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Agreed
I think you're absolutely correct. What we're seeing is perhaps an over-responsiveness to the core collectors, with perhaps over-repetitive pieces for those whom obsess over what is "historically correct", with an attempt to find favor among the broader, more classically Swiss style, watch fans.
This year shows more than perhaps any other period, that Panerai is doing a good job addressing core collectors market with vintage inspired pieces, while also trying to move towards more (technically) different designs, that are perhaps high-qualty, but are more Swiss than Italian in design. This for me is the crux of the issue. I don't want to see Panerai become too sterile, and classically Swiss, which too many of the new pieces seem to exude.
If Panerai can keep those Italian, Florence style cues (DNA) in tact, and innovate around that - then the brand will be able to satisfy the broad market with those qualities we know, love, and prefer as the collectors. As a collector, I too want consistent DNA in my PAMs, but I also want to see some innovation, beyond case material and movements.
Give me those fabulous in-house movements in true Panerai style and the brand can innovate/update as much as they's like. I'll be happy with that, so long as their character stays Italian and not become too Swiss.
Few thoughts...
I've always thought the submersible is a bit under appreciated but in my mind, it represents the DNA of Panerai the best. Having seen various after-market PVD/DLC'ed out PAM24/25, I didn't think it looks half bad. It's only a matter of time before OP came...
I like your post very much Alec, alot of info
in it I didn't really pay attention to before, especially when I wasn't really a bronzo fan that much. The remake allows me to spend little more them reading the related posts, and to be honest, it's really an understated piece. At least to me, it drew my...
To a certain degree
I do agree w/ your assessment on the 'lack' of progress. However, as I've often mentioned, I think this is partly 'our' fault. The collectors, or the market, would put a premium whenever we have some models w/ strict lineage to the history. (Ok, this is M...
Agreed
I think you're absolutely correct. What we're seeing is perhaps an over-responsiveness to the core collectors, with perhaps over-repetitive pieces for those whom obsess over what is "historically correct", with an attempt to find favor among the broader, ...
I'm liking the PAM508 Submersible black ceramic a lot
It looks really wicked with the faux patina luminova IMO. And I think it'll look better with the Panerai rubber strap. Too bad Panerai didn't make a black nylon strap w/ matching faux patina luminova stitching! As far as the new Bronzo PAM507 w/ power res...
The 512 got my attention
Since I got a 6.5 inch wrist I can just pull off a 44mm, Ive been wanting a Rad for a while, saw this and I like it a lot!
Am I the only one who likes the quick change strap system?
I have it on my 233, and it is super convienent...wondering why they didn't put it on the 512...
I like the quick change strap system too but I find it a necessity
because I actually enjoy using a screwdriver to unscrew the screws and screwing them back when doing a strap change. I've done it so many times that I'm accustomed to it already. Cheers, Anthony
would it be stupid to have the 508 and let my 335 go?
since I ususally try to keep once piece at the i love it in 47mm and ceramic!!!!!!!!!!! i am started to think 44mm is fairly small since the second week i got it
If I had to choose between the PAM508 and PAM335
I'd choose the former, so my answer would be no it would not be stupid :) Cheers, Anthony
I've read quite a lot, last couple of days....
and as usual, my mantra stays the same, from a customer's point of view, they can do whatever they feel they have to do to: 1) have a healthy balance sheet 2) further the Panerai brand and keep it going. From a Panerai liker's (I never could bring myself ...
Good post Alec, but on a slightly different note,
I really love Panerai marketing and the brand, but their RND is otherwise strange. Look at 386, 375, 438 and even 339. You do not roll out new models and can't produce it later. In any other companies, if new products can't be roll out after media communi...
You said.....
" It used to be 60yrs, between the real vintage & remake (or should I say hommage?) (3646 vs. PAM21, 6152/1 vs. PAM127) then it shrunk to ~10yrs? (5201/201A vs. PAM0000, PAM21 vs PAM232) then it went further below 10yrs (26A,B vs. 26K, 28A/B/C vs 28L,...