Are Panerai Watches Worth Buying? The State of the Brand
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In this video, I'll discuss Panerai in detail for the first time on the channel. I'll take a look at two models representing their most popular collections, and then share my thoughts on the brand both historically as well as viewed in context in the modern watch industry. Please be sure to post your thoughts and reactions to this video as well as your own thoughts on Panerai down below.
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Great history lesson on a fantastic watch. I was lucky enough to grab a Panerai 352 a few years back, and its in my top 3 watches in my collection. I love this watch with its unusual case shape, crown guard, sandwich dial, and gold hour and minute hands, ease of band changing.
I am a panerista. Love the uniqueness of the brand, its history and the art behind its designs. Thank you Teddy!
I had wanted a Panerai for a long time and finally picked up the 1312 a few months ago. One of the best things about this brand is the recognizability you mentioned, the community, and the versatility. The strap change system is great, I love not having to use a spring bar tool, and being able to change straps easily and often without the fear of scratching the case. I have a 7 1/2 inch wrist, I went to the store looking for a 42mm model, and found the 44mm 1312 wore smaller than the dimensions. Last week I purchased the 47mm 1389 Submersible, and although at the top end of what I could get away with on my wrist, I am really impressed at the quality of this watch. Great video on it, I am starting to see more content out there about the brand, and I am hoping they make a big comeback.
And I agree I LOVE not having to deal with spring bars
Amazing how similar my story is as others. A watch I lusted over for ever - finally purchased a PAM118 about 6 years ago and it has served me well since. Great channel.
Quite a beautiful brand! Very cool to learn a little bit about the history of the brand and see some of their more famous or popular models. Excellent video teddy!
I just found your channel recently and wanted to compliment your excellent content. Incredibly informative and well-made videos, the amount of research and effort put in is clearly evidenced. Looking forward to watching more!
I brought a Luminor Due with gray sunray dial and the watch is absolutely amazing looking! It's not the most precise or the most resistant watch but it is charming and a the slim case makes it super wearable. I can only recommend Panerai :)
Great video. Have the 1312 and love it. A very wearable 44mm and such a tank. Robust movement (whether truly in house or not), unique style, and a strap monster.
Very informative and even-handed introduction and discussion of the brand.
I love the brand and own a PAM795. I love the fact that it’s completely different from any other watch in my collection. I’m just not a huge fan of most new releases. I always associated Panerai with a certain vintage vibe and these days they’re sailing a different course.
Thank You for addressing my favorite brand today. Panerai has always produced a quality timepiece. your right, there are many to choose from but my 1351 is a favorite with the brushed titanium case tobacco brown sandwich dial and the blue second hand. I was excited to see the video and I stopped all I was doing to watch it completely without interruption. Always great content, even when has nothing to do with what i like, I still watch, just to learn.
Absolutely love my 914! I think it is a modern watch with all the Panerai DNA. I can wear it on the beach and with a shirt at night. Super versatile and it completely changes when you swap the strap. Love it! Great video as always!
I acquired my first Panerai last year after lusting over them for years. It is coincidentally the P 1312 and it’s very quickly became one of my favorite watches.
Besides for the aesthetics the timekeeping is flawless which is something that means a lot to me when I’m paying a lot of money for a watch.
I’m happy to have found your channel here on TH-cam and I have subscribed and look forward to hearing more about Panerai and other high end watches that you may be expert in.
I had it on my wrist the last time I went to see my primary physician and she must’ve been looking at it while taking my blood pressure because she remembered to ask me what my watch was but forgot to record my blood pressure..
How much
Great market analysis. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. I’ve been a Panerai fan for over five years now and am fortunate enough to have wrists approaching those of a Neanderthal to enjoy their full lineup. While smaller diameters may be in style now, I can’t imagine ever getting rid of my 127. It has that clean, unquestionably Panerai look (and an easily serviced movement)!
From all my watches including Rolex and Omega, I find myself always going back to my Panerai very often , every brand has their ups and downs , so weather some people love them and others don’t , as long as having one makes you happy , so who cares what others think . 😀😀
I agree with you, but usually the person saying "who cares what others think" or "I dont care what other ppl think about me". Those guys antidotally care the most. I care what people think, but at the end of the day its my wrist its on and if you have haters you're prolly doing something right.
I think the Luminors are cool, look forward to adding one to my collection. Great vid!
Great video as always and awesome jacket Teddy !
