why I have room in my watch family for both.

dman · 20 August 2005, 03:10 PM

I also love the fact that you can change straps very easy on these models as they are done with screws, not springbars.

These straps are more addicting than the watches. Here is a pic minus about 6 straps of mine and a bracelet that should be here tomorrow.

Uncle-AJ · 20 August 2005, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baseballduck

Exactly how do you say it.

Tyler

Pan-er-eye.

padi56 · 20 August 2005, 08:03 PM

Try this link Tyler http://www.chronometrie.com/watchsou...soundspage.htm

mamas · 20 August 2005, 09:14 PM

Darren, it looks that you have spent nearly as much on straps as watches! nice collection.. congratulations!. I only wish panerai would make 38-40mm watches for guys like myself with smaller wrists.. they are really nice watches.. but they just look silly on my small wrist!
mamas

mamas · 20 August 2005, 09:20 PM

Tyler.. you can get a number of watches with the panerai styling for much less such as the glycine incursore line, trias, junghens etc if that is the style that you want. I hope you dont take this the wrong way, but fake watches have no place on any watch fora.. they are abominations, poorly made and reflect poorly on those who buy them. I dont think you have to spend thousands of $$$ to get a nice watch.. many can be had for much less.. i had a look at the glycine incursore line myself, and although they were too big for my wrist size.. they are fantastically made watches and cost $300-$400..
mamas

padi56 · 20 August 2005, 09:45 PM

Mamas Paneria make several model in the 40mm size,Luminor Chrono,Luminor
Marina,Radiomir GMT,and Radiomir auto.

mamas · 20 August 2005, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Mamas Paneria make several model in the 40mm size,Luminor Chrono,Luminor
Marina,Radiomir GMT,and Radiomir auto.

Thanks padi

The ones that i have seen at my dealers look much larger ?? is 40mm the standard size??

padi56 · 20 August 2005, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

Thanks padi

The ones that i have seen at my dealers look much larger ?? is 40mm the standard size??

No what Paneria calls its historic range is 44mm Luminor base,or Marina are
manual wind.Luminor Submersible 44mm auto,Luminor GMT.44MM auto,and
Luminor power reserve 44mm auto.The 40mm are called the contemporary
range and are auto and are as in above post.

baseballduck · 20 August 2005, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the great advice guys. Mamas I checked out some of the Glycine watches and I really liked them. They do look alot like a Pam. My question on those is how much does the average automatic one cost. My parents don't like spending much on watches.

Tyler

mamas · 21 August 2005, 12:02 AM

Tyler.. it depends which model you are looking for, and whther you want to buy one with a stainless steel bracelet or leather strap.. they cost about $500 -700 USD but if you go to the various watch fora sales corners you can pick them up much more cheaply. Do a google search and a number of net dealers come up, and see which model you like.
here are some pics from the web i found:

For cheaper alternatives, have a look into junghens and trias $200 USD-$300USD.. again very similar styling.
here are some trias pics ($200 USD)

Obviously if you want to buy panerai, then that is what you should save for.. but if you want that sort of styling, without the $$$ .. these watches are great watches and are much better than some crappy fake
Good luck!
mamas

mamas · 21 August 2005, 12:14 AM

here is the junkers watch too, which you can pick up for $225 USD

i borrowed these pics from:
http://www.longislandwatch.com/

Mark · 21 August 2005, 01:51 AM

One watch I love ... PAM 187 ! Now that a healthy size watch ! 47mm damn !

Mark · 21 August 2005, 01:58 AM

Another favorite ... PAM 168

Rockrolex · 21 August 2005, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

One watch I love ... PAM 187 ! Now that a healthy size watch ! 47mm damn !

Mark, do you carry your arm in sling when you wear that monster?

Mark · 21 August 2005, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Mark, do you carry your arm in sling when you wear that monster?

Wish I had the chance to wear that monster. That's a VERY, VERY hard watch to obtain. The PAM 194 is much easier to find, but isn't a chrono.

My dream Panerai trio is the PAM 187 , 168 and the Logo 005.

