BBK or Panerai?

SpencerM3 · 05-15-2010, 09:08 PM

Back in the day I remember a mod my car or mod my wrist post.

I said wrist w/o little hesitation, but the mod bug is a dangerous one and when it bites, you're screwed. Akrapovic exhaust, HRE P40's, and many mods later I could've gotten a pretty sweet watch by now, but modded the bimmer first.

So now I am thinking about taking my own words and getting the Panerai...or should I go BBK?

Panerai 292

Brembo BBK

ersin · 05-15-2010, 09:13 PM

BBK! Car already has a clock.

1MOREMOD · 05-15-2010, 09:14 PM

bbk is better looking!

isugoo · 05-15-2010, 09:20 PM

Panerai 292 of course.

xiliy · 05-15-2010, 09:21 PM

Panerai

tom @ eas · 05-15-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersin

BBK! Car already has a clock.

Well played.

OMID INC · 05-15-2010, 09:31 PM

Panerai lasts forever and doesn't require installation/ brake pads/ and as big of a hit in resale=)

and looks good wherever you go not werever your car goes.

ersin · 05-15-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMID INC

Panerai lasts forever and doesn't require installation/ brake pads/ and as big of a hit in resale=)

But they can't stop an M3 in anywhere near as fast as a Brembo BBK.

1MOREMOD · 05-15-2010, 09:34 PM

i cant see the 10k for the watch but the bbk i understand.

aus · 05-15-2010, 09:34 PM

Do you track the car?

xchosun1x · 05-15-2010, 09:42 PM

pan

signes · 05-15-2010, 10:19 PM

If you track your car, get a BBK. If not and you want to spend a big wedge on something go with the watch...but at least get something original. Panerai is (over) played out at this point. Just my 2c...

Cab5er · 05-15-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xiliy

Panerai

unless u track that is

Kev · 05-15-2010, 10:36 PM

I'm happy with my G-Shock but I wasn't happy with my stock brakes, so for me:

BBK > Panerai

1cleanm3 · 05-15-2010, 10:43 PM

not that P,

and not the brembos...

so none

Poppin Fresh · 05-15-2010, 10:50 PM

If you already have a decent watch. I'd say go BBK.

M3sicko · 05-15-2010, 10:55 PM

MP0WER · 05-15-2010, 11:04 PM

if you get the pan, PM me. i've got the hook up on bad ass custom leather bands. i've seen some with M stitching. Even have a keyfob cover that matches. All hand made high quality stuff.

chungdae · 05-15-2010, 11:10 PM

Save.

sard · 05-15-2010, 11:16 PM

I'm sorry, but does that watch really look like it's worth 5-7 thousand dollars?

bape_sta206 · 05-15-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sard

I'm sorry, but does that watch really look like it's worth 5-7 thousand dollars?

You be surprised! Many "high" end time pieces doesn't look like how much they cost.

I would pick both. Every man deserves a nice time piece and car!

FredVMI · 05-15-2010, 11:44 PM

Assuming you're not tracking the car, the BBK is out. At $10k+ for a premium watch, it's more about jewelry than about being an accurate timepiece or deep water resistance. With this in mind, there are many more attractive (and more desirable) watches at that price point. Personal tastes vary widely on watches like this, but, I personally think the Panerai 292 is very plain looking. Those who know the brand (which will be very few) will be impressed. Most everyone else will not. If you're looking for status amongst a select group, buy the watch. Otherwise (and assuming your M3 is not a track car), buy neither and bank the cash.

05-15-2010, 09:08 PM	#1
SpencerM3 Sauce Drives: 2009 SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,028 iTrader: (1)	BBK or Panerai? Back in the day I remember a mod my car or mod my wrist post. I said wrist w/o little hesitation, but the mod bug is a dangerous one and when it bites, you're screwed. Akrapovic exhaust, HRE P40's, and many mods later I could've gotten a pretty sweet watch by now, but modded the bimmer first. So now I am thinking about taking my own words and getting the Panerai...or should I go BBK? Panerai 292 Brembo BBK __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| Silverstone II \| Black Novillo \| HRE P40's \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Jet Black Kidney Grilles \| SSII Side Reflectors \| SSII Side Gills \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes \| Macht Schnell Filter \| Tecnocraft Envy Charge Pipe "M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson
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05-15-2010, 09:13 PM	#2
ersin Brigadier General Drives: 08 IB E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,569 iTrader: (1)	BBK! Car already has a clock. __________________ I've been assimilated. 6MT/ZPP/18"/PS extended.

