My First Panerai Watch + Why Now Is The BEST Time To Buy - 40mm Luminor PAM00048 Unboxing & Review
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- čas přidán 4. 01. 2023
- I'm kicking off 2023 with a true luxury icon-and one I never expected to own-the Panerai Luminor (PAM00048). In this video I return to a brand I never thought I'd enjoy so much, with an undervalued, modestly-sized, 40mm offering that's an absolute strap monster and can be found at an affordable price compared to retail offerings listed at more than twice as much. Once upon a time, I would have never imagined that one of the best value propositions in the watch industry would be a Panerai, but everything they got wrong with the more recent Luminor Due (which I previously reviewed) is not an issue with this far tougher, more capable, tooltastic, and largely forgotten older version. Join me for an unboxing, initial reaction and mini review of the Panerai Luminor, including its positives and negatives, and an in-depth look at its history and evolution. Despite the many controversies associated with the brand over the decades, it's never been a better time to buy a Panerai watch. What do you think of this watch and the Panerai brand? Please share in the comments!
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Went to a Panerai boutique a few years ago. I had just gotten into watches and was browsing as many local shops as I could, although the vast majority of the salesmen didn’t pay me any attention, a salesman at the Panerai store stopped me and my friend and asked us if we knew the story of Panerai. He proceeded to explain the nautical history and relationship with the fascist submarine crews that TGV described. Although I knew I didn’t have the wrist for it, I knew I would one day own a Panerai. Still working towards that goal, but just goes to show you how important those small acknowledgments are.
!!! TGV is back!! Was only a few days but it seems like a year since the last Urban Gentry video…..wait. It was last year!! Have been missing my weekly connection with the gentry. So glad to see you back. I can’t watch the video yet! I promised my son I wouldn’t watch it without him so I have to wait until Sunday morning when I get back from my trip, but it will be first thing on our list. So glad to see you doing well! O&U my friend!
Salesman will sell by telling you the story of titanic too.
I don't have the wrist for it and yet I wear my Pam 372 with pride. I find it funny how "watch lovers" find history important but then complain about historically correct sizes. Panerai is like non other. You'll love it.
Just got my first and the salesman was amazing even threw in a free band!
@@wkskdnam Stories are the difference in connecting and not, to the product or even to a person. A good story is important because otherwise it is not logical to purchase a watch over $15 for a cheap quartz watch that is more accurate than any mechanical watch. A logical choice to go from point A to B and back a million times is a Toyota corolla or Prius, but I would rather have a Ferrari 250GTO with the barking V12. But if you want to go for the Prius, more power to you.
Welcome back TGV. The history you provide, and the production value you provide is unparalleled. It really shines light on aspect of watches that can get overlooked, but makes them infinitely more enjoyable. Keep up the amazing work.
Here here!! Agreed!
@@jhelwig19781hear hear, you ignoramus. Hope you don’t have children 😂😂😂
Wearing a Panerai is a paradox. While its immense size is eye catching, the absolute simplicity of the watch does not scream opulence or flamboyance but rather a sense of history, a metaphor to its birthplace Firenze. I absolutely love it.
well said sir
What a dog. That bulbous crown assembly totally superfluous. A year of this you will be suffering from design fatigue, and looking to sell. And if you want a huge watch why not just get an Invicta? 👎👎👎🤡
Poor taste.
I’d take a Grand Seiko over this any day of the week.
One of the best observations ever. Love it, thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
You sure do always keep us guessing! Never thought this would be your opening for the year. I too have small wrists for a chap but when I first tried on a Panerai it still looked just fine, just about! Love the brand and love the model you picked out. A fine purchase :)
That’s a beauty TGV! First class video as usual, packed with historical info, just what I enjoy!
Enjoy it mate!
So glad I found your channel! I greatly appreciate the time you take to give us high quality content. Keep up the good work!
I appreciate the Bioshock mention in there. I always enjoyed the Art Deco aesthetic of that game.
Love a Panerai! I have owned several over the years. I recommend the titanium cases as they’re significantly lighter and a bit less blingy than the full polished stainless cases. The customer experience is also great, the staff in the Bond St boutique are always welcoming, a total contrast to most Rolex dealers. There will always be space in my collection for a Luminor.
Panerai has one of the most iconic watch designs ever. Instantly recognizable and incredible heritage. I'm personally interested in the submersible, but they're a little large for my wrist.
I tried on the 42mm, it wears really well on my 6, 3/4 inch wrist. I could even pull off the 44mm but what's the point when 42 exists. If you haven't already, I'd recommend popping into an AD and see for yourself. Preowned prices are really good these days too.