Picked up my second panerai this week, a radiomir base. Very happy with it, im a tall guy with big wrists, so the 45mm case works great for me, and i can dress it up or down with different straps. Hopefully this will be with me for years to come!
Love Panerai! Love the history and the look that is so different from all others brands. While not as popular still seems to hold value as well.
Finally the Panerai video I've been waiting for.. Maybe do one on the submersible model
Really really good review- very well presented👍🏼
Finally, Panerais! Was looking fwd to seeing this review!
Agree, a good video. I bought my Panerai because of the distinctive design AND because they have the most comfortable leather strap I have ever worn. And, they offer an 8 year warranty!
I just got my first Panerai PAM00753! I love it! And love your contents!
Great Video Teddy! I think your brand analysis was spot on, especially that you also pointed out the co-creation opportunities which Panerai has with their loyal fans. This is something that often times get overlooked.
I used to hate the Radiomir and thought the Luminor was the go-to choice if I was to get a Panerai; this was until I saw one of my senior watch collector friends wore one on his wrist, there was this vintage pocket watch vibe to it that made me fell in love with the design. 6 months later I bought my first Panerai during a trip to Japan, a Pam721. I now pretty much only wear either my black vintage sub or the Pam721 as my daily watch.
I just recently bought my very first mechanical luxury watch and it's the Panerai Luminor Logo. Love it! I like that it's big and has a unique style.
I’d consider myself a Rolex fan boy, and own seven of them, but I do own a PAM111 and absolutely love it. I love it for the simple reason you mentioned, it has a very distinctive look and easy recognizable. Believe it or not, I get more compliments on my PAM111 than I do any other watch in my collection.
Yup can't go wrong with the PAM 111, strap swapping is so fun with that piece.
It's not unbelievable 😊.
I only buy affordable , if I ever go grail this would be it .😊
Late to the party here, but loved the video. Been waiting on a Panerai video, from you, for a long time. I’ve got a 6.5” wrist and find the 44mm cases honestly wear fine. It’s time for a Pam, Teddy!
Nicely done Teddy. I am a Panerai collector, having six of them spread across the model range. I also own Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling pieces. Panerai have just released 40mm Luminor pieces and will be phasing out the 42mm. They will then offer 47mm, 44mm, 40mm and 38mm models which can offer something for every wrist size or preference. One of the more fun aspects to Panerai collecting , that you did not mention, is the variety of watch bands and their easy interchangeability. Panerai has introduced an “Easy change system” of sorts to most of their models making switching up the look of your watch very simple. Being able to change the look of your watch in numerous ways makes it much more wearable.
The "Easy change system" many brands are adopting this method such as Nomos or even Cartier which you can swap
without needing a tool. It's great to know Panerai is going the same route!
Great synopsis of the brand. I agree that the PAM community (Risti) had so much influence worldwide. They started even before the internet craze. The in-person get togethers were popular. The community got me into watch collecting in general and broader exposure to other brands. I bought my first Panerai in 2007 and then maintained my passion for this brand through the “straps” for my PAM233 for a few years. Although I don’t wear it anymore, it has great sentimental value to me and I will eventually pass it down to my son. Thanks for a great video
Terrific, informative video. I picked up a PAM00111. Thanks for all the history.
Great vid. I love my PAM723 (44mm and rare w/bracelet). Really like what the brand is doing right now, adapting and adjusting the designs by reducing dimensions and making new models more wearable (38-42mm), for more people. Medium sized watches are on-trend right. Panerai cushion cases are gorgeous designs and the crown guard on the Luminors are unique & cool to the brand. Plus no other brand wears different straps better than PAMs. The one thing I’m not thrilled to see is the VERY low 30 meters water resistance on the new 38mm Due’s. Not a good decision to not at least make 100m and far off the brands legacy and heritage.
30m is what fake Chinese watches from Alibaba offer. What an absolute joke. The lever crown had a very specific function and made for the the excellent watertight performance. The history of Panerai is certainly not about high horology and polished movements and whatnot. And for military-descended watches to not have a seconds-hacking feature is downright criminal
I have the 723 as well and love it.
Great video Teddy - Your journalistic approach is fantastic and I have become your biggest fan. This video is timely as I am contemplating buying a Panerai. In fact I have a small wrist and that dissuaded me as well but they have come out with smaller variants 40 mm and 42 mm - check out Luminor Due collection which is 42 mm and the Luminor Marina Quaranta collection which is 40 mm - fantastic watches and keeping to the original design.
