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bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 04:29 AM

Hi...What do you guys think ..Choice between a 18k white gold 18039 with diamond bezel.....or Panerai 270 10 day Power Reserve???

ALSO..which is worth more and which is more collectable?? O ly problemwith Rolex is I like big watches??? Opinions pleeeze

Bfd70 · 3 October 2015, 04:34 AM

Well, since you emphatically asked in bold type, I will tell you that everyone on The Rolex Forum will say to buy the Rolex. Good luck.

bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 04:36 AM

Bold type was because I did on my phone and it was hard to shut bold off !!!!! :)

bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 04:56 AM

I didn't realize...I posted from my phone ....:-)

Ferdelious · 3 October 2015, 06:08 AM

Day-Date for sure.

bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Day-Date for sure.

Why???

Colin10101 · 3 October 2015, 06:15 AM

If you like big watches the DD will seem tiny. 36mm is not big by any means.

bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 06:37 AM

Dd??

Onikage · 3 October 2015, 07:32 AM

The DD doesn't need to be big and the president bracelet looks great on big wrists. More visible the better.

bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 07:41 AM

Day Date.......aabhhnn

Which is "more collectable"

Onikage · 3 October 2015, 07:49 AM

Just get the DD. Post pics.

Lordofrolex · 3 October 2015, 08:02 AM

I love both watches as i have both Panerai and rolex in my collection.

Lets go over both and you make a decision.

Rolex 18039
Price: ~12k

This watch is beautiful and a rolex classic. It pretty old so you don't get the reliability of buying a new watch. Its also consider small in todays standard as 40mm is the new mens wrist watch size trend. I don't see it going down much more from this price and of course as gold goes up in price could be worth more one day. NO ONE KNOWS. This could be a daily wear but i personally wouldn't unless i worked at an office everyday. This def wouldn't be worn during activities or diving. Lastly, its gold so you cant go wrong.

Panerai 270
Price: ~13k
Panerai is def a watch that not everyone know but if you run into someone on the street and they say "Nice Panerai" you know that guy knows his watches. People who like Panerai, love it so if you're one of those people then you already know you want this watch. Its a great everyday watch without the worry of breaking or ruining it during activities and diving. 10 day reserve is a amazing. Its not gold but this watch wasn't made to be gold. Its a sport watch and its meant to be used like that. As far as resale value i don't believe it will drop too much as this is a 10 day reserve and not a base Pam 104 model which has taken big hits on the resale market.

So you kind of have to look at what you want to wear the watch for? Do you want to impress the common person with your gold DD or the watch enthusiast with a 10 day reserve? Do you like to do sporty activities with your watch on? Lastly, i would look at your current watch collection and base what kind of watch you want next. If you have two sport watches then get the DD. If you dont have a watch and this is your first get the Panerai is it more versatile.

Let us know what you decide

bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 08:22 AM

Thanks!!!

......

Now I'm even more confused :)

I like the size and complications of the PAM...but I never owned a Rolex before ....

Decisions...Decisions...

THC · 3 October 2015, 09:24 AM

Day Date... just because...

zama · 3 October 2015, 09:29 AM

Very different watches, I think the Rolex will hold its value better, do you like smaller or larger watches, do you want dressier or sportier.

What other watches do you own, are you trying to fit to a collection plan.....

And as others have said this is TRF...... BUY THE ROLEX.....

SLS · 3 October 2015, 09:30 AM

Sorry, but I'd go with the Pam, you can dress it up or down with the straps and frankly, i'm not a huge fan of diamond bezels & 36mm is just too small for me.

bobbybmd · 3 October 2015, 11:44 AM

Seems like 18039 is a "classic" as it seems to be holding it's price well

3 October 2015, 04:29 AM	#1
bobbybmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 35	Rolex 18039 ??? Hi...What do you guys think ..Choice between a 18k white gold 18039 with diamond bezel.....or Panerai 270 10 day Power Reserve??? ALSO..which is worth more and which is more collectable?? O ly problemwith Rolex is I like big watches??? Opinions pleeeze

3 October 2015, 06:08 AM	#5
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	Day-Date for sure. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

3 October 2015, 07:32 AM	#9
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	The DD doesn't need to be big and the president bracelet looks great on big wrists. More visible the better. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

3 October 2015, 07:49 AM	#11
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Just get the DD. Post pics. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

3 October 2015, 09:29 AM	#15
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Very different watches, I think the Rolex will hold its value better, do you like smaller or larger watches, do you want dressier or sportier. What other watches do you own, are you trying to fit to a collection plan..... And as others have said this is TRF...... BUY THE ROLEX..... __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

3 October 2015, 04:34 AM	#2
Bfd70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 893	Well, since you emphatically asked in bold type, I will tell you that everyone on The Rolex Forum will say to buy the Rolex. Good luck.

3 October 2015, 04:36 AM	#3
bobbybmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 35	Bold type was because I did on my phone and it was hard to shut bold off !!!!! :)

3 October 2015, 04:56 AM	#4
bobbybmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 35	I didn't realize...I posted from my phone ....:-)

3 October 2015, 06:15 AM	#7
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	If you like big watches the DD will seem tiny. 36mm is not big by any means.

3 October 2015, 06:37 AM	#8
bobbybmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 35	Dd??

3 October 2015, 07:41 AM	#10
bobbybmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 35	Day Date.......aabhhnn Which is "more collectable"

3 October 2015, 08:02 AM	#12
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I love both watches as i have both Panerai and rolex in my collection. Lets go over both and you make a decision. Rolex 18039 Price: ~12k This watch is beautiful and a rolex classic. It pretty old so you don't get the reliability of buying a new watch. Its also consider small in todays standard as 40mm is the new mens wrist watch size trend. I don't see it going down much more from this price and of course as gold goes up in price could be worth more one day. NO ONE KNOWS. This could be a daily wear but i personally wouldn't unless i worked at an office everyday. This def wouldn't be worn during activities or diving. Lastly, its gold so you cant go wrong. Panerai 270 Price: ~13k Panerai is def a watch that not everyone know but if you run into someone on the street and they say "Nice Panerai" you know that guy knows his watches. People who like Panerai, love it so if you're one of those people then you already know you want this watch. Its a great everyday watch without the worry of breaking or ruining it during activities and diving. 10 day reserve is a amazing. Its not gold but this watch wasn't made to be gold. Its a sport watch and its meant to be used like that. As far as resale value i don't believe it will drop too much as this is a 10 day reserve and not a base Pam 104 model which has taken big hits on the resale market. So you kind of have to look at what you want to wear the watch for? Do you want to impress the common person with your gold DD or the watch enthusiast with a 10 day reserve? Do you like to do sporty activities with your watch on? Lastly, i would look at your current watch collection and base what kind of watch you want next. If you have two sport watches then get the DD. If you dont have a watch and this is your first get the Panerai is it more versatile. Let us know what you decide

3 October 2015, 08:22 AM	#13
bobbybmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 35	Thanks!!! ...... Now I'm even more confused :) I like the size and complications of the PAM...but I never owned a Rolex before .... Decisions...Decisions...

3 October 2015, 09:24 AM	#14
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,661	Day Date... just because...

3 October 2015, 09:30 AM	#16
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Sorry, but I'd go with the Pam, you can dress it up or down with the straps and frankly, i'm not a huge fan of diamond bezels & 36mm is just too small for me. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

3 October 2015, 11:44 AM	#17
bobbybmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NY Posts: 35	Seems like 18039 is a "classic" as it seems to be holding it's price well

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