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L-16610 · 13 April 2011, 03:13 AM

I have these watches

A Rolex submariner 16610Lv (what else

)
A steel / Platinum Yachtmaster
A Panerai 292 Ceramic radiomir

And I saved enought to buy a fouth watch.

It will be or a Rolex or a Panerai. Should I buy a Panerai to get 2 Panerai and 2 Rolexes or a third Rolex ?

If I go for a Rolex it must be a sportsmodel, and I would probably buy a secondhand Explorer II or secondhand GMT (Not ceramic !!!)

If it would be the Panerai ... I have a chance to get such a limited boutique version from Paris (Luminor 414, PIG dial)

NO please, think before you vote, look at what I have and don't just vote for Rolex because we are on a Rolex forum !!!

For those who don't know enough about Panerai, this is the watch I'm talking about

thanks for your replies !

cedargrove · 13 April 2011, 03:19 AM

The Panerai is nice, but I voted Rolex because both options have a very useful GMT function.

Jason71 · 13 April 2011, 03:20 AM

Since you have 2 and 1, I would make it 2 and 2. Plus, I LOVE the look of that Panerai

rolexsweep · 13 April 2011, 03:23 AM

Panerai gets my vote, you have both 2 iconic "rollies" and i love that panerai!

padi56 · 13 April 2011, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L-16610

I have these watches

A Rolex submariner 16610Lv (what else

)
A steel / Platinum Yachtmaster
A Panerai 292 Ceramic radiomir

And I saved enought to buy a fouth watch.

It will be or a Rolex or a Panerai. Should I buy a Panerai to get 2 Panerai and 2 Rolexes or a third Rolex ?

If I go for a Rolex it must be a sportsmodel, and I would probably buy a secondhand Explorer II or secondhand GMT (Not ceramic !!!)

If it would be the Panerai ... I have a chance to get such a limited boutique version from Paris (Luminor 414, PIG dial)

NO please, think before you vote, look at what I have and don't just vote for Rolex because we are on a Rolex forum !!!

For those who don't know enough about Panerai, this is the watch I'm talking about

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The only opinion that matters is your own because you have to wear it, so just buy the watch you want its that simple.

BigMac53 · 13 April 2011, 03:27 AM

I voted PAM, that thing is SWEET!

Watch Professor · 13 April 2011, 03:43 AM

Since most Panerais look alike and you have one, I vote Rolex.

The GMT Master · 13 April 2011, 03:46 AM

Get the Panerai - if you change your mind in the future, it will be much, much easier to find one of the Rolexes than a limited run Panerai

EDIT: After doing some more research on the 414, it's made me even more certain of it's uniqueness. Get it!

mfer · 13 April 2011, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Since most Panerais look alike and you have one, I vote Rolex.

Here is what a 292 looks like for the record.

BTW, I voted the Pam SE because if you are thinking about even liking it, get it now, b/c it won't be made again. You can always get a Expy II or GMT II if you change your mind later.

gqllc · 13 April 2011, 04:04 AM

After careful review I voted Panerai for your collection so far

esm · 13 April 2011, 04:22 AM

voted for the 414 because it is a limited edition and im a fan of Panerai.
the other two can come by easily in the future.

L-16610 · 13 April 2011, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Since most Panerais look alike and you have one, I vote Rolex.

yup, but there is a huge difference between a Radiomir (which I have) and a Luminor (which I could get)

And let's be honest, the difference between a sub and GMT isn't also very big

L-16610 · 13 April 2011, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Get the Panerai - if you change your mind in the future, it will be much, much easier to find one of the Rolexes than a limited run Panerai

EDIT: After doing some more research on the 414, it's made me even more certain of it's uniqueness. Get it!

thanks, this is indeed very good about the Panerai
and if I would ever want to sell it I could sell it without problem ... even with a profit

esm · 13 April 2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Since most Panerais look alike and you have one, I vote Rolex.

wow - that is abit of an irresponsible reply.

same can be said for most Rolex watches. judging by the pic in your signature, your two Rolex looks alike too.

dilly_56 · 13 April 2011, 05:29 AM

Pig!

