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Originally Posted by rb
Just wondering, why shouldn't you buy it 2nd hand? I'd love to own a Panerai but I dont think I'll be able to buy brand new.
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Well there are a few things, and mostly this applies to 1950 mini case
1) P9000 movement had some qc problems, and you would probably want a warranty. Having owned it, I did not have problems, but it is nice to have full warranty. You don't know how the other guy handled the watch before you.
2) Some of the parts can be swapped with chinese replica parts. Actually almost all of the mini-1950 case watch can be swapped with chinese parts. Really have to know what you are buying if 2nd hand. They can leave the movement, and take literally everything else, and it can be 98% looking accurate. I've been a victim in the past involving Costco sold Panerai...
Typically its very safe to buy 2nd hand, just make sure to have everything (triple boxes, cosc card etc).