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I have been considering a Luminor Quaranta for every day wear, i really like idea of having a leather or rubber strap watch. I have got a couple of Rolex's but in all honesty I don't feel as comfortable wearing them as i used to because i was victim to a street theft in Barcelona, the thief snatched a Daytona off my wrist.
Since then i have been looking for something different and i have narrowed the search down to the Quaranta I'm aware that Panerai enthusiasts prefer the more traditional larger sizes as it's part of the design heritage however i personally like a 40 to 42 MM watch hence looking at the Quaranta.
I would be interested in peoples opinions of the Quaranta and i am also open to suggestions of other brands in a similar price bracket (£4500 to £6000)
Since then i have been looking for something different and i have narrowed the search down to the Quaranta I'm aware that Panerai enthusiasts prefer the more traditional larger sizes as it's part of the design heritage however i personally like a 40 to 42 MM watch hence looking at the Quaranta.
I would be interested in peoples opinions of the Quaranta and i am also open to suggestions of other brands in a similar price bracket (£4500 to £6000)
Edited by Number 5 on Sunday 19th January 09:37
I don't think a Panerai is going to fly under the radar for a watch thief either. Sure, they may no longer have the Social Media presence of brands like Rolex but they are even more distinguishable than the Coronet.
Only way to keep safe if to wear something that is not well known or low in value. I feel relatively safe wearing my JLC Polaris Chrono in most situations, it doesn't shout out to criminals and It's too similar to anything on the market that could be £50 or £50k.
If I had your budget and you want a quality watch, I would be looking at Zenith. Don't buy at RRP though, lots of deals to be had on Zenith.
Only way to keep safe if to wear something that is not well known or low in value. I feel relatively safe wearing my JLC Polaris Chrono in most situations, it doesn't shout out to criminals and It's too similar to anything on the market that could be £50 or £50k.
If I had your budget and you want a quality watch, I would be looking at Zenith. Don't buy at RRP though, lots of deals to be had on Zenith.
Edited by Ninjin on Sunday 19th January 08:16
Sorry to be that person, but the model is a ‘Quaranta’ not ‘Qurantra.’ For an Italian-speaker[1] it’s like typing ‘Frtry’ instead of ‘Forty.’
I agree that it’s probably no more discreet than a Rolex; personally I prefer the overall look of Panerai to most Rolexes, and I say that perhaps disloyally as a Genevan citizen who regularly drives past the factory
Good luck in your decision!
[1] Although not totally fluent, I regularly go to Milan where I am the board chairman of a Group company, my son is married to a Florentine lady, and we just spent the Xmas holidays with her lot in Tuscany, so I get by reasonably OK
I agree that it’s probably no more discreet than a Rolex; personally I prefer the overall look of Panerai to most Rolexes, and I say that perhaps disloyally as a Genevan citizen who regularly drives past the factory
Good luck in your decision!
[1] Although not totally fluent, I regularly go to Milan where I am the board chairman of a Group company, my son is married to a Florentine lady, and we just spent the Xmas holidays with her lot in Tuscany, so I get by reasonably OK
Michael_B said:
Sorry to be that person, but the model is a ‘Quaranta’ not ‘Qurantra.’ For an Italian-speaker[1] it’s like typing ‘Frtry’ instead of ‘Forty.’
I agree that it’s probably no more discreet than a Rolex; personally I prefer the overall look of Panerai to most Rolexes, and I say that perhaps disloyally as a Genevan citizen who regularly drives past the factory
Good luck in your decision!
[1] Although not totally fluent, I regularly go to Milan where I am the board chairman of a Group company, my son is married to a Florentine lady, and we just spent the Xmas holidays with her lot in Tuscany, so I get by reasonably OK
Thank you, i will edit the post I agree that it’s probably no more discreet than a Rolex; personally I prefer the overall look of Panerai to most Rolexes, and I say that perhaps disloyally as a Genevan citizen who regularly drives past the factory
Good luck in your decision!
