Panerai, no date or second hand

[Slim 0]

I really like the look of Panerais like this, with the curvy, domed crystal and general retro vibe:

 

 

But what I'd really like is something very similar, but with no second hand, something minimal and retro. I do like the distinctive crown guard though.

 

Unfortunately I know next to nothing about Panerais, so before I start clicking through the many hundreds of replicas of them on the various trusted dealer sites, I thought I'd ask if something like that does actually exist. Grateful for any pointers.

[greg_r 83]

Yes, they do. You need to look for the luminor base models (although they're without the domed crystal) - along with some of the vintage versions.

 

Here's an example of a luminor base: http://www.replicamake.com/index.php?cPath=78_139

 

Edit: and here's a couple of vintage models with the domed crystal you're after:

 

6154 (yes, I know it says Rolex, but there are versions with Panerai dials too)

 

 

Radiomir 3646:

 

[Akira 0]

I really like the look of Panerais like this, with the curvy, domed crystal and general retro vibe:

 

 

This looks like the fiddy I sold to roberto

 

 

[KBH 7]

The vintage are nice, but then you loose the "distinctive crown guard" that he wants.

 

Are there any vintage dome crystal with the CG?

[Tressles61 0]

@Slim - you might be looking for something like this in a 47mm but with a crown guard. You can buy a PAM 1950 and have someone fit a custom dial like what Nightwatch sells here to it. You're probably looking at a little bit of coinage though - $4-600.00 bucks.

 

PAM 3646 (A beauty) http://www.allwatchallright.com/product-en...!!.html

 

Nightwatch Dials http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=4771

[Akira 0]

Slim check this

It's close to your picture

 

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=8381

[Tressles61 0]

@Slim - it's like being addicted to crack here and trying to walk through a crack house without taking a hit. You are toast buddy!

[Slim 0]

Thanks for all of the replies, very helpful and interesting.

 

In fact there's a pic on Nightwatch's section that I've just found which is more or less just what I'm looking for, except that (1) it's been distressed (beautifully I might add - looks very convincingly aged) and (2) it's obviously a project that an awful lot of work has gone into, whereas I'm looking just to order a relatively inexpensive replica off a dealer's site.

 

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=4455

[Slim 0]

@Slim - it's like being addicted to crack here and trying to walk through a crack house without taking a hit. You are toast buddy!

 

 

I know. I've got a sinking feeling that I won't be able to stop itching to buy another watch.

[Slim 0]

I seem to have found exactly what I was looking for at timesshop.net, here: http://goo.gl/0gGib

 

 

Interested to know from Panerai fans whether this corresponds to a real watch. Even if it doesn't, seems rude not to take a chance at that price. I'm waiting for my first delivery from timesshop.net already, and if that works out OK, I'll order one of these I think.

[AllergyDoc 40]

The PAM112 has a nice clean dial.

 

Edited January 7, 2011 by AllergyDoc

[Tressles61 0]

This is actually a good choice for the price. The mini-fiddy case (44mm) is stunning. You'll more than likely need a new plexi crystal because the factory installed ones break easily. They really do... I was sitting on the couch watching TV and I heard this "Tink" sound, looked down and the crystal had just shattered in the middle - almost a round hole in it - and for no good reason - it just said I've had enough and..."Tink". Anyway, your dial is a Radiomir which I thought does not come with a crown guard. It's also a 21J auto and not a hand wind. I prefer the hand wind 6497 movement on this type of watch. It allows you greater flexibility in making modifications to it. You will like the look and feel of it - as I said the case is stunning and it's the right price.

 

 

 

I seem to have found exactly what I was looking for at timesshop.net, here: http://goo.gl/0gGib

 

 

Interested to know from Panerai fans whether this corresponds to a real watch. Even if it doesn't, seems rude not to take a chance at that price. I'm waiting for my first delivery from timesshop.net already, and if that works out OK, I'll order one of these I think.

[Slim 0]

This is actually a good choice for the price. The mini-fiddy case (44mm) is stunning. You'll more than likely need a new plexi crystal because the factory installed ones break easily. They really do... I was sitting on the couch watching TV and I heard this "Tink" sound, looked down and the crystal had just shattered in the middle - almost a round hole in it - and for no good reason - it just said I've had enough and..."Tink".

 

Thanks. That's disappointing, as I don't really want to be having a new crystal fitted. Anyone know roughly what having a better crystal fitted would cost? I might give up on the domed crystal and go for something like the PAM112 that AllergyDoc posted. Might not have the same retro appeal but it does have a lovely minimalist dial.

[Slim 0]

I really like the look of Panerais like this, with the curvy, domed crystal and general retro vibe:

 

 

But what I'd really like is something very similar, but with no second hand, something minimal and retro. I do like the distinctive crown guard though.

 

Looks like Panerai were listening

 

 

http://goo.gl/7TY50

 

Sorry Panerai, appreciate the thought but I still think I'll wait for the replica.