With many of the Panerai collectors.....
At least many that i know, paring down their Panerai collections to 2 or 3 special watches ( to them )...and moving on for the most part....
Do you find yourselves gravitating once again to the military type tool watches or moving into other styles altogether.....
I sure find myself exploring every option with an open mind these days...watches and styles i would not have considered a few years ago....
How about you....
Cheers
Mark
It will always be about tool/sport watches for me Mark..
Tonight, I'm wearing the SINN U1, clean, simple, not over stated. Ruged, wear anywhere, beat the heck out of it watch. Yes, it's not as outspoken as a Panerai, but it's tough, and it has one quality I really enjoy....
Nobody knows it's a decent watch, people comment on it, and ask what it is. When I say it's a SINN, ther are no eye brow lifts, or comments about the price like you would get with a Rolex etc.
So, sadly, I still am not over the Sports/Tool watch hump, even as I climb into my 40's, I don't find myself wanting something with more class and elegance.. But I do love reading aobut them, the tourbys, etc.. Maybe when I grow up, I'll drop the money on that stunning IWC 5001... Or a nice JLC..
Agreed - but for different reasons...
I was once told "You're a rebel!" - to this day, I still take it as a compliment ;o)
I've always had an attraction to the unique and funky - nothing TOO crazy, but different. Panerai hit home w/me in a few ways, and I'll always continue to enjoy them. No matter what I do, they'll be the 'centerpiece' of my meager "collection".
Now, there's nothing wrong with branching out and having a mix - I subscribe to that. 6 Panerai's, and 1 Jaeger. Been toying with picking up a UN, and that's a good "mix" for me (3-to-1 ratio, watch box space, and wallet permitting :-P ).
Cheers, Mark (and everyone else!) ~
A.
IWC for me (nt)
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sometime ago, when i posted some of my new acquisitions...
i was labeled as a person with a secret agenda that doesn't like Panerai watches...LOL...is not like i don't like Panerai watches...not at all...but i love watches in general...and for me, the design and movement has won me over...most of you know the watches that i've owned...Poljot, Breguet, Montblanc, JLC, IWC, UN, D&S, Maurice Lacroix, and many more....it is the pleasure of wearing them and enjoying them...i can't buy watches for safe keeping...if they don't find time on my wrist, then off they go...
now, since i got wifey's approval to maybe check the new IWC pilot...well...i'll be going tomorrow to an AD and maybe something will come home with me...if they have one...
adrian
Oh yeh... I wonder what over zealous rightous idiot would.....
say such things...
Oh that was me....I knew you had not forgiven me...LOL
I dont blame you....
If it's any consolation, I do understand you much better these days...
Cheers
Mark
Mark, i thought we talked about that...
and the issue is waaay behind me...no bad feelings at all.......i was joking....have a great weekend!!!!!!!...and maybe one of these days you're coming up to NYC...
adrian
Me too... all the way.. i sure can ....
appreciate your thinking now that the fog has cleared.....
You bet I will meet up in the big apple someday and we will be looking at more than Panerai's...well amybe just a couple of em....
Cheers
Mark
What matters first is that it is functional >
It seems that I am more attracted to functional mechanical watches, and this including complications.
I like my watches to reflect my way of life. I do not specially like them to be military related in any ways, nor related to any other authorities in general, this except for the COMEX watches because COMEX is from my place of birth.
What I enjoy most in second is the research that some of the watches drive me into, this opens new horizons and most of all it leads me to encounter a world of passionate people that are often behind our watches.
Yves.
I am pretty happy where I am right now although >>>
I am not looking at any more current Panerai models (Excluding Vintage, Pre-V & some early transitional Vendome models) as they just don't float my boat anymore. As well I think I have been in a way disappointed with direction (and all the other stuff resulting from it) & models coming out from the company the last few years. I just have a feeling of been there done that right now.
That all said I am pretty happy with all my Panerai pieces I wear & enjoy them daily to the fullest. Although I am content with them I do feel a need to expand into something different as the exploring & appreciation of other brands have opened up a whole new world of excitement. Sadly YET I have found no direct replacement for models I do have & that is needed for me to move into something else.
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