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writer 5 August 2006 12:41 AM

Panerai Comments
 
I have been wearing my 210 for a couple of weeks now.

Totally different comments from co-workers compared to when I wore a Sub.

When I wore the Rolex, I heard the following:

"How much did you pay for that?"
"How can you afford that?"
"Is it real?"
"Did you buy it in Canal Street?" (street in Manhattan where fakes can be purchased)

With the Panerai, I have heard the following:

"What time is it? I can't quite see it."
"Why are you wearing a pocket watch on your wrist?"
"That thing is huge!"

No one at work has a clue that Panerai is a luxury brand. I kind of like that.

C.J. 5 August 2006 12:44 AM

Stealthy sweet, huh :thumbsup: It's a great looking watch, Writer :agree: I'm glad you're enjoying it :cheers:

Atomic 5 August 2006 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by writer (Post 99592)

No one at work has a clue that Panerai is a luxury brand. I kind of like that.

Ain't it cool? :thumbsup:

So far I've only had two unsolicited comments. One from a guy at a party who said, "I guess with that watch you can't use the old "I didn't know what time it was" if you're late for a meeting."

And the other was at my AD when the sales guy pointed out my watch to a guy who was considering getting a PO but was unsure of the size. He said, "you think the PO is big, look at that guy's Panerai."

Otherwise, it totally flies under the radar. I love it. :smokin:

hutchman 5 August 2006 03:29 AM

When I wear a Rolex I usually get comments like "you must be rich" or "is it real?" When I wear a Panerai I hear "nice watch" or "thats the biggest watch I've ever seen" or the request " can I try it on?"

Launch Mini 5 August 2006 05:58 AM

I have had the above comments on both.
In Disneyland, on one of the dark rides, I heard the people behind me ask each other " What is that glowing thing on his wrist?"

I had a "client" comment on my Panerai, just in general, so I take it off & show him.
About 6 weeks later, I meet this fellow again, he has taken the time to research the brand, the history etc. I thought that was cool

Trurolexer 29 November 2008 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by writer (Post 99592)
I have been wearing my 210 for a couple of weeks now.

Totally different comments from co-workers compared to when I wore a Sub.

When I wore the Rolex, I heard the following:

"How much did you pay for that?"
"How can you afford that?"
"Is it real?"
"Did you buy it in Canal Street?" (street in Manhattan where fakes can be purchased)

With the Panerai, I have heard the following:

"What time is it? I can't quite see it."
"Why are you wearing a pocket watch on your wrist?"
"That thing is huge!"

No one at work has a clue that Panerai is a luxury brand. I kind of like that.

My Oldman always asking the same question everytime I wearing my Pannie...:chuckle:

leopardprey 29 November 2008 09:16 PM

Panerai has become very well known and common here in Bangkok. When I go window shopping at the high end malls these days I usually see several other people wearing Panerais.

Though I have gotten many nice comments about my Panerais. Usually in reference to the crown guard or the wide leather straps.

And in many parts of the world, no one will know what a Panerai watch is, where Rolex everyone knows.

Trurolexer 29 November 2008 10:03 PM

Rolex is the famous watch Brand in the world. No doubt about it.
Even my 80 years old Grandma know that...

TswaneNguni 29 November 2008 10:41 PM

Panerai ...gets many comments: Nice/big/beautiful/Wow !! etc....but,people dont know the brand,as a general rule.Those that know,always flips over and leads to a lengthy discussion :thumbsup:

Rolex ... TT Blue Sub,got the most comments and still the nicest looking Rollie imo.

I also feel safer wearing a Panerai in public.Criminals know Rolex TOO well !!:thumbsdow

argee1977 29 November 2008 11:24 PM

Comments i get are usually:

Wearing Rolex = "So Ryan, did you see the boxing last night, you want to go and watch the game this afternoon then nip down the pub?"

Wearing Panerai = "So Ryan, did you see Will and Grace last night, you want to go and see Mamma Mia down the cinema this afternoon?"

:chuckle:

arielc 1 December 2008 12:10 AM

i have the pam 111 and a few subs and gmt.wearing a pannie you dont feel like you are one of crowed,like more standing out.

Trurolexer 1 December 2008 12:47 AM

My Oldman said to me : Why you wearing clock in your wrist?:chuckle:
My Friend said to me :What is that? Nautica or Marc Ecko watch?:dummy:

gone2vegas 1 December 2008 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer (Post 874619)
My Oldman said to me : Why you wearing clock in your wrist?:chuckle:
My Friend said to me :What is that? Nautica or Marc Ecko watch?:dummy:

:lol::lol::lol:

jalber 24 August 2023 11:13 AM

Panerai watch help
 
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Hey guys the images attached are a watch that I inherited and doing much research could only find one posting about it and not sure the value nor if this is real and how to tell. Any insight would be great!

Al1969 24 August 2023 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalber (Post 12916847)
Hey guys the images attached are a watch that I inherited and doing much research could only find one posting about it and not sure the value nor if this is real and how to tell. Any insight would be great!

Holy thread revival! :chuckle:

By the way, I don’t think your watch genuine.

Cassidyanne 25 August 2023 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jalber (Post 12916847)
Hey guys the images attached are a watch that I inherited and doing much research could only find one posting about it and not sure the value nor if this is real and how to tell. Any insight would be great!

https://youtu.be/Yt814cDRAfo?si=d5LL_Np0SCF0MmJ5

Tri-Tip 25 August 2023 01:44 AM

I've had my PAM1288 for about 5 weeks, and the only comment I've gotten on it is from one of my clients who is a watch nut. It happened that the day I came in wearing mine, he was wearing his (I think it's a 1316). He noticed it and wanted to see it so I took it off for him. Most of my friends are not watch people and wouldn't know what it is.

dmash 25 August 2023 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip (Post 12917524)
I've had my PAM1288 for about 5 weeks, and the only comment I've gotten on it is from one of my clients who is a watch nut. It happened that the day I came in wearing mine, he was wearing his (I think it's a 1316). He noticed it and wanted to see it so I took it off for him. Most of my friends are not watch people and wouldn't know what it is.

Thank you for sharing your experience 15 years after OP.:cheers:

rootbeer7 25 August 2023 04:44 AM

Wouldn’t it be odd if the 210 I bought recently is one and the same as OP’s :chuckle:

htc8p 1 September 2023 12:48 PM

“ really like your watch.” That’s from a vegetable market vendor. Clearly she know style


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