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KIH, I have to agree with Asi
May 23, 2009,23:39 PM
With Panerai, you can't ask all, you have to discover, then, if you don't get something, ask.
The discober ( hence, the Homework ) is necessary.
1st question: As for a 40mm Panerai watch, won't I regret it?
The Panerai DNA is 44 mm minimum.
All those ( well, let's say most of them ) who jumped on a 40mm as a first Pannie came quite faster to the 44 mm.
So, the 40 may be considered as a " step " to avoid, to directly go to the essential: 44 mm.
My advice would be first to read here all the topics we posted about the History of Panerai, the different Cult Models, then to have a wider look on the current production, and to try all of them in the lfesh.
Then, you'll know which one is made for you.
Long, I agree but simple!
Best,
Nicolas
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Potential new PAM club member here, plesae educate me!
By: KIH : May 22nd, 2009-18:59
Hello, First time post here. I suddenly got an urge or itch in Panerai which I admit I had been avoiding due to its size. Today, I walked in a shop where there was a pre-owned but minty 048 + OEM bracelet. I liked white dial (simply because I already have...
Many questions indeed
By: Asimut : May 23rd, 2009-04:22
and you will have to do you research here When you say 'tell me more about Panerai' - that will take time, why don't you stick around this forum, no rush in learning? Cheers and congrats on your new watch! Asi
KIH, I have to agree with Asi
By: amanico : May 23rd, 2009-23:39
With Panerai, you can't ask all, you have to discover, then, if you don't get something, ask. The discober ( hence, the Homework ) is necessary. 1st question: As for a 40mm Panerai watch, won't I regret it? The Panerai DNA is 44 mm minimum. All those ( we...
If that's the case, I...
By: KIH : May 24th, 2009-00:07
If that's the case, I would give up. I am not interested enough. Sorry. Did I ask so many childish questions to touch some people's nerve? If so, I apologize but I didn't mean to. I had done some homework and then came here, but apparently it was not...
Ken, you misunderstood me, my friend
By: amanico : May 24th, 2009-00:28
I didn't want to hurt you in my answer. Remember that English is not my native language, too. I just wanted to share with you what is the most interesting with Panerai: The discover. A bit of homework is necessary, and part of the pleasure. The problem wi...
Ken my buddy....
By: BluNotte : May 23rd, 2009-06:29
Knew you would one day come and join us! Afterall, who can really resist the Powers of Panerai! LoL I still remembered when I brought you to the boutique here and you weren't even one bit interested! But as Asimut said it, stick around this lounge, and yo...
Stephen, mon ami...
By: KIH : May 23rd, 2009-06:49
Knew you would jump on my post! Interesting that we are so different, although similar in taste. You like 40mm or larger, I like less than 40mm. We both like same brands, but never the same medel! Not so fast... I am not sure I will dig deeper in Penerai,...
I'll try to help a little...
By: Chris Agostino : May 23rd, 2009-10:18
First, congratulations on your purchase! I can almost guaranty that it will not be your only Panerai. The 48 is actually a black faced 40mm on a strap. I believe you might actually have a 49 which is a 40mm white face on a strap and then you also received...
Yup, my bad. It is...
By: KIH : May 23rd, 2009-11:48
Yup, my bad. It is 049... I knew I would get help from a kind Panerist like you! I very much appreciate it. And.... I have not yet purchased it yet :-) So, is there signifcant difference among the "series"? This model has been out there since 1999? a...
Oops, jumped the gun...
By: Chris Agostino : May 23rd, 2009-13:30
...on the purchase I think the only major change on that model over the years would be the strap changing system. The older models used screws to hold the strap / bracelet in place and you would require a screw driver to remove the strap. I believe with t...
That's all right because you...
By: KIH : May 23rd, 2009-13:54
That's all right because you are actually getting me closer to that :-) Thanks again for the information. That's all I need for now.... Intersting remark. I was just thinking - I will never want any bigger watch than 40mm, which is alr...
Welcome Ken and glad to see you here!
By: AnthonyTsai : May 23rd, 2009-10:25
Yes Panerai has redesigned the bracelet, and below is a comparison picture of the old bracelet (on left) with the new bracelet (on right): If you send in your PAM w/ bracelet for servicing and polishing, I'm not sure how much Panerai charges these days bu...
Hi Anthony, Good to see...
By: KIH : May 23rd, 2009-11:49
Hi Anthony, Good to see you here, too. Of course you are here :-) The one I saw at the shop was the left one - the old style? I will see through the blog which is how and why. Thank you! Ken
AT, which bracelet do you prefer?
By: PoyFR : May 23rd, 2009-12:32
I just now realized that there was a new bracelet... Why? Personally I like the old one with its links designed to recall the shape of crown protecting device. It was a very recognizable bracelet… strange! AT, thanks for your picture.
I don't have any "wearing" experience with the new bracelet
By: AnthonyTsai : May 23rd, 2009-15:10
and I only fooled around with it for a very brief time at SIHH 2009, so I really can't give any opinion of it comfort-wise. But I have worn the older style bracelet for quite some time when I had my PAM52. So I can comment on the fact that the older style...
Bracelet PAM
By: sampswan : December 25th, 2009-00:35
HI Anthony Would to have some ideas from you, which bracelet pam you think is the best? Old bracelet or new one since I am deciding to get a 328. Thanks Hope you don't mind to share a bit of your thoughts. Thanks & Merry Christmas