First Post
Arrived today new 232 (brown dial) First impressions are really good.
Sorry about the pic quality as only taken with K800i sony phone as I left my camera in France. Yes I am aware they are poor and I live in a world of reflections but thought them still worth posting. The dial colour is similar to a quality milk chocolate, with an almost purple richness. The strap is a Papaya MP XI, which is ok but in my opinion not all it is cracked up to be.
Transaction was painless and David was nice enough to send me a rather nice OP keyring too. I have a fiddy on order too and might dive in and get a 082 titanium.
I cannot comment on accuracy to the genuine, all I can say is I popped into a Scottish Watches of Switzerland at lunchtime and they 'Clocked' the watch, which I was hiding up my raincoat sleeve and they were complimentary. Though the assistant asked me about the Tricker's shoes I was wearing before he saw the watch I was wearing, so his impressions of me were set before seeing the watch. I understand that WOS are not in general watch enthusiasts but shop assistants, though it's still worth recounting.
I also own a base dial 44mm luminor and I am not sure it is significantly better finished, what I can say is that I would be surprised if it was less reliable - the Luminor as been very inaccurate and Panerai's customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I have had the 232 on for a few hours and it's timekeeping seems dead on.
I have never bought any replica goods and the top end brands I appreciate tend to be at the stealthy end of design and I am happy to pay for them becuse a) they are not copied and b) I appreciate and support the designers. However my experience with Panerai and with complacent french and italian brands in general has somewhat soured over the years.
Can I also take this opportunity to thank all the posters on this board for all the freely given knowledge and insight.
Arrived today new 232 (brown dial) First impressions are really good.
Sorry about the pic quality as only taken with K800i sony phone as I left my camera in France. Yes I am aware they are poor and I live in a world of reflections but thought them still worth posting. The dial colour is similar to a quality milk chocolate, with an almost purple richness. The strap is a Papaya MP XI, which is ok but in my opinion not all it is cracked up to be.
Transaction was painless and David was nice enough to send me a rather nice OP keyring too. I have a fiddy on order too and might dive in and get a 082 titanium.
I cannot comment on accuracy to the genuine, all I can say is I popped into a Scottish Watches of Switzerland at lunchtime and they 'Clocked' the watch, which I was hiding up my raincoat sleeve and they were complimentary. Though the assistant asked me about the Tricker's shoes I was wearing before he saw the watch I was wearing, so his impressions of me were set before seeing the watch. I understand that WOS are not in general watch enthusiasts but shop assistants, though it's still worth recounting.
I also own a base dial 44mm luminor and I am not sure it is significantly better finished, what I can say is that I would be surprised if it was less reliable - the Luminor as been very inaccurate and Panerai's customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I have had the 232 on for a few hours and it's timekeeping seems dead on.
I have never bought any replica goods and the top end brands I appreciate tend to be at the stealthy end of design and I am happy to pay for them becuse a) they are not copied and b) I appreciate and support the designers. However my experience with Panerai and with complacent french and italian brands in general has somewhat soured over the years.
Can I also take this opportunity to thank all the posters on this board for all the freely given knowledge and insight.
