112 on a bracelet?

Ok, so let's say my Panerai don't sell for what I want to get for it and I decide to keep it...

THE MAIN REASON I am selling it is because it lacks WEIGHT on the wrist. That said, has anyone seen a 112 on a bracelet that looks good?

Don, I swear that you have some sort of watch photo database out there...that was quick!

I sooooooooooo wish the case was BRUSHED. It would be much easier.

I have no use for a high polish bracelet...grrrrrrrrrrrr.

You're selling it because it's not heavy enough? Wow. That's just nuts. I'm not knocking your preference, but I prefer it when I can barely tell I'm wearing a watch.

You're sick dude. Seriously.

He needs to feel the weight of his watch, because of guns like these:

PoliMalaka wrote:

You're selling it because it's not heavy enough? Wow. That's just nuts. I'm not knocking your preference, but I prefer it when I can barely tell I'm wearing a watch.

You're sick dude. Seriously.

Treading on thin ice my friend.

Lots of us like to know we're wearing a watch. I prefer SS for that reason and SS bracelets on them too.

Docrwm wrote:

PoliMalaka wrote:

You're selling it because it's not heavy enough? Wow. That's just nuts. I'm not knocking your preference, but I prefer it when I can barely tell I'm wearing a watch.

You're sick dude. Seriously.

Treading on thin ice my friend.

Lots of us like to know we're wearing a watch. I prefer SS for that reason and SS bracelets on them too.

Another one!


It is so good to know I'm in such good company with this sickness. The nuance and subtly that drives us mad is one of the things I love about the hobby. I just like to know I'm not the only one.

Whew...

I like it.

porschefan wrote:

He needs to feel the weight of his watch, because of guns like these:

PoliMalaka wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

PoliMalaka wrote:

You're selling it because it's not heavy enough? Wow. That's just nuts. I'm not knocking your preference, but I prefer it when I can barely tell I'm wearing a watch.

You're sick dude. Seriously.

Treading on thin ice my friend.

Lots of us like to know we're wearing a watch. I prefer SS for that reason and SS bracelets on them too.

Another one!


It is so good to know I'm in such good company with this sickness. The nuance and subtly that drives us mad is one of the things I love about the hobby. I just like to know I'm not the only one.

Whew...

I like it.

Yup. We all have our preferences. For instance, I hear there are even people who choose to buy Rolex watches

send it to me all take some scotch-brite and sandpaper to it! Could always have it repolished if you ever wanted to sale it! Be pretty cool sanding away on a panny!

cali kid wrote:

send it to me all take some scotch-brite and sandpaper to it! Could always have it repolished if you ever wanted to sale it! Be pretty cool sanding away on a panny!

Ha, I was thinking the same thing, Tevor.

cali kid wrote:

send it to me all take some scotch-brite and sandpaper to it! Could always have it repolished if you ever wanted to sale it! Be pretty cool sanding away on a panny!

YIKES!

Anomaly wrote:

cali kid wrote:

send it to me all take some scotch-brite and sandpaper to it! Could always have it repolished if you ever wanted to sale it! Be pretty cool sanding away on a panny!

YIKES!

Don't be afraid, Alan, look how nice the Sinn bracelet turned out.

i will mask up the crystal with tape, no problems!!

andrema wrote:

Don, I swear that you have some sort of watch photo database out there...that was quick!

Photos galore out there...................Its called google......lol...



Alan, you have to ask yourself if you love the panny.......This is not a $300 watch, this is a true timepiece and an investment. IF you do not absolutely love it, buying a bracelet for it, probably wont do the trick. Figure that out first, and if you dont love it, sell it, leave it up for sale for awhile, someone will buy it im sure, and then get what you really want. In my opinion, once you get into these high end pieces, they should not be something that is flipped alot, figure out the grail you really want, and get it. And who knows, maybe after searching for the "FORCE", youll realize maybe that it was the panny..........or , maybe its an Inflicta(sorry, I had to. )

Or maybe it's the simplicity of a one hander?