[1] Although not totally fluent, I regularly go to Milan where I am the board chairman of a Group company, my son is married to a Florentine lady, and we just spent the Xmas holidays with her lot in Tuscany, so I get by reasonably OK
I agree that they're still recognisable but i have definitely got an itch for one and my personal experience of having a Rolex stolen has tarnished the ownership for me unfortunately. Whilst there is an argument for not letting other peoples actions stop you doing what you're doing i am over 20 years into owning nothing but Rolex watches and in the last 10 years or so i don't feel as though there's been many significant introductions into the core range of Rolex that i am personally interested in.The last real introduction of interest for me was the Oyterflex which i bought and it got nicked!
Ninjin said:
I don't think a Panerai is going to fly under the radar for a watch thief either. Sure, they may no longer have the Social Media presence of brands like Rolex but they are even more distinguishable than the Coronet.
Only way to keep safe if to wear something that is not well known or low in value. I feel relatively safe wearing my JLC Polaris Chrono in most situations, it doesn't shout out to criminals and It's too similar to anything on the market that could be £50 or £50k.
If I had your budget and you want a quality watch, I would be looking at Zenith. Don't buy at RRP though, lots of deals to be had on Zenith.
Thank you I will take a look at the Zenith range, is there any particular model that you could point me in the direction of?Only way to keep safe if to wear something that is not well known or low in value. I feel relatively safe wearing my JLC Polaris Chrono in most situations, it doesn't shout out to criminals and It's too similar to anything on the market that could be £50 or £50k.
If I had your budget and you want a quality watch, I would be looking at Zenith. Don't buy at RRP though, lots of deals to be had on Zenith.
Edited by Ninjin on Sunday 19th January 08:16
Number 5 said:
I agree that they're still recognisable but i have definitely got an itch for one and my personal experience of having a Rolex stolen has tarnished the ownership for me unfortunately. Whilst there is an argument for not letting other peoples actions stop you doing what you're doing i am over 20 years into owning nothing but Rolex watches and in the last 10 years or so i don't feel as though there's been many significant introductions into the core range of Rolex that i am personally interested in.The last real introduction of interest for me was the Oyterflex which i bought and it got nicked!
My only issue with the Luminor Quaranta is the date window seems too small in proportion to the rest of the dial. But you certainly can’t deny their individual design style.Zenith is another favourite of mine, probably the Chronomaster Sport, but the look is not dissimilar to a Daytona, and would be just as attractive to thieves. The Pilot 40mm has a chunky case and simple dial not unreminiscent perhaps of the Panerai.
Perhaps a Breitling Superocean Heritage (non-chronograph) though I think 42mm is the smallest model.
Number 5 said:
Thank you I will take a look at the Zenith range, is there any particular model that you could point me in the direction of?
Zenith do a range of styles for various tastes. Watch choice is a very personal matter, so take a look.This is one that I sold on a couple of years ago to make way for the JLC Polaris.
Definitely recommend going into store and trying on to get a feel for size.
I'd been pondering a Panerai for years, and was fortunate to be bought one as a gift last year - went into Watches of Switzerland to try some on, as I was concerned that the 44mm would be too big. All my other watches are 42mm divers (a number of Christopher Ward C60s), so gives an idea of what I'm used to.
Tried on a Luminor 44mm (PAM01312), and it was perfect. It wears smaller than I expected - and is really comfortable. Keeping to rubber, leather and alligator straps and building quite a collection... I did try the metal bracelet, but it just didn't feel "right".
Double check the strap system on the Quaranta, as that may influence a decision.
I'd been pondering a Panerai for years, and was fortunate to be bought one as a gift last year - went into Watches of Switzerland to try some on, as I was concerned that the 44mm would be too big. All my other watches are 42mm divers (a number of Christopher Ward C60s), so gives an idea of what I'm used to.
Tried on a Luminor 44mm (PAM01312), and it was perfect. It wears smaller than I expected - and is really comfortable. Keeping to rubber, leather and alligator straps and building quite a collection... I did try the metal bracelet, but it just didn't feel "right".
Double check the strap system on the Quaranta, as that may influence a decision.
I’ve had a couple of Panerai’s in the past but flipped them as I just thought 44mm was to big also the shiny bezels scratch so easily. Last month I purchased the 42mm submersible with blue ceramic bezel. It’s been a revelation so comfy with the rubber straps, and with the quick change strap system I can dress it any I like
Edited by hilly10 on Monday 27th January 02:30
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