One book....The Old Testament....

150 different.....modern....religious sects, based on that one book.

Having said that, and being part of an...earlier...discussion, I don't have "structural" problems in accepting that everyone can...interpret...the origins. I have no problem with people liking those God awful contraptions such as Submersibles and Breiteling wannabes (317 being a shining example of that current). What I have a problem with (personal to be sure) is that

these models have been manufactured, perhaps, for the gung-ho-crucifix-on-hairy-chest-mucho-macho chaps, that can't live with the fact that the real frogmen, the guys that went and blew up ships FOR REAL, during a real WAR, were doing it with a 232 (3646) lookalike. I have a problem with the people that think the Bronzo...impersonate that...gung-ho yada, yada, yada spirit... I have 21 Panerais. Some 47, some 44, one 42, one 45. Radiomir or Luminor all, some in SS, some in Ti, and one in pink gold. I therefore cannot be considered a square.

The movements? They don't much matter to me, since Panerai have been...assemblers...all along.

I also don't have a problem with all the models that are being maufactured...the automatics, the dated ones, the cycloped ones, the ones with bracelets, the 40mm/42mm etc etc. In short I don't have a problem with Richemont (and Panerai before them) doing everything they think they have to do to.....MAKE...money...

But when, as they say in English, the chips are down a Panerai (for people that don't live in denial) should be hour only, SS, closed back, 47mm and......manual... That's what the 3646 was. And everyone that believes they have too small a wrist

to be able to wear a 47mm, that they are not complicated enough, that believe they can't live without a GPS on their dial, should go buy themselves a...Rolex, PP, Breguet, G-shock...or whatever their scrawny little wrists and multi tasking mind can witstand...hahahahaha

Cheers - Sergio

What EXACTLY are in the DNA of Panerai?

By: Jester : September 22nd, 2011-11:35

Given my earlier conversation w/ another fellow Purists, I would like to know as to WHAT exactly do you consider as the right DNA for a Panerai? Does it have to be a Luminor w/ crown guard? Does it have to be cased in SS or any white metal would do? Does ...

In order of appearance (again)

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 22nd, 2011-12:05

No SS only Unitas Rolex or Angelus Either Both OK Tritium Yes No 47mm Yes Not necessarily Only if it is with crew on Big faul Corporal punishement Death sentence ..... in my eyes Goog one Alec Best Damjan Pig in Space

my answers

By: Bruno.M1 : September 22nd, 2011-12:38

Does it have to be a Luminor w/ crown guard? Luminor or Rad or the 1950 cas and definitely the new 372 (enough choices) Does it have to be cased in SS or any white metal would do? Only SS Does it have to have a crappy Unita movement or any manual wound mo...

Easy: DNA is 3 letters, which are three words. L.O.I

By: amanico : September 22nd, 2011-13:57

Laboratory Of Ideas. Nothing more, but nothing less. Laboratory Of Ideas... This is a great concept, so historically correct when we speak about D.N.A, don't you think? What was Panerai in 1860 and onwards? A Manufacture? N.F. W ( sorry, but my american f...

Now that is one

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 23rd, 2011-02:43

M. F great answer as our American friends would say Salut Damjan

The new to me expression or the answer? :) [nt]

By: amanico : September 23rd, 2011-02:44

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One book....The Old Testament....

By: sergio : September 22nd, 2011-15:01

150 different.....modern....religious sects, based on that one book. Having said that, and being part of an...earlier...discussion, I don't have "structural" problems in accepting that everyone can...interpret...the origins. I have no problem with people ...

I love this!!

By: Hororgasm : September 22nd, 2011-16:35

eloquent, not dishy washy, some diplomacy....all to drive a point!!! i dont share all your points, but hey, at least you them!! best, Horo

Salute Sergio

By: dreamer8 : September 22nd, 2011-17:39

Very succinct summary which I agree. I love chronographs and had a few panerai chronographs, but it is down to just one chrono, the Daylight PAM196. To me , I have come to realise that Panerai for me is like you have described so eloquently. I go for the ...

I'm curious ...

By: TdotBean : September 22nd, 2011-20:12

Which models you got for rose gold, 42mm, and 45mm? I'm keen to know your answer and thought about these 3 pieces. Best Tyler

I have a 42mm 184 and 45mm 197 in RoseGold...

