Too much alike?

Nope, all i'm getting is a sweet Panerai and a box with this X in red!!

how about now?

Not at all...very different.

. . . not the same in my eyes. Nice Lum !!!!

Nothing alike in my book..........

Too much alike? not IMO; Alike? most definitely. Chris aka "Ray Knight" had made custom Panny homages, some with old russian re-built (he does the re-build himself) movements, some with Unitas movements. He will be the first to tell you that Panny's style has heavily influenced the M series. I don't believe he does the Panny homage any longer since he has gotten into the Lum-Tec production. You will still one of his homages pop up every now and then is a sales forum.

No, all together different...both very cool though!

FINALLY may have found a watch to buy...

...paypal is on FIRE!

Absolutely - Very much so.

I submit the primary reason you (we) like the LT is for its Panerai essence.

jaw wrote:

Absolutely - Very much so.

I submit the primary reason you (we) like the LT is for its Panerai essence.

So if you had my 112, would you still by the M19?

Cases, very similar...

...dials, not so much IMO.

Anomaly wrote:

jaw wrote:

Absolutely - Very much so.

I submit the primary reason you (we) like the LT is for its Panerai essence.

So if you had my 112, would you still by the M19?

Cases, very similar...

...dials, not so much IMO.

Honestly if I had your 112 I'd be done (well almost - who am I kiddin).

Would only go M# for materials and/or dial treatments, movements - that differ greatly from the Panny.
Like the Tungsten AND on a bracelet probably yes (M27)
Features you can't get in a Panny or could never afford in one.

Nothing alike, come on some guys have 8 different Panerai's!! So it's got a cushion style case, the watch is PVD or whatever system they use! Go for it man, i'm getting tired of looking at watches , this is the one and now pay for it!

cali kid wrote:

Nothing alike, come on some guys have 8 different Panerai's!! So it's got a cushion style case, the watch is PVD or whatever system they use! Go for it man, i'm getting tired of looking at watches , this is the one and now pay for it!

Trust me...I'm tired of looking LMAO!

Nope, don't think they look too much alike either ! The overall case shape
on the Lum-Tec is like the Panerai. However, I don't think it's TOO much
alike. When I look at that Lum-Tec, I see a VERY aggressive sport watch
with a cool dial, markers, and movement. Not to mention some fiery
lume ! ..With the Panerai, it's classy, and it's smooth, with a refined
personality. So even though the two have cases that are alike, that's
pretty much where the similarities end imho.

Alan go for it dude...great looking watch and they look nothing a like at all....

similar type cases but looks are much different. I will get a lum tec someday in huge part to their lume

I think the case similarity is where it ends. Nothing else resembles the 112. BUY BUY BUY!!!

bodypeersur1 wrote:

I think the case similarity is where it ends. Nothing else resembles the 112. BUY BUY BUY!!!

ONLY thing that has me hesitating is PVD finish. I can bang a brushed watch and fix it (not that I BANG my watches), but PVD wont be as forgiving if I BANG it...

Hmmmm...I seem to have BANGing on the brain

Anomaly wrote:

bodypeersur1 wrote:

I think the case similarity is where it ends. Nothing else resembles the 112. BUY BUY BUY!!!

ONLY thing that has me hesitating is PVD finish. I can bang a brushed watch and fix it (not that I BANG my watches), but PVD wont be as forgiving if I BANG it...

Hmmmm...I seem to have BANGing on the brain

If you want black that will take a beating, I would try DLC. It is supposed to be very tough..I know that Magrette had some, here is one of their PVD...IMO pretty cool & at the right price:



Model: Regattare Moana Pacific PVD
Movement: 21 jewels (Miyota) Automatic
Case: 44mm excluding the crown, PVD (black).
Crown: Screw down
Crystal: Sapphire
Water-resistance: 5 ATM (approx 132ft)

Strap: 24mm Leather (black with red stitching)
Buckle: Brushed stainless steel
Vintage Style Roll Case: Canvas
Limited Edition: 500 pieces


Price: $365.00 USD plus $30.00 USD shipping worldwide


http://www.magrette.com/the-timepieces.php


Here is the info on the DLC version...not sure if they have any, but this is the info:

Model: Regattare DLC
Movement: Self-winding, Swiss movement (ETA cal. 2842)
Case Diameter: 44mm excluding crown, stainless steel, DLC coated.
Crown: Screw down
Crystal: Sapphire
Water-resistance: 3 ATM (approx 100ft)
Strap: 24mm Black or tan leather
Buckle: Polished stainless steel (not DLC coated)
Packaging: Hand-made Kauri wooden box
Limited Edition: 200 pieces
Price: $520.00 USD plus shipping

click here to view photos of the Regattare DLC

http://www.magrette.com/the-timepieces-regattare-dlc.php

Cool watch but TOO Panerai-ish...

Man, I am getting so freaking PICKY!

Anomaly wrote:

Cool watch but TOO Panerai-ish...

Man, I am getting so freaking PICKY!

Yep...pretty much the exact same case as Lum-Tec (both very similar to the Panerai)...but a couple hundred less, with a better movement IMO and cleaner dial.

andrema wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Cool watch but TOO Panerai-ish...

Man, I am getting so freaking PICKY!

Yep...pretty much the exact same case as Lum-Tec (both very similar to the Panerai)...but a couple hundred less, with a better movement IMO and cleaner dial.

It was so much easier just buying every Zodiac that came out.... YIKES!!