i'm sorry to see you that bitter about a watch brand...
to me that's all there are...watch brands...i don't care who's the CEO or much of the history behind the brand...i just buy the watch that i like...and if it has a cool design, bigger than 42mm, and if i can afford it, then i'll buy it...my philosophy...and sometimes my taste changes and i sell them and buy something else...it is a fun past time...that's all it is...i'm not going to waste my neurons on some decision made by watch companies that are out there with the SOLE purpose of making money....
so, i say relax, sell your Panerai's if you want (or don't), but try to enjoy this wonderful hobby...it is good to be on a forum where people share their love for all kinds of watches...yes, even Rolex!!!...:)
adrian