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my1008 · 22 January 2008, 11:51 PM

Rollie or Pam? I love both.

Dan Pierce · 22 January 2008, 11:56 PM

Rolex cause I don't have a Pammy. A Pam 88 GMT example would be nice though.

dP

buz-lh · 23 January 2008, 12:30 AM

I've got to believe that if Rolex used a crown guard like the Pammy it would be stamped as part of the case. I haven't looked at the Pam really close but the crown guard appears to me as an afterthought. It doesn't really follow the lines of the case.

KJacques · 23 January 2008, 01:29 AM

I never thought one way or another about Panerai until I saw one in a shop recently and the style doesn't appeal to me. I did get amused watching this young guy trying one on. It was far too oversized for his wrist and looked more than comical on him. It overemphasized that effect, making his arm look insubstantial. He couldn't have looked prouder, tho. But I didn't think it was a good look.

Big watches may be the fad, but it takes a substantial arm to support one without looking ridiculous and most of the people I've seen who wear them cannot pull that look off. I recall seeing Arnold wearing one in a movie and he could pull it off fine. For almost everyone else, it looks ridiculous to me.

astcell · 23 January 2008, 01:53 AM

JBat · 23 January 2008, 01:55 AM

I like the Rolex, but the second and third Panerai's are cool too. The first one does nothing for me.

Trurolexer · 23 January 2008, 02:42 AM

Absolutely ROLEX!!! I sold my PAM 112H to bought my beloved Explorer II white face!!! But someday, I dunno when...I wanna buy Pannie maybe 111 or 005. After I bring home GMT II-C, Explorer 1 and SD...

JJ Irani · 23 January 2008, 02:44 AM

Rolex, of course.....but a PAM doesn't look too bad on me, guys. Here's one I borrowed from my friend in Auckland (while he was still there next to me, of course!!)

Trurolexer · 23 January 2008, 02:54 AM

Nah, you look more better with your Platty, JJ!!!

JJ Irani · 23 January 2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Nah, you look more better with your Platty, JJ!!!

I know that!!

Tools · 23 January 2008, 02:57 AM

I just can't get on board the Panerai train.....

The oversized industrial instrument/gauge look just doesn't do anything for me..

I'll take the Rolex please..

The Engineer · 24 January 2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Rolex, of course.....but a PAM doesn't look too bad on me, guys. Here's one I borrowed from my friend in Auckland (while he was still there next to me, of course!!)

JJ your the MAN

kcmo · 23 January 2008, 02:57 AM

Rolex is #1 for me!

slojoh · 23 January 2008, 03:08 AM

rolex, but the pan is nice as well!!

jhowton · 23 January 2008, 03:16 AM

I am not a fan of any of the Panerai line, I do like most Rolex.

Road Warrior · 23 January 2008, 02:04 PM

I'm a Rolex guy; always have been & always will be.

ohlins · 23 January 2008, 02:08 PM

i like rolex and panerai........ but i love rolex more......

CPCC · 23 January 2008, 02:47 PM

The sub, hands down.

Launch Mini · 23 January 2008, 02:59 PM

For the sub's I prefer the Rolex, but that 127 and the Radiomir are killer.
Is that a PAM62? Looks like it would be 40 or 42mm, white gold, date & the second hand at the 9. Beautiful.
Looks like it is a painted dial also?

dyeggy · 23 January 2008, 03:06 PM

I love my Panerai but I can't wait for the day that I get my 1st Rolex.

applebook · 23 January 2008, 03:09 PM

Rolex.

I've never liked the Submersible though. The Marina and Radiomir are great looking. If I do get a PAM, it won't be one with a Unitas movement unless it's being liquidated at 50% off.

gotmpower · 23 January 2008, 05:11 PM

Rolex!

Gaijin · 23 January 2008, 05:20 PM

Rolex. No brainer.

nikhsub1 · 23 January 2008, 05:27 PM

I'm not a fan of Panerai. At all.

erasuretim · 23 January 2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

I'm not a fan of Panerai. At all.

x2

Regards

Tim

mailman · 23 January 2008, 07:47 PM

That 1950 is a nice looking watch

chris_nor_cal · 23 January 2008, 07:59 PM

i love them both too. my next watch might one a pam, but im not sure which model. ....... all i haves a sub date now

ofelas · 24 January 2008, 12:50 AM

Panerai doesn't do it for me at all.

Triple Black 88 · 24 January 2008, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ofelas

Panerai doesn't do it for me at all.

me neither... ROLEX

Beautiful DD you have there

SSD · 24 January 2008, 03:34 AM

I have given it plenty of time, but I just can't get into Panerai. Way too thick, and there's something about the other areas of the case that somehow turn me off, too. BTW- I hate rubber straps on a SS watch, always have, always will.

