thatkidavid

Hi, just act natural or talk about the watch. Normally people don´t care/notice at all except for Rolexes. Ask questions, get to know the person better and see where it´s going. Always nice, if You do know about the brand/model You´re just wearing. Anyone can save up for 1 gen, it gets difficult/strange if people/strangers You repeatedly meet, start seeing You with a different, brand new, expensive, shiny one each time.

 

Sooner or later try vintages and retro-looking, those are nice and fine, have history and may always have been given to You.

Most definitely, the guy seemed chill and wasn't familiar but recognized Panerai as a brand and it's value. We chatted a bit about what makes the watch so nice and cool. I was just curious as to everyone reaction, because im sure it happens to everyone at least once. 

So some background.. 

I work as as supervisor at a theater and go to school. Obviously I cannot afford a Panerai or Rolex. I just got my first watch (Panerai 111) which I love, and today I decided to wear it to work. I haven't had anyone recognize the brand and my sleeve tends to cover it well. Today though I had a customer recognize the watch on my wrist and ask about it. I instantly froze up when he asked me how long I had owned the Panerai and how I got it. Has anyone had this happen to them? How did you deal with it? What was your response? 

When I click the link I see this "Don’t have a PayPal account? Pay as a guest now, sign up for PayPal later" and the option to fill out the necessary information 

Hello everyone! I think I amm going to make the jump and purchase a Panerai PAM 111. Love the "classic" Panerai style and so I think this will be a good intro in that way.

I was looking through the TD section and 2 caught my eye, ToroBravo ( http://www.torobravos2014.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=87 ) and Pure-Time ( http://www.pure-time.com/product/pam111-m-11-h-maker-edition-on-hand-stitched-brown-leather-strap/ ) 

Anyone have suggestions? From what I can tell they both appear to the be the same (same movements and same outer casing) but the one on Toro states it's the newest version? 

Any help in the matter is appreciated! 

Heat

Miami 

Thank you! Yeah I can see why people catch it so quickly. Even just browsing other members photos are awesome. Hope to purchase one soon. Thanks for the links! 

This is beautiful! This is the kind of Panerai I want to collect. Love the polished look. 

Beautiful! Ive always loved the red on the Tudor. Love the detail shots! 

Hello everyone! 

My names David and I currently reside in California. I have always loved watches and to an extent collect, although my collection is tiny. Recently I was introduced to the higher end spectrum of watches such as Panerai and A. Lange & Sohe etc.. So I wanted to join the forum to expand my knowledge and and see what is going on. I hope to be able to contribute!