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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: Watchlover78 on March 08, 2013, 05:36:04 PM
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Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!
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Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!
What are you looking at? Luminor or Radiomir? Luminor is the one with the crown guard. Hand wind or automatic? It would be easier if you narrow down the options and we can work from there.
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pam111 fits the budget nicely and is a classic PAM :)
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first luxury watch? erm...why dont consider rolex? if pam is your what you want thn 111 and 005 should suit your budget...
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Hi watch lover,
Best is to go to an AD and try one you like.
here are some things you might want to consider:
1. hand wound or automatic movement
2. date or no date
3. painted or sandwich dial
4. luminor or 1950 case
5. solid steel or see thru case back
6. budget
7. Strap size
*not in any particular order.
Hope this helps
Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!
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I always recommend staying true to the basic and simple design when it comes to panerai. With your budget I will go preowned simply because there more choices.
A good start is the PAM000.
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/Panerai/pam_0_1.jpg)
(Picture taken from the worldwideweb)
Good value, lotsa DNA and a classic look that age well. :)
If you buy one panerai in your life and don't wanna go over 20k then I couldn't think of a better choice.
Regard
Tyler
Hi, I'm new to watch collection. Intend to buy my first luxury watch budget around 15 to 20k. Panerai design attracted my attention. Hv been search through their collection, seem it all look quite similar, could anyone more experience to give me a good advice and comment? Thanks!
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pam111 fits the budget nicely and is a classic PAM :)
My choice too,
- Sandwich dial
- Display back
- Manual winding
- Small second dial
- Easy to flip....
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+1 to Tyler :thumbsup:
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I always think that the base 000 or 210 is very good to start, basic and very much to the originality of panerai .
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111/183 for me.
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i would prefer 112/210
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005 or 111 for me as ur budget.... 380 if u in the radio
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000 or 112
but i prefer 112
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Just get a pre-owned pam 390 and call it a day for 44mm base model.
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maybe a Titanium 176 for you?
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If you're starting on the Panerai voyage, go big in more ways than one. Go PAM 372 or PAM 422. Look it up.
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372 is splendid however with plexiglass
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My vote goes to the 111 as well. Classically panerai!
My first PAM was an 88 though :laugh:
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Not a pro and still have difficulties to figure out which model is which but 000 looks like a good choice
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suggestion on used panerai can try google Pam 351 or Pam 359 3days automatic.
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As per suggestions by fellow WIS, you need to decide which case you like - Luminor or Radiomir. Then you need to narrow down to Historic or Contemporary range.
If I not mistaken, Historic are mostly handwound and no-date. Some with the second hand some without. As for me, I like to adhere to the true DNA of Panerai, thus the Historic range and I wanted the Luminor case. I like to see the Panerai logo on the dial and the second hand to me is not critical, thus the obvious choice is PAM000.
Anyway, like some said, go to an AD and try one on first and see which sing to you!!! Happy hunting for your first PAM.
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sorry for off topic, do we have Panerai service centre in KL or do we need to send to Singapore?
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sorry for off topic, do we have Panerai service centre in KL or do we need to send to Singapore?
Yes, you can send to Richemont Malaysia.
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i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE (http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE)
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i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE (http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE)
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That's no Richemont letter head on the quote, you can't assume that it is from there.
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That was indeed terrible if the experience mentioned in Singapore is true.
Personally, I have dealt with Richemont Malaysia twice and so far it was pleasant and satisfactory. It was not related to Panerai though but was with my IWC. First experience was to send my Pilot chrono to have one of the hand of the dial adjusted as it was not centred while the second time was to have the case polished as I had a bad scratch.
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i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE (http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE)
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That's no Richemont letter head on the quote, you can't assume that it is from there.
the actual cause is still unknown, tragic case for the victim
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i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE (http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE)
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That's no Richemont letter head on the quote, you can't assume that it is from there.
the actual cause is still unknown, tragic case for the victim
Tragic English...
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There have been horror stories about Panerai after sales service (service center). And at the same time, good ones. The concern I have is that people on a particular forum (Panerai related) seems to always offer advice in sending Panerai watches to independent or outside watch makers. This is sad as how would Panerai after sales improve or even know (if) there are defects in their design, e.g. the crown of the Radiomir.
As for the experience in Singapore, it would indeed be interesting to see what is the conclusion to the problem. It is sad to see this happen, but I hope it turns out well for the guy.
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i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE (http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE)
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That's no Richemont letter head on the quote, you can't assume that it is from there.
the actual cause is still unknown, tragic case for the victim
Tragic English...
Bro rusminag, you noticed that too? the victim is a PhD however his english does not reflect his education level.
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i hope Richemont Malaysia is different from Singapore
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE (http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1364867258/HELP+PANERISTI+FROM+TERRIBLE+SERVICE)
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That's no Richemont letter head on the quote, you can't assume that it is from there.
the actual cause is still unknown, tragic case for the victim
Tragic English...
Bro rusminag, you noticed that too? the victim is a PhD however his english does not reflect his education level.
I too noticed that but was reluctant bring it up. Perhaps he/she was one of those many Singapore FTs (foreign talent) with PhD.
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i guess the paneristi members do not want to bring it up as the PhD already chunked out USD 5K for a "repaired" case
if being criticized again on his english, the PhD might really get permanent head damage, poor fella
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Wow, what a long thread... horrible case :Blue:. Cant help but feel sorry for the lad as he had to go through such painful experience of dropping his beloved watch, then paid so much for repair, allegedly got sub-standard job, getting unsatisfactory service/explanation, being ignored, being doubted on the forum, having to repeatedly convince others, and so on... what a nightmare. I wouldn't have thought this possible in Sg but I am sometimes reminded perception may not be reality.
His English may not be impeccable but think we sidetracked here. Must one have superb English to get proper paid service? I feel he could have been "bullied" or taken advantage of... perhaps partly becos of communication issues, being too trusty or too easy with the cost quoted... although he did say he doesn't mind the cost as long as the watch was repaired as expected. Well, he is a first timer with Pam after all. He really needed help. Feels a bit like David vs Goliath but he shouldn't get shortchanged. Interested to know the truth and see accountability.
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part 2
http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1366104637/Still+waiting+for+their+responses.... (http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1366104637/Still+waiting+for+their+responses....)
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Maybe it has not gone high enough... like to that regional head or someone who can find out impartially what has really happened... :thumbsdown: