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good morning.

what is your opinion of the ferrari modals? as said in my introduction im looking into the fer00005 i love it! but i want other people opinion of it can any of you show me a modal that they would prefer for the money if you dont like it? i am new to panerai's so i dont really no what im looking for

Cheers,

Tom

Hi Tom, and welcome to PaneraiSource.

I'm not too knowlegable on the Ferrari models. The case is really nice, but I can't get my hear around wearing a watch with 'Ferrari' written all over it...just my opinion of course.

The case is the closest thing to the Panerai '1950' style, and as an alternative, the Panerai range offers a lot of choice, and many models a good deal cheaper than the Ferrai range.

What exactly draws you to Panerai? If you give us some clues, perhaps we can help you in your search...

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Own: 219, 253, 270, 308
On order: 28 Selling: 164 OOR
Past loves: 000,176,199,240,250,251,252,288

my opinion...ferrari's a sweet car, panerai is a sweet watch. if you want to buy a ferrari, buy a ferrari. if you want to buy a panerai, buy a panerai. the 2 put together don't really do it for me. since i can't afford a ferrari i'll stick with the panerai

not sure how much the fer005 is but you can find some nice pams in the 4-6k range, luminors and radiomirs...i got my eyes on a rad 210 base right now.

the things that draw me to panerai's.....

well..... I love the case's, how well they sit on the wrist, the simplisitly look, the hard to find factor and the over all quality, as i said i dont really no to much about the movments so i though i could get some info on them on this website .

i am really looking for the case shape of the fer00005 i think its amazing! but i do agree with the sort of tack factor with ferrari writen all over it .i should of mentioned DO i like the pam111 aswell.

any idias?

The simplest would be either a 'Base' Luminor (Logo) or 'Marina' (111) or a Radiomir 210

The 1950 style cases start with the 212 in the current range, but the new manifattura P.900x movements use the same case with an in-house movement which, in my view, is very nice indeed

It all rather largely depends on what you're prepared to pay...

The 112 is gorgeous, and has an exhibition back - and it just so happens there's a very nice Logo (PAM00000) in the 'Buy/sell' section here...

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Own: 219, 253, 270, 308
On order: 28 Selling: 164 OOR
Past loves: 000,176,199,240,250,251,252,288

ah see now i like the 212, and i see 1 is for sale hmmmmm! does it use a in-house movment?

No - this one uses an OP XlX

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Own: 219, 253, 270, 308
On order: 28 Selling: 164 OOR
Past loves: 000,176,199,240,250,251,252,288

if the ferrari model lights your candle, then get it.....the most important thing about a watch is what YOU think of it!

here in scotland, ferrari models are pretty easy to find and available at a discount....people generally buy the panerai models (unless they have a ferrari!)

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John

Past:- SA, B1, Emergency, Speedy Moon, Pam 26, Daytona, Sub, Tiger, Zenith Elite etc
Current:- Navi World, SO, Sea Dweller, Pam 219, Suunto Core etc


Coral Club Founding Father

what does panerai do to the Valjoux movments? same as breitling? aka change parts to sute, decorate ect

Pretty much just that...both Valjoux and ETA...the few that remain!

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Own: 219, 253, 270, 308
On order: 28 Selling: 164 OOR
Past loves: 000,176,199,240,250,251,252,288

i rather like the pam 214

imo, I think all PAM Ferrari models are overpriced and all ugly. Pinnifirina didnt work their magic into the design as they do into their cars.

Checked up on this one and it seems, despite it still being shown on the official website, this model is no longer produced. Sure, you'll still find one if you search hard enough, but the 288 which is almost identical, is considerably cheaper...

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Own: 219, 253, 270, 308
On order: 28 Selling: 164 OOR
Past loves: 000,176,199,240,250,251,252,288

i hope they still do it! i like the 214 because of the split timer. and the open back.http://www.panerai.com/s_page.xpd?id_li ... goria=4848

i think its between the pam00214, pam111 (cheap alternative), fer00017 and fer00005

hmmmmmm