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Dubaiguy7 · 8 December 2018, 06:22 AM

Hello everyone,

I am very hesitating between those two:

Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso classic
OR
Panerai PAM 1523

Regardless the models, what would you choose when you cmpare those two companies? And which model of other suggested.

Maany thanks guys

szabo_martin · 8 December 2018, 06:26 AM

JLC is the leader in pedigree and finish. The Panerai gets a ton of compliments and is a more youthful watch. Two totally different watches... depends on your age, lifestyle etc.

Dubaiguy7 · 8 December 2018, 06:29 AM

My age is 27, i think both are good for every style

opawlows · 8 December 2018, 06:33 AM

Do you have anything else in your collection? Do you like to swap straps frequently? Will it be an everyday watch?

Dubaiguy7 · 8 December 2018, 06:34 AM

Will be every day watch, i uave only Rolex datejust stee in my collection!!

rootbeer7 · 8 December 2018, 06:47 AM

Apples and chopped liver! Impossible to answer.

Dubaiguy7 · 8 December 2018, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Apples and chopped liver! Impossible to answer.

Lol! I mean whats better than another in terms of History and representation.

heritagewatchdealers · 8 December 2018, 06:58 AM

JLC for sure- I'm just not that impressed by most PAMs

asiparks · 8 December 2018, 07:15 AM

JLC will be more WIS ish, but seriously, what do you like ? Go look at some catalogues or website and make up your own mind

szabo_martin · 8 December 2018, 07:39 AM

OOOH get a 50 Fathoms... like a love child of the two

vman · 8 December 2018, 08:18 AM

JLC. No questions. A different league.

joli160 · 8 December 2018, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vman

JLC. No questions. A different league.

X2

JR16 · 8 December 2018, 09:36 AM

I’ve had 3 Panerai and sold two of them ... novelty wore off. So my vote is for JLC.

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vladamir15 · 8 December 2018, 10:42 AM

JLC, i have not heard many good things about the movement. The reverso is a classic

_speedmaster_ · 8 December 2018, 10:43 AM

No question in my eyes...JLC. An industry leader in their movements. Plus, they offer a wider array of models, from dress watches, to sport models to haute horology.

chloebear · 9 December 2018, 01:05 AM

It sounds crazy trying to decide between JLC and Panerai. They couldn't be more different, but I totally get where you are coming from. I've been trying to decide the same thing. Ultimately for me the answer will be one of each, just not sure which one to get first. I'm strongly considering the 1523 as well, but torn between the JLC Master Control with date or the Master Ultra Thin small second.

With respect to your decision it really depends what else is in your collection and what you will wear it for. If it's a professional work setting I'd go with the JLC. If you are looking for more of a fun watch I'd go with the Panerai. Let us know what you decide! Good luck.

chloebear · 9 December 2018, 01:09 AM

OK helps if I read the whole post....27 and you already have a DJ. I'd go Panerai! Wear the DJ for work and the Panerai for fun.

Justindo · 9 December 2018, 02:01 AM

As others have stated, these are really two completely different watches. One is a dressy watch and the other is a sporty watch. Your Rolex Datejust is an in-between watch so you really could go either way or end up with both in the future and have no overlap in your collection. Considering your age, the Panerai might seem like the better choice but, then again, I purchased a gold Reverso when I was younger than you and will never own a Panerai, so who you are is more relevant that your age. I think you should consider if you wear suits and business casual more or jeans and t-shirts, although you could probably wear either watch with either type of clothing and look fine.

Perry8912 · 14 December 2018, 07:50 AM

I vote for JLC

RW88 · 14 December 2018, 08:11 AM

100% jlc

CorradoBrit · 14 December 2018, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubaiguy7

Lol! I mean whats better than another in terms of History and representation.

In that case JLC. But try a Reverso on your wrist. Its not for everyone.

Cru Jones · 14 December 2018, 08:54 AM

JLC has many nice watches, great finishing, etc etc.... but, overall, Panerai hits more emotional highs (and lows), IMHO. Kind of Swiss vs Italian, I suppose. Definitely room for both in a collection.

Between the 2 you mentioned, I’d go white/silver Reverso and then aim for a more traditional black dial Panerai.

tudorbaja27 · 14 December 2018, 09:24 AM

JLC for me. Also - my wrists could never handle a Panerai. Reverso is next on my list

nick c · 14 December 2018, 11:24 AM

They are so different.

