Panerai appreciation thread

[neebsta]

Destro loveliness


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Thanks Fred 😎

[Darkeeboy]

So those watches look very similar! They have the same movements even. I couldn’t work it out so I called Panerai in London and they said the two watches have a different case finishing and different dial - the 383 has a fully polished SS case with a sunburst dial and the 335 has a brushed SS case with a gradient dial. The 335 also differs apparently in that it’s a reproduction of an older historical 45mm Radiomir in their past catalogue. But that’s it.
I’m really into Panerai watches but like a lot of other people, I prefer the older models, if you wanted some reading material about their pre-Vendome days in the mid to late ’90’s and some of the classic watches they were making in the early to mid 2000’s then the following are reasonably good starting points:

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/jose-pe...nerai-watches/

https://www.fratellowatches.com/buyi...he-1990s/#gref

https://www.fratellowatches.com/buyi...he-2000s/#gref

There’s also all the Perezcope website stuff about dodgy vintage watches at auction and the ’scandal’ of cheap movements in expensive models from a few years ago but that might just put you off!

Thank you for your time taken to call and summarise the difference, it’s much appreciated, along with the reading links too!


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[djman]

No worries at all. I was surprised that there’s really no difference between those Radiomir’s apart from 2 grand … Anyway, happy hunting, there are some cracking older Panerai’s around at the moment if you want to go down that rabbit hole.

[Bigstam]

What’s the deal with refinishing Titanium cased Panerai? Is it a no go? Really fancy a 176 but nearly all are marked.

Cheers

Ross

[100thmonkey]

What’s the deal with refinishing Titanium cased Panerai? Is it a no go? Really fancy a 176 but nearly all are marked.

Cheers

Ross

Ink end of a decent eraser usually does 90% of the job

[cyrusir]

Thank you for your time taken to call and summarise the difference, it’s much appreciated, along with the reading links too!


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I have the 335 it is a lot nicer in the flesh v the other one, not sure it’s 2k better but I got a decent deal on mine on c24.

[Jon Kenney]

The madness has started…

[Kingstepper]

Crazy!

[Andyp1973]

968 on a new Cordes leather strap yesterday.






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[Marios]

^Now that is a perfect match!

[djman]

The madness has started…

Hi Jon, lovely straps … I’m guessing they’re all from Panerai? I’m after either a blue or tan suede strap for a Radiomir and when I contacted the boutique in London last week they said they had almost nothing in. Can I ask where you got yours? Love that second one.

[Jon Kenney]

Hi Jon, lovely straps … I’m guessing they’re all from Panerai? I’m after either a blue or tan suede strap for a Radiomir and when I contacted the boutique in London last week they said they had almost nothing in. Can I ask where you got yours? Love that second one.

Thanks. None of them are OEM. They are all from the local selling platform here, Lazada. They were were all between £7 - £12 each, including the buckles, tubes, spring bars, and tool.
Unfortunately one of them came with a branded buckle, but all in all they are great quality.

[Topcat30093]

^Now that is a perfect match!

Totally agree.
Combination looks fantastic.

[djman]

Thanks. None of them are OEM. They are all from the local selling platform here, Lazada. They were were all between £7 - £12 each, including the buckles, tubes, spring bars, and tool.
Unfortunately one of them came with a branded buckle, but all in all they are great quality.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. They all look great.

[mk1974]

968 on a new Cordes leather strap yesterday.






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Looks great ,you would of regretted swapping for a dssd


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[Andyp1973]

Looks great ,you would of regretted swapping for a dssd


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Absolutely Mick. Thankfully I came to my senses.


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[neebsta]

968 on a new Cordes leather strap yesterday.






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That match is absolutely perfect. I’m glad you kept it, it looks superb.

[neebsta]

What’s the deal with refinishing Titanium cased Panerai? Is it a no go? Really fancy a 176 but nearly all are marked.

Cheers

Ross

Or you can give the case a light rub with a scotchbrite pad. Marks on the case add to the charm though 😎

[Bigstam]

Or you can give the case a light rub with a scotchbrite pad. Marks on the case add to the charm though 

Ink end of a decent eraser usually does 90% of the job

Thanks guys.

Ross

[Robsmck]

Making my way home after a liquid lunch.

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[Andyp1973]

Current trio.




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[mk1974]

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[Fredamens]

Current trio.




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Cracking trio indeed


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[mk1974]

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[mk1974]

Current trio.




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Funny how the bronzo looks so small


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[Mj2k]

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Do you have 2 right arms too lol?

Lovely watch, my favourite PAM for sure.

[Fredamens]

1226 - a bright watch on a dreary day.



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[100thmonkey]

1226 - a bright watch on a dreary day.



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Nice


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[markyboy.1967]

1226 - a bright watch on a dreary day.


Just bought a PAM1226 which i get on Wed. Nice watches.



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[Darkeeboy]

Taking advice and looking at the second hand market for my first Panerai. What’s people thoughts on the PAM00512? I think the radiomor works better on my wrist than the luminor


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[neebsta]

183 arrived today.

[paneristi372]

183 arrived today.

First release G series with the older decorated movement.

Very nice!

[Robsmck]

Christmas evening with family watch...

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[neebsta]

First release G series with the older decorated movement.

Very nice!

The decorated G series movement was the draw. Very happy with it.

[100thmonkey]

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1097785191604443

[Peck]

1226 - a bright watch on a dreary day.



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This looks really good. I’ve long been tempted by the white-dialled PAMs

[Nev]

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[ed335d]

Another whitey

[Andyp1973]

Bit of bronze.




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[neebsta]

Lefty

[Nev]

Fred and Nev, Tenerife December 2023




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[mk1974]

It could be the new gtg


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[Fredamens]

Fred and Nev, Tenerife December 2023




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Lovely afternoon that Nev


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[100thmonkey]

Fred and Nev, Tenerife December 2023




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What a lovely couple you make


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[Fredamens]

Ahh thanks we think so too


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[golfg60]

My pam00341 and it's little bro pam00557

[Pan16520]

I need to see that on
Get it worn


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[martyloveswatches]

[paneristi372]

My pam00341 and it's little bro pam00557

I fell in love with the PAM00341 years ago when I saw it. Couldn’t ever wear it I don’t think but I’d have one just for sheer privilege.

[golfg60]

I fell in love with the PAM00341 years ago when I saw it. Couldn’t ever wear it I don’t think but I’d have one just for sheer privilege.

It's not been worn it's NOS
I just look at it 😂😂😂