ravishingrick Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I am contemplating on buying a Gen PAM 000 or 005 from an AD, but don't want to pay premium. Anyone no where the best deals can be grabbed on PAM's in Europe? I presume there are some price variations due to some European countries being more expensive the others and because some watch stores are simple more expensive the others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I would post this question on TimeZone.com, ViaPaneristi.com or Paneristi.com. You'll probably get better/faster answers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewing Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 there is no deal to be found on genuine Panerai watches... they have no problem selling their watches at the MSRP and they have a corporate policy to never discount their product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysis Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I am contemplating on buying a Gen PAM 000 or 005 from an AD, but don't want to pay premium. Anyone no where the best deals can be grabbed on PAM's in Europe? I presume there are some price variations due to some European countries being more expensive the others and because some watch stores are simple more expensive the others... Your best option is to buy a used, but mint condition PAM from Timezone or Paneristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I would post this question on TimeZone.com, ViaPaneristi.com or Paneristi.com. You'll probably get better/faster answers there. I have read on various fora anecdotes about gen watch purchases at AD's. Guite often I have read stories from buyers that received 20% discount of the retail from there AD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Your best option is to buy a used, but mint condition PAM from Timezone or Paneristi I am quit afraid of getting scammed, purchasing a product in the range of 3000 euro from a stranger over the net, dunno... kinda freaks me out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have read on various fora anecdotes about gen watch purchases at AD's. Guite often I have read stories from buyers that received 20% discount of the retail from there AD's. I would guess that these stories are from people who are VERY good customers at that particular AD. If you don't have a relationship (read - have spent a ton of money prior) at an AD, I wouldn't expect any discount. At least that's the climate at US ADs, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 There are a few ADs (Chinese Owned) down here in Southern California that has offered me 10% off retail and no tax if I paid cash. This is the best deal I have found for new Pams, however the caveat is that this only appies to in stock items. Last time I was there they most affordable PAM was a 112. Seeing as how you want a 000 or 005, which are both in high demand, procurring one with a discount will be hard. I was also in Taiwan this past winter and the ADs remarked that the PAMs do not move as nearly as well as their counterparts, i.e. IWC. Due to their large size, and their plain look. They were willing to move on the price, but never got a firm figure. I suggest you call some of these ADs as many work with international buyers for quick sales. And as many have suggested viapanerisiti, paneristi, and timezone are also options. However, I suggest a lot of due diligence before making a wire transfer. This will include reference checks on many boards, and getting tagged pictures to ensure the watch is in their possession. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 i know the dollar has gained a bit lately but it is still nowhere as strong as it was against the euro so if i wer you i would still be tempted to get mine from the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) You will have a problem getting any discount from an AD in Europe except for 183 / 210 which aren't that desirable any more. However, I would try the sole Irish AD, Weirs in Dublin, as I have found them to be willing to offer some discount a couple of years ago when the brand was new to them and generally unheard of in Ireland. There is little point in trying to get a discount agreed via telephone, due to the Panerai policy on 'no discounts', but Ryanair flights to Dublin aren't costly and it's a great weekend destination so it wouldn't be a wasted trip. Edited January 28, 2008 by PAMman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luisik Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have serious doubts you will get a very good discount at any AD in Europe... feel happy if you get an strap as a gift and hope for nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 at this site you can at least compare prices www.chrono24.com , but i wouldn't buy anything, if you don't know the seller, or you have a chance to find one at your city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KELLTINA Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Try www.deliciousdiamonds.co.uk for the 005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks for all the tips, there are all appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky driver Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 You will have a problem getting any discount from an AD in Europe except for 183 / 210 which aren't that desirable any more. However, I would try the sole Irish AD, Weirs in Dublin, as I have found them to be willing to offer some discount a couple of years ago when the brand was new to them and generally unheard of in Ireland. There is little point in trying to get a discount agreed via telephone, due to the Panerai policy on 'no discounts', but Ryanair flights to Dublin aren't costly and it's a great weekend destination so it wouldn't be a wasted trip. and we can all stay in yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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