I have a PAM 01393, which is a 42mm blue dial version. I love it. And I didn't exactly love it until I tried it on, and then I was sold, figuratively and literally. The best description of a Panerai on your wrist is "ergonomic." Until you try one on, you won't believe how well such watches wear.
Got my first Panerai 1316 Specchio Blu beginning of this year, very cool looking sunburst dial.
As an Italian American I do desire to own a Panerai at some point, as I fully agree the history and design language is utterly unique. The just released Pam 1270, 40mm blue dial with 100M water resistance is intriguing to me, need to see it in the flesh.
The Radiomir and Luminor collections have it's own design language which gives it, its own personality. With it's rugged and bold look, you can
spot a Panerai from a mile away.
Purchased a pre-owned ETA Panerai 112 earlier this year. Love the 44mm size and the decorated ETA is just awesome.
That sándwich dial and basic layout is awesome!!!!!
A very underrated brand in my opinion, i had a look at a few pieces today and yes they do not look much, but once you have one on your wrist they are very impressive
Very happy you made a video about Panerai. Personally I love my 1312. Keep up the great content.
Panerai are classic like an old sports car. I love wearing mine and really enjoy learning more about the brand.
Thanks for another great watch presentation
Couldn't agree more, fell into the hype back in 2010 with a 44mm luminor with a tiny wrist but they've won me back with the Due line that's easier to wear and retains the amazing aesthetic!
Teddy, kudos to your channel and specifically to this great video on Panerai. Like a number of the other commentators. I too have had visions of owning one for more than a decade. I got bitten by the watch collecting bug back when I was about 10 years old, putting all I had into a Bulova Marine Star. A huge investment for a kid that age. Ever since then I have been drawn to everything around a dive style watch. About 5 years ago I jumped into a Panzara Atlantic 45 which for me gave me a taste of the panerai size, shape and style. Every time I shop for a new watch, I pass by the Panerai shop/booth and wonder about making the purchase. Recently, I was able to purchase a Rolex SD43 from the AD. It's been on the wrist about 4 months and while I really enjoy it I do think it's got a very similar look which simply doesn't stand out. I've got my eyes set on a Pam 1312 / 1313 right now and your video has helped me get to a decision. Keep up the great content!
I love my Pam 320 Luminor Marina GMT 1950. As someone said below, I wouldn't want it as an only watch, but great for a certain mood as part of a rotation with my other very different watches.
I have the same watch and I wear it all the time!!!!
Perfect travel watch.
FBA/B1
I wore my PAM312 yesterday and love the watch. It's the only Panerai in my small collection.
I have four Panerai and love them (55, 112, 1024, & 372),. I have a lot of different brands, and some may be better "watches", but Panerai has a charm and a warmth that others don't. I prefer older, simpler models to the more modern designs. Also, let's not forget the joy of strap collecting!
I’ve been a fan and owner since 2001. The unique case design is also the source of the negativity towards the brand. I mean how many variations of the same design can the brand keep putting out there? Regardless, I love them and I always will. Great review Teddy.
I used to hate panerai, i think they are over priced & overated. Using a basic movement but charging an exorbitant price.....until I tried on hand a Radiomir Pam 380, fell in love at first try. When around looking for one but ended up getting a Pam 183 because i like the sandwich dial more. Now it gets a lot of wear in my rotation, never regret buying it. Maybe getting a used Pam 422 next. Btw great video Teddy, never dissapoint 👏👍
Nice review. I agree that it is the uniqueness of the design that sets Panerai apart. As a collector myself, my taste of watches evolved over time. I tended to go for conservative and safe vintage options but I began to appreciate bold statement designs. Watch size doesn't bother me as much as it used to. Another bold design that stood the test of time would be Tag Heuer Monaco, in my opinion.
I like to own a Panerai someday, by no means a Panerista, but the icoinc shape appeals to me.
Keep them coming Teddy.
Love from Malta 🇲🇹
Love the videos teddy!
I just finished your video and own pam312 and pam1084, I did consider buying a Rolex or a Grand Seiko, but like you mentioned, it is unique in design and one of the most recognizable timepieces I’ve ever seen. For these reasons alone, why I am a Paneristi. Thank you again!
The best channel on YT imo hands down
Got two, a 312 and a 243, and absolutely love them over my Sub or Navitimer.
They are my weekend watches, and can't wait to choose wich strap I will wear next day.
