Equation of Time on a Panerai: well done or an absolute mistake?
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At the 2015 SIHH, Panerai unveiled a Luminor 1950 and a Radiomir 1940 with an Equation of Time display.
It is obviously not the first time Panerai uses this complication since it was already displayed in the Astronomo dial several years ago.
This complication provoked a lot of strong discussions between the watches fans on several media. Basically, the main criticism was the inconsistency between the complication and the purpose of the watch.
When I saw it, I was not chocked at all: after all, it is a way for Panerai to use a complication with a linear display. But honestly, this watch wouldn't be on the top of the list of my fav Panerai.
The questions are as follows:
- do you find the use of this complication appropriate?
- is Panerai trapped in this aesthetic approach?
- shall Panerai propose a new style of watches in order to host this kind of complication?
- how do you see the future of Panerai? is Panerai able to re-invent itself?
A lot of questions but I think that these new watches gve the right opportunity to discuss about these topics.
Thanks for your inputs!
Fx
It is obviously not the first time Panerai uses this complication since it was already displayed in the Astronomo dial several years ago.
This complication provoked a lot of strong discussions between the watches fans on several media. Basically, the main criticism was the inconsistency between the complication and the purpose of the watch.
When I saw it, I was not chocked at all: after all, it is a way for Panerai to use a complication with a linear display. But honestly, this watch wouldn't be on the top of the list of my fav Panerai.
The questions are as follows:
- do you find the use of this complication appropriate?
- is Panerai trapped in this aesthetic approach?
- shall Panerai propose a new style of watches in order to host this kind of complication?
- how do you see the future of Panerai? is Panerai able to re-invent itself?
A lot of questions but I think that these new watches gve the right opportunity to discuss about these topics.
Thanks for your inputs!
Fx
Comments:
amanico February 7th, 2015-13:25
IMO, this watch is a total nonsense, as it is... Look at this dial... Where is the consistence? Totally busy, at the contrary of the DNA of the brand, bo balance at all, like if the guys in charge of the development added things here and theren without following a line, an idea... Uninspired. NOW, Paner...
Fricks February 7th, 2015-13:46
You ask the right questions.... ... and some answers are hidden the questions you are asking. "innovate or die" : Panerai will have to face it sooner or later The equation of time is a very nice feature, used by AP also, but not many watchmakers, so that's a big plus and there is someth...
Ares501 - Mr Green February 8th, 2015-01:37
Panerai's history is its greatest burden Panerai has IMO most characteristic and fanatic following in world of watches...they know what they wanna and they wanna more of the same :) On any other watch this EOT and configuration of dial would be something that is acceptable on Panerai it is a jok...
amanico February 8th, 2015-01:42
Yes, but Panerai is also said to be a Laboratorio de Ideas. So, why not new concepts? But with a new line of cases. The inconsistence may kill Panerai. Finding new ideas won't.... IF consistent. Best, Nicolas
Ares501 - Mr Green February 8th, 2015-01:53
True very true..... but personally I can't imagine i.e. rectangular case or to tonneau one and Panerai on the dial :) Panerai is case more than any other watch (pun or no pun) :) Yours D
amanico February 8th, 2015-02:11
Actually, Panerai was a Rolex Case... 3646, 6152 and 6154 were Rolex cases... Not a rectangular one, but a nice round one, why not? An elegant case which coudl house elegant complications, in an italian way... Or why not, ala Rolex, elegant, functional, fundamental... But with a smaller and n...
Ares501 - Mr Green February 8th, 2015-03:58
.... and not only case :)... They are consistent in constantly forcing everything into 2 type of cases good or bad time will tell Cheers D
Ares501 - Mr Green February 8th, 2015-06:36
maybe even 4 or 5 if Submersible case is not considered Luminor case and "transitional" like 372 is different case so more cases than some other brands :) ;)
amanico February 8th, 2015-06:48
Right, even if Submersibles can be related to Luminor cases. Not too many differences.
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