Now that I think about it .... I wouldn't mind a SLYTech with a white face.

JJ Irani · 21 August 2005, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baseballduck

How much do Panerai's cost? I'm sure more than I can afford. Believe it or not I never saw one before joining this forum. I have really come to like them looking at more and more of them. Here is the stupid part of the question. Exactly how do you say it.

Tyler

Hey Tyler,

It's pronounced: PAN-ER-I....as in a frying PAN....then you stop to think and say ERRRR....and finally ask yourself: Should I buy it...or perhaps a Rolex?

24 August 2005, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Tyler,

It's pronounced: PAN-ER-I....as in a frying PAN....then you stop to think and say ERRRR....and finally ask yourself: Should I buy it...or perhaps a Rolex?

Tyler, when you're ready do your research thoroughly. Had I known about Panerai before I bought my Rolex, I wouldn't have purchased a Rolex at all. Not that I regret buying my ExpII... awesome watch, but Panerai speaks to me more.

Rockrolex · 24 August 2005, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Tyler, when you're ready do your research thoroughly. Had I known about Panerai before I bought my Rolex, I wouldn't have purchased a Rolex at all. Not that I regret buying my ExpII... awesome watch, but Panerai speaks to me more.

Uh oh, John. You sound like you're catching JJ's speaking watch syndrome. You better see someone about that problem before it becomes incurable.

25 August 2005, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Uh oh, John. You sound like you're catching JJ's speaking watch syndrome. You better see someone about that problem before it becomes incurable.

I was going to say 'smiled at me more' but because I'm a tifosi, 'speak' speaks to me more, know what I'm saying?

Uncle-AJ · 25 August 2005, 08:10 PM

At last I've found a normal picture of mine. I'm not such a Panerai fan anymore and will probably sell this at some time and buy a vintage Rolex.

25 August 2005, 10:21 PM

When you're considering getting rid of it Adrian, I may be interested.

Uncle-AJ · 25 August 2005, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

When you're considering getting rid of it Adrian, I may be interested.

Noted and logged...................................but at my age I could still forget.

Rockrolex · 25 August 2005, 11:12 PM

That's probably one of the only PAMs I would consider, Adrian, if it weren't so damned big. I need those complications (date and power reserve) to be happy with a watch. If Johnny doesn't want it, I might have an interest in it, to flesh out my collection, when you get ready to part with it.

JJ Irani · 26 August 2005, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

At last I've found a normal picture of mine. I'm not such a Panerai fan anymore and will probably sell this at some time and buy a vintage Rolex.

Nice one, Adrian. I do love that PR complication. I wish Rolex would come up with one!!

baseballduck · 27 August 2005, 12:30 PM

I may be interested to. Although I'm sure its way out of my price range.
P.S. I haven't posted in a while because school started back.

Tyler

GMTII · 29 August 2005, 06:14 AM

Rev, I bought a PAM187 through Stryke on TURF brand new at 15% off list. It took about 3 weeks to get so I don't think they are too hard to find. In fact, he has another one in stock at the moment at 15% off list. It came with my name on the papers and full warranty. Some other guy on Paneristi.com also has one available.

20 August 2005, 11:30 AM	#1
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Panerai How much do Panerai's cost? I'm sure more than I can afford. Believe it or not I never saw one before joining this forum. I have really come to like them looking at more and more of them. Here is the stupid part of the question. Exactly how do you say it. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

20 August 2005, 12:00 PM	#2
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	I just looked at some on eBay. I thought rollies were expensive. It's a shame such beautiful timepeices are so unaffordable(for some people). I really really like the looks of them but I'll never be able to afford one. Maybe a replica(also the only way I can afford a Rolex). But apparently beauty comes with a price. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