Jason71 · 13 April 2011, 05:48 AM

Since it is nearly 50/50 right now, and this poll is on a ROLEX FORUM.........That is really saying something IMHO.

Zed Homme · 13 April 2011, 05:52 AM

I voted panerai as it strikes me as a special and unique piece. Wait on the second hand gmt and get a gmt2c instead....

stockae92 · 13 April 2011, 05:52 AM

there will always be used rolex around, but 414 will be hard to come by. i vote for 414

zeuloa · 13 April 2011, 05:53 AM

I would look at JLC or go for the Rolex.

SoftwareDrone · 13 April 2011, 06:28 AM

Forgive me because this is different than you asked, but if I had a couple of Rolexes and a Panerai, I would get a Breitling.

youenjoymyself · 13 April 2011, 07:11 AM

pani for so many reason listed above... limited run and that's a particularly nice version (love that strap, hand colour and sub guys on the face)

Watchdog · 13 April 2011, 07:14 AM

Love Rolex but for me there is absolutely no doubt given your choices:

Panerai!!!!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 13 April 2011, 07:15 AM

As other posters have stated, the Panerai is a limited edition. Get what you like - the Pani may be hard to get in the future.

tkc324 · 13 April 2011, 07:16 AM

What about a GMT Panerai?

spuds · 13 April 2011, 07:24 AM

I'm lovin' that Pan!!!!

tfduff723 · 13 April 2011, 07:31 AM

I voted for Rolex but certainly admire Panerai.

Panerai is one of those brands that doesn't really look good on me but I love to see them worn on others.

Hard to go wrong either way. Glad I could be of no help whatsoever.

karmatp · 13 April 2011, 07:42 AM

If you can get that Pam, do it.

mjclark32 · 13 April 2011, 07:48 AM

Pam414 looks awesome

errol0_7 · 13 April 2011, 07:52 AM

Go GMT! I have owned 3 panerai watches, an 88 a 312 and a chrono radiomer (forgot the number) I have also owned a coke GMT which I sold to fund the GMTIIC

The only watch I have ever regretted selling (& I have traded over 35) is the GMT Coke! and I am saving up now to get a pepsi!!!

The Panerai is an awesome watch but you did ask for opinions and it wouldn't get any time on my wrist if I had the GMT! Just MHO.

Looking forward to seeing your choice.

timeisfathaoftruth · 13 April 2011, 09:16 AM

I am a big Rolex fan...That is what I wear and what I buy...but I voted for the Panerai. It just seems right and looks right!

View Poll Results: Which extra watch should I buy ?
a secondhand Explorer II or a secondhand GMT	62	56.36%
the Panerai 414	48	43.64%
Voters: 110. You may not vote on this poll

13 April 2011, 03:13 AM	#1
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	I know this is a Rolex forum ... but I want your opinion I have these watches A Rolex submariner 16610Lv (what else ) A steel / Platinum Yachtmaster A Panerai 292 Ceramic radiomir And I saved enought to buy a fouth watch. It will be or a Rolex or a Panerai. Should I buy a Panerai to get 2 Panerai and 2 Rolexes or a third Rolex ? If I go for a Rolex it must be a sportsmodel, and I would probably buy a secondhand Explorer II or secondhand GMT (Not ceramic !!!) If it would be the Panerai ... I have a chance to get such a limited boutique version from Paris (Luminor 414, PIG dial) NO please, think before you vote, look at what I have and don't just vote for Rolex because we are on a Rolex forum !!! For those who don't know enough about Panerai, this is the watch I'm talking about thanks for your replies !

13 April 2011, 03:20 AM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Since you have 2 and 1, I would make it 2 and 2. Plus, I LOVE the look of that Panerai __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

13 April 2011, 03:23 AM	#4
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	Panerai gets my vote, you have both 2 iconic "rollies" and i love that panerai! __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

13 April 2011, 03:43 AM	#7
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Since most Panerais look alike and you have one, I vote Rolex. __________________

13 April 2011, 03:19 AM	#2
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	The Panerai is nice, but I voted Rolex because both options have a very useful GMT function.

