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Texsubmariner · 10 January 2008, 06:22 AM

You can't go wrong with either brand. As others have stated, Rolex has better (or best) name recognition. The Pams are too big on my wrist. Rolex, to their credit, don't follow fads like other brands, and that is a plus to me. The Sub has managed to maintain the same classic look over 50 years. I prefer Rolex, but you should try both on and see.

thedips · 10 January 2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

Actually Pannys hold their value quite well.

i was thinkingthe same and their price also is steadily going up every year i wait... ehhh...

i have 2 other rolexes on my list before i consider my 1st pam... but both are great watches....

asking a rolex forum which u should get... i say hay get the rolex... and then start planning for the pam.

the_atom · 10 January 2008, 08:17 AM

would you call a ss pepsi gmt high end range

vukotab · 10 January 2008, 09:18 AM

I really don`t like Panerai watches.Those `re just too big for my taste.
So the answer is Rollie,of course!

maz · 10 January 2008, 10:14 AM

Thanks again everyone. I kinda knew what responses I'd be getting...all fair and I appreciate everyone's honesty. I think the Rolex would be the best all-arounder for me. Great under a suit and and equally great on my Ducati (although the Panny is Italian). And now after the incredible pics from Jos...the GMTIIc has got my name all over it ...I'll keep you updated with pics as soon as I get her home!

boa2 · 10 January 2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by maz

Thanks again everyone. I kinda knew what responses I'd be getting...all fair and I appreciate everyone's honesty. I think the Rolex would be the best all-arounder for me. Great under a suit and and equally great on my Ducati (although the Panny is Italian). And now after the incredible pics from Jos...the GMTIIc has got my name all over it ...I'll keep you updated with pics as soon as I get her home!

Congratulations in advance. Can't wait to see photos of you on your Duc with the GMT!!!

maz · 10 January 2008, 10:21 AM

Should be nice. I've got a Monster Dark....it'll make for a good back-drop for my GMT : )
-Nik

boa2 · 10 January 2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by maz

Should be nice. I've got a Monster Dark....it'll make for a good back-drop for my GMT : )
-Nik

What a combo!

shane1 · 10 January 2008, 10:31 AM

I just bought two PAM's last week and I think they compliment my Rolex collection. I bought the PAM's because I already had all the main Rolex's that I wanted. Both great watches, just different.

shane

Transient · 10 January 2008, 10:53 AM

I'd choose an Omega over a Panerai ANY DAY!!!
That being said, for 6 grand you cannot go past a 16610. The SS Sub Date wins every time!!

teo · 10 January 2008, 12:27 PM

Both are great watches but I prefer rolex. Big watch trend may die later on.

shane1 · 10 January 2008, 12:30 PM

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...2,1416,00.html

Article on big watch trend and why.

shane

SSD · 10 January 2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Transient

I'd choose an Omega over a Panerai ANY DAY!!!
That being said, for 6 grand you cannot go past a 16610. The SS Sub Date wins every time!!

No doubt! The Panarai are simply too big for my taste as well. I love my Sub, lust for several other Rolex references, and have always had a secret desire to sport a Speedy Professional. Panarai just do not possess enough of the "it" factor for me to consider them anything other than overpriced. Sorry, I understand it is a matter of taste and this is my 0.02.

And yes, I do consider a Pepsi GMT to be "high end". They're awesome!

JBat · 10 January 2008, 01:14 PM

I like Panerai a lot. The simplicity of the designs appeals to me and I think one would make a perfect complement to a Rolex. That said, most of the models are big and I have small wrists. One of the smaller models would probably work for me, but for now it's Rolex all the way. I appreciate that Rolex hasn't jumped on the size bandwagon and remain true to their roots. Some of the watch sizes now are just ridiculous.

ohlins · 10 January 2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JBat

.... remain true to their roots.

so has panerai.... :)

10 January 2008, 10:31 AM	#39
shane1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 53	Panerai I just bought two PAM's last week and I think they compliment my Rolex collection. I bought the PAM's because I already had all the main Rolex's that I wanted. Both great watches, just different. shane

10 January 2008, 06:22 AM	#31
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	You can't go wrong with either brand. As others have stated, Rolex has better (or best) name recognition. The Pams are too big on my wrist. Rolex, to their credit, don't follow fads like other brands, and that is a plus to me. The Sub has managed to maintain the same classic look over 50 years. I prefer Rolex, but you should try both on and see.

10 January 2008, 08:17 AM	#33
the_atom "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: . Watch: 16610,16710,116519 Posts: 122	would you call a ss pepsi gmt high end range

10 January 2008, 09:18 AM	#34
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I really don`t like Panerai watches.Those `re just too big for my taste. So the answer is Rollie,of course!

10 January 2008, 10:14 AM	#35
maz Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Nik Location: CT Watch: SS GMT II C Posts: 69	Thanks again everyone. I kinda knew what responses I'd be getting...all fair and I appreciate everyone's honesty. I think the Rolex would be the best all-arounder for me. Great under a suit and and equally great on my Ducati (although the Panny is Italian). And now after the incredible pics from Jos...the GMTIIc has got my name all over it ...I'll keep you updated with pics as soon as I get her home!

10 January 2008, 10:21 AM	#37
maz Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Nik Location: CT Watch: SS GMT II C Posts: 69	Should be nice. I've got a Monster Dark....it'll make for a good back-drop for my GMT : ) -Nik

10 January 2008, 10:53 AM	#40
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	I'd choose an Omega over a Panerai ANY DAY!!! That being said, for 6 grand you cannot go past a 16610. The SS Sub Date wins every time!!

10 January 2008, 12:27 PM	#41
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Both are great watches but I prefer rolex. Big watch trend may die later on.

10 January 2008, 12:30 PM	#42
shane1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 53	http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...2,1416,00.html Article on big watch trend and why. shane

10 January 2008, 01:14 PM	#44
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I like Panerai a lot. The simplicity of the designs appeals to me and I think one would make a perfect complement to a Rolex. That said, most of the models are big and I have small wrists. One of the smaller models would probably work for me, but for now it's Rolex all the way. I appreciate that Rolex hasn't jumped on the size bandwagon and remain true to their roots. Some of the watch sizes now are just ridiculous.

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