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Panerai Discounts?

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  1. birdness

    birdness Karting

    Mar 12, 2005
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    I am interested in a Panerai flyback chrono model 212. The dealer refused any kind if discount. Even with the economy the way it is, is this normal?
     
  2. BAKY

    BAKY Formula 3

    May 23, 2007
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    You might get some sort of discount but Panerai have a cult like following are arent known for being heavily discounted....I wear one almost daily...great watch!
     
  3. enjoythemusic

    enjoythemusic F1 World Champ

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    Call around.
     
  4. Oengus

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  5. birdness

    birdness Karting

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  6. willcrook

    willcrook F1 Rookie
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    I attempted to get discounts from several retailers but gave up in the end and just bought the damn thing for list!
     
  7. ThisFlyGuy

    ThisFlyGuy Formula 3

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    call around.....the AD's are more likely to discount now...
     
  8. marcmc8867

    marcmc8867 Formula 3

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    Just ran across a small dealer with very limited inventory (phasing out Panerai) in the shops at Caesars in Vegas who was offering 50% off. They didn't have the Rattrapante so I wasn't interested. That was just over a week ago...can't remember the name.
     
  9. Robin

    Robin F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Hm... any of these ring a bell? http://www.simon.com/mall/directory.aspx?ID=224 if they have a 183 at half off I'm all over it :)

    -R
     
  10. 2dinos

    2dinos F1 Rookie

    Jan 13, 2007
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    Shreve at Stanford Mall Palo Alto has the Panerai. Might be worth a call. The economy probably isn't doing them any favors.
     
  11. JAM1

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    A friend of mine was talking to a gray market dealer in Miami last week, and the dealer told him he could get 30% off Panerai retail (NIB watches). Anyone know if that's doable?

    Anyone have a hook up for me to get a PAM111?
     
  12. rwk360

    rwk360 Formula Junior

    Aug 26, 2005
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    Try Hughes Chatel of Chatel and Co. in Carmel, CA (831-626-3445). I was in there last week and all of his Panerai/Ferrari watches are 30% off. Don't know if he'll have the specific watch you're looking for, but it's worth a call. He confirmed that the Ferrari-Panerai marriage is ending.
     
  13. Bdel

    Bdel Formula Junior

    Nov 3, 2003
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    I have been able to get 5% off list at Torneau in Boston . I purchased an 000 and a 005 there a few years ago. If someone can get 30% let me know because I am now looking to add a 112 to the collezione.
     
  14. Desperado

    Desperado Formula Junior

    Oct 17, 2007
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    I have a 285 and 252, both bought on paneristi/timezone/watchnet and I got a good deal. My AD here isn't very good though.
     
  15. JAM1

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    I did get 20% though, and its from an AD so I'm happy! Getting an 88 and 111 for the collection.
     

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