magrew
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The condescending tone of the post speaks more to the writers issues...
The very fact that his login (?) name is 'watchsnob' speaks to his biases and opinions that a love of horology or design must in fact make one a snob. 318 issue aside (which I believe that Panerai handled with tact and discretion) he alludes to the fact that we are all suckers for buying $100 pocket watch movements housed inside $5000 cases. This statement only shows how much he misses the entire idea of Panerai. Does he seriously think that the movement in most industrially produced luxury watches seriously costs much more than $100? Maybe it is only Panerai that is guilty of this practice.
From what I see in our community and watch communities online in general is a terrific acceptance of people from all backgrounds with our shared love/interest in watches of all styles and price points. Too bad that he thinks that one needs to be a snob in order to love a brand or design.
Thanks for reading my rant 
Cary
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Beware a Panerai
I think the Watchsnob puts it the best over at AskMen regarding the 318 controversy: Beware A Panerai What do you make of the recent controversy involving the limited edition Panerai PAM 318 that was found to have an undecorated movement inside? Panerai h...
Ben
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The Watchsnob...
I'm sure that guy knows a lot about high end watches. Haute Horlogerie is wonderful! I may not have a lange 1, but I truely apreciate the art, science and craftsmanship put together in that beautiful watch (one of my favorites). But let's be honest, not a...
The condescending tone of the post speaks more to the writers issues...
The very fact that his login (?) name is 'watchsnob' speaks to his biases and opinions that a love of horology or design must in fact make one a snob. 318 issue aside (which I believe that Panerai handled with tact and discretion) he alludes to the fact t...
I actually think the issue, the real issue hasn't been
understood, by the various parties yet. It's not a value-for-money issue but a cost vs value one. Why do people refer to...intrinsical and extrinsical value? One has to do with the cost, the other with how much is a buyer willing to pay. That's it, as far...
I agree. + to me the problem is trust, respect, care and horology standards…
I agree. + to me the problem is trust, respect, care and horology standards… I do not care how much more or less it can cost, but I care for a minimum guarantee and respect. When it comes to Panerai, I expect a certain appearance, a reliable mechani...
