Why Panerai???

[chris1973]

I have been thinking for a while now what should I buy Panerai or Rolex. Rolex just seems the obvious ( maybe boring) choice. I have tried the Sub date, Sub LV and Seadweller and they just don't seem to do it for me.

I feel some people buy Rolex because its a Rolex not because they like the watch but know they have bought a watch people know and they can show it off to their mates!

I have spoken to many Jewellers who won't wear a Rolex thinking they are over priced and for the watch nut there are many better choices out there. I started trying on Rolex and then after reading threads on here and elsewhere feel Panerai is just that bit different, isn't as obvious ( which I like ) than say a Rolex and better suited to what I need the watch for.

I have tried on a Pam 88, 160 since reading this forum and they just feel right, look right and not as obvious as a Rolex.