Panerai appreciation thread

[kostal2093]

Recent addition - PAM 00180

[Robsmck]

Love the 213

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[Wandril]

Not a creative picture, but my first Panerai, successfully liberated from the excellent Robsmck.




Dave


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Very nice Dave!
I have not tried yet a submersible but I can see that happening in the future, looks great here

[helidoc]

Very nice Dave!
I have not tried yet a submersible but I can see that happening in the future, looks great here

I know it’s the first bloom of love, but it is brilliant. I was worried it might wear large, but it doesn’t, even on my wrists. It’s beautiful. Only took me 13 years to get a Pam. Hoping that a Zero is on the cusp of joining it! :)

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[Robsmck]

I know it’s the first bloom of love, but it is brilliant. I was worried it might wear large, but it doesn’t, even on my wrists. It’s beautiful. Only took me 13 years to get a Pam. Hoping that a Zero is on the cusp of joining it! :)

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That will make a very nice duo Dave. Happy you are loving the 25.

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[McBeardy]

AFAIK, they have discontinued the entire 1940s Radiomir line, along with quite a few long established classics, 233, 372 etc.

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My wish is they now bring out a 40mm 372 (never gonna happen)

[Andyp1973]

My wish is they now bring out a 40mm 372 (never gonna happen)

That would feel like the brand is selling its soul.

I’m a big fanboy but that would be a step to far.

Historical references should be big.


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[Pan16520]

Miss my 249 nicest panerai I ever owned



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[McBeardy]

That would feel like the brand is selling its soul.

I’m a big fanboy but that would be a step to far.

Historical references should be big.


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Pretty certain the soul was sold long ago.

They need to move with the modern times & I get DNA etc.

47mm is way to big for the majority of it's wearers, hell even the 44mm are.

I'll comprise on 42mm but feel Panerai are moving away from this and heading to 44 or 40mm for Luminors & 45mm for Radiomirs

[Fredamens]

Bit of orange 1226 action


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[Gareth-W]

Bit of orange 1226 action


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No way that is Essex on Sea mate!!

[Manxdiver]

My first 47mm sub arrived today :o) If anyone has a spare 26mm rubber strap, please drop me a PM.

[Fredamens]

No way that is Essex on Sea mate!!

Not quite mate. Hope you are well


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[Toshi]

Historical references should be big.

I'm guessing you're not a fan of the new 1349 then?



To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of it. A California dial in 45mm will probably appeal to many, but the new case finish is maybe taking faked patina a little too far? And a price of £10,600





I'm interested to hear what everyone else thinks


FYI - Hodinkee quoted about the case finish "Brunito, meanwhile, refers to a new hand-finishing that Panerai has developed with an outside partner. The eSteel case, bezel and caseback are first coated in a very thin, black PVD layer. Then a polishing brush is used to burnish away the black PVD, slowly revealing the eSteel below and producing a kind of weathered look. It's a delicate process: Too much and you end up with a regular steel watch, too little and you've got a black one. Production times vary by polisher and skill, but we're told for this 45mm case and components it takes between 30 to 60 minutes to hand finish one." - from https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mir-california

[phil h]

I'm guessing you're not a fan of the new 1349 then?



To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of it. A California dial in 45mm will probably appeal to many, but the new case finish is maybe taking faked patina a little too far? And a price of £10,600





I'm interested to hear what everyone else thinks


FYI - Hodinkee quoted about the case finish "Brunito, meanwhile, refers to a new hand-finishing that Panerai has developed with an outside partner. The eSteel case, bezel and caseback are first coated in a very thin, black PVD layer. Then a polishing brush is used to burnish away the black PVD, slowly revealing the eSteel below and producing a kind of weathered look. It's a delicate process: Too much and you end up with a regular steel watch, too little and you've got a black one. Production times vary by polisher and skill, but we're told for this 45mm case and components it takes between 30 to 60 minutes to hand finish one." - from https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mir-california

Zenith did this some years ago with the bronze and steel Chronometro Tipo references, I was surprised when mine arrive just how dark it was, the PVD has slightly rubbed or on the extremities now. I think it looks great. Not my pic but similar effect.

[mk1974]

I suppose the brunito cased watches will all be different,I’m a fan and would love to see this on a luminor case .


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[Andyp1973]

I'm guessing you're not a fan of the new 1349 then?



To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of it. A California dial in 45mm will probably appeal to many, but the new case finish is maybe taking faked patina a little too far? And a price of £10,600





I'm interested to hear what everyone else thinks


FYI - Hodinkee quoted about the case finish "Brunito, meanwhile, refers to a new hand-finishing that Panerai has developed with an outside partner. The eSteel case, bezel and caseback are first coated in a very thin, black PVD layer. Then a polishing brush is used to burnish away the black PVD, slowly revealing the eSteel below and producing a kind of weathered look. It's a delicate process: Too much and you end up with a regular steel watch, too little and you've got a black one. Production times vary by polisher and skill, but we're told for this 45mm case and components it takes between 30 to 60 minutes to hand finish one." - from https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mir-california

I like the case material. That’s about it.

The new ones all leave me cold. The 40mm rad are aimed at the Asia market.

I’ve got no issues with the new stuff because you have a choice.

But a 40mm 372 equivalent for me is a big no. Buy a 390.


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[helidoc]

And another…..

After years on the Panerai sidelines, it’s my second in a week thanks to the powers of the TZ-UK WTB




Zero, the watch I promised myself a decade ago.

Thrilled


Dave


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[Stanford]

I'm guessing you're not a fan of the new 1349 then?

