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Not unexpected
May 04, 2017,08:35 AM
I think most Panerai enthusiasts who spend time on forums like this are traditionalists, which is why we tend to primarily see the 'historic' watches like the 372, 587, 000, etc with great regularity. The Due line likely appeals to the first-time Panerai buyer who knows nothing of the brand's history but likes the style of the watch and finds the other offerings too large. I would guess it will prove popular with that type of buyer but not with the WIS crowd, as evidenced here (and elsewhere) by the lack of discussion.
P. S. My wife adores her 512 so perhaps the Due line will bring more women to the brand as well.
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Time to check....
By: sergio : May 4th, 2017-08:19
It has been a while since the release of the Luminor Due "slim" line and I don't recall having seen one in here. It seems this new line hasn't really "lured" anyone of us. I am an old purist and the idea of buying a Panerai smaller that 44mm or with Autom...
Not unexpected
By: logan2z : May 4th, 2017-08:35
I think most Panerai enthusiasts who spend time on forums like this are traditionalists, which is why we tend to primarily see the 'historic' watches like the 372, 587, 000, etc with great regularity. The Due line likely appeals to the first-time Panerai ...
AD info
By: Maltie : May 4th, 2017-11:02
My AD, good friend, so no bullshit info, told me the Due is going great, but to a new audience, men and women, that love the design and the small/thin profile. I guess Panerai is right in widdening its customer offerings as a brand can off course never su...
As a matter of facts...
By: sergio : May 4th, 2017-11:22
what you just wrote, goes right along with my first impression. I was in Florence for the launch of the new product. In fact I tried the one of Dr Bonati had on his wrist (I exchanged it with my 604) and found it rather handsome. I was pretty sure that al...
Not for us but...
By: Beef : May 4th, 2017-11:59
...selling like hot cakes according to some boutique personnel I've spoken with. Mission accomplished I believe.
Perhaps
By: MTR : May 4th, 2017-12:07
some day they will produce a version with a higher WR? Best, Thomas
Not sure
By: Maltie : May 4th, 2017-12:32
That might happen as their customers are fine with the WR from the Due range