20 August 2005, 03:08 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	You will not get a whole bunch of support on the fake scene here Tyler. I think you would be better served to just keep saving away. As far as Pams go, I have been bitten pretty hard by the bug. I like the fact that it is a unique watch that you certainly do not see all over the place. It packs some history, although not the same as Rolex and it has a cult type following. Which is very much like Rolex. Another cool thing about Pannies is that they still only make about 35,000 a year so that keeps it somewhat exclusive. With this watch you are buying more of the Frogman history and popularity than you are the movement like in a Rolex. Although IMHO the finish is just as good as any Rolex you will find. That is why I have room in my watch family for both. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 August 2005, 03:10 PM	#4
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I also love the fact that you can change straps very easy on these models as they are done with screws, not springbars. These straps are more addicting than the watches. Here is a pic minus about 6 straps of mine and a bracelet that should be here tomorrow. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

20 August 2005, 08:03 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,958	Try this link Tyler http://www.chronometrie.com/watchsou...soundspage.htm __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 August 2005, 09:14 PM	#7
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Darren, it looks that you have spent nearly as much on straps as watches! nice collection.. congratulations!. I only wish panerai would make 38-40mm watches for guys like myself with smaller wrists.. they are really nice watches.. but they just look silly on my small wrist! mamas

20 August 2005, 09:20 PM	#8
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Tyler.. you can get a number of watches with the panerai styling for much less such as the glycine incursore line, trias, junghens etc if that is the style that you want. I hope you dont take this the wrong way, but fake watches have no place on any watch fora.. they are abominations, poorly made and reflect poorly on those who buy them. I dont think you have to spend thousands of $$$ to get a nice watch.. many can be had for much less.. i had a look at the glycine incursore line myself, and although they were too big for my wrist size.. they are fantastically made watches and cost $300-$400.. mamas

20 August 2005, 09:45 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,958	Mamas Paneria make several model in the 40mm size,Luminor Chrono,Luminor Marina,Radiomir GMT,and Radiomir auto. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 August 2005, 11:34 PM	#12
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Thanks for the great advice guys. Mamas I checked out some of the Glycine watches and I really liked them. They do look alot like a Pam. My question on those is how much does the average automatic one cost. My parents don't like spending much on watches. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

21 August 2005, 12:02 AM	#13
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Tyler.. it depends which model you are looking for, and whther you want to buy one with a stainless steel bracelet or leather strap.. they cost about $500 -700 USD but if you go to the various watch fora sales corners you can pick them up much more cheaply. Do a google search and a number of net dealers come up, and see which model you like. here are some pics from the web i found: For cheaper alternatives, have a look into junghens and trias $200 USD-$300USD.. again very similar styling. here are some trias pics ($200 USD) Obviously if you want to buy panerai, then that is what you should save for.. but if you want that sort of styling, without the $$$ .. these watches are great watches and are much better than some crappy fake Good luck! mamas Last edited by mamas; 21 August 2005 at 12:14 AM..

21 August 2005, 12:14 AM	#14
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	here is the junkers watch too, which you can pick up for $225 USD i borrowed these pics from: http://www.longislandwatch.com/ Last edited by mamas; 21 August 2005 at 12:21 AM..

25 August 2005, 08:10 PM	#23
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	At last I've found a normal picture of mine. I'm not such a Panerai fan anymore and will probably sell this at some time and buy a vintage Rolex. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

25 August 2005, 10:21 PM	#24
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	When you're considering getting rid of it Adrian, I may be interested.

25 August 2005, 11:12 PM	#26
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,904	That's probably one of the only PAMs I would consider, Adrian, if it weren't so damned big. I need those complications (date and power reserve) to be happy with a watch. If Johnny doesn't want it, I might have an interest in it, to flesh out my collection, when you get ready to part with it. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 August 2005, 12:30 PM	#28
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	I may be interested to. Although I'm sure its way out of my price range. P.S. I haven't posted in a while because school started back. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

29 August 2005, 06:14 AM	#29
GMTII Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	Rev, I bought a PAM187 through Stryke on TURF brand new at 15% off list. It took about 3 weeks to get so I don't think they are too hard to find. In fact, he has another one in stock at the moment at 15% off list. It came with my name on the papers and full warranty. Some other guy on Paneristi.com also has one available.

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