To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of it. A California dial in 45mm will probably appeal to many, but the new case finish is maybe taking faked patina a little too far? And a price of £10,600





I'm interested to hear what everyone else thinks


FYI - Hodinkee quoted about the case finish "Brunito, meanwhile, refers to a new hand-finishing that Panerai has developed with an outside partner. The eSteel case, bezel and caseback are first coated in a very thin, black PVD layer. Then a polishing brush is used to burnish away the black PVD, slowly revealing the eSteel below and producing a kind of weathered look. It's a delicate process: Too much and you end up with a regular steel watch, too little and you've got a black one. Production times vary by polisher and skill, but we're told for this 45mm case and components it takes between 30 to 60 minutes to hand finish one." - from https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mir-california

I'm not a huge Panerai fan but, brand aside, I think the finish is too obvious, extending even to the strap bars.

[scwazrh]

Recent addition - PAM 00180

Good to see another boardsie here ! Class watch as well

[Robsmck]

Another day, another very distressed strap.

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[gshort67]

422 in the sun the other day, it’s very photogenic


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[Wandril]

I'm guessing you're not a fan of the new 1349 then?



To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of it. A California dial in 45mm will probably appeal to many, but the new case finish is maybe taking faked patina a little too far? And a price of £10,600





I'm interested to hear what everyone else thinks


FYI - Hodinkee quoted about the case finish "Brunito, meanwhile, refers to a new hand-finishing that Panerai has developed with an outside partner. The eSteel case, bezel and caseback are first coated in a very thin, black PVD layer. Then a polishing brush is used to burnish away the black PVD, slowly revealing the eSteel below and producing a kind of weathered look. It's a delicate process: Too much and you end up with a regular steel watch, too little and you've got a black one. Production times vary by polisher and skill, but we're told for this 45mm case and components it takes between 30 to 60 minutes to hand finish one." - from https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mir-california

I love this new California on the paper, in 45mm it is perfect for me (I can get away with 47 but it is substantial on the wrist!).
That being said, over 10k for the sake of recycled steel, and a knackered pvd coating?? If I could get the watch with regular steel and a pvd coating I can knacker myself for half the price, then yes please.

This one and the 1350 are the two picks of the bunch for me, the prices are hard to justify though imho, and I am saying that as a bit of a Pam fan

[Wandril]

[Robsmck]

Dug out this old favourite for today.

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[learningtofly]

Got a new Toshi at the weekend.

That looks nice.

[learningtofly]

I'm guessing you're not a fan of the new 1349 then?



To be honest, I'm not sure what to make of it. A California dial in 45mm will probably appeal to many, but the new case finish is maybe taking faked patina a little too far? And a price of £10,600





I'm interested to hear what everyone else thinks


FYI - Hodinkee quoted about the case finish "Brunito, meanwhile, refers to a new hand-finishing that Panerai has developed with an outside partner. The eSteel case, bezel and caseback are first coated in a very thin, black PVD layer. Then a polishing brush is used to burnish away the black PVD, slowly revealing the eSteel below and producing a kind of weathered look. It's a delicate process: Too much and you end up with a regular steel watch, too little and you've got a black one. Production times vary by polisher and skill, but we're told for this 45mm case and components it takes between 30 to 60 minutes to hand finish one." - from https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mir-california

Personally I think it looks fantastic.

[pisar]

New arrival 176

[cyrusir]

Personally I think it looks fantastic.

I'd tend to agree but I wonder how that finish holds up over time and then can they refinish it at service for example

Maybe not and maybe that's the point but I like my watches to look as they did when they left the shop insofar as its possible

[Andyp1973]

Bit of colour coming through in the garden.


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[Andyp1973]

First bumblebee in the garden yesterday.




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[marius]

Great picture Andi
Is that the 932?
And 422 in the previous one?

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[Andyp1973]

Great picture Andi
Is that the 932?
And 422 in the previous one?

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Yes that’s correct.


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[Ghost Chilli]

I’m a very recent convert to Panerai but absolutely love them now.

Can anyone shed some light on this rubber Velcro strap that came with my PAM24?

[Andyp1973]

I’m a very recent convert to Panerai but absolutely love them now.

Can anyone shed some light on this rubber Velcro strap that came with my PAM24?

I’m not convinced that’s OEM. Only seen them in Velcro in that style of strap before in which they did do it in that colour way.


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[Ghost Chilli]

I’m not convinced that’s OEM. Only seen them in Velcro in that style of strap before in which they did do it in that colour way.


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Thanks for the info.

It is really well made and seems to be a strange thing to make with Panerai on if not OEM.

Any other input would be appreciated.

[mk1974]

I have a 24 and the Velcro has no rubber on it ,and my last 24 never had any rubber on it either.


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[Nev]

Recent addition - PAM 00180

NICE!!!!! Full set?

[Nev]

New arrival 176

Thank for me is the dogs, looks fantastic.

[Ghost Chilli]

After a tip off it appears to be a OEM coramid rubber/Velcro strap that is out of production.

For future reference:

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/f...strap.4507217/

[kostal2093]

NICE!!!!! Full set?

Thanks. Yes, full set. White gold with carbon dial - only 200 made.

[pisar]

Thank for me is the dogs, looks fantastic.

Thx...it is one of fav

[Robsmck]

Thanks. Yes, full set. White gold with carbon dial - only 200 made.

Very nice. Ticks lots of boxes for me

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[Tuna1138]

A couple of gratuitous pics
112 on blue rubber for me today

[michael.jaye]

Carbotech on blue strapsco rubber strap. For the £13 the strap actually cost was surprised with the quality. A few minor flaws but for the £147 saved over OEM can’t complain.






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[Nev]

001Q for me today



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[Nev]

243




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[Fredamens]

243




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Lovely that Nev


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[Andyp1973]

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[Wandril]