Watches - another OCD problem
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I disagree with the whole Panerai vs Rolex thing. Everybody is rocking a Panerai nowadays and Breitling has become the new Rolex. As far as I am concerned. Getting a Rolex is no longer the "cool" watch to have yet they will always be some of the most iconic pieces ever made.
You may disagree with me but IMO Panerai is just a high end fashion watch.
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I don't know what "fashion watch" means but if you've seen the How It's Made that documented Panerai's process it's hard not to respect them. Their popularity doesn't necessarily mean they are bad timepieces. It might mean they are overpriced and cliche, but I think they are also iconic. Love their faces and the numerals. I wouldn't buy one, but I like them.
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I'm not knocking Panerai. I like them just would never buy one again. My brother has one and my father owned 3. Ten years ago I was in love with Panerai but, now not so much. They are all over the place and they sell for top dollar because of their popularity.
I would much rather pick up a excellent condition used Submariner then own a Panerai again.
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I know 'they are everywhere' sentiment and the feeling of seeing the same watch/stuffs worn is a bit not so good? But when I bought mine I was in Ghana and now that I'm in sweden, you don't see a lot of them. Here they are more interested in brietling, omega,AP and Rolex.
Glashutte is a nice watch. Mc Clain.
G-San, this one will look sexy on you.
pic. courtesy of watchprosite.
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Around here, nothing is as common as Rolex (for high end watches, that is). For a long time in the oil industry, the custom was to go buy a Rolex as soon as you got your first good well. It made sense- Rolex used to be tough, accurate, high quality watches at a premium, but still acceptable, price. After a while, it was part of the standard dress for the oilfields and the office. As a result, there are still lots of guys wearing the Rolex they bought in the 60s, 70s, 80s, etc.
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I have steered clear of Panerai as a brand. In my opinion they have gone too far with "limited releases". They seem to release a huge amount of "limited releases" which seem relatively easy to pick up. If I were a Panerai collector I would be getting fed up of the increasing number of "limited releases" that de-value the brand.
My opinion regarding Rolex is changing for the better. I had never really considered them before due to the fact they were relatively common, frequently copied and had quite a lot of negative stigma attached to them and by association the owner.
I have warmed to them as they are independent, make their own movements, and are robust. I am not keen on the new maxi face and cases but an original sea dweller is a stunning and functional timepiece.As I have learned more about watches, my taste and requirements have also evolved. I would probably choose an independent watch companies product over an offering from one of the big three corporate groups, Richemont, Swatch and LVMH. I like the independents as they manufacture their own movements as opposed to using ETA ebauches. Absolutely nothing wrong with ETA based movements, but I like the idea of an independent watch manufactured entirely in house.
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I'm not a big fan of Panerais, but there are a couple of Radomirs that I like, and the antimagnetic 389 appeals for its spec.
If I was feeling brave then I'd spend that sort of money on a Habring2. I've posted about them a few times before.
Were I less brave then a Jaeger LeCoultre or Zenith. I prefer the former, but some of the limited editions produced by the latter offer relatively good value in comparison to other manufactures. And they do the odd crazy special…
A Jaeger Reverso would be a quirky choice, and their sports watches are understated and overlooked.
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One I don't wear often enough. The Japanese domestic Seiko Alpinist.
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great watch Anesthetist.
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And very reasonable:
this legit? ???
the seiko 007 is 50% off…wtf?! -
Price looks about right. Ignore the "retail" price; that's almost always bullshit.
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The Calibre de Cartier Diver has just been announced.
Despite its appearance, it's actually a fully certified to ISO 6425 as a diving watch. A lot of the diving watches on sale don't meet that, the Panerai Luminors and IWC Aquatimer are the only ones I know of, though there are a number of uncertified designs that allegedly exceed the standard.
I like it because it's different.
More over at Hodinkee.