Rolex, on the other hand, repersents classic beauty and innovation! Its a no-brainer for me also!

22 January 2008, 11:56 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,180	Rolex cause I don't have a Pammy. A Pam 88 GMT example would be nice though. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

23 January 2008, 12:30 AM	#3
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I've got to believe that if Rolex used a crown guard like the Pammy it would be stamped as part of the case. I haven't looked at the Pam really close but the crown guard appears to me as an afterthought. It doesn't really follow the lines of the case. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

23 January 2008, 02:42 AM	#7
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Absolutely ROLEX!!! Absolutely ROLEX!!! I sold my PAM 112H to bought my beloved Explorer II white face!!! But someday, I dunno when...I wanna buy Pannie maybe 111 or 005. After I bring home GMT II-C, Explorer 1 and SD...

23 January 2008, 02:44 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Rolex, of course.....but a PAM doesn't look too bad on me, guys. Here's one I borrowed from my friend in Auckland (while he was still there next to me, of course!!) __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

23 January 2008, 02:57 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	I just can't get on board the Panerai train..... The oversized industrial instrument/gauge look just doesn't do anything for me.. I'll take the Rolex please.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 January 2008, 01:29 AM	#4
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	I never thought one way or another about Panerai until I saw one in a shop recently and the style doesn't appeal to me. I did get amused watching this young guy trying one on. It was far too oversized for his wrist and looked more than comical on him. It overemphasized that effect, making his arm look insubstantial. He couldn't have looked prouder, tho. But I didn't think it was a good look. Big watches may be the fad, but it takes a substantial arm to support one without looking ridiculous and most of the people I've seen who wear them cannot pull that look off. I recall seeing Arnold wearing one in a movie and he could pull it off fine. For almost everyone else, it looks ridiculous to me.

23 January 2008, 01:53 AM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828

23 January 2008, 01:55 AM	#6
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I like the Rolex, but the second and third Panerai's are cool too. The first one does nothing for me.

23 January 2008, 02:54 AM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Nah, you look more better with your Platty, JJ!!!

23 January 2008, 02:57 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Rolex is #1 for me!

23 January 2008, 03:08 AM	#14
slojoh Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: az Posts: 283	rolex, but the pan is nice as well!!

23 January 2008, 03:16 AM	#15
jhowton Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Chicago area Posts: 160	I am not a fan of any of the Panerai line, I do like most Rolex.

23 January 2008, 02:04 PM	#16
Road Warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Brad Location: NC Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 378	I'm a Rolex guy; always have been & always will be. __________________ Wearing a Rolex is perpetual bliss!

23 January 2008, 02:08 PM	#17
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	i like rolex and panerai........ but i love rolex more...... __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

23 January 2008, 02:47 PM	#18
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	The sub, hands down. __________________

23 January 2008, 02:59 PM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	For the sub's I prefer the Rolex, but that 127 and the Radiomir are killer. Is that a PAM62? Looks like it would be 40 or 42mm, white gold, date & the second hand at the 9. Beautiful. Looks like it is a painted dial also? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

23 January 2008, 03:06 PM	#20
dyeggy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Pleasanton, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Peps Posts: 18	I love my Panerai but I can't wait for the day that I get my 1st Rolex.

23 January 2008, 03:09 PM	#21
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Rolex. I've never liked the Submersible though. The Marina and Radiomir are great looking. If I do get a PAM, it won't be one with a Unitas movement unless it's being liquidated at 50% off.

23 January 2008, 05:11 PM	#22
gotmpower "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Rich Location: S.F Posts: 271	Rolex!

23 January 2008, 05:20 PM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Rolex. No brainer.

23 January 2008, 05:27 PM	#24
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	I'm not a fan of Panerai. At all.

23 January 2008, 07:47 PM	#26
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	That 1950 is a nice looking watch __________________ JJ

23 January 2008, 07:59 PM	#27
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	i love them both too. my next watch might one a pam, but im not sure which model. ....... all i haves a sub date now __________________

24 January 2008, 12:50 AM	#28
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Panerai doesn't do it for me at all.

24 January 2008, 03:34 AM	#30
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I have given it plenty of time, but I just can't get into Panerai. Way too thick, and there's something about the other areas of the case that somehow turn me off, too. BTW- I hate rubber straps on a SS watch, always have, always will. Rolex, on the other hand, repersents classic beauty and innovation! Its a no-brainer for me also! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

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