@@finenavaljewelry5798 Thanks for the input. I'll definitely go in and try on the 42mm. I might even try on the 44mm while I'm there just to compare.
Panerai is one of the few brands I absolutely love, but can’t seem to connect with in-person. I have a similar relationship to Cartier: a deep admiration and appreciation, but also a bittersweet acceptance that I’m not the right person to pull off those watches. That’s one of my greatest lessons in this hobby. You don’t have to own everything you love, and you can enjoy watches without wearing them. Sometimes it’s just not meant to be.
I agree ...with me it's the price tag on my favorite P ...almost $ 12000 ;(
I feel the EXACT same way about both aforementioned brands. Very well said.
I am in a suit or smart casual most of the time. Cartier Santos is perfect...that said, I am itching for a PAM...
maybe it will grow on you after some time wearing?
Well said.
Congrats on your Panerai! I’ve loved their look for over a half century that bold in your face look and quirkiness really sets them apart. Good luck and I hope you enjoy yours for many years to come.
Absolutely lovely episode! ❤
I always enjoy your watch videos the most (compared to other watch channels). You just have the love and the affection for all watches, everything that YOU like, and not what others tell you to like. And besides that you’ve got a great knowledge of movies and other stuff.
Wow! That is awesome. It's on my bucket list. Glad you finally got one. Looks great.
TGV I am pleased to see Panerai featured in your channel. I own the exact same PAM0048 and have owned it for over 12 years, having bought it at the New York boutique. I cannot part with my Panerai its an icon and even if it may be “big” its a stament piece and a very rugged and at the same time handsome watch. All you need is to change straps to rubber, leather, alligator. And you completely change the vibe of the watch.I highly recommend it, but if I were to buy another one, it would be the the 8 day manual wind in Titanium with the sandwich dial it is INCREDIBLE. Cheers!
Absolute class of a video Tristano, really enjoyed the history bit and the way you presented it!
Bought my first Panerai a couple of years ago, a new Luminor Marina, thoroughly amazed by how much i've come to love it. Build quality is great and it feels far more special on the wrist than i was expecting. I choose it over my other watches (Cartier Santos and an Omega Speedmaster) most of the time. It just feels... good :)
Congrats! I'm a big fan of Panerai, it was the first real "luxury" watch I owned... AWESOME!
Many of the actors who wear watches in movies do so because they are paid, in all of the cases mentioned in this video the actors wore them because they love Panerai not for sponsorship...
Congrats again and enjoy in good health!
Was looking at these the other day, TGV. You read my mind. amazing video as always.
Fantastic start to 2023. Editing on point as always, and great blend of entertainment and review as per. Cracking stuff 👌
Really enjoyed this first video of the new year. I am also enjoying my Hugo tees bought as a Christmas gift me. Pure class all the way.
Happy new year mate. Gees nice way to welcome 2023, love your work. Have a great year!
Hi TGV, super content. I have myself a love/hate relationship with Panerai and I completely understand the attraction. I completely support the search for a (comparatively) smaller case, but for some reason I’m always attracted to their manual wind movements. As to your Italian heritage and your love for watches I’m surprised it took you so long to take another look at this brand 😊 great stuff, keep up the good work
Just got my first Panerai as well. I’ve been wanting one for 15 years and finally pulled the trigger on a 44m Luminor base. And as Arnold would say-“It’s Fantastic!”
I love the lumes and classy look of the watch !Cool !Congrats on the new purchase TGV !😉
Great choice. I currently have a Sub 170 and Radiomir 183 which is my favourite with the classic wire lugs, sandwich dial, transparent case back and engraved movement. I have a 7 inch wrist but even the larger cases ie 47mm work well.
Welcome back. Happy new year. I knew you'd come back with something amazing.
I’ve had the Panerai itch for a few months now and this just put me over the edge… just bought the Luminor Marina PAM 049. Love your content can’t wait for my new watch to come
Congrats TGV, beautiful watch. Fantastic video, I didn’t know much about Panerai.
Congrats on the new PAM, TGV! My PAM111 is one of my favorites watches. Great job on the video!
Never thought I would have seen this watch on here great intro as always the over all video video is so entertaining and informative great 1st video of the new year with many great videos to come👌🥂⌚
It's great to see you showing some love for Panerai, which has its own original identity. Keep up the good work, and thank you.
I have pam 111 I love it, it has a clear case back with Panerai sketched in the movement. Simply beautiful.
