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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

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..

But anyway, I love your idea.. Hopefully they'll come out with that in the future

Best,

Sam

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 do have to keep in mind that since 2006, Panerai used the brownish luminova, on the Pam 249...

It is 5 years, now.

JLC did it with the Polaris, 3 years ago.

Hence, it is not a " new phenomenon ".

I'm not disturbed by this, I'm more disturbed by the use of the Composite for the case.

It was great for the 339, but I already see 2 more Pannies with this kind of " material ", and I'm getting a bit tired of this look.

Best,

Nicolas.

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 revenue.

 

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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 the sake of getting on the current wave of vintage looking luminova , personally i believe that such brands and such creations are the ones which will force us to call it or think of it as a TREND .

 Regarding the chcolate brown cases... now thats what i would call a TREND...

 Best wishes.

 Faisal

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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 beating faster.

I had ot try it, I saw that it was a big watch, but I prayed to be able to wear it.

And sincerely,if y wrist could wear such a watch, without a doubt I would have been one of the first on the list.

BUT it is that beautiful that maybe it is worth making an exception to the  " I don't buy if I don't wear " bloody rule?

Best,

Nicolas

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

Ciao - Sergio

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 least.

BR also go with vintage dial for their vintage version. I think as long as it matches its theme or history, it is fine.

Cheers!

Nien

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 too. Anyway, by the time the prodcuct chain is designed n done, it hits us in 2010, and if we prosper this year, the size of the "vintage" market will shrink significantly, but it will never go away. Just the premiums we pay. A thread was started in omega about escalating omega connies prices. We all know where vintage rolex traded up to. So 3 things I hunbly opine 1) reworked and relaunched historical product range and/or vintage look to continue for a year or two, 2) real vintage prices surge to new heights with each launch of "new vintage" as interest for them escalate due to relook at forgotten heros and speculators, 3) ecentual collapse as each new vintage cannot hold their prices and discounting happens. Fashion base collectors move on, and sell side volunes increase few folds for preown and new, and real vintages are also being dumped.

My humble opinions, exxagerated of course.

Horo