Dear members,
It has always been my opinion that Officine Panerai is not a watchmaking company but a just fashion house like DKNY, Dior, ...etc.
Panerai watches are all more about looks + aesthetics. Panerai lovers' obsession with the leather straps and the multitude of companies making straps for these watches partly support this view. When the watches do not come with see-through casebacks, I have seen photos of the movement underneath being not just undecorated, but downright raw and rough. This is evidence that the company is more concerned about cosmetics than the actual performance of the watches themselves (considering the movement is the heart of a watch). Companies like Stowa and Steinhart (or even Sea-Gull) have more self-respect than these Italians.
Considering their sizes, they look awkward as dress watches. Whilst some models have rotating bezel for diving, the majority don't - hence although these watches are claimed to be rated to 300m, they are practically useless as diving watches. In fact, it is not entirely clear which genre these watches belong to, except that they function as strong fashion statements for young people who want to appear bold and confident.
Their sale strategy (with countless special editions) shows they are not in the business of making good watches, but are here to play with human emotions and lust for exclusivity.
Let the discussion begin!!!
what kind of rubbish is this? PAM a fashion house? 
U crazy or what? or just ineducated? I have 9 PAM. 0, 5, 111, 112, 24, 25, 104, 161, 335. now i am targeting 424 cali dial. they are the best watch you can get now. why? i weare all of them every day. good engine, clear dial. how many do u have? why then you say PAM is fashion only.? nothing to do? i 
if u so terror go wear a Patek and alange lar. why? no enough $$? then don't talk so mucvh. read ur post make me damn t**l*n don want to hammert u also cannot. who say u can just tembak people's collection? you frust you got no PAM, jealous, need to let go? sickening attitude problem. real a**h*le!!!!!!! the mod of mwf must delete tyhis threasd!!! believe me we will all boycott mwf and your gtg. no one turn up then happy.
what crap? owning 9 entry-level Pams doesn't make you an expert and gives you the bloody right to curse and call names. if owning expensive watches like PP, Lange, AP, in your criteria of being "terror", qualify people to say our peace and comment on pams...i think there're many hidden dragons and crouching tigers here who can afford your 9 pams easily (maybe 10 if you get your cali). I've my utmost respect to all members here but not your breed.
defending one's views is fine but not in your unruly tone. show some respect.
seriously, who gives a hoot whether you or your ristis brothers will boycott MWF/GTG? I personally don't care...i think the forum is a better place with proper discussion and information sharing
all watches are just accessories...we love them because it's a hobby but not a reason to belittle other people who hold different views from yours.
ineducatedly,
james
