BBK or Panerai?

david @ eas · 05-17-2010, 03:39 PM

I say BBK as well, but the Panerai watches look absolutely amazing... I say keep it up with the car, you'll eventually hit the wall of things you could really do to the car shortly, might as well live it up

M3 Montreal · 05-17-2010, 03:55 PM

BBK as well...

Im so not into this stuff... I dont even have a watch and use my Iphone.

xquisit · 05-18-2010, 03:29 AM

get both!

replica pan + real bbks

i keed, i keed! get the brembos

op487062 · 05-18-2010, 03:45 AM

some of the comments people post on here are appallingly crass. makes me wonder if the consensus opinion about luxury/german car owners is true. but anyway...

i'd do bbk if the m3 was the highest level of car you wanted (meaning you don't have aspirations of owning an exotic). i've never been one to buy a car then spend up to 50% of its value in upgrades. on the other hand, i think the 292 is a little too similar to your current collection--just dressed differently, maybe save up towards a PP or something else? i'm in a similar predicament: i want to change up my s5 a lot, i'm on the list for a panerai 335, or should i skip both and wait a little while so i can buy something i will like a lot more in couple years? either way, i envy your situation

MonteCarloM3 · 05-18-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ersin

BBK! Car already has a clock.

the watch, car already has M brakes! :P

niqui · 05-18-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SUB-ZERO

Panerai's have been big before the "big watch" fad ever came about. Originally, Panerai built watches for the Italian Navy in Firenze (Florence); therefore, diver watches were big so that 1) You could wear them over your dive suit and 2) So you could read the time clearly under water. I actually have an original Panerai 1950 and it is 47mm with a leather strap...it is a beautiful master piece and very rare.

I also have a cold war era Soviet dive watch that was given to me as a gift. It is huge (50mm+), thick and poorly made. However, it looks cool in my watch box (I don't wear it because it is ridiculous).

-SZ

i know, all i am saying is that they became much more mainstream with the big watch fad.
love how everybody is pushing the iwc big pilots...loved it, until i tried it on, still a masterpiece but i have a huge wrist and still didnt love it on...

John Tanglewood · 05-18-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

You want stealth?

I just picked this up last christmas in jamaica (duty free FTW). It's right in your price range.

Of course I already have the Panerai you are showing, and I get compliments all the time ..... but not as often as I do from this:

Bell and Ross Phantom

Get the watch.. BBK come and go, timepieces last a lifetime.

Sorry picture isn't showing up, let me try this one...

This watch turns heads.

SpencerM3 · 05-18-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by niqui

i know, all i am saying is that they became much more mainstream with the big watch fad.
love how everybody is pushing the iwc big pilots...loved it, until i tried it on, still a masterpiece but i have a huge wrist and still didnt love it on...

I was high on the IWC BP a year ago, and am now looking back at that instead of the 292

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

Sorry picture isn't showing up, let me try this one...

This watch turns heads.

Nice, but I am not a huge B&R fan.

MichaelGr8TwaLL · 05-18-2010, 01:16 PM

The Panerai, atleast it keeps value.

FStop7 · 05-18-2010, 02:25 PM

Get a watch movement installed in the center of a 15" brake rotor and wear it on your wrist. That's only slightly smaller in diameter than a typical Panerai.

M3 Montreal · 05-18-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

Sorry picture isn't showing up, let me try this one...

This watch turns heads.

I am SOOooo not a watch guy but wow that watch is damn fine!

linsm3 · 05-18-2010, 03:13 PM

What is with you guys and your watches. I just got my Brembos and never thought about buying jewelry instead. Just got back from M school too and while the stock brakes seem fine really want those Brembos on the track.

BMWI6 · 05-18-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by badfish

John, how much do you reckon this watch is worth (without the blue marks)?

what watch is that?

MMMorish · 05-18-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SUB-ZERO

Panerai's have been big before the "big watch" fad ever came about. Originally, Panerai built watches for the Italian Navy in Firenze (Florence); therefore, diver watches were big so that 1) You could wear them over your dive suit and 2) So you could read the time clearly under water. I actually have an original Panerai 1950 and it is 47mm with a leather strap...it is a beautiful master piece and very rare.

I also have a cold war era Soviet dive watch that was given to me as a gift. It is huge (50mm+), thick and poorly made. However, it looks cool in my watch box (I don't wear it because it is ridiculous).

-SZ

Wow, the 1950 is a sick watch! One of my "to buy" list watches.

Simon@RENNSpec · 05-18-2010, 06:40 PM

I have a 292 J series with PIG for sale, let me know if you're interested.

BigHat · 05-18-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWI6

what watch is that?

IWC Portuguese Turbillion.

MrHarris · 05-18-2010, 11:15 PM

Watch without question unless you track hardcore or you REALLY care about those yellow calipers.

If you do track kind of often, invest in track pads as the stock ones SUCK ASS and will make your car feel like the rotors are warped. (New Century denied coverage because of my Advan RS wheels LOL ****).

SpencerM3 · 05-18-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon@RENNSpec

I have a 292 J series with PIG for sale, let me know if you're interested.

PM sent

RENN Spec · 05-19-2010, 12:39 AM

From a vendor, Panerai.

