(SIHH) heading over to Panerai for an early preview...

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Post by Ryeguy » Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:40 am

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PAM Marina Militare buyer reporting for duty!

Sorry - couldn't help myself, but that kid just makes me laugh and I think these luxury watch / military collaborations are largely foolish (unless a significant portion of the revenue is being donated to a veteran's support effort).

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Post by AtomicTom » Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:50 am

logan2z wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:17 am
AtomicTom wrote:
Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:28 pm
Wow, Panerai seems to be putting it into a different gear for 2019 !
I think it's called 'Reverse', Tom ;)

:grin: Good one there Andrew ! ..It's true though. :thumbsup:

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Post by CGSshorty » Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:06 am

It is absolutely mind boggling how shitty this year’s Panerai releases are. Did they release anything other than Submersibles? Are they holding back the good stuff for another announcement?
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Post by hoppyjr » Tue Jan 15, 2019 1:47 pm

Ryeguy wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:27 pm
logan2z wrote:
dinexus wrote:
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New Marina Militare in two colors. This one's the more limited of the two, where a purchase literally gets you on a plane to Italy to train with an actual squad. $20k tho...
The PAM00961 that comes with the military training is $40K. $20K is for the 'cheap' one ;)
$20k to become a “real operator” seems cheap. Somebody PM Michael Kobold....
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Pew, pew! I've got my PAM and I'm ready to go!
He’s there as cover for the actual soldiers.

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Post by BBK357 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:07 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
logan2z wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:25 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:23 am
Is the text written on the crystal?
The shadows make it appear that way.


It’s hard to surprise me, but that’s surprisingly stupid.

That’s so 1990’s Sinn.

I can’t believe that came back. Amazing .
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Post by BBK357 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:08 pm

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PAM Marina Militare buyer reporting for duty!
And the real Mil dude is wearing a $40 g shock...
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Post by goaliechris » Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:00 pm

These releases and their corresponding experiences (military training and some ice experience) is excessive marketing. The whole release kind of repulses me from the brand.


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Post by sierra11b » Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:03 pm

BBK357 wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:08 pm
Ryeguy wrote:Image

PAM Marina Militare buyer reporting for duty!
And the real Mil dude is wearing a $40 g shock...
I remember when I lost a $80 g-shock on a terrible jump into Ft. Polk JRTC. I was so upset because that was a big purchase for me at the time. I actually canvassed the area with my night vision instead of hitting the rally point and got stuck in the mud chest deep as the DZ was flooded. I couldn't move and stayed helpless for hours until I was eventually killed by OPFOR (509th infantry). :lol: "Close kill!" "Fantastic, you got me! Now can you give me a hand out of this quick sand, please?"

I will say I've never disliked the "unfinished look" of the ceramic but that lume is terrible. The ceramic pattern reminds me mokume which I'm quite fond of. Of course, at $20K i'd never even consider one even if I had the means.

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Post by toxicavenger » Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:14 pm

BBK357 wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:08 pm
Ryeguy wrote:Image

PAM Marina Militare buyer reporting for duty!
And the real Mil dude is wearing a $40 g shock...
I almost cried when all they had was a $30 G-shock in the store at basic. I was getting paid next to nothing and 30 was a ton of cash. :crybaby: And that was just back in 2000.

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Post by Axelay2003 » Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:32 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:14 pm
BBK357 wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:08 pm
Ryeguy wrote:Image

PAM Marina Militare buyer reporting for duty!
And the real Mil dude is wearing a $40 g shock...
I almost cried when all they had was a $30 G-shock in the store at basic. I was getting paid next to nothing and 30 was a ton of cash. :crybaby: And that was just back in 2000.
Damn.
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Post by deepcdvr » Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:37 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:26 am
logan2z wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:25 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:23 am
Is the text written on the crystal?
The shadows make it appear that way.


It’s hard to surprise me, but that’s surprisingly stupid.
Is that confirmed? That’s unbelievable to me
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Post by goaliechris » Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:39 pm

deepcdvr wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:26 am
logan2z wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:25 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:23 am
Is the text written on the crystal?
The shadows make it appear that way.


It’s hard to surprise me, but that’s surprisingly stupid.
Is that confirmed? That’s unbelievable to me

I saw a video of the watch - confirmed.


