Pam 318 debacle

[1248614]

Have u guys read bout this?
http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...044750/Pam+318

[Jinks]

Seems to be water under the bridge, as Panerai has offered to replace the movements FOC for 318 owners should they wish to do so. Even then, some damage has been done.

[1248614]

Indeed, makes one wonder why Panerai will put a working movement, but not finished to the expected standards into the watch in the first place?
It is a PR nightmare. Will it make us think twice bout buying another Pam that does not come with a see thru case back???

[Jinks]

Highly doubt it. Panerai has such a strong cult following that it'll take more than this to make people think twice about buying a Pam.

[Paneraii]

Pam 318 is now collectors' item due to the controversy.

[Jinks]

Pam 318 is now collectors' item due to the controversy.

You forgot to add that it's the one with the unfinished movement!

[leeye]

Pam 318 is now collectors' item due to the controversy.

Yes I predicted it was to be a collectors item (for the wrong reasons) and was hoping someone would want to offload it below retail price.

[Paneraii]

now is nobody want to swap out the movement thinking the price might jump next time

[feilong108]

Swap the old movement with panerai service centre for now...

The current one in the 318 can be easily sourced...unadorned and undecorated ETA 6497 are a dime a dozen..hehehehe....

[leeye]

if given a choice of 318 and 390 now, which would you buy? kekeke................

[feilong108]

For me i prefer 390..hehehehe...if given the same price for both to choose from..hehehe...

Gold hands,44mm case, brown dial....argh.....my heart desire but once i peek into my pockets...all i can say is full of holes!!!

[leeye]

well the retail price of 390 is definitely cheaper as compared to the asking price of 318 now. plus the 390 comes with gold hands, brown dial, bigger SE box n scroll, the choice is pretty clear right? yes 390 it is.............

[feilong108]

Bingo...personal choice if i have the cash is the Pam 390 and 372...hehehe...

BTW , Mr Leeye...ur 372 is such a beauty!!!!

[leeye]

yes 372 is truly an everlasting beauty. collecting my 390 tonight. kekekeke................

[feilong108]

Congrats Mr Leeye for your incoming 390!!!

Hope to be able to see your superb pictures of the beauty soon!!!!