372 - a lot for sale this past week?

[tranny]

Originally Posted by canwatchco

I agree with the poster above who said simply that Panerai wants to make money. Its a business. Why on earth should they care about the secondary markets?

Luxury brands care very much about secondary markets, which are indicative of public perception of intrinsic value in their product. Strong secondary markets support higher price-points. Making more product doesn't always equate to making more profit.

[Randy]

Most AD's received 1 or 2 in their latest shipment. I think it's great they are available!

[Watchcraze007]

Originally Posted by PanosI

I have a feeling that in the long term this will be true !!

For sure ;) (still the feeling today, three months into this thread )

[Watchcraze007]

Originally Posted by transio

Resale value affects quantity of new product purchases. If resale prices plummet, there will be an increase in aftermarket turnover and consequently less new product purchases due to the twofold effect of increased supply and lower prices on the used market.

Steve, what do u think about the future for the 382? ;)

[Survivor]

Originally Posted by FWK

It's just TOO big for a lot of people - fact!
It's an amazing watch. But....

It's easy to get blinded when browsing this forum where everyone pads your back, and tell you that it looks great on you.

But in reality, your wife, your boss and most importantly yourself might not think that a 47mm plexi scratchmagnet looks that cool outside the "Risti" world.

It's an great watch, but the hype is even greater. Ask yourself if you would have bought it, if you walked into a jeweler without ever having heard of Panerai or Paneristi before? Some would, and they are the correct owners, but a lot wold not - mainly due to the size. And that's the reason many gets flipped at the moment.

The perfect post my friend .............

[gigantor]

Originally Posted by FWK

It's just TOO big for a lot of people - fact!
It's an amazing watch. But....

It's easy to get blinded when browsing this forum where everyone pads your back, and tell you that it looks great on you.

But in reality, your wife, your boss and most importantly yourself might not think that a 47mm plexi scratchmagnet looks that cool outside the "Risti" world.

It's an great watch, but the hype is even greater. Ask yourself if you would have bought it, if you walked into a jeweler without ever having heard of Panerai or Paneristi before? Some would, and they are the correct owners, but a lot wold not - mainly due to the size. And that's the reason many gets flipped at the moment.

agreed. Frankly I felt that the 372 is too over-rated with just a base. Nothing to shout about. Ppl will think the re-sale value are better than 233? Wait till the P and Q series is out and then we will see...Recently saw alot of 372 in the resale market (also in Asia). It's a matter of time that the resale value will drop.

[Watchcraze007]

The 372 will hold value and just simply be in people's collections for sure, just not necessarily appreciate in value (because of the N-Z! series ;))
And that is fine for any collector, and for OP.