MichaelC
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I appreciate your candor.
And I very much understand your sentiments.
The reality is these kinds of issues happen and they do affect our feelings. I truly hope you will enjoy the watch over time without any negative recollections of the increased production.
I admire your passion in selecting the watch in the first place. You had strong feelings towards the aesthetics of the piece and it captured your heart. Going for a 249 or non-precious metal piece would have been an easier decision, but you did it right, IMO.
My latest (and last?) Panerai
Here it is. I must say I am even more stunned by the beauty of this watch in real life. But lets be honest as well, it is a rather simple watch in a very expensive case. They could have come up with a more unique movement for this one, and same counts for...
Congratulations. One question, though.
Why this one over the Cali Pam 249? Just curious. Best, Nicolas.
Thanks. Two reasons for me....
... the first one being that the white gold case has this beautiful hue over it, which the steel does not (note that I am not paying attention to historical aspects such as steel being more appropriate then white gold). It just looks amazing. the second r...
There was even better, in this case. The Cali in platinum, with its brown dial,
Don't you think? Best, Nicolas.
I know the 262 pretty well...
... as someone close to me owns it. Must say that I like the 376 a tad better. But its a close call. White gold case has a nicer shine to it vs the platinum one in my opinion.
I see
You know how strongly i would advocate the Pt case, but enjoy yours in any case! Stephen
I had the same dilemma, NIcolas...
...I wondered if I should sell the 249 and buy the white gold Cali. I couldn't find enough reasons and so I didn't take the jump. I couldn't part with the blue hands in my Cali. This brown dial and the white gold case are also beautiful though.
same question here...
Given the sheer beauty of the piece, are you absolutely sure this is time last Panerai you would own? Or you are simply referring to the last Panerai for 2011????
The last because I am extremely...
... disappointed by the fact that when I received it, I found out that they had increased the edition from 299 pieces to 501..... Given that I subscribed for the watch directly on day 1 of the SIHH, on the basis of 299 pieces, I think it would have been d...
A very valid and strong point you'v gotten there
It is amusing actually to see panerai turn things out this way. Agree with you! Stephen
How not to agree with your....conclusion?
Same thing happened to the 373 which, now, will be stretched to 300pcs (and increased in cost TWICE, while awaiting delivery). I also think that marketing policy for the LE/UE can stand a bit ot tinkering. I will still buy Panerai, no turning back for me,...
So was the smaller run a factor in your decision to buy the watch?
I read at the top of the thread how much you love it, but now that you placed the deposit on the basis of it being a 299 piece run. Of course I understand your disappointment the run was increased, but it begs the question, if this were a regular producti...
Very valid question...
... the point is that part of my decision was indeed based on the fact that it was limited. As indicated in my post, this is an expensive watch because it has a white gold case and then they topped it up a bit more because of the fact that it was a limite...
I appreciate your candor.
And I very much understand your sentiments. The reality is these kinds of issues happen and they do affect our feelings. I truly hope you will enjoy the watch over time without any negative recollections of the increased production. I admire your passion ...
+1 appreciate the candor as well!
production numbers aside, this version of the cali is just full of gold and brown goodness... enjoy it and wear it in best of health...
This happens all the time with Panerai
For example, the PAM29 re-release last year, it was supposed to be 500 pieces. Panerai boosted the final # to 1000 pieces, so double the amount. I'm assuming Panerai bumps up final production #'s after receiving overwhelming AD purchase orders from SIHH. ...
Congrats, ticktocktimesup:-)
This is one true beauty....wear it in good health. Cheers
Congrats!
It does look better than what I see in panerai's release picture... Congrats on such fine addition Cheers Sam
What to say, beautiful.....but...
I have the same perplexity as Nicolas, it's a Cali. But hey, you like it, right? Congratulations and enjoy the heck out of it!!!!!!!!!!! Ciao - Sergio
no. it won't be your Last.
;0)))))))) WOW. That's a STUNNER.. love this Watch. Many Congrats.
Very very Nice Indeed!! Congratulations!!
Hello, Nothing ordinary about that piece.!! It's super nice! Congrats again... Jonathan
Don't get use of precious metal on PAMs
Given the historical use of steel only, as I am informed. I would like to see this same watch in steel like the 249, as it would seem more appropriate for the brand and not cost prohibitive for many fans. It is a beautiful watch though!
Awesome.
I saw it at my AD. I must say. It's an awesome watch. Words can't Describe. If funds was not an issue. I would have taken it. Congrats On a fine watch.