13 April 2011, 03:27 AM	#6
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	I voted PAM, that thing is SWEET!

13 April 2011, 03:46 AM	#8
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Get the Panerai - if you change your mind in the future, it will be much, much easier to find one of the Rolexes than a limited run Panerai EDIT: After doing some more research on the 414, it's made me even more certain of it's uniqueness. Get it!

13 April 2011, 04:04 AM	#10
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	After careful review I voted Panerai for your collection so far __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

13 April 2011, 04:22 AM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	voted for the 414 because it is a limited edition and im a fan of Panerai. the other two can come by easily in the future.

13 April 2011, 05:29 AM	#15
dilly_56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAWAII Posts: 1,289	Pig!

13 April 2011, 05:48 AM	#16
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Since it is nearly 50/50 right now, and this poll is on a ROLEX FORUM.........That is really saying something IMHO. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

13 April 2011, 05:52 AM	#17
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I voted panerai as it strikes me as a special and unique piece. Wait on the second hand gmt and get a gmt2c instead....

13 April 2011, 05:52 AM	#18
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	there will always be used rolex around, but 414 will be hard to come by. i vote for 414

13 April 2011, 05:53 AM	#19
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	I would look at JLC or go for the Rolex.

13 April 2011, 06:28 AM	#20
SoftwareDrone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: San Jose, CA Watch: <-- likes to Posts: 506	Forgive me because this is different than you asked, but if I had a couple of Rolexes and a Panerai, I would get a Breitling. __________________ :-) Mike Rolex Submariner (Blue V, YG) Breitling Navitimer (Black SS) Rolex Daytona (Black V SS) Rolex GMTII Ceramic (Black V SS, Sold) Rolex Daytona (White Random SS, Sold) Girard Perregaux 8020 Ferrari (Yellow)

13 April 2011, 07:11 AM	#21
youenjoymyself "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Watch: SubC! Posts: 251	pani for so many reason listed above... limited run and that's a particularly nice version (love that strap, hand colour and sub guys on the face)

13 April 2011, 07:14 AM	#22
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,816	Love Rolex but for me there is absolutely no doubt given your choices: Panerai!!!!

13 April 2011, 07:15 AM	#23
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	As other posters have stated, the Panerai is a limited edition. Get what you like - the Pani may be hard to get in the future.

13 April 2011, 07:16 AM	#24
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	What about a GMT Panerai?

13 April 2011, 07:24 AM	#25
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I'm lovin' that Pan!!!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

13 April 2011, 07:31 AM	#26
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	I voted for Rolex but certainly admire Panerai. Panerai is one of those brands that doesn't really look good on me but I love to see them worn on others. Hard to go wrong either way. Glad I could be of no help whatsoever.

13 April 2011, 07:42 AM	#27
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	If you can get that Pam, do it. __________________ My grails:

13 April 2011, 07:48 AM	#28
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Pam414 looks awesome __________________

13 April 2011, 07:52 AM	#29
errol0_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: them come and go Posts: 689	Go GMT! I have owned 3 panerai watches, an 88 a 312 and a chrono radiomer (forgot the number) I have also owned a coke GMT which I sold to fund the GMTIIC The only watch I have ever regretted selling (& I have traded over 35) is the GMT Coke! and I am saving up now to get a pepsi!!! The Panerai is an awesome watch but you did ask for opinions and it wouldn't get any time on my wrist if I had the GMT! Just MHO. Looking forward to seeing your choice. __________________ John Sub 126610LV incoming GMT 126710 BLRO YM 40 126622 Rhodium IWC Portugieser Automatic 40.4mm - Pink dial

13 April 2011, 09:16 AM	#30
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	I am a big Rolex fan...That is what I wear and what I buy...but I voted for the Panerai. It just seems right and looks right! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

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