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Hi Thomas, yes, I've been sorely tempted ...
Aug 14, 2018,20:43 PM
... the simplicity of the design draws me in. I just don't know if I can pull off 47mm. My largest watch is a PAM 115 that my wife gave me long ago when we were married, but nowadays I gravitate to ~38mm watches. Comfort on the wrist has become more important I guess. Am I getting old?
Kind regards,
Dan
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Dilemma: 721 versus 720
By: MTR : August 11th, 2018-23:26
After I have got the virus perhaps I am lucky and will have the chance to get a 721 or 720. Photo credit: unknown I prefer the extreme clean and pure dial of the 721 but I am not sure if I can live with the history and reasons why Panerai decided not to m...
congratulations Thomas...
By: mahesh : August 11th, 2018-23:46
either way you can't go wrong... having said that - i was exactly in the same decision point between 720 vs 721... 721 emerged as a choice for few specific reasons, (i write it as you hesitate w.r. 721) 1) there are very few anonymous dial watches (calif....
Dear maverickmahesh,
By: MTR : August 12th, 2018-04:12
thank you very much for your well-founded thoughts! You provided some good arguments which also foe me make the 721 more attractive. Above all to accept and not to forget some very dark chapters of history might open a differentiated perspective. A watch ...
i've seen 232 in pics only...
By: mahesh : August 12th, 2018-07:53
i used to have a 249, so was dearly missing the anonymous dial - i guess that eventually led me to 721 ! 720 is closer to 232 (1938 pcs), probably the reason why OP restricted it as 500 pcs LE (whereas 721 is 1000 pcs). i was more aware of 232 from our fe...
721 All the Way
By: desertimer : August 12th, 2018-00:08
I had the same dilemma few months ago, then i saw the 720, beautiful, but jus a normal Radiomir. The 721 is the one, I have many Panerai, the 721is the best. Go for it,
Thank you dear desertimer!
By: MTR : August 12th, 2018-04:15
May I ask for a nice wrist shot? 🤗 Did you also compare 721 to 232? Best, Thomas
I love it!
By: desertimer : August 17th, 2018-04:39
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😍‼️
By: MTR : August 17th, 2018-10:07
Thanks a lot, desertimer! I can fully understand why you love it. A pretty family. And the left one is a real beauty and very special... Many congrats and thank you for the pic! Best, Thomas
Thanks.
By: desertimer : August 17th, 2018-15:02
I am lucky, I had the chance to collect many watches, but Panerais make my hart beating faster...
We are all lucky
By: MTR : August 18th, 2018-08:21
to be able to enjoy this hobby more or less intensely!! And I can fully understand your feelings about Panerai... Best, Thomas
Let me see.....
By: sergio : August 12th, 2018-08:26
how can I put it? Ehmmm let's try this: if you point a gun at my head and tell me: "Buy a 721" I would look at you straight in the eyes, smile and answer: "Shoot". That being said it's going to be YOUR watch and you do whatever YOU like. Ciao
Ciao Sergio,
By: MTR : August 12th, 2018-13:22
I got your point. I have to say that I highly appreciate your knowledge and experience and often enjoy your atypical, humorous style. But in this case and with regard to this historical background I find your drastic scenario somehow ... inappropriate. IM...
Oh, thank you!
By: MTR : August 12th, 2018-14:19
Have a nice holiday. I hope with a very nice watch companion! ☺️
Sometimes.....
By: sergio : August 12th, 2018-15:51
and I mean just sometimes, if you can't afford/handle the...answers...you shouldn't ask the questions, isn't it? When you (and I mean YOU) ask: what are your thoughts and one "shares" them with you, it should end there, shouldn't it? Otherwise I respectfu...
Wrong track
By: MTR : August 12th, 2018-16:49
You are on the wrong track. I can handle the quintessence of your answer very well. 😊 You don’t like it, won’t buy it and - if my memory serves me well - „frown“ when you think of the historical context. And regarding this same context your little scenari...
From a purely aesthetic perspective..
By: Echi : August 12th, 2018-20:29
The 721 might be too sterile for my tastes. I am leaning more towards the 720 but would’ve preferred perhaps indices that we more white than ecru (cream) is it? I like how the font is as bold as the 47mm case. I’m ok with having colored indices on my 372 ...
For me, aesthetics are one thing, history another
By: JohnFM : August 12th, 2018-23:10
To my eye, the 721 works aesthetically. The first time I saw it, knowing nothing about the history, I thought, 'that's a great looking watch -- striking and eye-catching in its simplicity". With regard to the history, we can all agree that this was one of...
Hi John..
By: Echi : August 13th, 2018-18:43
I messaged our dear mod a few months about this historical aspect of this piece. In an nutshell, he said as I understood our “conversation” at that time, that while he may have his reasons for not liking it, it’s not something that he is about to impose o...
+1 [nt]
By: MTR : August 14th, 2018-06:06
Dear Echi,
By: MTR : August 13th, 2018-09:31
I see clearly what you mean regarding the colour of the indices. I‘m not sure, but on the image of the 720 the font looks brighter than the indices? I would prefer the same colour. Or is it just the pic? The dial of the 721 doesn’t look sterile for me. Ju...