I have owned a PAM655 for a few years now and it is one of my favorite watches. At 42mm with the cushion case it is very wearable and incredibly comfortable. Only 11mm thick and I often pick it out to wear over my Rolex, Seiko and others. I have no interest in their larger watches though. The 655 is an incredible watch and I absolutely love it.
As a self proclaimed waterman, the reason I’m planning on buying a Panerai submersible is based on its history. It would represent my appreciation and time spent in the ocean. Great job and thank you for the review!
The problem is that the ocean is deeper than 50 m 😉
@@eucitizen78 silly person. Panerai goes deeeep!!
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@@eucitizen78 300 m for the subs.
So would a Submariner, so your logic is ridiculously idiotic
I have two Panerai and I love them. The first one is the iconic manual 8 days Luminor Marina sandwich dial. I feel extremely lucky to have one that I feel represents Panerai like no other. And I agree with you. I feel Panerai is limiting itself and paneristi with limited edition watches. They should have one Luminor, one sumersible and one radiomir that will always be available. I think everyone deserves an iconic Panerai.
Is that you offering to get me one lol
Hola Teddy, happy new year and thank you for your great job. Many years go I spent a couple of year in La Chaucer de Fonds and that allowed me to appreciate fine watch making. I love the look for the Panerai, however is out of my range, is there a suggestion to another brand that gathers similar features at a more accesible price?
I own a 372, 305, 088 and 1312. Yes they're less popular nowadays but I'm alright with that. I also have a Milgauss, Air King, Seiko Tuna 300 and a titanium Ploprof. Love them all 🌝. Appreciate your positive thoughts regarding Panerai when there are so many TH-camrs nowadays bashing this brand. Thank you!
Great video , thanks
I never liked Panerai until I owned one. Now I have three. I plan on buying a fourth, the radiomir monopulsante in rose gold. The movement is absolutely beautiful. I really don’t care if it is popular.
Panerai's design is distinctive, that's for sure. When I became heavily interested in watches around the early 2000's it surely was a out there in the center stage, I have a small wrist and they also where more coveted by the "bling" kind of person, also I come from a more classic watch history, grew up with Tag Heuer and Swatch, also a huge classic car fan mainly Porsche, so my attention was drawn more to brands like IWC and Heuer, where you can also find great design and aesthetics but more relatable perhaps to my hobbies and interests. Nevertheless I think Panerai has a very cool history and design language, they have big potential to dial in more and create very cool timepieces.
I have way more expensive / sought after pieces….but nothing makes me smile as much as the PAM1361 on the blue rubber, just the perfect balance of history, class, quirkiness and practicality. LOVE IT !!
As a watch enthusiast, although active one for only a couple of years, Panerai is one of the very few luxury brands I really like very much. Panerai is quitessencially italian. The shape of the case, the dials, the measures, are really such wonderful ingredients for a very distinguishly product. And THAT is the very essence of Panerai: those are watches intstantly recognizable.
I had a Pam00048, probably one of the most entry level Panerai's out there. Sold it, had a number of other pieces , Pelagos, Sub's etc, I got more compliments on my Panerai hands down, I longed for another for 4 years and have recently purchased a Luminor Carbotech ref Pam01661 and a 1950 8 day gmt, let me tell you I will have them forever🙌🏼 I have big wrists and yes, they are not for everyone. But if you have the wrist size, there isn't much as satisfying than a Panerai on the wrist...they still have that....Italian flare about them👌🏻
Yep, I was obsessed with the Panerai Design just over a decade ago. I LOVED the simple 'arabic' numerals and thought the 'pancake' dial construction was just gorgeous. Only trouble is at the time basically ALL Panerai models still used modified ETA movements, and mostly traded between $4k-$10k depending on it being a 'basic' Luminor, or a fancy 'Radiomir'.
'LUCKY' for me the 44mm+ case size looked comically large on my tiny wrists (even during the huge watch face rage happening at the time). And eventually I came to my senses and bought a HAMILTON KHAKI KING instead. Which is a watch that looks similar, used nearly the same Swiss Made automatic movement, and cost $500 rather than $5000 :)
Not sure if those old 'PAM 000' models still hold their msrp value, but I still have the Hamilton, and if my model was good enough for House (Hugh Laurie's personal watch also), then it was good enough for me ;)
Fantastic video and love the history of Panerai! You’ve opened my eyes to the 1312 as I continue to gravitate to the PAM00233. Your opinion about one vs. the other please? I know the 233 is a lot more money and 8 day but is it really worth the extra money?
