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Thanks Anthony
As I said in my earlier post, I'm liking the new models...but...:
1. 30m WR? In a watch with heritage that's all about being a diving watch? Surely you jest. I can only imagine that the product planners/marketing people were looking for a way to differentiate the thicker ones so people have a reason to buy them...I would be surprised if it weren't possible, technically, to make these at least 50m and preferably 100m WR.
2. Why can't we get the more-nicely finished movements in the steel models? Sounds like a marketing whiz at work again to me, all about product differentiation.
3. 'Automatic' on the dial of the, well, automatic models. It was a big deal once, just as it was on some cars...
...but not any more. Come on, Panerai!
Best
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Panerai debuts new thin Luminor Due cases in 42mm & 45mm - PAM676, PAM677, PAM674, PAM675
This new Panerai Luminor Due case (pictured below) is ~40% thinner than the regular Historic Luminor case. The 42mm Luminor Due case is 10.5mm thick while the 45mm case is slightly thicker at 10.7mm. This new case preserves the distinctive lines of our be...
The 676 looks very appealing to my eyes :)
The thinness of the case I find very much a feature. Curious how it would feel on the wrist - when do you reckon they will be out?
My guess is probably not too long from now
I'm also trying to get the retail prices of these new models too. -AT
Thanks a lot - looking forward to trying them for real!
The only fly in the ointment is the 30m WR - feel is should be more for Panerai, irrespective of the model...
The Luminor 2....
which I saw on Mr Bonati's wrist, last night in Florence, will sell like hot cakes. A slimmed down, 45mm Fiddy that fits..under..the shirt's cuff it's a model a lot of Panerai's admirers have fantasized about for a long time. The...automatic...on the dial...
Thanks for your first hand impressions, Sergio!
Looking forward to seeing one at the AD!
More Choices...
While I always appreciate a thinner case, when it comes to chunky Panerais that I wear on warm sunny sleeveless days, I'm less concerned about the case thickness. I'm still thinking about the Radiomir with the engravings that I saw at SIHH 2015! That was ...
Ahh! Very tempting.
Arie, you are a very scary person to know. Especially for my bank account!
Interesting
I have to admit that I am not a big fan of Panerai. But this new way (thicker case, black dial which give nice shades I suppose and calibers) is really interesting. Very good point that time!
The perfect desk diver !!!
with a depth rate of 30 meters I might just be able to do the dishes with it ...... or in a better scenario get them out of the dishwasher seriously !!! (besides that I think the models are more or less ok but a brand known for being a diver watch that co...
I almost thought that there could be the return of a Panerai to my collection, until
I notice the 30m WR sign. The 42mm size, thinner case, sunburst dial, movement, all tick my boxes. But I don't quite understand the point of having a famous Panerai crown guard with only 30m WR.
Thanks Anthony
As I said in my earlier post, I\'m liking the new models...but...: 1. 30m WR? In a watch with heritage that\'s all about being a diving watch? Surely you jest. I can only imagine that the product planners/marketing people were looking for a way to differe...
You bring up 3 great points
And yes, having "Automatic" on the dial is lame nowadays. I don't know why brands keep doing this.. - AT
I believe it's got something to do with....
an overhaul of the brand image and distancing themselves, more and more, from stereotypes associated with Panerai. It's a fact that a Panerai it's still perceived by the majority of people...out there...as rough and tough, spartan, MANUALLY wound watches....
Thin profile and crown guard
I think a thin profile like this one would work better on a rad type case a la 587 for example. I prefer luminors hefty. Not sure if the crown guard works with a thin profile.