TGV! Happy New Year! You know, I was waiting for this video since I KNEW one day you would embrace Panerai again. Yes, they have deviated a bit from their origins lately, but I completely agree with you: this is a great time to burn that plastic and get one. I currently have a Luminor Marina 1312 with the sandwich dial. GORGEOUS. In-house updated movement - so beautiful! A few years ago, I also had a 40mm luminor marina with the old movement - I could feel it wobble on my wrist - but I liked it - it was like the watch wanting to state its presence to me. Great video as always!
Wow I never thought you would go for a Panerai. It has such a presence but I feel it is a unique and positive addition to your collection. Particularly with your connection to Firenze. What a fantastic start to 2023, Tristano!
Hello! Been enjoying your videos for a number of years. Fell in love with the Submersible a while back and a 42mm has been my grail now for a while. Rationalised my collection after I tried on the ceramic bezel 683 late last year and mine arrived on new years eve. Hasn't been off my wrist since. Elegant but with amazing presence. I can no longer dive sadly due to illness but the connection to one of my favourite past times makes this perfect!
Stunning review as always!
I have the very same watch since 2012 (purchased new). Every time I think about trading in for something else, something stops me from doing it. I guess it's the iconic design and emotional attachment that no other watch has given to me. It is a conversation piece like no other watch. While some think that 40mm is small for Panerai, it wears much bigger than the size suggests. As for the reliability, it is super accurate and nothing ever went wrong during my 10 plus years of ownership.
!!! TGV is back!! Was only a few days but it seems like a year since the last Urban Gentry video…..wait. It was last year!! Have been missing my weekly connection with the gentry. So glad to see you back. I can’t watch the video yet! I promised my son I wouldn’t watch it without him so I have to wait until Sunday morning when I get back from my trip, but it will be first thing on our list. So glad to see you doing well! O&U my friend!
Love my pan . I have around 25 watches in my collection and currently trying to get it down to 5 . The pan is definitely included in the 5 👍
Congrats!! Excited to see how this holds up with you, been eyeing some PAMs
Nice watch and another great video. Happy new year, amigo.
I’ve had my PAM 111 for 15 years. Still love it. Recently picked up the gray gradient dial 44mm submersible. It’s cool.
Good video. Panerai was never a watch on my radar but I stopped in a boutique a few months ago and I was actually impressed with them. Maybe I’ll have to grab one one day
Happy new year and best regards to you and yours, TGV. These watches are captivating and addictive. Just purchased the Luminor Marina PAM1271(the white one) and at 40mm it’s perfect. I think I like it more than the PAM1084, even though the big brother has all that power reserve. These were both recent purchases, and I’d gobbled up lots of internet content about them. Then I see your great review and history lesson- it’s just tremendous fun to see that I’m not the only one to catch the Panerai bug! Cheers-
I have a 2008 40mm white dial Luminor Marina which I adore. The white dial isn’t the tradition choice but what can I say…it spoke to me. It’s a strap monster, incredibly legible and very comfortable. A keeper for sure. Thanks for the video. Great content and knowledge as always.
Happy New Year, TGV! Congratulations on the Panerai. Looks great in your wrist, very wearable. Have a great weekend!
Welcome back in Florence! Waiting for you! Have a good time
Congratulations on the 1st purchase of 2023.. Lovely choice.. Just the right thickness I think!! Can’t argue with Stallone!! Keep up the great work!! BMJ ENGLAND 🏴
Congrats on the Panerai. Own the PAM 210 Radiomir. Along with the Speedy Pro, the pride of the collection. So unique. Such great history.
2022, January 19 Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov wore a Panerai PAM210 wrist watch strapped over his red-striped Orlan MKS space suit during a 7 hours 11 minutes spacewalk !
#MoonwatchUniverse
Great video 🤩 I’ve got the Pam 111 and I love it such a strap monster, I’m lucky to have large wrists so I can enjoy the 44mm.
I too just recently got a Casio 5610, my first Casio. Wasn’t sure I would like it but have come to love it. Got it so wear around electronic equipment at work because one of my mechanical watches got magnetized. The Casio also worked well while traveling in Columbia to not stand out.
Happy new year to you and your family TGV. And so glad you bought a Panerai. I have been a fan for quite some time but know they get a bad rap
Happy New Year TGV! Great choice on PAM48! I have PAM682 42mm Submersible. Fits on every bit of my 7” wrist!!
Hi TGV!
Congrats on your first watch in 2023! I’ve got one of the entry level Radiomir models on my list but still not sure about pulling the trigger.
Wear yours in good health!
Best regards,
Claus
I can see what you did there.
I love the Desgin Language of Panerais as well! Especially the seconds hand is a stunner.
Mayhaps I become a Paneristi one day as well...
All the best for 2023!
Congratulations on your new buy TGV!
