$hit happens. I could cherry pick one day in my marital relationship, and everyone would agree we are heading for a divorce. However, that one anomalous day in 10-years is not indicative of a trend. Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the information and I file it away. One data point doesn’t get me to
The concern was that the brushed surface would take on a whole different color and clash with the polished bezel. Later, they brushed RG case sides. Either they learned that it wasn’t an issue or they modified their alloy.
He stuffed every loose movement he could scrounge up and wedged into a “Limited” Luminor or Radiomir case! Honestly, there were some delicious offerings back then! Had Panerai not stuffed* a 6497 into a Luminor or Radiomir case, I would not be an owner. For that, I am grateful. *Or built a case arou
I was frustrated back in the day trying to buy Panerai watches. Now, those watches are available at reasonable prices. What is not to like? Personally, I am happy we are beyond the hype that amplifies prices. Now, if you bought Panerai as an investment, then this current market is a total disaster.
I may be wrong, but I think that this was first 1950 case design released by modern Panerai. It had all the sexy curves and angles that the “blockish” Bettarini case did not. Though at 44mm, the thickness made the watch sit high on the wrist. Definitely not a watch that would easily slide under a sh