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Post by deepcdvr » Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:53 pm

goaliechris wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:39 pm
deepcdvr wrote:
JP Chestnut wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:26 am
logan2z wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:25 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:23 am
Is the text written on the crystal?
The shadows make it appear that way.


It’s hard to surprise me, but that’s surprisingly stupid.
Is that confirmed? That’s unbelievable to me

I saw a video of the watch - confirmed.


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That’s ridiculous
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Post by deepcdvr » Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:58 pm

Sorry can’t help it... hope OP doesn’t mind



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Post by Panerai7 » Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:33 am

Guys, remember it can be worse
Introducing RM Fudgepacker for $158K

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Panerai7 wrote:Guys, remember it can be worse
Introducing RM Fudgepacker for $158K

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WTF is that???? Image


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Post by JBZ » Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:40 am

I continue to find the RM business model fascinating. I guess it must be working, but I have yet to see one of their watches that I'd want to own, even if I could afford it.
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Post by JBZ » Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:43 am

deepcdvr wrote:
Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:58 pm
Sorry can’t help it... hope OP doesn’t mind



I understand that Panerai will give you a $2,000 discount if you're willing to make that landing.
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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:17 am

deepcdvr wrote:Sorry can’t help it... hope OP doesn’t mind




.......and after servicing in French special forces, they all went on to work in the electronics division at Renault.


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Post by matt.wu » Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:51 am

Nellipj wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:35 am
Panerai7 wrote:Guys, remember it can be worse
Introducing RM Fudgepacker for $158K

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WTF is that???? Image


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It's the ultimate "fuck you" watch. See, even with that Hybrid Mechanica that JLC introduced being nearly a million bucks, you at least can say you are getting something substantial for your money. That minuscule amount of "return on investment" just simply will not suffice if you are looking to maximize your face slapping of the general population.
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Post by logan2z » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:08 pm

matt.wu wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:51 am
Nellipj wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:35 am
Panerai7 wrote:Guys, remember it can be worse
Introducing RM Fudgepacker for $158K

Image
WTF is that???? Image


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It's the ultimate "fuck you" watch. See, even with that Hybrid Mechanica that JLC introduced being nearly a million bucks, you at least can say you are getting something substantial for your money. That minuscule amount of "return on investment" just simply will not suffice if you are looking to maximize your face slapping of the general population.
You can buy a matching FU watch for your wife too:

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Post by sierra11b » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:14 pm

JBZ wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 5:40 am
I continue to find the RM business model fascinating. I guess it must be working, but I have yet to see one of their watches that I'd want to own, even if I could afford it.
Got to see one up close and personal with a restaurant chairman who wanted to walk with me when auditing one of his facilities. I put him on the spot and we talked watches for a bit. I sorta get it... If I had stupid money I'd certainly think about owning one of the aviation/altimeter watches or the stupid RM 25-01 as my F-you watch, even though it's ridiculous when any analog can be used as a compass.

Then I remembered I could get the Citizen Altichron or Citizen Promaster Eco-drive Altichron if I wanted to make a stupid statement. I still want an Altichron, btw. :grin:
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Post by sierra11b » Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:17 pm

logan2z wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:08 pm
matt.wu wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:51 am
Nellipj wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:35 am
Panerai7 wrote:Guys, remember it can be worse
Introducing RM Fudgepacker for $158K

Image
WTF is that???? Image


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It's the ultimate "fuck you" watch. See, even with that Hybrid Mechanica that JLC introduced being nearly a million bucks, you at least can say you are getting something substantial for your money. That minuscule amount of "return on investment" just simply will not suffice if you are looking to maximize your face slapping of the general population.
You can buy a matching FU watch for your wife too:

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If I were card carrying member of the Mars family I'd have both (one for the mrs). Has that candy land sort of vibe... Or is it serial killer 'Saw' motif? :think:

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Post by BBK357 » Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:33 pm

deepcdvr wrote:Sorry can’t help it... hope OP doesn’t mind




Wtf is this real ?


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Post by deepcdvr » Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:51 pm

BBK357 wrote:
Wed Jan 16, 2019 7:33 pm
deepcdvr wrote:Sorry can’t help it... hope OP doesn’t mind




Wtf is this real ?


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I think it’s real, although they are Britts, not Frenchmen

I assume their instructors set them up. Good lesson either way :cheers:
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