MCHI09 · 14 December 2018, 11:47 AM

I vote both! Watches for different occasions

Burlington · 15 December 2018, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asiparks

JLC will be more WIS ish, but seriously, what do you like ? Go look at some catalogues or website and make up your own mind

X2 to that advice

8 December 2018, 06:22 AM	#1
Dubaiguy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 25	JLC vs. Panerai Hello everyone, I am very hesitating between those two: Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso classic OR Panerai PAM 1523 Regardless the models, what would you choose when you cmpare those two companies? And which model of other suggested. Maany thanks guys

8 December 2018, 06:47 AM	#6
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,140	Apples and chopped liver! Impossible to answer. __________________ @imrootbeer7

8 December 2018, 07:15 AM	#9
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	JLC will be more WIS ish, but seriously, what do you like ? Go look at some catalogues or website and make up your own mind __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

8 December 2018, 08:18 AM	#11
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	JLC. No questions. A different league. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

8 December 2018, 10:42 AM	#14
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	JLC, i have not heard many good things about the movement. The reverso is a classic __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

8 December 2018, 06:26 AM	#2
szabo_martin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 5711,Sub,DS,YM42 Posts: 812	JLC is the leader in pedigree and finish. The Panerai gets a ton of compliments and is a more youthful watch. Two totally different watches... depends on your age, lifestyle etc.

8 December 2018, 06:29 AM	#3
Dubaiguy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 25	My age is 27, i think both are good for every style

8 December 2018, 06:33 AM	#4
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,252	Do you have anything else in your collection? Do you like to swap straps frequently? Will it be an everyday watch?

8 December 2018, 06:34 AM	#5
Dubaiguy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dubai Posts: 25	Will be every day watch, i uave only Rolex datejust stee in my collection!!

8 December 2018, 06:58 AM	#8
heritagewatchdealers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: KM Location: United States Watch: Calibre de Cartier Posts: 666	JLC for sure- I'm just not that impressed by most PAMs

8 December 2018, 07:39 AM	#10
szabo_martin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 5711,Sub,DS,YM42 Posts: 812	OOOH get a 50 Fathoms... like a love child of the two

8 December 2018, 09:36 AM	#13
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	I’ve had 3 Panerai and sold two of them ... novelty wore off. So my vote is for JLC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

8 December 2018, 10:43 AM	#15
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	No question in my eyes...JLC. An industry leader in their movements. Plus, they offer a wider array of models, from dress watches, to sport models to haute horology. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

9 December 2018, 01:05 AM	#16
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	It sounds crazy trying to decide between JLC and Panerai. They couldn't be more different, but I totally get where you are coming from. I've been trying to decide the same thing. Ultimately for me the answer will be one of each, just not sure which one to get first. I'm strongly considering the 1523 as well, but torn between the JLC Master Control with date or the Master Ultra Thin small second. With respect to your decision it really depends what else is in your collection and what you will wear it for. If it's a professional work setting I'd go with the JLC. If you are looking for more of a fun watch I'd go with the Panerai. Let us know what you decide! Good luck.

9 December 2018, 01:09 AM	#17
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	OK helps if I read the whole post....27 and you already have a DJ. I'd go Panerai! Wear the DJ for work and the Panerai for fun.

9 December 2018, 02:01 AM	#18
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	As others have stated, these are really two completely different watches. One is a dressy watch and the other is a sporty watch. Your Rolex Datejust is an in-between watch so you really could go either way or end up with both in the future and have no overlap in your collection. Considering your age, the Panerai might seem like the better choice but, then again, I purchased a gold Reverso when I was younger than you and will never own a Panerai, so who you are is more relevant that your age. I think you should consider if you wear suits and business casual more or jeans and t-shirts, although you could probably wear either watch with either type of clothing and look fine.

14 December 2018, 07:50 AM	#19
Perry8912 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 15	I vote for JLC

14 December 2018, 08:11 AM	#20
RW88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York Watch: 116334 Posts: 195	100% jlc

14 December 2018, 08:54 AM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,246	JLC has many nice watches, great finishing, etc etc.... but, overall, Panerai hits more emotional highs (and lows), IMHO. Kind of Swiss vs Italian, I suppose. Definitely room for both in a collection. Between the 2 you mentioned, I’d go white/silver Reverso and then aim for a more traditional black dial Panerai.

14 December 2018, 09:24 AM	#23
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	JLC for me. Also - my wrists could never handle a Panerai. Reverso is next on my list __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

14 December 2018, 11:24 AM	#24
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	They are so different.

14 December 2018, 11:47 AM	#25
MCHI09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: IL Watch: Rolex Posts: 191	I vote both! Watches for different occasions

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