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I've already started to choose other watchmakers..
Panerai has great style...... Issues I've had with Panerai's movements...... Issues with the professionalism with Panerai Reps.... Panerai is becoming more and more less attractive to me. My AD's have always taken great care of me.... I will never stop supporting them and will not jump into the list fighting at a boutique. First I thought Rolex was just an advertising watch with high quality movements.. Well after having one now and loving the quality and durability I want more.. Thanks Panerai for helping me try Rolex
hmmm
By: Bruno.M1 : April 11th, 2012-03:02
" I'm not sure how the authorized dealers feel about this, but I'm pretty sure they aren't that happy with Panerai's decision to make special editions boutique-only. Either way, I guess it's Panerai's way of having a tighter control on who gets to purchas...
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By: P@trick@Belgium : April 11th, 2012-03:40
Bruno and I know each other for many years and I can only agree, the boutique -only system is certainly not the solution Panerai wants us to make believe ! I'm afraid they will loose a lot their 'core' clients but they probably don't care about them any m...
You're right...
By: Jester : April 13th, 2012-03:36
Nothing new here. In fact, I found this 'new' business model not only for Richemont but for general watch industry: Established brands are all demanding huge retail spaces within dealer or opening their own boutiques. They want to raise brand awareness vi...
The Cali dial...
By: dxboon : April 14th, 2012-11:15
...feels like an also ran. Been there, done that from a design perspective. The use of this movement is nice though. I like the SLC better. What is particularly nice on both models is the blued hands, but then again, that is a real soft spot for me person...