pnut Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I have seen the reps available (in the gallery) from Joshua, Puretime, Real, and Ruby. Specifically I want the NON-chrono yellow accent version, and the most reliable as possible. I have read that the non-GMT model is more reliable since it does not have a unique Chinese module attached. But I want the best quality and fit and finish as well, and am willing to pay for it. So I am wondering what you suggest? Finally, I saw the beatiful gold plate version, does anyone have an idea how well the gold plate holds up? (shown at the last pic) Specifically this first picture is the one I want, with the stallion dial shown lower 2nd choice. Pics borrowed from the gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdoggy Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) I've had this one for 6/8 months - purchased from one of the "cartel" dealers. It's been a no problem watch; keeps accurate time (+10sec. per day). Although the strap that ships with the watch looks good in the pics, it's actually thin and not up to the quality of the watch. I replaced it with one from TC Straps. I have been pleased with the watch. Edited January 11, 2008 by Bigdoggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Just a thought... Isn't it weird to wear a watch like that without owning the car? Breitling for Bentley, Mr. Shelby for Anonimo, AMG for IWC etc... They are nice watches though, but nowhere near as nice as even the entry-grade poor man's Ferrari Dino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) NO...only if you have feelings of inadequacy.......with the mentality of a small fish in a small pond....! BTW...I owned a Dino in the 80's.....it was a fannie magnet.....but a POS....I also owned an 850i....I know which was better.....! Edited January 11, 2008 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnkaz Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Does it sound like the real thing. ferraris sound sweet. Cheers Johnkaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Just a thought... Isn't it weird to wear a watch like that without owning the car? Breitling for Bentley, Mr. Shelby for Anonimo, AMG for IWC etc... They are nice watches though, but nowhere near as nice as even the entry-grade poor man's Ferrari Dino. Doesn't bother me a bit. Does every owner of a JLC Amvox have an Aston Martin? Does every Oris F1 watch owner drive an F1? And so on. It's good by me. What is the lug width? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I've had this one for 6/8 months - purchased from one of the "cartel" dealers. It's been a no problem watch; keeps accurate time (+10sec. per day). Although the strap that ships with the watch looks good in the pics, it's actually thin and not up to the quality of the watch. I replaced it with one from TC Straps. I have been pleased with the watch. By "Cartel" dealers, you mean the ones that post in the Gallery? Are they any different, or all the same, just different service and price? This will be my first rep through here, although I have others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 By "Cartel" dealers, you mean the ones that post in the Gallery? Are they any different, or all the same, just different service and price? This will be my first rep through here, although I have others. Joshua (PerfectClones)/Andrew(Puretime) and the like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I have the rose gold color Ferrari chrono and I read on one of the forums that the finish is PVD rather than gold plating. As such I believe it will wear well. So far so good for me. I own a Chrysler 300 and a PT Cruiser. No Ferrari for me and no wierd feelings wearing the Ferrari rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) Specifically this first picture is the one I want, with the stallion dial shown lower 2nd choice. Pics borrowed from the gallery.Well..given that you'reusing my photo.....why aren't you talking to me about them....I have ALL of them.....both as part of my personal collection.....and for sale...... Edited January 11, 2008 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I have the rose gold color Ferrari chrono and I read on one of the forums that the finish is PVD rather than gold plating. As such I believe it will wear well. So far so good for me. I own a Chrysler 300 and a PT Cruiser. No Ferrari for me and no wierd feelings wearing the Ferrari rep. How long have you owned it, and how much do you wear it? Still trying to get a judge on how well the gold will "wear". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnut Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) Well..given that you'reusing my photo.....why aren't you talking to me about them....I have ALL of them.....both as part of my personal collection.....and for sale...... I'll contact you, thanks!. In your gallery I only saw 2 listings. The pic (nice!) came from a post I found from a search. Thanks! Edited January 12, 2008 by pnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I have this one from TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 The 008 chrono.. The only 1:1 rep that youwalk in the Panerai Firenze boutique (don't do it though) and I bet my house he won't be able to tell its a rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 How long have you owned it, and how much do you wear it? Still trying to get a judge on how well the gold will "wear". Purchased as soon as it came out ... so several months ... finish looks as new ... I have a lot of watches and wear this one a couple of times a week. It is on a genuine alligator strap from the watchboys. The brown strp fools the eye into picking the dial up as brown and on a black strap the dial is picked up as black. The rep strap faux alligator is OK but nothing compares to genuine alligator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazonkers Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 What is the lug width? 24mm. It takes any standard Panerai strap such as this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasK Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I agree, the 008 is perfect! I'm wearing mine now. I was at the Torneau shop in Vegas last week and tried on the gen 008 and the Carbon flyback and the 008 is spot on. I think the gen was $8,000 and the Carbon Flyback was $10,000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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