Any comment on Parnis or Marina Militare homage watch?

[kingpin]

Hi Guys, just want to get some comments and suggestions on the Parnis & Marina Militare homage watches? I am thinking about to get on to try it out (Should I?). Please share some thoughts.  as always!!

[nikfs1881]

No clue, to be honest but i would stay away from these brands....1) i doubt these watches use the real ETA movement as claimed, probably just ETA replica (dont think swatch group would sell the EtA to these sort of companies); 2) i have read issues with quality control and after sales service in other forum;  and 3) if you are into rolex homage, i would buy steinhart anytime......


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[meoramri]

What you pay is what you get. Parnis is all above homage. They do sell some ETA powered watches but those are priced way above their key product lines powered by Chinese made movements. From the perspective of quality, I am surprised the watches are made with good level of QC. I have gotten a few and all of them was above expectation in performance. Couple with the fact that you can get sapphire crystal or ceramic for such a ridiculous price, it was for me a good buy. Here is a picture of my favourite.



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[kingpin]

What you pay is what you get. Parnis is all above homage. They do sell some ETA powered watches but those are priced way above their key product lines powered by Chinese made movements. From the perspective of quality, I am surprised the watches are made with good level of QC. I have gotten a few and all of them was above expectation in performance. Couple with the fact that you can get sapphire crystal or ceramic for such a ridiculous price, it was for me a good buy. Here is a picture of my favourite.

This is a nice Parnis... interesting piece... I am looking at Pilot without logo.. thanx for the info..

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[r3kahsttub]

For me, I bought a homage first to see if I could live with the size and need to wind the watch up every 2-3 days. I ordered a Getat, and after numerous delays, was thoroughly impressed with what I was getting. Build quality was pretty good in terms of size (slightly off, but really quite close), but was quite off in terms of weight. I was so impressed that when I saw they had an updated case with higher WR, I went ahead and purchased another one from them.

Yes, I liked my Tat so much that I even purchased an original Panerai rubber strap (which mounted almost perfectly), and had it on my wrist as a daily wearer for quite a few weeks. What doesn't make sense here is that the strap cost as much as the watch itself!



But, I eventually did get my Pam; and I love the heck outta my zero. Do I still wear my Tat? Yes, on some occasions. A beach holiday in Phuket, or when heading out for a jog. Mamak at a dodgy place also no problem.

So yeah, long story short... nothing wrong in my opinion to get a homage. But don't buy it because you "cannot afford a Pam" (if that is indeed the case). You only cannot afford a Pam... yet :-)

[kingpin]

No clue, to be honest but i would stay away from these brands....1) i doubt these watches use the real ETA movement as claimed, probably just ETA replica (dont think swatch group would sell the EtA to these sort of companies); 2) i have read issues with quality control and after sales service in other forum;  and 3) if you are into rolex homage, i would buy steinhart anytime......


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I was doing some research online as well, looking at some comments they mentioned that the quality is not that bad. Maybe I should get one and do a review on it... haha.. Nik, thank you for your point of view.. Maybe I need to do "more" research on this 

[kingpin]

r3kahsttub.... OMG, both of them are awesomely good looking.. Yeah, I was checking in Getat and Manbushijie. You really make me feel like getting one now. Can I know how was the "delay" goes? You can PM me on this, if it is ok for you.. Thanx for the sharing!!

[nikfs1881]

Let us know what you think of the watch after you've pulled the trigger kingpin! Like i said earlier, i have no clue about this brand and havent done any extensive research, just purely my recollection and perception......


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[Timeless]

I personally will stay away

[jason_recliner]

Have handled Getat and Parnis PAM clones.  Spec them correctly and they are remarkably nice things, they really show how much of a rip off PAM (which are also homages to the original Panerai, anyway) really is. The worst things are the straps.  Fit a soft juicy custom strap and honestly toy won't need a PAM. The Manbushjobbie Rolex fakes are also pretty good. Sapphire, ceramic, ETA clone, etc.  Apart from fitting a good strap, the only other thing you really need to do is have it pressure tested, maybe replace the gaskets.

These watches prove just how cheap it is to make a Rolex or Panerai case.  They look more or less like the real thing (which is how so many buyers get duped into buying fakes).

EDIT:  The above applies only to the Luminor cases.  The Radiomir clones are rubbish - they can't get the screw in lugs right.  Although it was probably 5 years ago when I was handling these watches. Maybe they've even worked the lugs out now. Bottom line, be very careful if you're buying the real thing used.

[kingpin]

Have handled Getat and Parnis PAM clones.  Spec them correctly and they are remarkably nice things, they really show how much of a rip off PAM (which are also homages to the original Panerai, anyway) really is. The worst things are the straps.  Fit a soft juicy custom strap and honestly toy won't need a PAM. The Manbushjobbie Rolex fakes are also pretty good. Sapphire, ceramic, ETA clone, etc.  Apart from fitting a good strap, the only other thing you really need to do is have it pressure tested, maybe replace the gaskets.

These watches prove just how cheap it is to make a Rolex or Panerai case.  They look more or less like the real thing (which is how so many buyers get duped into buying fakes).

Jason, thanx and it is a pretty good suggestion here. Actually I never buy fake watches but I am really interested to get a homage on this to check it out. Just have a urge to get one and see how it looks like and feel on it. Anyway, if I am getting one. I will get the one without logo and I will get your suggestion as well to get a nice strap. Thanx!!! your suggestion really helps. After I get it, I will post and small review here. Is that legal?? 

[nuartogel]

Are we discussing fakes or homages here? I cant really tell...

[kingpin]

Are we discussing fakes or homages here? I cant really tell...

Totally in Homages ( just off the topic a bit, sorry)... Do you have any comment? Please feel free to share...

[Everdying]

its a fine line.
some u cant call it a homage, like the pam crown guard which is illegal to copy.

[jason_recliner]

Everybody seems to have a different opinion. My opinion is that a lot of the "homages" are rebranded fakes.

[hidden830726]

Well, we cant call a Steinhart as fake just because it is lookalike to a Rolex or simply being homage to it.

Its lookalike but not the same tho (cannot talk about politic)

[nikfs1881]

My parnis (no brand on dial) with chinese handwind movement......


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[nikfs1881]

Bought one to satisfy my curiousity...... Conclusion, the quality is good for the price (swatch price), but pls dont expect the quality of iwc or any mid range swiss watch.....steinhart offers better quality but again at a much higher price tag......

Now on nato.....

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[kingpin]

Bought one to satisfy my curiousity...... Conclusion, the quality is good for the price (swatch price), but pls dont expect the quality of iwc or any mid range swiss watch.....steinhart offers better quality but again at a much higher price tag......

Now on nato.....

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Wow, It is a nice piece!! Looks good... Yeah, I will not think it will be like Swiss Made or Jap Made.. Thanx again for the nice info!!!