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    mclaincausey
    見習いボス
    Joined: 12 Apr 2013

    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.

    Think it, be it.

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      derivative666
      Joined: 30 Jan 2011

      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.

      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        tigerpac
        Joined: 18 Apr 2012

        Panerai lost a lot of respect with the '318 scandal' and then just the large in your face sizing turns a lot of people off.  That said they're probably beat up more than they should be.  Takes a long time to win people back.

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          Friday
          Joined: 27 Mar 2012

          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.

          Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

          ~Shinici Haraki~

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            I know, I know…...

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              Chris
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 28 Jun 2010

              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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                tigerpac
                Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                ^"Texas Timex"

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                  ddtrash
                  Haraki san Expert
                  Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                  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.

                  There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                    tigerpac
                    Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                    ETA is in-house to Swatch though 😉

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                      Graeme
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                      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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                        seawolf
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                        I think anyone with a Rolex Submariner needs to give it to me. I've actually served on a submarine. PM me for my mailing address 🙂

                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                        @zeebeeleather

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                          Anesthetist
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                          One I don't wear often enough. The Japanese domestic Seiko Alpinist.

                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                            Finn666
                            Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                            what a beauty right there A.!

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              And very reasonable:

                              http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-japan-82/seiko-automatic-alpinist-watch-sarb017-1850.html?currency=GBP&gclid=CLvr1ZCot7sCFS3JtAodUx0AHQ

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                madmonday
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                great watch Anesthetist.

                                head high, middle finger higher

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                                  Finn666
                                  Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                  @Giles:

                                  And very reasonable:

                                  http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-japan-82/seiko-automatic-alpinist-watch-sarb017-1850.html?currency=GBP&gclid=CLvr1ZCot7sCFS3JtAodUx0AHQ

                                  this legit? ???
                                  the seiko 007 is 50% off…wtf?!

                                  last edited by 17 Dec 2013, 13:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Chris
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                    Price looks about right.  Ignore the "retail" price; that's almost always bullshit.

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                                      Graeme
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                      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.

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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Just no way I could put a Cartier on my wrist.  Paula has a gold tank that I bought her years ago, but then, my view is that Cartier is OK for girls…

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          Graeme
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                          I like the Cartier because it's less macho than most dive watches. But I can see where you're coming from.

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