Lefty Panerai

[Irish]

Calling all Paneristi.

Right, I have been making excuses for years as to why I should not have one of these.

As I wear my Seamaster on my right wrist I have a preference for a lefty.

Questions:

1) How are the Panerai (movements etc.);

2) Are discounts achievable;

3) Supply and demand, economics 1.01, but why are the early 2000 models double the list price;

4) Recommendations for reputable dealers out there?

[al1991]

http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/panerai.htm

[GC8]

Over-priced ostentacious tat, trading on a fabricated history; some might argue.

[retrorider]

^^^ What he said...

[Irish]

Is that Rolex?

Very limited selection from me of Lefty crowns.


......and they have and interesting design.

[DH01]

GC8 said:

Over-priced ostentacious tat, trading on a fabricated history; some might argue.

+1

[deejuic]

I love mine. It's a love hate thing. You either love them or hate them. I love them. Don't let anybody tell you that what you like is no good. It's up to you. My Panerai has been extremely durable and looks as sharp as the day I bought it. I use it for diving and casual wear.

It's great. If you like it, get it.

[LukeBird]

NeMiSiS said:

I like Panerai as a watch manufacurer, I don't like all the models though, I particularly like the Luminor range.

They are heaped in history if you can be bothered to read.

There's no doubt Panerai do have history, it's just the current company has nothing to do with the previous one.

I'll leave my personal views out of it as they're personal!

[andy_s]

The clue is in the OPs third question.

Edited by andy_s on Saturday 15th January 18:24

[Roofas]

eddieo said:

I have one amongst a collection of JLC, Rolex etc. It has a titanium case and appears to be superbly finished. It looks fantastic and whilst the movement may not be anything special the timekeeping seems to be very good. I didn't get Panerai until I got this one and once bought I got it straight away, lovely and definitely a keeper. I recommend having a little peek here: http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/panerai-for...

Thanks for that, nice read

[GC8]

There are a number of watch producers around who trade on the illusion of an illustrious past. Their provenance ranges from having bought the assets of a long-failed firm, to being a start-up using a name and employing a descendant of the original innovator.....

[GC8]

Speaking of which: are you still building them?

[Dr JonboyG]

Nice timeline, but after Richemont moved the brand to Switzerland and let go all the Florentine craftsmen who actually made the watches, it's a bit rich to claim they're not really a made up brand these days. Would rather have an Anonimo in that case.

[Irish]

OK, so bought a lefty Panerai. I like the fact they cater for lefties.

So, Omega Seamaster, Ollech & Wajs and now a Panerai Destro.

Next stop Heuer McQueen.

[M3John]

Irish said:

OK, so bought a lefty Panerai. I like the fact they cater for lefties.

So, Omega Seamaster, Ollech & Wajs and now a Panerai Destro.

Next stop Heuer McQueen.

Nice one mate.