By: sergio : September 23rd, 2011-01:48

In fact only 2 pieces, since the RoseGold 45mm it's only one. I forgot I also have a "composite" 339.... Cheers - Sergio

Answer

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 23rd, 2011-03:00

of true Panerai aficionado Thank you for writing this one down so straightforward and honest.. we all feel better now Best Damjan

Nice one Sergio!

By: ocwatching : September 23rd, 2011-09:22

had a good morning read with my coffee with your response.. I am not that much of a traditionalist with Panerai heritage but I can understand your well written view...

my take

By: Hororgasm : September 22nd, 2011-17:04

Does it have to be a Luminor w/ crown guard? yes Does it have to be cased in SS or any white metal would do? SS only. however, other metals, esp gold pieces are produced in much smaller quantities, and i just love them though. Does it have to have a crapp...

What's wrong with watching porn that got a good story line?

By: TdotBean : September 22nd, 2011-20:08

Double stimulation, man!:-D The lady in the bikini is uncalled for my stomach is turning now. You think that's bad wait till I show you the nude beach at the retirement home in Florida. Best Agent T

Retirement homes in Florida?

By: Hororgasm : September 24th, 2011-12:45

You imagine this......... but you never know........ best, Agent H...

Back to porn......and fat ladies...

By: Hororgasm : September 24th, 2011-12:48

you prefer this....... OR...... my choice is CLEAR....... Best, Agent H...

Yo Horo....

By: sergio : September 24th, 2011-14:20

you should have typed a warning like: Do NOT read/open....after....breakfast, lunch, dinner or any other intake of food. Now I have to wipe my monitor clean.... Cheers - Sergio

I can deal with the verbal abuse but the

By: TdotBean : September 24th, 2011-19:18

These visual assault is a different story all together. Why do you keep these kind of pictures anyway? Are you into some other fetish that you're not telling? PS I'm refering to the 2nd picture.... Best Tyler This message has been edited by T.Bean on 2011...

DNA is now only skin deep...

By: fitz : September 22nd, 2011-21:40

so what were these watches intended for? reliable, legible and waterproof for military use. Polished cases, precious metals, highly decorated movements, complications, exclusive numbers and outrageous prices... This is not DNA. Panerai DNA is now only ski...

Newbie answer

By: TdotBean : September 23rd, 2011-07:54

Does it have to be a Luminor w/ crown guard? Nope Does it have to be cased in SS or any white metal would do? SS unless there's no choice then other white metal Does it have to have a crappy Unita movement or any manual wound movement would do? Automatic ...

He he...

By: renerod : September 24th, 2011-20:29

He he he he he... Nice take Tyler! Best. René

my take?

By: playtime : September 23rd, 2011-08:46

Does it have to be a Luminor w/ crown guard? No Does it have to be cased in SS or any white metal would do? Steel--but fortunately DNA implies evolution, so I am not at all opposed to other materials. I'd love to see a return to palladium--and It thrills ...

So, based on this thread, what do folks think about a piece like the 359 [nt]

By: psirbono : September 24th, 2011-05:18

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Talkin about DNA

By: renerod : September 24th, 2011-20:18

I can tell you DNA suffers variations, being natural or induced ones. Even in nature, individuals of the very same species are full of genetical varations!!! That's what makes them more fit or resistant to illnes, climate variations and cosmic radiation a...

I consider Panerai to hav 2 different DNA's

By: AnthonyTsai : September 25th, 2011-08:45

A Panerai model that represents the "old" Panerai DNA is the PAM203. And a model that represents the "new" Panerai DNA is the PAM372. I feel Panerai's DNA is evolving towards in-house movements rather than the Unitas found in some of the Historic models. ...

Here, here....

By: sergio : September 25th, 2011-11:24

that's a clever approach. Only, IMO, instead of drawing the line at movements the....demarkation lines....should be 3, actually: 1) The assembling period (the vintage era with the Marina Militare as the sole driver of the evolution) Super CULT stuff. 2) T...

GR8 post pal.......here are my thoughts

By: Mr.Gatsby : September 29th, 2011-21:12

Given my earlier conversation w/ another fellow Purists, I would like to know as to WHAT exactly do you consider as the right DNA for a Panerai? Does it have to be a Luminor w/ crown guard? --> To me, I would think that the CG would be essential, esepcial...