As an Engineer, w a degree in Subsea Engineering, an ex-Submariner working offshore on deep water oil exploration…. I reckon I need to get a Pan, Radimor for me! Great vid!
Thanks for the history, I have always liked them , instantly recognisable.
While visiting a Panerai Boutique I somehow became convinced that a 42mm GMT was the watch for me. I bought it and wore nothing else for several days, but soon realised the watch was simply too big for me. My trusty 38mm Railmaster Trilogy is once again my daily wear, but I still enjoy giving the GMT an occasional outing and I don't regret the purchase.
Theres a new 40mm quaranta luminor model out now....I'm going for that
Don't worry. Using oversized Panerai watch is NORMAL.
Solid video Teddy. I have to disagree with you about your point on wearability. The Radiomir is a far more wearable watch than the Luminor. When equipped with the iconic wire lugs, they almost vanish and the watch wears similar to it's case width, excluding the crown obviously. Many people who are afraid of sizing seem to forget this fact. For example, the 45mm PAM 380 is a classic and elegant sausage dial watch. It measures 51mm lug to lug which on my 7.5 inch wrist fits well. In fact due to the nature of the lugs, it can easily double as a dress watch. That along with the 13mm case thickness and well, I think that is a wonderful entry Panerai for the hesitant buyer. However, overall, I do agree that these watches are very controversial and most certainly suit a bigger wrist. I am happy to have "the wrist" as I truly do love the watches made by Panerai. I also agree with your comment regarding the overwhelming reissues and similar models. To me, Panerai excels when they innovate with new materials, dial variations and when keep it simple (2 hand/3 hand). The high complication pieces are the ones that seem to be forgettable to me. Overall, I think they deserve respect for making a truly iconic case and dial layout. Most other watch brands simply imitate eachother and I find them to be quite lackluster. Cartier is another iconic brand that comes to mind and they offer delightful products if you are willing to climb up the horological/financial ladder. This hobby is about art. I am steadfast about this opinion. Many of us can go on about movement complexities and horological significance, but at the end of the day, that's all hogwash. We are energy. We are emotions wrapped in a skin suit. When we look at a watch, we visualize the watch. This makes me agree with your points about Panerai having many things going for them. Excited to see what the brand does in the present. Maybe you should become the CEO. I like your fan involvement ideas. Cheers.
In ww2 it didn’t matter what your wrist size was
I have the PAM00112 and love it! It's one of the last "real PAM" references. Great video! "Like" added and I've of course already a subscriber.
Owned my PAM 104 for nearly 20 years and still love its simple, gorgeous design, that said I also have a 20cm wrist
So glad to see a video about Panerai, their dials are pretty cool to be honest! Thanks, Teddy and have a great weekend! *First!!
Thanks for watching, Ryan. Have a nice weekend ahead!
For me Panerai has always been a grail since I got into this hobby, finally after 12 years I was able to afford one and I'm really happy with it. It's kind of a watch that could easily become a heirloom that you can pass on to the next generation. Due to its chunky and straightforward build it will look great even after years of heavy use. Most other luxury watches wont look that great after a couple years of use when the initial shine is worn of. When I spend a significant amount of my hard earned money on a wrist watch, this kind of longevity appeals to me and I think I'm not alone in this line of thinking.
Teddy you must tell me what brand is the jacket you are wearing....it looks too damn good! love it
I've had a 111 for ~12 years. I'm wearing it right now. Still love it...and it looks as fantastic as the day I bought it. I'll never sell it and somehow I tire of my Rolex Batman more quickly than my 111. I also love my Cartier Santos. Cartier really nailed the design with that one. This expensive hobby is a lot of fun.
I really like Panerai but Teddy has definitely touched on some of the things that stop me buying one. The lack of variety in the range, the oversized nature of them and how easy they are to copy and I think I've seen more fake ones than real out in the wild.
Having said that, the history, the fact they're Italian are a massive appeal to me. Maybe I'll have one in the future, but I'd like to see something new from them first.
I own a PAM 312 with the P9000 movement and I love it. It has the exposed caseback which is something missing from the latest versions and thats a shame.
Always enjoy your videos. Like you, I found the Schwarzenegger-scaled watches were just too big. Then -- they introduced the 42mm submersible. The 42mm watch is a very wearable size. Now they have the 38mm due which is a great unisex size.
