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Hi all, Hope everybody's doing well. Interested in getting an UTC module for my gen Pluton but they're about USD 750 on the bay. Do we know a source of rep UTC modules? Thanks for any help! Best, MG

Hi all. Isn't this fantastic? Do we know if it's repped? Thanks!! MG

Heh! Thanks! Lol. Almost all my jackets are barbour. Love them. Ordered the gen from eBay yesterday!

Hi all, does anyone know a good source for a rep of the James Bond Skyfall (To Ki To) jacket? Don't want to buy gen as ebay is flooded with overpriced reps sold as gens and I'm uncertain about the sizes, too. So a rep that's sold as a rep would be the right thing to buy:-) Thanks!!! MG

Hi all, Having searched quite a lot, I'm asking for any help about how to buy an UTC module. Preferably working 24 hrs. Does anyone know where I can get one? Thanks for your tips:-) MG

Very interesting thread. I don't have the answer to the original question, but still I'd like to offer my perspective from the branding business. More important than a brand or product, is the question every human is subconsciously asking himself (often without being aware of it). This question is "who am I". Brands and products help people answer that question - to themselves and to others. I think Panerai's initial (1990's) appeal was that it was simple, bold, manly and had a kind of warrior aura to it. However many brands have exactly these specs. At the core of Panerai's appeal however, was uniqueness (mainly because of the crown guard). Also, the brand was new YET had a solid history. In my opinion, people who fought the first Panerai wave were independent people who felt special. People who didn't follow the herd. Maybe the core driver of the Panerai brand doesn't exist anymore. Rather, the opposite is the case. If you get a Panerai, you do follow. So maybe a person asking "who am I" won't look to Panerai for answer his question. I'm fully aware that this logic doesn't apply to the majority of the consumers, but changes start somewhere, and I feel that Panerai's lack of ability to answer "who am I" is the tip of the ice berg. That said, I believe Panerai will thrive for many years. Without the buzz and the energy. It would be - theoretically at least - impossible for any brand in any category to maintain their vitality and comparing to Rolex is impossible because Rolex was built under totally different circumstances. Just my 2 cents:-) MG

Wow, that's great. If only I was a hardcore fan I'd surely ask t buy one! Cheers MG

Hi all, just got a replacement bezel insert for said watch. It was too big! Afaik the SSD is 1:1 so I guess the Ebay seller's claim that his insert would fit just wasn't true. Any tips on an Ebay seller that has them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! MG

UBOAT did that some years ago. I kind of like it but on the other hand it's a bit gimmicky and - fashion wise - too late perhaps 2c MG

Even in the unlikely event it was actually gen, IMO it's just a load of useless ugly krap

Hi all, haven't been shoppin since before many trusted sellers' websites were gunned down and believe I am wasting a lot of time searching for a v2 Ploprof. I'd would be greatly appreciated if one of us would kindly post a link so I can order a v2 for Xmas. Thanks a lot! MG

a link to Josh please! Cant find him in the jungle of Chanels stopped sites :-) mg

Blasting rocks, and Panerai know it, as his finish been around your yonks, especially (in this context) among antique PAM instruments, is it fair to assert that the reason they don't bead blast watches (but rather achieve dull looks with Tantalium or Titanium) is that they are thinking like a fashion brand rather than a tool brand? My thinking as a fan is - Pam should have offered blasted pieces..lemme think...around 2005 !? MG

As a designer, I am fascinated and awestruck by the fact that Panerai issues so many "same but different" products at such scale, with such great share of voice and success. It surely is unique and amazing if you think about it. Indeed, the CEO said "it's easy" in an interview a couple of years back; subtle changes within a matrix. No dissin' here folks - I really am amazed. A date window on a model that didn't have one, an embossed maiale logo, something new on the CB - - a supreme and very contemporary brand exercise that isn't cannibalizing or deflating the brand - well done!