And...
By: MTR : August 15th, 2018-01:02
Photo credit: Best, Thomas ...
I personally see the 721 ...
By: destrodan : August 13th, 2018-17:35
... as a watch that honors a family-owned Italian watch company that resisted their own oppression by the Nazis in the one way they could (other than losing their lives) by disassociating their name from their own forced creations. Not such a bad message....
Hi Dan, that’s an
By: MTR : August 14th, 2018-06:10
interesting approach! Thank you. Have you ever thought about acquiring the 721? Kind regards, Thomas
Hi Thomas, yes, I've been sorely tempted ...
By: destrodan : August 14th, 2018-20:43
... the simplicity of the design draws me in. I just don't know if I can pull off 47mm. My largest watch is a PAM 115 that my wife gave me long ago when we were married, but nowadays I gravitate to ~38mm watches. Comfort on the wrist has become more impor...
Nice watch!
By: MTR : August 15th, 2018-01:12
But here the difference is just 3mm more. And perhaps the Radiomir wears differently. And it’s not lefthanded. So: many variables... You should have a try and see how it feels! ☺️ Although the difference to 38mm is ... hefty.... Best, Thomas
Fair points, all ...
By: destrodan : August 15th, 2018-09:31
Every time I've seen the 721 (from when the 'stealth photos' were released until now), I do reconsider. And I know myself well enough that if I give it a try, it won't be coming off. That being said, I have a deal with my significant other that if another...
LOL!!!!
By: MTR : August 15th, 2018-12:47
„Need” and “must”... 😄 My luck is that my wife shows understanding for my hobby and has developed a slight interest in premium watches. I have to say, she has an excellent taste. Driven by guilty conscience (that is especially when I feel a pressing need ...
It sounds like you have a great mutual understanding ...
By: destrodan : August 15th, 2018-14:42
... with your spouse! My wife has been very understanding ... until I filled two watch cases. At which point a mea culpa was in order. I don't have the Vacheron 1942 quite yet (a watch will need to depart my stable first. ) Kind regards, Dan
Yes, dear Dan,
By: MTR : August 17th, 2018-10:33
but I’m not sure if this „great mutual understanding“ stands on a stable basis.... 😅 What’s the size of your watch cases? ☺️ To depart from watches... Some time ago I did this because I felt I had too much watches which became a kind of “burden” for me. F...
721 no question about it
By: Ahoi : August 17th, 2018-10:40
i see it similar . It’s shall remind us of the dark history which no one should forget. If you this is a no go, then everyone should reconsider products from Mercedez, boss,.. The 721 has more panerai DNA and a real vintage look. This is just stunning. Ev...
There has always been a strong connection
By: MTR : August 17th, 2018-16:01
between Panerai and military purposes and operations and non-peaceful uses. So I think the approach to be remembered of a part of 'history' that we must not forget and must not repeat is the best one. Therefore to me the (your! ☺️) 721 isn’t just one of t...
At the end any war is bad and completely unnecessary.
By: Ahoi : August 17th, 2018-20:04
There is no war better than the other. And all countries do have a black history. Enough said about this. We are talking here about watches aren’t we? Big congratulations!!! I am very happy for you. You gonna have lots of fun an will not regret . Let me a...
Dear Ahoi, you really
By: MTR : August 18th, 2018-00:44
have got a great collection! My personal ranking: 1. 721 2. 217 3. 662 Do you also have a nice lume shot of the 721? I can hardly wait to try the 721 on my wrist... 🤗 Best, Thomas
Voila
By: Ahoi : August 18th, 2018-03:59
...
Merci beaucoup!!
By: MTR : August 18th, 2018-07:27
Fantastic lume shot! The dial is so reduced and at the same time so powerful. The strap looks very good. Where did you get it? Best, Thomas
It’s from corrigia.
By: Ahoi : August 18th, 2018-08:13
The squadra is the grey one which I like a lot. The 74 is probably the best authentic combo. So happy with the watch. Hard to stop sharing that with u ...
This combo looks so fantastic‼️
By: MTR : August 18th, 2018-08:26
I can fully understand your emotions and positive feelings. And: please don’t stop sharing! 😋 This is really a great and very special piece in your collection...
Of course!
By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-07:06
Mea culpa. The Fiddy... 😊
720-721
By: Ahoi : August 17th, 2018-10:48
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721!
By: MTR : August 17th, 2018-16:03
... “no question about it!” (c) Ahoi ;-)
Oh well
By: Ahoi : August 20th, 2018-14:14
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Oh yesssss
By: MTR : August 20th, 2018-14:56
I like your strap more than the original one. 😊
Done!
By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-14:05
The 721 is mine!! 😀 Thank you for all your help and valuable advices! I will post some pics soon. Cheers, Thomas
Congratulation!
By: desertimer : September 16th, 2018-09:38
I am glad you did it! Enjoy it!
Thanks a lot, Davide!
By: MTR : September 22nd, 2018-15:39
Wear yours also with a maximum of joy!! Best, Thomas
Merci beaucoup
By: MTR : September 23rd, 2018-02:59
mon cher amanico! 🙏