Six Months On - Panerai Luminor Due

Disclaimer: This weekend would be a spam weekend, and mentioned at the start of the long Easter weekend post. If you've had enough of me, save it this read for when you need something to distract you from daily life 😁

Thoughts

The Buying Experience.

Seems like yesterday, that I finally took that step into the world of Panerai. It took a full year of research before even entering the shop. Reading up on the history, the models and specs.

Finally it came time to try and I wasn't locked on a specific model. I even had a poll as I really had no inkling which way to go.

But it's true what people say, try it on and you'll know. And indeed I did.

This Luminor Due got me and didn't let go. I took another 3 weeks to really decide. I came back to the shop 3 times more before deciding to purchase. And even then the SA was very patient with me. And even tried to find the best numbered watch for me. Needless to say, it was one of the best services received in a boutique. Not to mention the nice Italian prosecco and panettone served when you visited.

The Daily Wear

This watch is conversation starter. First you get the wow from the red strap, a closer look at the champagne dial gives it the grace that pulls the whole watch together.

The choice of strap sizes as soon as you buy the watch is an added bonus, as you don't get that extra strap leather peeking out.

It's not heavy at all, it is the designated Monday watch, and Mondays are hectic. I barely can feel the watch but it is also not insignificant that you feel it's not worth the hefty price tag.

I've heard some comments about the water resistance of this model. But from my teeny tiny wrist, this 38mm is the best from the brand (I draw the line at 45mm watches 😂) and the low WR doesn't bother me. I don't dive, nor can I, so if I can wash my hands with it and it gets se drips, it's fine 😉

Readability is at par, it is legible in all light and angles, so is the lume. Honestly no complaints.

As for wear and tear, there have been no visible scratches and I don't baby this watch. I mean I do 😄 but not like that 😂

Changing the strap to a different colour, gives this a different feeling, liking having multiple watches.

The Verdict

I would purchase this watch again for sure. I'd probably only change to the extra strap I got to a shiny one still, rather than the matte that I picked.

Style ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Comfort ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

(that's just my teeny wrist nothing to do with the watch)

Legibility ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (it could be a bit less)

This is one watch that will stay a staple in my collection for sure and that's the weekend ramble part II.