Even the original one in 1969 A386 also had the overlapping sub dials. I guess meat for some, poison for others.

Wow, thanks for the insight. So the iconic Panerai case is actually derived from.... a ROLEX? So what part did Mr.Panerai did design?

Sure the Italian Navy didn't specify the dial in their requirements to Mr.Panerai? Just curious.

The scratches on your SMP defines YOUR SMP. Its like battle scars to signify that it is yours. If it looks brand new, its no different than the piece sitting in the shop.

Other people may not appreciate/like buying a watch with knocks and dings unless it has historical significance, e.g. grazed by a bullet that attempted to assassinate the POTUS. But if its your own watch, for your own wear.. I don't see why its such a big problem.

Of course, different people got different views. That's just my 2 cents.

The money spent on replacing the bezel can be kept in the war chest to acquire another time piece. Maybe a Patek which you can then keep in the safe in "like new" condition.

Still around under Swatch group. Lots of advertisement going on ma..got Aaron Kwok. But I see more Rolex in HK..and AP, IWC, JLC in China...

That is very true. Don't know why they do that. I don't feel excited with Longines that much and can't see the appeal. Not being snobbish, I feel Oris has an appeal, so does Tag..but Longines.. not sure how to view it.



Panegines?

500 is hardly limited IMO. If you have enough money and you're fast, you can get it. Pateks, in the single digits.. that's limited.

ALS? GO..mmmm.. I prefer Sinn's style..tool watch.

So I did some reading.. the Unitas 6497 is a $80 movement. Now looking at unlabeled Panerai homage.. looks..exactly..like..the..real..thing. Including an actual Swiss Unitas movement.