I love the design 👍
Very much enjoyed your video, helped me get the history.
Welcome to the Paneristi club. I too have a small wrist and thought I would never own one. When I came across the PAM00048 at one of my watch dealers I didn't hesitate. The rubber strap was on it along with 2 additional leather strap a brown and a neon green. I never thought i would ever put the green strap on. Boy was i wrong. It goes with the colored indices and that pop of color makes "it". Congrats and wear it in good health.
Agree with the comment about the sandwich dial. I have a 2007 Luminor base model and the sandwich dial is striking. Good luck with yours and Happy New Year!
Brilliant vid pieces + your explanation of the history. This just comes when I am thinking to sell my Pam161 Luminor GMT for reason of too less wristtime. Have to rethink again…
Anyway Get going 🚀
I love your channel. Well done. You’re a wonderful film maker and very informative and inspirational. It inspired me to add to my collection. 👏👏
I have a Panerai Luminor 8 days with the P5000 movement & sapphire sandwich glass with the Panerai black rubber strap & I can say I really enjoy it,it looks great & there is no faffing about with dates or complications,it's just wind & go & it really does last for days & days! As you say in your video,it really is one of the few brands that you can identify from across the room!👍
That relationship with a watch sounds absolutely PURE CLASS. I totally get it btw, even if I am nowhere near your level of Panerai! Congrats btw and thank you for sharing that.
O&U!
Best regards,
TGV
Loved this video, thank you! Panerai are my favourite of all time, glad we can add you to the fold! 😂
Excellenti as per Italiano, your production is stupendously beautiful, happy new year Guv’nor!
Recently got a pristine 183, and damn I love that thing. Beautiful movement, tactile winding like no other, luminous as a torch and a strap monster!
The intro was superb. All the best. Happy New Year
I love my Panerais. I have that same watch you showcased in your video, and also a GMT. They are great! I wear them mostly on weekends and when I’m training my dogs in the water. Never an issue with either of them. Some of their newer models are beautiful and maybe a bit more wearable than the two I have. There is certainly a mystique around Panerai.
Very nice, welcome to the club, coming from a 171 and 190 owner. I do really miss the old models that I sort of grew up with in my 30's. Some of the other models that got away from me are 98, 184, and 187.
Well, I recently purchased the Due model, in 42mm, and I am really loving it! Yes, it doesn't have the water proofing and I get that many Paneristi hate that, but, it fits under a shirt sleeve and looks beautiful in a suit or tux. And that's why I bought it, for formal wear. Although with the right strap, it looks quite sporting as well. I think this opens up a new world of customers for the brand that might never have looked at them. We'll see how it all pans out.
Beautiful find. Thank you for the history lesson.
Very nice, congrats. I am the very happy owner of a Radiomir 574, which is a lovely, dressy, sports watch - I originally bought it when I couldn't get an Explorer, but I have no regrets whatsoever. It is a 42mm, but with the very short lugs, wears more like a 40.
Great video TGV ! I had a Lumior Marina exactly like yours. I bought it in Firenze. The box was exactly the same, in that year (around 2005) The watch came with two bands, one brown crocodile leather and the other was a yellow - black velcro NATO, really cool.
For sure you had an excellent piece. Saludos from Mexico.
Congratulations and welcome to the club! 😊
Nice purchase. I am lucky enough too have 3 Panerai in my collection, all time favourite brand. My latest is the The Quaranta Black dial. A beautiful piece. I just can’t fathom this obsession with the water resistance, I am a former combat diver and can’t ever recall going to 300m. 100m is more than enough, stand next to a 100m building and look up, deep enough. And as we only dive with computers now, it’s an obsolete technology. Enjoy the watch 👍
I'm looking at that exact same watch now, do you miss a hacking feature at all? Were you usn? I've worked with you guys quite a bit.
I absolutely love my Pam 111. However I have had some issues with the movement. I had to have it rebuilt twice since 2018 once being sent back to the factory. Again it is broken for a third time. Having said that it is my favorite watch in my collection and it hurts me when it is broken. I still love it immensely.
What an unexpected choice to start the year. Love it! Some serious legit history but just so tricky for the small wrist brigade :(
Thank you my friend. As my mother always said, it is so important to try new things.
Keep up the great work, I can't wait to enjoy more of your amazing videos, you are one of a kind!
O&U.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry absolutely! That made my day Thankyou :)
Very nice
Panerai’s come in 47mm, 44mm, 42mm, 40mm, 38mm. I have an avg sz wrist. I wear a 42mm Luminor which I love. Fits fine.
