I received mine earlier this week. I arrived to my nearest watchmaker too late (closed) to get the bracelet adjusted. I'm planning on going tomorrow. I have the black perforated strap ready to try, so that I can determine which option I'd like to go with.
@Hubert & @Anthony.R - How does your new glassbox Panda stack up against the other Carreras in your collection?
I'm a big fan of the new Glassbox.
The Skipper just ahead of the Pamda for me.
It's made me want to get the Reverse panda now. For me the size is great.
My Porsche Carrera S will be coming up on 20 years of ownership in a few years. I could either buy a new 911 to replace it or get this Monaco. Guess which one I'd choose? 🙄
Yeah no disrespect to the 992 (and eagerly looking forward to the 992.2 this summer) but frankly my answer there would be 'No thanks, I'll keep the 997 and buy 130k worth of other watches' 😁
I tell you, the trip I would have to the Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC boutiques with 130k to spend... oof.
@Hubert & @Anthony.R - How does your new glassbox Panda stack up against the other Carreras in your collection?
If they made a true heritage glassbox Carrera, using the new case and dome, I think it would be the best yet of the modern re-editions.
It's clear where your priorities are at. 😉
Keeping my 997 is an option. I'll probably wait until I know what Porsche has planned after the 992.2 to decide. I want them to make the platform smaller.
Whilst I think they've captured the essence of the Carrera case on these new glassboxes, I don't think it's anywhere near as faithful to the original Carrera case as the previous glassboxes.
thinner case, with a less protruded dome crystal, which mitigates the legibility distortions and makes the entire watch wear slimmer.
That's why I hope TH eventually will start re-issuing vintage editions sporting a new case that will feature some of the learnings they've had with the new design. Time will tell.
