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There are no die-hard fans....
Mar 20, 2022,22:49 PM
anymore. The ones that were around have been..chased away..by a decade of "stuff" they wouldn't even look at, let alone like or buy. If there still were some, they wouldn't buy a 911 at gunpoint 
Die-hard=steeped in tradition=history first etc etc etc. Even the "Fiddy" doesn't pass muster these days. I like mine because it has a "defacing" 1950 written on the dial and 1950 happens to be my birth year. I agree with Ahoi about the 1080. I might mention the 673 or the 587. Thas is because, to a die-hard fan of Panerai the lettering MARINA MILITARE on a model is irresistible, like honey for bears. All that being said, between the two, the Fiddy is the one that has more appeal to people that like Panerai. The 911 is for the tourists IMO of course
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Die hard fans, which one?
By: Ted O : March 19th, 2022-14:34
Let’s assume your wrist can accommodate both a 44 and 47mm. Both revered, Would you choose a 127 “Fiddy” or a 911 “Last One For Paneristi” — and why? ETA with short power reserve vs. significantly longer in house movement a factor? ...
“Fiddy”
By: Mach : March 19th, 2022-14:59
1. Almost an exact replica of the Rolex 6152/1 used by Guenat SA in the early 1990’s 2. Beautiful domed sapphire crystal with that stunning visual distortions of the dial 3. 1950’s case 4. Sandwich dial 5. Gold hands 6. Dial color
1950
By: mtvandi : March 19th, 2022-15:15
It’s a true classic icon that represents the best of Panerai design and yes it is an ETA movement, but actually Panerai modified it to resemble the original Rolex movement. Not that shabby at all and easy to service!
Fiddy
By: houstonian : March 19th, 2022-16:10
... and with regard to the in-house movement
By: donizetti : March 19th, 2022-16:49
I have had zero issues with the Unitas based movements in any of my Panerais and quite a few with the in-house ones. So another point for the 127 in my view. Best Andreas
By: Ted O : March 19th, 2022-17:28
The 911 has a really nice military green color scheme — but for that particular look I really like the non-Luminor … the Radiomir 995 with the domed crystal. A great looking duo! ...
Fiddy is
By: Speedie74 aka Mr. Torquise : March 19th, 2022-17:33
diddy! No contest at all!
127
By: nacelle : March 19th, 2022-20:11
an icon....
127, the iconic one
By: MilDiver : March 19th, 2022-22:07
All the rest an "in house" are creatures of a watch company with big marketing division and tiny QA team...
Fiddy
By: renerod : March 20th, 2022-01:23
But I like also the 911, soy maybe one first and then the other? Best. René
127
By: MiguelFlash : March 20th, 2022-13:14
I owned and several other Pams for many years and it is the only one I miss
There are no die-hard fans....
By: sergio : March 20th, 2022-22:49
anymore. The ones that were around have been..chased away..by a decade of "stuff" they wouldn't even look at, let alone like or buy. If there still were some, they wouldn't buy a 911 at gunpoint Die-hard=steeped in tradition=history first etc etc etc. Eve...
LOL!
By: amanico : March 21st, 2022-07:00
Dear Ted, I have recommended it to you about
By: MTR : March 21st, 2022-18:22
5 to 6 times. So PLEASE 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 don’t hesitate any longer and get this Fiddy as long as it is possible. 127! 127! 127! There are just a few pieces in good condition available from time to time. And I am afraid that otherwise you will regret it one day. All ...
Apparently....
By: sergio : March 22nd, 2022-06:53
tyre-kicking is not a phenomenon limited to automobile industry...Lolllllll