Panerai is also innovating in materials. Look no further than the PAM00950 Submersible Carbotech 42 MM to find something that is interesting, wearable and not Richard Mille pricing. They are also introducing interesting dials. Where else but Panerai can you get a Shark Grey dial (PAM00959 or PAM00982). Consider the Luminor Due Goldtech Madreparia (PAM01280) for an unconventional women's watch.
Keep the great content coming!
If you’re looking for small watches Panerai is probably not your brand
I bought a knock-off luminor case/dial/hands on Ali Express and a pulled a Bulova 16AB (Unitas 497) movement out of a 55 year old pocket watch and assembled my own Panerai homage. Total cost
Thank you for this nice episode, I believe that ETA era is the best for Panerai.
Just picked up a PAM01312 and some sea masters 🔥🔥 starting up a nice collection finally
Very intriguing watch, I like the latch over the crown, iconic style.
Count me as a fan! I am a larger wristed type, so the sizing of the Panerai range definitely works for me. I have a couple in the collection at present (685 & 524), with another half dozen on the "watches under consideration" list. I think they represent great value in the watch space!
Update... I swear the damn things breed at night when I'm not looking (if only!). There are now 8 Panerai in the collection, with a few others having come and gone since I wrote the above comment. A few really cool ones worth noting... the PAM 190 with the JLC movement... PAM 516 equation of time.. PAM 662 with the unique dial color. There are a couple of others on the horizon and then I might consider the Panerai end of the collection done.
Also, Teddy mentions that many brands have their one iconic watch that really IS the brand. True. How many other AP's beyond the RO can most people identify? How then is it fair criticism of Panerai for having so many watches that look so similar? Isn't it actually an improvement on so many other brands that have the one iconic watch? Panerai has many iconic watches.
Great video. I agree with all your points. The big issue for me is size. I have a 7.25 inch wrist but I still won't own a watch over 42mm. They just look cartoonish after that, IMO. So, most models are off the table. I love the design aesthetic of the brand, though so I got a PAM574...Perfect size for me and an absolute strap monster. The only model I would own.
Bingo! Great opinion agree with you
Love Panerai!! I have three of them and enjoy the design, history and how bad ass they look. Thx for the video!
They definitely don’t look “bad ass” lol
Enjoyed watching ur video. Can I ask do you think Panerai will make a model with a day of the week function? It seems they hate that... thanks
Thanks Teddy. I've never liked the crown clasp on the Luminor. But after looking at the Radiomir however I quite like it.
I know the video's about Panerai but I can't stop looking at your jacket! Looks awesome. Where did you get it? LOL.
Great video.. I've had the Rolex GMT... Panerai looks so different and stands out. I'll be buying one now. tks
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Love my panerai 029 gmt. Pictures don’t do it justice. With a black leather strap is looks amazing. Tuxedo dial. 🥳
I own a 00796. Love it. First thing I want to say is that some people say they are over priced. Well, probably they are. For the money I have paid I could have purchased a Rolex.
It also hurts to notice there are several shady things going on in marketing the brand. In general there is a lot of bs going on in the watch world. Anything to sell watches. Those were the negatives.
The positives: Since the first day I ever saw a PAM0051 I fell in love with the brand. I really like the white dial but the 3,6,9,12 design spoke to me as well. It has something so pure and minimalistic.
At a given point In time I would like to own a Radiomir as well. Hope that day comes soon.
In a world full of watches from Rolex and Omega Panerai is the perfect watch for someone craving for something different. I just got my first one. Love it!
Still love the brand, I had the Pam 104, 241, 233. What u said is spot on- so many variations it’s really polarising. Hope to see a Panerai revival soon 👍🏻
Starting with more Radiomirs!
I am a Paneristi and recently picked up the Pam 459. 👍😉
Yeah I cannot figure out the difference between the 2 Luminors in 42mm. They look exactly the same, but one has a display caseback and one does not. But nowhere on the website do they discuss any difference 🤷🏻♂️. Also kinda intrigued by the new 40mm variant. Great video guys
My favorite watch brand. I didn't know about them until 2016. I was browsing the internet while bored at work looking for a black watch and saw the 441. I was like omg what is this. Looked them up and read everything about the brand. Went to a store and the 422 cought my eye. Sold every watch I own and went back and bought it a year later. Couple years after I bought the 932. Wear them both all the time and love em to death.