I've had a good year with Panerai's. After a very long wait, like everyone else i appreciate, i finally got my 382 and 372
Quite unexpectedly i have been offered a 368 destro which ironically would make more sense than anything else i currently own, as i am a lefty. The small question of £10300 or app $16200 is of course relevant at any time, but after the expense of the other new ones, it would be pretty indulgent at my level, though i can afford it, just!
I never buy to profit but i do like to minimise my losses whenever i can and the 368 has no track record yet but unlike the 382 which is commanding big premiums, the 368 seems to be generally available for retail or just under in most countries where they are for sale. I love the brown dial, gold hands, 8 day and Ti case but would also hate to lose £000's on one.
I know nobody has a crystal ball, but whats the feeling?
As a footnote, i was personally totally underwhelmed with this years SIHH offerings. For the nice Cali and SLC models to all have 'VINTAGE' engraved on the sase is a huge turn off for me, and i have nothing ordered or desired. It seems 2011 will be my personal Panerai climax year, other than perhaps buying pre-owned older models.