05-15-2010, 09:14 PM	#3
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,498 iTrader: (3)	bbk is better looking! __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

05-15-2010, 09:20 PM	#4
isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 Dinan M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,967 iTrader: (51)	Panerai 292 of course. __________________ Dinan: Suspension, Software, Intake, Pulley, Struts \| BMW PF: C/F Trims, Splitters, Mirror Caps, Spoiler \| F+R Cameras \| Akrapovic Evo \| RE SSK \| TE37SL PAST: 03.5 Dinan Stage III E46 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 99 E36 M3 \| 03 Nismo R-Tune Z33 Fairlady Z

05-15-2010, 09:34 PM	#9
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,498 iTrader: (3)	i cant see the 10k for the watch but the bbk i understand. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

05-15-2010, 09:21 PM	#5
xiliy First Lieutenant Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 387 iTrader: (8)	Panerai

05-15-2010, 09:31 PM	#7
OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,566 iTrader: (6)	Panerai lasts forever and doesn't require installation/ brake pads/ and as big of a hit in resale=) and looks good wherever you go not werever your car goes.

05-15-2010, 09:34 PM	#10
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,166 iTrader: (5)	Do you track the car? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

05-15-2010, 09:42 PM	#11
xchosun1x FNG Drives: JZB 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,043 iTrader: (9)	pan __________________ The R's Tuning / Bloodbath Clothing / WWC / 90210 wrap / Scribble Pad Studios

05-15-2010, 10:19 PM	#12
signes Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spinnin at 8k Posts: 3,192 iTrader: (3)	If you track your car, get a BBK. If not and you want to spend a big wedge on something go with the watch...but at least get something original. Panerai is (over) played out at this point. Just my 2c... __________________ 08 E90 \| Jet Black / Black \| 6MT Mods: RAC RG63 w/ Pirelli Corsa 255F/285R \| Akrapovic Evo Exhaust \| OEM Blacklines Winter Setup: OEM 18s w/ Nokian Hakkapeliita R 245/40-18

05-15-2010, 10:36 PM	#14
Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	I'm happy with my G-Shock but I wasn't happy with my stock brakes, so for me: BBK > Panerai __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }

05-15-2010, 10:43 PM	#15
1cleanm3 Brigadier General Drives: ///E92M3RR SportPrius Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the 818 Posts: 3,506 iTrader: (7)	not that P, and not the brembos... so none __________________ HRE + CHALLENGE + KW V3 + GINTANI + ARKYM + YOKOHAMA AD08

05-15-2010, 10:50 PM	#16
Poppin Fresh Colonel Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ Posts: 2,042 iTrader: (0)	If you already have a decent watch. I'd say go BBK. __________________

05-15-2010, 10:55 PM	#17
M3sicko Captain Drives: 2010 E92 M3 6M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 753 iTrader: (33)	2009 E90 M3 \| Silverstone II \| Black Novillo \| HRE P40's \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Jet Black Kidney Grilles \| SSII Side Reflectors \| SSII Side Gills \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes \| Macht Schnell Filter \| Tecnocraft Envy Charge Pipe From what i see up there, the bbk is what your M is missing, so make it a real beast.

05-15-2010, 11:04 PM	#18
MP0WER Gotta Love It!! Drives: Exceptionally well :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 951 iTrader: (0)	if you get the pan, PM me. i've got the hook up on bad ass custom leather bands. i've seen some with M stitching. Even have a keyfob cover that matches. All hand made high quality stuff. __________________ -Joe *"No Representation Without Taxation"*

05-15-2010, 11:10 PM	#19
chungdae The Asian Sensation Drives: 2009 Alpine White M3, S1000RR Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 697 iTrader: (2)	Save.

05-15-2010, 11:16 PM	#20
sard Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,304 iTrader: (1)	I'm sorry, but does that watch really look like it's worth 5-7 thousand dollars? __________________ E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo

05-15-2010, 11:44 PM	#22
FredVMI Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 267 iTrader: (1)	Assuming you're not tracking the car, the BBK is out. At $10k+ for a premium watch, it's more about jewelry than about being an accurate timepiece or deep water resistance. With this in mind, there are many more attractive (and more desirable) watches at that price point. Personal tastes vary widely on watches like this, but, I personally think the Panerai 292 is very plain looking. Those who know the brand (which will be very few) will be impressed. Most everyone else will not. If you're looking for status amongst a select group, buy the watch. Otherwise (and assuming your M3 is not a track car), buy neither and bank the cash. __________________ New: /// E92 M3 /// Interlagos / Novillo / Carbon /// DCT /// Tech Pkg /// Prem Pkg /// Premium Sound /// 19” Wheels /// Heated Seats /// iPod / USB /// PDC /// Sat Radio Mods: /// Modular Concept 01’s /// Meisterschaft Exhaust / Aero Shield / Carbon Tips /// Smoked Tails /// Matte Black Grills ///

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