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Ahhh the gold old dayz!
It is very interesting to glean a little bit of knowledge and make some assumptions over what may have been with the Brand that has allowed us so much pleasure today 
Assumptions because much of it is not known, opinions over what is better known, facts over what we know.
Nico, the Systemi Panerai, a company of which I know not much, seemed to be rooted in the business of innovation. Navigation instruments are always evolving.
The idea of "Laboratorio De Ieas" while applicable then, seems trite and much of a marketing term that Richemnot is exploiting today. Perhaps they should the same way that Coca Cola promises "happiness". Is too much Kool-Aid for my taste. The current innovation has sales in mind. The Systemi innovation had "tool" in focus.
But I digress, my favorite Vintage reference is the 3,6,9,12 3646, followed by the 5154. Really any vintage Panerai is worthy of a mausoleum. Just these two capture my senses in a full complete way.
I am glad that the Purists offer an interested party in discussing this topic.
Cheers to you my friend,
Guille
Very nice post, Guille
By: amanico : May 31st, 2009-22:59
What a great hommage ot the 3646! Which one do you prefer, at the end? The Cali or the " normal " dial ? You're indeed right about the fact that the Rad is the soul of Panerai, even if it is basically a ...Rolex watch. But the Roots of Panerai are the " L...
Ahhh the gold old dayz!
By: Guille : May 31st, 2009-23:23
It is very interesting to glean a little bit of knowledge and make some assumptions over what may have been with the Brand that has allowed us so much pleasure today Assumptions because much of it is not known, opinions over what is better known, facts ov...
" Sales " against " Tools "
By: amanico : May 31st, 2009-23:42
Can't agree more, Guille. You perfectly summed the situation. And a Pity Panerai gave up the Concept of " Laboratorio di Ideas ", because it was really linked to the roots of the Brand, it was the DNA of the brand. Values change, my friend. As for your se...
Yes Nico,
By: Asimut : May 31st, 2009-23:32
A lot has changed in the idea of the timeline. I really recommend reading Volker and Ralf's new book. Needless to say, I am in full agreement with their timeline theory, until someone can produce some sound evidence proving otherwise. Cheers, Asi
Did someone say Radiomir?!
By: BluNotte : June 1st, 2009-03:46
Well Guille, for me, I personally have always known and respected the Radiomir to be THE quinessential Panerai, even though many in Japan starts their 1st panny with a Luminor. Afterall, my most favourite model of all time is still the Ref. 2533 which Nic...