JMan604 · 05-19-2010, 12:54 AM

I'd pick panerai, you can't bring the BBK along with you, it's stuck to your car.

Having a good watch on your wrist shows character and class. There's a local dealership where 80% of the salesman wore panerai.

hotrain · 05-19-2010, 01:53 AM

Good to see there are many watch collectors in this forum and the balance some of you have between watches and mods. I think we can all agree they are both expensive hobbies. I've had the same debate the last 3 weeks, upgrading to a PAM 335 or get RACs.

Been collecting Panerais for few years now. Good time to buy a 292, I've seen prices for 292 non-PIG dropp from 9k to 7k. Only thing about 292 is you're paying premium for the ceramic case, just can't stand the Unitas movement, especially having to wind it almost everyday.

Hedges · 05-19-2010, 06:56 AM

I'm looking for a Pan myself as i've always loved the look of it! Want to try out the leather straped look as opposed to my rolex's all the time.

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david @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 254 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	I say BBK as well, but the Panerai watches look absolutely amazing... I say keep it up with the car, you'll eventually hit the wall of things you could really do to the car shortly, might as well live it up
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05-17-2010, 03:55 PM	#90
M3 Montreal Colonel 68 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 SG ,DCT & 2011 S4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal , Canada iTrader: (0)	BBK as well... Im so not into this stuff... I dont even have a watch and use my Iphone. __________________ 2012 E92-M3 Space Grey on Fox Red, DCT 2011 B8 S4 S-Tronic , Black on magma red
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05-18-2010, 03:29 AM	#91
xquisit «-·¨¯¯¨·-» 112 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 328i / R32 / 1.8T Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	get both! replica pan + real bbks i keed, i keed! get the brembos __________________ [N51]BMW Perf. Grilles - Debadge - AA exhaust - OEM M Sport front bumper {Euro Style: Reflectors shaved off} - Medium tint - Custom Headlights - BBS LM Reps 19x8 ET32 19x10 ET30 [LCI]
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05-18-2010, 03:45 AM	#92
op487062 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: audi s5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	some of the comments people post on here are appallingly crass. makes me wonder if the consensus opinion about luxury/german car owners is true. but anyway... i'd do bbk if the m3 was the highest level of car you wanted (meaning you don't have aspirations of owning an exotic). i've never been one to buy a car then spend up to 50% of its value in upgrades. on the other hand, i think the 292 is a little too similar to your current collection--just dressed differently, maybe save up towards a PP or something else? i'm in a similar predicament: i want to change up my s5 a lot, i'm on the list for a panerai 335, or should i skip both and wait a little while so i can buy something i will like a lot more in couple years? either way, i envy your situation
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05-18-2010, 01:16 PM	#97
MichaelGr8TwaLL New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: ///M3s Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	The Panerai, atleast it keeps value.
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05-18-2010, 02:25 PM	#98
FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	Get a watch movement installed in the center of a 15" brake rotor and wear it on your wrist. That's only slightly smaller in diameter than a typical Panerai.
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05-18-2010, 03:13 PM	#100
linsm3 Lieutenant 19 Rep 500 Posts Drives: E92 08 M3 AW Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	What is with you guys and your watches. I just got my Brembos and never thought about buying jewelry instead. Just got back from M school too and while the stock brakes seem fine really want those Brembos on the track. __________________ Vorsteiner front lip molded and painted no reflectorstype II diffusersingle side CF trunkBlk grillesside markers w/ dark tint40% tintH&R springsMacht Schnell spacersBBS-LM 19"Eisenmann RacingHardwired Escort 9500ci radar/laser systemBrembo 380MM BBKGIRLS RULE!
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05-18-2010, 06:40 PM	#103
Simon@RENNSpec 76 Rep 981 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles / Hong Kong iTrader: (4)	I have a 292 J series with PIG for sale, let me know if you're interested.
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05-18-2010, 11:15 PM	#105
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Watch without question unless you track hardcore or you REALLY care about those yellow calipers. If you do track kind of often, invest in track pads as the stock ones SUCK ASS and will make your car feel like the rotors are warped. (New Century denied coverage because of my Advan RS wheels LOL ***). __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs*
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05-19-2010, 12:39 AM	#107
RENN Spec Major 141 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: 488 Pista, M2CS, Tundra Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (3)	From a vendor, Panerai.
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05-19-2010, 12:54 AM	#108
JMan604 New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: '08 E92 AW/FR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Anahiem iTrader: (0)	I'd pick panerai, you can't bring the BBK along with you, it's stuck to your car. Having a good watch on your wrist shows character and class. There's a local dealership where 80% of the salesman wore panerai.
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05-19-2010, 01:53 AM	#109
hotrain New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	Good to see there are many watch collectors in this forum and the balance some of you have between watches and mods. I think we can all agree they are both expensive hobbies. I've had the same debate the last 3 weeks, upgrading to a PAM 335 or get RACs. Been collecting Panerais for few years now. Good time to buy a 292, I've seen prices for 292 non-PIG dropp from 9k to 7k. Only thing about 292 is you're paying premium for the ceramic case, just can't stand the Unitas movement, especially having to wind it almost everyday.
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05-19-2010, 06:56 AM	#110
Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	I'm looking for a Pan myself as i've always loved the look of it! Want to try out the leather straped look as opposed to my rolex's all the time.
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