Awesome vid! Got my PAM 914 last year. Other than not being COSC certified it’s perfect wrist piece for me.
Wonderful job, enjoyed the history!!
Last October, my wife and I spent a week in Paris prior to a river cruise. She wanted to do some shopping so we went to Galleries Lafayette. I got to spend the entire 6 hours in the watch shops on the first floor. And after looking at most all of the major brands and their current offerings, I bought a new Panerai 1335 , a blue “Origin” Radiomir. And I have enjoyed it.
I also have been frequently in Firenze and usually rent a room on Via Guicciarideni. So to finally find my Panerai was a big thrill. Mine is a recently released 45mm that rides well on my 8 inch wrist. It is unique and seldom seen in my part of the states. So- I’m glad you are a Firenzephile, and you have your Panerai. Many thanks.
Ahh yes, I’d been waiting for the Urban Gentry to put out another great video. This time on a an unexpected but well received brand like Panerai! Makes me want one simply because they haven’t changed their look much like Cartier. I was surprised I didn’t see you in Teddy’s most warn wrist watches for CZcamsrs. I know he had to of asked you!
Last year I got my first Panerai after years of thinking about it. PAM1314. First white dial sandwich. I love it. I wanted something different...and that is exactly what a Panerai is.
That is a really cool watch, once that I debated getting. Got my first Panerai in May, went for the 683 sub. Freaking love it! I was worried the 42mm would be too large for my 6.5 inch wrist, but it fits great.
I bought a Panerai 104 just over 5 years ago. It was a brand I've always wanted to own. My grandfather was a Carabinieri in and around Naples before he immigrated to Canada. I know they were never issued to Carabinieri, but being so close to the Amalfi Coast, I would have hoped he came in contact with some of the Marina Militare wearing their Radiomirs.
Congrats on the purchase. It looks great on you!
Love to hear how passionate you are about your new Beauty ...Congrats ..still have to wait for my first one ...
Buon anni, TGV! Great video and run down of the Panerai story. Very nice piece, although I also prefer the sandwich dial. I wasn’t sure how these would sit on my wrist, but we both have similarly sized wrists, so I’m sure it would be ok. I quite like the crown protection on these and the not dissimilar Graham chrono fighters. Welcome back!
The watch is certainly unique. Also it goes so well with you with your interest in military history, movies and your connection to Firenze, where I used to live in the 1990ties. I understand your excitement, mate!
Great content and timely for me - I had no interest in Panerai until very recently. I fully assumed I would be buying a Tudor or Omega until I tried a buddy’s Radiomir. It fit so well and looked so good that it’s top of my list now…👍
Stunning watch. Well done. Especially the 40mm with ETA movement.
Appreciate the in-depth review of a historic brand. I purchased an Anonimo the less expensive offshoot of Panerai.
Man i love the Panerai, its beautiful and unique and it feels like a watch that grows on everyone and people start off by disliking it, and somewhere in that journey of watches i find it beautiful the effect it has on people.
👏👏👏👏 Well said and so true.
Thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Excellent video. I had never considered a Panerai until now. There’s certainly a purity of purpose about them.
I've been waiting six years for you to make this video! Great work, sir.
Haha, thank you Phil, I may not be the quickest, but I always get there in the end 😉
Best regards,
TGV
Cheers from Italy m8!
Thx for the lovely n passionate review of one of our pride engineering masterpiece.
One italian watch enthusiast
Great intro mate👍❤️ and a very nice looking watch I do like it a lot.
I own 3 Panerai watches and love them from the late 90 s and 2010 all 44 mm congrats on your new watch and welcome to the club
Dear TGV, your videos are really something special. You present here again not only a watch that you have bought new but you also impart insanely much background knowledge and historically interesting. This combined with the great pictures, video clips and your presentation is really a pleasure! I'm happy every time like a little kid when you upload a new video!
Thank you so much, I deeply appreciate that and you are so kind to share that.
Onwards and ever upwards!
Just wow Congrats TGV!
Awesome watch!!!
Happy New Year 🎆
Happy new year! Great video Guv’. You should look into the ”old” Titanium Orient automatic. Blue hands, pearl white dial. I have one and for the price I can’t even. Best automatic for the price ❤️
Bought the PAM647 Luminor Due! Maligned for its weak water resistance, however, it has exactly all the Panerai DNA I wanted on a thinner case, sandwich dial, all the cardinal numbers with that gorgeous micro rotor movement. Oh well, I guess it will never see water, but the point is to get into the custom straps. Waited for a used one and paid under 6K for a minty specimen. No regrets! Good time to buy preowned. Glad to see TGV's appreciation and comfort in the classic PAM048.