Docrwm wrote:

Or maybe it's the simplicity of a one hander?

But he's been drooling over nearly every GMT he's seen. So will a single hand do it for him?

The closest I'll probably ever get.

jaw wrote:

The closest I'll probably ever get.

Looks cool Jaw!

tattoo chef wrote:

andrema wrote:

Don, I swear that you have some sort of watch photo database out there...that was quick!

Photos galore out there...................Its called google......lol...



Alan, you have to ask yourself if you love the panny.......This is not a $300 watch, this is a true timepiece and an investment. IF you do not absolutely love it, buying a bracelet for it, probably wont do the trick. Figure that out first, and if you dont love it, sell it, leave it up for sale for awhile, someone will buy it im sure, and then get what you really want. In my opinion, once you get into these high end pieces, they should not be something that is flipped alot, figure out the grail you really want, and get it. And who knows, maybe after searching for the "FORCE", youll realize maybe that it was the panny..........or , maybe its an Inflicta(sorry, I had to. )

I'm not sure I qualify as a HIGH END flipper yet. I have the Panerai, I really like it but...

...now feel after having it and the LM7, I would rather have the Omega Ploprof.

That said, I was willing to low ball some Zodiacs to get rid of them, I will keep the Panerai before I give it away...

porschefan wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

Or maybe it's the simplicity of a one hander?

But he's been drooling over nearly every GMT he's seen. So will a single hand do it for him?

Problem solved!!! Alan can get a watch with just a GMT hand

andrema wrote:

porschefan wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

Or maybe it's the simplicity of a one hander?

But he's been drooling over nearly every GMT he's seen. So will a single hand do it for him?

Problem solved!!! Alan can get a watch with just a GMT hand

Or this?

No respect man, no respect...

porschefan wrote:

andrema wrote:

porschefan wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

Or maybe it's the simplicity of a one hander?

But he's been drooling over nearly every GMT he's seen. So will a single hand do it for him?

Problem solved!!! Alan can get a watch with just a GMT hand

Or this?

Clean. Uncomplicated. It's a win!

Oh, but wait. Does it come in brushed?

Find one you are willing to wear and not think about its future value.Its that simple.
Buy one that will never be on the sales corners in the future.You did that long before these forums were here.
I use a rolex as a work watch.I've beaten the crap out of it and each mark has a story to tell.
At the moment,the only story your panerai can tell is how dark it is in the storage box.

yamahaki wrote:

Find one you are willing to wear and not think about its future value.Its that simple.
Buy one that will never be on the sales corners in the future.You did that long before these forums were here.
I use a rolex as a work watch.I've beaten the crap out of it and each mark has a story to tell.
At the moment,the only story your panerai can tell is how dark it is in the storage box.

Don't get me wrong, I wish I had the funds so that I could keep BOTH! But between the two, I would rather have the Ploprof...

Personally if I EVER had a Panny - I would NEVER sell it.
Well only in a dire emergency.

Anyway...
Seems like selling the Panny for the Omega is 1 step forward 2 steps back.

The O7 is Proplof vibe enough to hold you till you can have both.
Same thing I'm doing with my Marine Diver.

Would never consider selling my PO towards a Panny or anything in that league.
Course in that case it would be 2 steps forward 1 back.

But that's just me.

jaw wrote:

Personally if I EVER had a Panny - I would NEVER sell it.
Well only in a dire emergency.

Anyway...
Seems like selling the Panny for the Omega is 1 step forward 2 steps back.

The O7 is Proplof vibe enough to hold you till you can have both.
Same thing I'm doing with my Marine Diver.

Would never consider selling my PO towards a Panny or anything in that league.
Course in that case it would be 2 steps forward 1 back.

But that's just me.

