Dumbbell 0 Posted May 28, 2020 Hello, my name is Ben. Years ago I was a member of RWG. I was hoping I could find my old account information (username and password) but was unsuccessful. I finally gave up and decided to just created a new account. Back when I was an active member on RGW, my initial interest was in the vintage Rolex sports watches. Near the end of my time on RWG I had started to get interested in the Base model Panerai (the ones without the second hand). At the very end I decided to build a Frankenstein (unbranded Panerai style) watch and had started accumlating parts when I lost my job during the financial crises in 2008 and never really got started. I am back now and want to get familiar with the current Clones. I am most interested in the Panerai 372. I intend to try and purchase the best Clone of this watch that I can find and play around with it while learning the differences between it and the Genuine PAM372. My ultimate goal (within a year or so) is to purchase the genuine watch. Since I will likely be purchasing a second hand genuine I want to learn as much as I can about the differences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,490 Posted May 28, 2020 Not great times for Panerai these ones. Especially for those old models. They are down on trend in the real word and here a bit too. Anyway, check out the new ones for VSF, the same factory that does great Omega. These: https://trustytime.shop/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=PAM+VSF&x=0&y=0 Unfortunately also prices has drastically changed since 2008 too... But the quality is very high now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumbbell 0 Posted May 28, 2020 Thanks for the input. I will take a look at them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thinwrist 66 Posted May 28, 2020 I bought a used clone panari off a member here. I really like it more than I thought I would. I really like the simple lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumbbell 0 Posted May 29, 2020 Yeah, I really like the simple lines. But being accustomed to wearing a Rolex submariner I was a little afraid the 44mm size was going to be too big for my 7 inch wrist. I finally got comfortable with the 44mm size but now am afraid the PAM372 at 47mm is going to be too big. That is part of the reason I want to purchase a rep before sinking the money into a genuine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,490 Posted May 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Dumbbell said: Yeah, I really like the simple lines. But being accustomed to wearing a Rolex submariner I was a little afraid the 44mm size was going to be too big for my 7 inch wrist. I finally got comfortable with the 44mm size but now am afraid the PAM372 at 47mm is going to be too big. That is part of the reason I want to purchase a rep before sinking the money into a genuine. It will be big on you. Damn they are big on me, and I have a 7.7in wrist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumbbell 0 Posted May 29, 2020 7 hours ago, GenTLe said: It will be big on you. Damn they are big on me, and I have a 7.7in wrist LOL, I guess I just have to decide if I can live with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
