What is a Panerai Homage watch...?

[Bisquitlips]

I am assuming it is a complete fake??

http://cgi.ebay.com/1950-Luminor-Fly...ayphotohosting

[Trurolexer]

FAKE!!!

[toph]

It is not a Panerai, it is probably a Marina Militaire or something.
They cost $100-$150 , asian made, similar to Panerai designs but not fakes, just very similar

[paijo]

Homage Watch is getting very popular here in Asia. Not only Panerai but also U Boat and B&R. I understand that people do not call it FAKE, when they do not put the brand Panerai on the watch they are not making fake Panerai. But isn't copying a design is still a copying?

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by paijo

Homage Watch is getting very popular here in Asia. Not only Panerai but also U Boat and B&R. I understand that people do not call it FAKE, when they do not put the brand Panerai on the watch they are not making fake Panerai. But isn't copying a design is still a copying?

Hello Paijo...Nice name!!!
Marina Militare is Made In Japan.

[mfer]

For me an Homage is a remake of a previous historic model that is NO LONGER MADE!!!!!
It doesn't have any indicators of Panerai or Rolex on it, but closely resemble the original made my Rolex or Panerai.

For me,
--the Alpha Paul Newman Daytona come to mind
--the MKII Steve McQueen Explorer come to mind
--the Retrospect Watch Company EGIZIANO and 1938a

All of these replica's that are use the Panerai locking clasp on the Luminor's are basically breaking the law. This is patented by Panerai, but in China, the laws are not recognized. That is why most are from there

[James T]

And that is why China is richer than the United States now!

[robb01]

I thought Homage was suppose to be similiar, but that is a little too similiar

[mfer]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I am assuming it is a complete fake??

http://cgi.ebay.com/1950-Luminor-Fly...ayphotohosting

You know I never looked at that auction until just now.

That is a REPLICA, FAKE POS.
He basically took the 212 (which is in production, not historic) and copied it. Breaking the law by having the Luminor crown lock on it.

The real deal from Panerai.
http://www.panerai.com/img/2/prodott...212_scheda.jpg

From Panerai.com
Luminor 1950 Chrono Flyback

Movement: automatic mechanical, Panerai OP XIX calibre, 13¼ lignes, 30 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour, Incabloc® anti-shock device. 42 hours power reserve. Côtes de Genève decoration for bridges and oscillating weight, burnished blued screws. Chronometer Certificate (C.O.S.C.).
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds. Flyback chronograph with 2 counters, tachymeter scale.
Case: diameter 44 mm, brushed steel. Brushed steel push buttons for the chronograph functions at 2 and 4 o’clock.
Bezel: polished steel.
Back: see-through sapphire crystal.
Device protecting the crown: (protected as a Trade Mark) brushed steel.
Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 2 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 100 meters.
Strap: PANERAI personalised calf strap with carbon fibre pattern and steel adjustable buckle.

*Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Trade Marks Glucydur® and Incabloc®.

[Ranfni]

It means fake!

[Ranfni]

like pre-owned is to used
homage is to fake
you should also buy the lamborghini coutach homage biult on a pontiac fiero

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Ranfni

like pre-owned is to used
homage is to fake
you should also buy the lamborghini coutach homage biult on a pontiac fiero

[Bisquitlips]

Just wondering guys! Thanks for the education!

[HockeyBrand]

imo: this auction for PAM212 is not a homage watch. I've seen this exact Fake/Rep on the various sites with the clear rip-off of Logo and brand name on the dial.

So just because the criminal removes the name off the dial and thinks he's home-free from EBAY selling these "drop-shipped" items from the Far East, doesn't sit well with me.

He clearly has never even seen this piece as expressed by his Q&A answer.

Question & Answer Answered On
Q: Does this have the sandwich dial, or are the numbers painted onto the dial? Thanks! Oct-23-08
A: Great question. Yes it has the sandwich dial with G1 (light green) lume. Thanks

Uh no. This watch is sausage numerals in C1. (and lume is a 'stretch'...maybe for a minute)


Hence, he is taking orders then requesting the item to be sent to the Winning bidder's address (Drop shipped) technique used by almost all Fake Watch sites.

[Launch Mini]

fake, and reading the question about the Sandwich or Painted dial, He got the answer wrong too. IDIOTPainted dial
Even has Chinese characters on the caseback ( I think)

[bumblebee]

No matter how they try to put it, it is simply fake and a total disrespect for patents and the law!

[Gedanken]

Hmm - so it's a homage of a homage of a Rolex?

[argee1977]

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Hmm - so it's a homage of a homage of a Rolex?

Yeah, i think Panerai is one brand that you shouldn't complain too much about 'homages'.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by argee1977

Yeah, i think Panerai is one brand that you shouldn't complain too much about 'homages'.

Yeah, I don't fully understand the passion about HATE of homages amongst the paneristi community. I mean most of the paneristi also like Hublot big bangs. Can anyone say AP ROO?????

Come on. Just enjoy YOUR watches.