Officine Panerai

Either you hate it or you love it...

Feb 17, 2021,15:58 PM

I find this piece hard to take a middle position on, unless one isn’t sure yet.

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Well I for one love it! Wish they launch this dial with the right hand version

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 17th, 2021-16:00

Thank you 🙏🏼. I felt this would have been so nice in a 1940s case without the crown guard!

By: ArmisE : February 17th, 2021-16:06

I still wonder what motivated the destro decision on this one. C’est la vie.

You’re right this would look nice in the 1940s with no crown as well

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : February 17th, 2021-17:04

+1

By: Cookies : February 18th, 2021-00:13

I like it too. It’s different. Agreed on the RH version. I will wait for it.

I have nothing against Panerai,

By: Thomas_3 : February 17th, 2021-17:07

I just can't stand that what I consider to be an ugly-ass crown guard. Remove that and for me it would be perfect.

Remove that, and the exact same watch would be called a Radiomir rather than a Luminor ;-)

By: FabR : February 17th, 2021-18:17

I admit that I’ve developed more of a liking for Radiomirs over the years...

By: ArmisE : February 17th, 2021-18:38

but I still think the crown guard is cool and defining.

Definitely, we are speaking of two a priori equally legitimate Panerai lines, in my view, both with a very clear identity. Here's my only Luminor, in front of...myself at age 21! ;-) Cheers.

By: FabR : February 17th, 2021-18:50

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Would anyone have noticed Stallone was wearing a Panerai if it had been a Radiomir?

By: Uncle Chico : February 18th, 2021-00:43

Sure, though some may argue the Radiomir is more historically significant than the Luminor -- I am no expert, but for me it's hard to think of Panerai without thinking of both lines after 70+ years😉👍

By: FabR : February 18th, 2021-04:29

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Are you sure that isn’t Patrick Swayze ...

By: Cpt Scarlet : February 18th, 2021-02:21

In the background ;-))

It was James Dean trying to look like Patrick Swayze trying to look like me...it was a real mess that day! ;-))

By: FabR : February 18th, 2021-04:26

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ROFL 🤣 👍

By: Cpt Scarlet : February 18th, 2021-06:10

They both indeed do have a clear identity...

By: nacelle : February 17th, 2021-20:33

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👍

By: nacelle : February 17th, 2021-20:36

Agreed, it would have been perfect without the guard.

By: ArmisE : February 17th, 2021-18:35

It is part of Panerai DNA. It was their solution for the water resistance of their watches.

By: amanico : February 17th, 2021-23:49

Absolutely, I totally appreciate it as that...

By: ArmisE : February 18th, 2021-00:00

and also aesthetically. But this particular dial in a 1940 case would have been more intriguing overall IMHO...but it wouldn’t have the destro feature that I find equally intriguing.

Aaah, yes, ala 6154?

By: amanico : February 18th, 2021-00:02

Credit: Christies. ...

YES, that’s the one!

By: ArmisE : February 18th, 2021-00:08

Thank you for adding that picture and reference number.

But Panerai is all about simplicity and legibility.... Hey, one out or two ain't bad!... so 50% out of character but it's super cool and I love it!

By: InDebtButOnTime : February 17th, 2021-17:30

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:))) They could have at least shot for a 75% passing score;)

By: ArmisE : February 17th, 2021-18:46

I do like it, it's definitely a dial that stands out among several similar offerings -- but I agree, depending on what your position is on the brand, either you'll love it or you'll hate it! ;-) Enjoy.

By: FabR : February 17th, 2021-18:16

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Well put, Fab. Thank you 🙏🏼

By: ArmisE : February 17th, 2021-18:47

They might have considered...

By: sergio : February 17th, 2021-19:41

a DLC or composite case, it would have had a nice...cappuccino...effect. Just go on enjoying it too much!!!

Well, I for one, love it!

By: nacelle : February 17th, 2021-20:32

A watch with a strong character and an original dial. Enjoy.

By: amanico : February 17th, 2021-23:50

Crown guard and sandwich dial - defining character traits.

By: Uncle Chico : February 18th, 2021-00:44

Looks like a guy was putting texture on his ceiling and sprayed his watch instead.

By: Blansky : February 18th, 2021-06:37

Note to self. Never take the crystal off your watch when painting.

😂 That was actually also said the first time I posted...

By: ArmisE : February 19th, 2021-01:48

and it’s very true! Ever since then, when looking at it closely and noticing the texture and monotone color, I can only see it as how you describe. It’s the uniqueness of the dial that keeps me intrigued