Long awaited return to Panerai

[Charlie_26]

Hello everyone,

It has been several years since I owned a Panerai, and that was a lovely PAM0090 which I regrettably had to sell.
I’m now able to be looking at new watches, and despite what seems to be a log of negative Panerai press I still think they’re one of the best looking watches ever.

The PAM01361 looks sublime and I think that’s going to be my choice. I live in the UK and had a master plan to buy from Heathrow airport on a flight out to save the tax, only I’m a few years late and this is no longer a thing.

What I’m after is some good advice on getting the best deal. I travel overseas frequently so I certainly don’t have to buy in the UK. I’m also from a part of the country where money and people are parted only with great difficulty, so the better the deal the happier I am. I’m also really paranoid about fakes, and so the pre-owned market does appears like a minefield to someone who isn’t a huge expert.

Thanks in advance for any advice you are able to give, I’ll be very grateful.

[rootbeer7]

Try Wiseman watches. Great chap. Reliable, trustworthy and knows his stuff.

[Charlie_26]

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Try Wiseman watches. Great chap. Reliable, trustworthy and knows his stuff.

Thank you my friend

[NigeG]

PAM1361 BiTempo is a great looking watch. I tried one on last year. Couldn’t bring myself to drop £9k on one though.

Watches of Mayfair are a good source for new grey market Panerai.

Alternatively Will at Wiseman Watches gets a lot of good feedback as already mentioned.

I’m personally tempted by a 627 at Watchfinder. In theory they should be trustworthy on Panerai as an official Service Centre and owned by Richemont


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[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by NigeG

PAM1361 BiTempo is a great looking watch. I tried one on last year. Couldn’t bring myself to drop £9k on one though.

Watches of Mayfair are a good source for new grey market Panerai.

Alternatively Will at Wiseman Watches gets a lot of good feedback as already mentioned.

I’m personally tempted by a 627 at Watchfinder. In theory they should be trustworthy on Panerai as an official Service Centre and owned by Richemont


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Watchfinder are easy to deal with. I’ve bought a few from them. Just check watch closely. I returned a 210 with damaged bridge (you’d think they’d check movement with an exhibition back.

[Tri-Tip]

I wanted to make the 1361 my first Panerai, I really liked the power meter, but the 12 hour GMT hand turned me off. Had it been a 24 hour hand, that would have been my purchase. Ended up with a 1288 and couldn't be happier.

[Charlie_26]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I wanted to make the 1361 my first Panerai, I really liked the power meter, but the 12 hour GMT hand turned me off. Had it been a 24 hour hand, that would have been my purchase. Ended up with a 1288 and couldn't be happier.

Now the 1288 is a beautiful watch! I was very tempted by that, but for travelling I do like to have the GMT hand. The fabric strap on the 1288 is so nice. Have you stayed with the buckle and tang or gone to deployment clasp? I know that therein lies another strand altogether.

[Tri-Tip]

Originally Posted by Charlie_26

Now the 1288 is a beautiful watch! I was very tempted by that, but for travelling I do like to have the GMT hand. The fabric strap on the 1288 is so nice. Have you stayed with the buckle and tang or gone to deployment clasp? I know that therein lies another strand altogether.

I have the grey fabric strap that it came with, a black fabric, and the black rubber which is by far my favorite. I think the black strap looks better than the grey on this model, and I find the fabric to be scratchy and it pulls (doesn't want to curve around my wrist). I didn't think I would like the rubber, but I have it on the watch 90% of the time.

[Mastergreenhand]

Can’t wait for the incoming photos, welcome back!

[Charlie_26]

Originally Posted by Mastergreenhand

Can’t wait for the incoming photos, welcome back!

Thank you my friend

[Moondoggy]

Panerai is climbing back in vogue. Good luck.