Simon...I don't think it's entirely true about access to high demand models

While many of tne new "high demand" models seem hard to buy at a ADl, I'm an example of one who found one of my "holy grail" panerais at the most impossible or unlikely time. I bought the 246 from an AD back in December after reading Anthony Tsai's review of the timepiece back in October 2007. While it is a special edition, (limited production) I worked hard and found one without the "premium". Distribution for this 2006 SE started delivery in April 2007 and I believed none were available when I began my quest for the 246. Many dealers said "sold out" to me. Perseverance paid off. I called many ADs before I found one. While many aftermarket dealers do buy to flip at a higher price, don't be frustrated by the for sale posts by owners and grey market dealers. Many times they don't get what they ask for.

Some thoughts:

Assume that all Panerai are difficult to find, especially a specific model.

Don't limit your search to only your local AD. Extend your search beyond your personal borders, (state, country, language).

Panerai doesn't deliver models in a single distribution. From my experience, they do waves of model distributions purposefully to try preventing price exploitation and stocking by grey market dealers

Be informed on models and availability....Keep up on news announcements of new models...SIHH. Be quick to call your contacts to be put on waiting lists

Establish close relationships with boutiques directors, who may have better access to model availability to limited editions.

Establish close relationships with some preferred ADs.

Establish close relationships with Panerai employees. (I personally don't know any employees, but it seems some have gotten preferential treatment as a result of their friendship to employees....only human nature)

Persevere in seeking your desired model.

You'll prevail, even in my circumstances...albeit not as coveted as the 249, hey but I'm only one of 300.

-David

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Asi's post got me thinking..If 309 and 322 were the last PAMs with Minerva mvmt...

By: davilo : April 14th, 2008-12:37

would those models be more desirable to the Panerai collecting community? I've heard mixed comments of the pricing and value, connection with history, etc. But wondering what other's feelings are if Panerai did come out with a news release saying that 322...

I love them

By: Bruno.M1 : April 14th, 2008-12:55

Yep, but don't see the historical link

By: amanico : April 14th, 2008-12:57

Between Minerva and Panerai execpt maybe for some tools like the curvimeter which is equipped with a Minerva movement... And the price, my friend, the price... When you think that an Angelus 8 days was under this price on the catalogue price, I mean... Ad...

But Nicolas

By: Bruno.M1 : April 14th, 2008-13:24

"When you think that an Angelus 8 days was under this price on the catalogue price, I mean... Add some more few bucks, and you'll have the Logo pre v grail... Or save a lot of bucks and you'll get a Mare pre v..." That is exactly what I don't get. The Ang...

Bruno, I love this discussion

By: amanico : April 14th, 2008-13:36

Angelus was a true Historical movement used in the Vintage Panerai..Its interest is not horlogical, but historic. As for the pre v, you're right, I'd say that the 203/A is around 2 times the price of a 322. BUT, the fine point with the pre vendome pieces ...

Independant= Pam 80, to be complete...

By: amanico : April 14th, 2008-13:42

I would like to throw a curve ball

By: Bill : April 14th, 2008-14:52

Setting aside that one movement may be superior to another movement as I am in no way qualified to make any comments or pass judgment. Why is a Chanel leather belt $800-1000 dollars when a similar looking belt is worth $50. They both hold up your pants. Y...

Imo, the 322 and 309 are unique on its own..

By: colantotte : April 14th, 2008-17:17

Price is subjective and probably marketed for a niche segment. With only 150 pcs produced, 100 pieces black dial and 50 pieces tobacco dial, 48mm case I suppose, these watches may have been spoken for. They are a class of its own with the gold ring surrou...

great points all...it's clear to me as a watch company like panerai

By: davilo : April 14th, 2008-18:14

and with their need to build the product, you can never go back and recreate the original 26, 301A, 201A (for example) in its original form and design. If that was done, that would signal Panerai is willing to manufacture to old spec and possibly risk dil...

The real question is

By: patrickh : April 14th, 2008-23:01

do you like them (with your heart and wallet), or love (with your heart only) them. The price is another issue. IMO, I always buy a watch I love. I hope to get one; regards, patrickh

Of Course, Patrick

By: amanico : April 14th, 2008-23:07

Buy what you like is the golden rule, but at this price I can get other cult watches...Like the Pam 7 white dial + the Bomba Pam 64, and I'll even still have some money for a 232! But if this 322 is your holy grail, its just perfcet...Go on it. It was jus...

I am finding as I get more into the Panerai brand that it is becoming apparent that many people are buying Panerai watches, especially limited editions, as pure investments for trading. I am sure that most of the 322s will not see a wrist and will probabl...

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