Panerai finally clamping down on fakes and homages.

[darreni]

Don1 said:

And because of this move by Panerai, I have decided to jump on a chance to obtain one of these 'homages'. I really like Panerai watches, but just can't justify the prices to myself. I do also adore Frank Mueller watches (crazy hours etc), so decided to order something like this:

So well done Panerai - if you hadn't have started this action, I wouldn't have got it (probably).

I know beauty is in the eye 'n all that but that is shocking.

[Don1]

So no way of saying it's a Panerai?

Gompo, I'll PM you.

Edited by Don1 on Monday 17th August 21:05

[deejuic]

darreni said:

Don1 said:

And because of this move by Panerai, I have decided to jump on a chance to obtain one of these 'homages'. I really like Panerai watches, but just can't justify the prices to myself. I do also adore Frank Mueller watches (crazy hours etc), so decided to order something like this:

So well done Panerai - if you hadn't have started this action, I wouldn't have got it (probably).

I know beauty is in the eye 'n all that but that is shocking.

Shocking is not the word that I would use... imho.

[Don1]

Can I ask what you guys are finding so nasty about it? Not having a go, just interested! Is it the colours?


Or is it the fact it is now so obviously a fake?

[Don1]

As requested....

Lume shot:


Wrist shot:


Back:


First impressions are that it is very well put together, and as it is so obviously not the real thing, I'm not fussed about wearing it. However, I now find it hasn't scratched the Panerai itch.... oh dear. It's a bit of fun until then...

[toohuge]

Don1 said:

Can I ask what you guys are finding so nasty about it? Not having a go, just interested! Is it the colours?


Or is it the fact it is now so obviously a fake?

Not sure, I love the Crazy hours. Not a replica though, that's awful!

[Don1]

Better?

[Gompo]

Don1 said:

As requested....

First impressions are that it is very well put together, and as it is so obviously not the real thing, I'm not fussed about wearing it. However, I now find it hasn't scratched the Panerai itch.... oh dear. It's a bit of fun until then...

I think that looks pretty good Don. Obviously not a watch from either manufacturer but plays on both of their themes. Those 'in the know' would know what you've done..

Thanks for the pics.

Greg.

[Steve748]

I think it's a bit odd that 4 numbers are in the right place when I would have thought it better to all of them in the wrong place?

[ShadownINja]

The great thing about the Frank Muller fake is that it might actually put Frank Muller out of business.

[Steve748]

They are that bad? They look like a girls watch or for an effeminate guy

[toohuge]

Don1 said:

Better?

oh yes

[Don1]

Ihave to say, despite the fact I have some very nice watches, a Frank Mueller would be the jewel of my collection (until an Urwerk came along!)