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No offence taken. I bought my Panerai from an authorised dealer but this latest purchase has taken me out of my comfort zone. My instinct is that this is genuine but the fact that it is in such perfect condition for a 1950s watch makes me worry a little.

Thank you for your replies. The watch has not reached me yet and if not genuine I will have comeback. You can hardly be surprised Oliver if somebody with little expertise does not write much. I prefer to read what more informed people have to say.

I have just parted with hard earned cash for a vintage Patek Calatrava with paperwork from recent service, original box etc . How can I find out if it is genuine? I have a reference number (2557). Is the movement number exclusive to the specific watch or for a series of the same watch? Many thanks B

I think that it looks better with the balck dial throughout rather than the lighter colour around the second hand.

I have just ordered this splendid watch. I am surprised that this model gets so little ink (or should I say cyber ink). It is in my view one of the most attractive watches in the range. I am told that unlike the 44mm version the PAM 244 does not come with a spare rubber strap and screw driver. Is th

Who makes the automatic movement that goes in a Luminor Marina?

I am inches away from succumbing to the desire to purchase a Panerai Luminor Marina. I have decided that it has to be a leather strap. So far so good. I have a small wrist so am tempted to go for a 40mm which limits my choice. Should I go for a titanium case PAM 282 (which should be lighter) but whi

I am toying with the idea of a Panerai purchase. What are the service intervals of an automatic Luminor marina automatic or a Ferrari Granturismo and what are the typical bills like? Thanks