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How long will this trend last for? And when will this patina'ed look not be "hot" anymore? If at all ever? Let's hear what you have to stay! Cheers, Anthony

And I particularly think it complements the brown dials perfectly. I'm not sure if it should be labeled a "trend" just yet, but I am Looking forward to more iterations with the faux patina

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far as the actual colour goes, I like it a lot. I saw the 411 in Florence and licked the dial very much, I like the 339 and others. I hope this trend it's here to stay..... Cheers - Sergio

I don't think I have a problem with it.. It gives more of a vintage look, but then again, it is still not the same as Patina'ed tritium dial.. Especially under the sun... I don't mind if they are keeping this trend... Best, Sam

if so then I agree it will not look the same as a true T dial. I wonder if there is a luminova that has a more orange hue when "charged".

On my 249, which also have "faux" patina, it doesn't have any greenish hue. But I'm not sure on the newer ones. Actually I had a chance to observe my friend's 360 but didn't have much chance to see how the "faux" patina on it looked like under the sun.. B... 

I don't mind if they're keeping this trend, but only for appropriate models.. like the 372, 339, 341.. but not on the "too" contemporary models, like the daylight or the other chrono model.. My 2 cents, Sam

Cheers Sam.

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Although my only concern is that they seem to not "shine" as bright nor for as long as the non-patinated ones of days gone by. Other than that, for the looks under sunlight, it's perfect! Cheers Stephen

It ins interesting to see all the existing nuances and chromatic differences. From the green to the brown, passing by the white and the yellow, orange there is an amazing variety of possibilities. I will try to find it. Do we have to see it as a trend? We... 

the composite, to such an extent? Would this not be the material, a modern day Guido Panerai would offer the Marina Militare for its special forces? Rugged, tough as nail, lighter than dust....I'm genuinely interested to know.... Ciao - Sergio

Now that I see it used in 2 other Panerais, it is a bit like eating caviar at each meal ... You can quickly get tired of it. I fear it is becoming a new trend. Best, Nicolas

They should have kept it for the 339, it should have been special. Like AP should have kept the forged carbon for the allinghi ,today they use is too much I'm affraid the bronze diver (382) also won't be the only one.

OP/Richemont is here to make money. There might be fine difference between making quick profit vs. longer term profitability but they're afterall a business. So I can't imagine why they wouldn't want to replicate any successful product to keep up the reve... 

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i would like to know your opinion on a thought i have in mind... i can understand brands with vintage watches using the VINTAGE looking patina luminova as BRIDGING between a new model and and old one ... but what do you think of those who are using it for... 

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LMAO! Imran !!!

what about the 300....what are your thoughts on this piece?...You know I value your...insights. My trusted flipper just offered me one and since he's going to ask for a "demential" amount of money, ask Nicolas....first Ciao - Sergio

If it is to wear it, go for the Pre V, or the Pam 6, 7 or 8. Or maybe wait for a further reduced Pam 300? Don't get me wrong, I love the Mare, and I love the Pam 300. When I saw it in the display window of the Panerai Booth at the 2010 SIHH, my heart was ... 

I already have the "bought but don't wear it" 341. I'm curious to find out what will happen....hahahaha Ciao - Sergio

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As I lost my all new computer, I have to check in my 2 mongrel computers to see where is this picture... Best, Nicolas.

And take care in these hard times. Cheers,

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I really love it as it matches with my strap very well. I would think watch should be dynamic, plus advocating the Patina or we have to wait years to enjoy the look, kinda too long. T dial has more radiation than L dial, so less harmful for the wearer at ... 

They have the platina look and modern "high tech" look offerings as well. I think this whole vintage gig is a over reaction, not REACTION, to the whole financial crisis in 2008 and how we long for a better time etc etc. Not just watches, but cars and bags... 

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It will certainly add a new flavour to the future of Panerai, imo. Regards John

I like it... a few naked shots on my favourites: A human torpedo under the moon: Torpedo vs IWC (Yacht Master and Perpetual calendar: To me the best FAT is on this with thicker lettering but it is very different from 203a: Under bright sunlight This is al...  

i Believe the usage of Vintage looking patina luminova will reach to and end as soon as the going back to the roots era is gone.. as it came out to the light as a mean of bridging element between the vintage watches and their reditions or their look alike... 

For you and they contrast nicely with the FAKE PATINA. However, it is like thinking about the use of Ceramic or Composite... will this trend continue or fade? I see that we are steering more towards new age innovative materials than PVD/DLC. What is your ... 

Looks pretty good but the ideology behind it pretty lame... fake patina... its in the name really, not cool. My wild guess it will not stand the test of time and will be seen as a step in the wrong direction... give it 5 years or so. White or straight up ... 

but i do prefer the authentic article... J

Here's one more based on Brown Hues, Yellow Hues THE FAT does bring out the watch well....  

i have no Idea Anthony. but Hope it's here to Stay for a Good Reason:. it gives a Nice Vintage AND Warm Look to the Watch over all .. Cheers Tony

then you don't deserve the "Faux" Patina. As trendy as those new 47mms. Panerai got it right with the 351 and a few others in 2010, the others are merely "simulacrums" of the vintage (past).

OP and Richemont is here to make a buck and it will last as long as this cash cow keeps churning out cash by having these PATINA FAUX pieces being well received.