Great points, Jaw. I've really wanted a couple of square watches (ie, Heuer Monaco or Silverstone) but I'm just afraid that sooner opposed to later, I'll grow tired of that shape case; and truth be told, if the ProPlof wasn't so gigantic to start with, I'd still go Panny, classic shape and design... Ploprof is pretty specific.

Docrwm wrote:

Yup. We all have our preferences. For instance, I hear there are even people who choose to buy Rolex watches

I know I'm late to the partyy but I just about died when I read that.

Alan, looked around alot, and it seems like mostly straps for
your Pam 112 ! ..There are also a bunch of bracelets that
aren't made by Panerai, but I'm not sure you would want one
on that watch, that wasn't actually genuine !..It's odd how it's
mostly all different types of straps though, from rubber, and
leather to synthetic. Here are some links you probably have
already seen..

http://www.panerai.com/s_page.xpd?id_lingua=2&id_sezione=19

http://www.paneristi.com/straps/vendome.html

http://www.panatime.com/

http://www.paneraisource.com/buckles_straps.shtml

http://www.watchtailor.com/Panerai-bands

Anomaly wrote:

yamahaki wrote:

Find one you are willing to wear and not think about its future value.Its that simple.
Buy one that will never be on the sales corners in the future.You did that long before these forums were here.
I use a rolex as a work watch.I've beaten the crap out of it and each mark has a story to tell.
At the moment,the only story your panerai can tell is how dark it is in the storage box.

Don't get me wrong, I wish I had the funds so that I could keep BOTH! But between the two, I would rather have the Ploprof...

I have the ploprof and it already has character marks on it.The new mesh and deployant really makes the watch wear well.
I'd get rid of the lm-7 though when the omega arrives.That will get rid of the temptation to wear the ocean to save wear on the
omega.You really need that one lifetime watch.Hopefully,the ploprof will be it.
I have alot of watches.Most are dedicated designs and movements and are mainly for display only.Then I have many that I bought
and tried and aren't working out like I thought they would and those are the ones I sell and trade.Then theres the rotation watches
that never get sold.I've had them for years.Every once in awhile I'll add another to the daily wear group.
I hope this one works out for you.I'd not worry about the time its taking for the panerai to get sold.Higher priced watches always takes longer.
Also timing plays a roll.At the moment,theres 5 of your models on the sales corners.Until the lower priced ones move,you'll just have to wait.
Eventually,someone whos looking for your specific watch will show up and buy it.

yamahaki wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

yamahaki wrote:

Find one you are willing to wear and not think about its future value.Its that simple.
Buy one that will never be on the sales corners in the future.You did that long before these forums were here.
I use a rolex as a work watch.I've beaten the crap out of it and each mark has a story to tell.
At the moment,the only story your panerai can tell is how dark it is in the storage box.

Don't get me wrong, I wish I had the funds so that I could keep BOTH! But between the two, I would rather have the Ploprof...

I have the ploprof and it already has character marks on it.The new mesh and deployant really makes the watch wear well.
I'd get rid of the lm-7 though when the omega arrives.That will get rid of the temptation to wear the ocean to save wear on the
omega.You really need that one lifetime watch.Hopefully,the ploprof will be it.
I have alot of watches.Most are dedicated designs and movements and are mainly for display only.Then I have many that I bought
and tried and aren't working out like I thought they would and those are the ones I sell and trade.Then theres the rotation watches
that never get sold.I've had them for years.Every once in awhile I'll add another to the daily wear group.
I hope this one works out for you.I'd not worry about the time its taking for the panerai to get sold.Higher priced watches always takes longer.
Also timing plays a roll.At the moment,theres 5 of your models on the sales corners.Until the lower priced ones move,you'll just have to wait.
Eventually,someone whos looking for your specific watch will show up and buy it.

Sean is BRINGING the good advice lately!

As Chris also stated, PATIENCE is not a virtue I have mastered yet. And yeah, WHEN the Panerai sells, the LM7 will get the boot!