Panerai London Boutique Visit & Hands-On

ImranLondon · 2018-04-08T11:17:40Z

Explore Miranda's visit to the Panerai London boutique, featuring hands-on impressions of the Mare Nostrum, carbon cases, and the 42mm rose gold California dial.

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Miranda's visit to the Panerai boutique on Bond Street offers a firsthand look at several captivating pieces, highlighting the brand's exemplary hospitality. Her post focuses on models that particularly caught her eye, including the Mare Nostrum and a carbon-cased watch with impressive finishing. This article synthesizes Miranda's observations with community reactions, particularly regarding the popular 42mm rose gold 1940 California dial.

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Had a chance to visit the relatively new boutique in Bond Street.

First off want to say a great thanks for showing me so many pieces

I have to say the level of friendliness and hospitality was exemplary

So here are a few if the pieces that caught my attention

I was surprised to see the Mare Nostrum

It was definitely a great looking piece

Then a watch thst surprised me a lot: first seeing the “flesh”

The finishing on the carbon case was amazing snd I especially like the way they have layered the carbon to give both a symmetry on the sides of the case and a circular finish to the bezel

Then some beautiful rose gold pieces

I really like the 42mm California dial 1940

I don’t get sleeplessness about mixing DNA heritage lol 😝

If this comes in steel, I would seriously consider it

Finally the other rose gold but with a delicious dial

This combination works really well.

Best

Imran

Key Points from the Discussion

The 42mm rose gold California dial is a highly appealing piece, with community members expressing a strong desire for a steel version.
The 42mm rose gold 1940 California dial wears exceptionally well on the wrist, even for those not typically Panerai enthusiasts.
The 42mm California dial looks superb on the wrist, with a fellow collector noting their positive experience with the 42mm PAM 682 Submersible.
The Mare Nostrum has only been produced in 42mm, aside from two 52mm Limited Editions (PAM 300 and PAM 603).
A collector expresses regret about not acquiring the Mare Nostrum years ago, when it was considered 'overpriced,' highlighting its enduring appeal.

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sham1

Apr 8, 2018

I think the 42mm rose gold 1940 California looks great on your wrist even though I do agree that the steel model would be an attractive proposition. I am not a Panerai fan but I too would be seduced by a steel 42mm 1940 California. Something about that California dial.

sergio

Apr 8, 2018

I've never been in a Panerai boutique, where the staff was less than exemplary, but I know what you mean. Being a purist is an aberration and as such, we should be ignored..systematically LOL I find the 42mm Red Gold Cali, rather nice. The dial has been preserved in it's...arrogant simplicity...which is rather important. I'm sure they'll make a SS one, eventually. Thanks for your report

mustafadurrani

Apr 8, 2018

The california dial in 42mm, looks super on your wrist. I recently purchased the PAM 682 submersible, also a 42mm, and am loving it. The gold version 684 (I believe) was also a stunner.

Mostel

Apr 8, 2018

I wish I'd bought it ten years ago, "when it was so overpriced" chuckle... I love that watch. Thanks.

renerod

Apr 8, 2018

Didn’t you take a Mare Nostrum wrist shot? The Cali looks great on you by the way! Happy Sunday! René

Luis6

Apr 8, 2018

Mare Nostrum looks very good, too. Also 42mm, right?

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