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It will return and what you're going through is normal

 

I haven't bought a new Panerai in a while too, but that doesn't mean my passion for Panerai is gone completely.  I still appreciate and look forward to each year's new offerings with much anticipation.

What you're feeling is probably what many long time Panerai fans have or have already gone through.  This is why you don't see many old timers posting anymore because the new models being released each year are similar variations of models from the past.  After you buy a couple Luminors and Radiomirs, you pretty much have the essence of Panerai in your collection, and buying another one becomes too much of a "duplicate" or provides some "overlap" with prior models you already have.

This is why I'm really hoping for a totally brand new Panerai case.  A new case which is a reiteration of the past.  An absolute brand new case.

When this happens, if it ever does, then you'll fire for Panerai will re-ignite assuming you like this new case.

Just give it some time and you'll find your way back.  In the mean time, I'm sure your passion for watches still remains intact so it's totally alright to buy new watches from other brands.  Panerai isn't the only watch brand out there!

Cheers,
Anthony

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Not addicted anymore

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 11th, 2013-07:46
I just realised I placed my last order quite some time ago. I did not order or buy anything at SIHH 2011 and the same for 2012 hmmmm, 2 years without a new Panerai. Y reason I just got tired of their LIMITED ( ' probably until SIHH next year' ) EDITIONS. ... 

Hopefully, the price is not in proportion with the number of hands. ;)

 
By: amanico : May 11th, 2013-07:52
I know some 3 hands watches which are around 80 K euros! :) Difficult to judge the price of a 372 compared to other watches. A lot of modern watches are indecently priced, so discussions about prices are not very interesting, IMO. I find the 372 to be a v... 

I haven't bought a "contemporary" for quite a while...

 
By: sergio : May 11th, 2013-09:30
in the last 2 years I just bought a Pre-V and 3 Pre-As. I've become addicted to the...T-swiss-T dials :-)

Same here....

 
By: Fricks : May 11th, 2013-13:23
... but i call it differently. I think tastes evolve, just not attracted anymore. Though you have raised an important point as i have many friends that feel the same and are fed up with the strategy of throwing a million variations of limited ed, boutique... 

I do agree

 
By: Nicko16 : May 11th, 2013-17:48
Reissuing watches like the younger brother of the 285, numerous reissues of the Cali dial and many other limited editions. I know they have to make a profit but it seems a massive blowout of too many extra models. I know there is the thing about "DNA" wit... 

It will return and what you're going through is normal

 
By: AnthonyTsai : May 12th, 2013-13:45
I haven't bought a new Panerai in a while too, but that doesn't mean my passion for Panerai is gone completely. I still appreciate and look forward to each year's new offerings with much anticipation. What you're feeling is probably what many long time Pa... 

Agree

 
By: P@trick@Belgium : May 13th, 2013-02:47
indeed Anthony i think many of the oldtimers are on a saturation point with Panerai, besides their marketing strategy which a lot of us don't like either :) just wonderring if the hunger will come back one day ?? in my case i don't think it'll be soon ...... 

I haven't bought any since my last pre-v

 
By: Mech : May 12th, 2013-16:59
because I feel I have gotten the best piece of the modern Pam can offer. I love what I've got and I need to see what else Panerai, both new and old has to offer. For now, I'm pretty done, but I still love pam. Mech.

I would have agreed entirely but

 
By: Mr.Gatsby : May 14th, 2013-07:42
The PAM 510 caught me by surprise. For that price I think you get quite a good bang for your buck. As for the 372, I never thought of picking it up brand new for something considered to be non exclusive. You are right, the 8K Euro price point is a bit ste... 

510 is indeed not overpriced, BUT

 
By: Bruno.M1 : May 14th, 2013-08:17
if you have or had a 111, 318,001,005 .... I'm not gonna buy it again just because of the 8 days movement

Personally I

 
By: Jester : May 16th, 2013-00:44
found the merit of in-house 8 day movement to be rather interesting, especially compared w/ the ETA powered predecessor. Obviously if you have one of those earlier A/B/C series w/ T dial it's a different story otherwise I don't see any problem w/ selling ... 

I remain addicted, but sober

 
By: Stefan2 : May 14th, 2013-11:50
I'm still in love with Panerai, but have now become more judicious in my purchasing/collecting. And I'm actually one of the purists that love (almost prefer) the new stuff. But that has put me at heads with frusturating LE approach that Panerai now takes.... 

Couldn't disagree with you more! What more does Panerai need to do?

 
By: Watches24seven : May 15th, 2013-14:30
With all due respect, I am always surprised when I hear that Panerai enthusiast are disappointed with the new additions. In my opinion, Panerai is doing a tremendous job! Honestly, better than tremendous! They are doing and have done a Spectacular job! In... 

They DO make some awesome watches but as a brand awesome? I disagree respectfully

 
By: ImranLondon : May 19th, 2013-08:00
When it comes to customer service they can learn a lot from the others The design is strong , all I can say is that Rolex magic is strong!!! For me a rad and a Luminor and you pretty much have everything you need Just my 2 rupees Imran Mandy Miranda Amand... 

Same here, but...

 
By: alphabeta81 : May 19th, 2013-16:25
I think the new 8 day movement in the 111 form will bring me back as they do more with that movement --- maybe a variant of the 000 with that movement? And same with the 1940s case. But for now, my "base only" collection feels pretty complete. That said, ...