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djemmtee · 13 April 2011, 06:03 AM

I tried on a PAM 341 EGI...i looked sooo nice in person, the straps were larger than life!

side note: has anyone seen the box this thing comes in? its HUGE!

ocwatching · 13 April 2011, 07:39 AM

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=Chad

the 341 has been controversial...I love it in person just not a piece for daily wear (nor for my wrist)...I understand its significance to the collectors...

leeye · 13 April 2011, 09:17 AM

yes i know the 341 box is huge. would be great for a project to display even more watches. kekekeke

kilyung · 13 April 2011, 11:13 AM

Bigger isn't always better... or I'm just bitter at having small wrists.

mfer · 13 April 2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Bigger isn't always better... or I'm just bitter at having small wrists.

If I had more money than I knew what to do with, I'd get one!

But, I don't have that "problem"

dddrees · 13 April 2011, 11:42 AM

Man that thing is huge, how big is it?

mfer · 13 April 2011, 01:05 PM

Just 60mm!

djemmtee · 13 April 2011, 03:32 PM

i thought it would be much heavier, if I had 9 inch wrists...id rock that thing all day! what size strap does that take? 30mm?

mfer · 13 April 2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by djemmtee

i thought it would be much heavier, if I had 9 inch wrists...id rock that thing all day! what size strap does that take? 30mm?

It is Ti.

djemmtee · 14 April 2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

It is Ti.

Ic, can you imagine that thing on a bracelet?!?

SubKing · 14 April 2011, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by djemmtee

i thought it would be much heavier, if I had 9 inch wrists...id rock that thing all day! what size strap does that take? 30mm?

It takes a 27/27mm strap.

i wear it on the weekend only.

remember, the size is not for fashion. panerai used to make tools back in the day besides watches. most of the tools were big and bulky so they can be read under water over their wet suits and they placed most of their tools on wrist straps so the divers could wear them with ease.

here are some cool shots of the original vintage TOOL egiziano.

also, i have to be honest, this thing is the same weight as my steel 44mm 005 logo

djemmtee · 14 April 2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SubKing

It takes a 27/27mm strap.

i wear it on the weekend only.

remember, the size is not for fashion. panerai used to make tools back in the day besides watches. most of the tools were big and bulky so they can be read under water over their wet suits and they placed most of their tools on wrist straps so the divers could wear them with ease.

here are some cool shots of the original vintage TOOL egiziano.

also, i have to be honest, this thing is the same weight as my steel 44mm 005 logo

very nice pics! what size is your wrist? I was thinking the same thing on the weight.

Michael M. · 13 April 2011, 11:31 PM

I tried the 341 on once too! It was HUGE! It dwarfed my wrist, keep in mind I'm 12 years old!

SubKing · 14 April 2011, 06:20 AM

6 1/5 inch
i think no matter what size wrist you have the watch is going to look very big. but its such cool history, thats the only reason why i bought it, deff not for its size. To me the watch has so much meaning and it's something i don't think i would ever sell. Something for my enjoyment, no safe queen here.

jacksonian · 14 April 2011, 07:00 AM

Changmaisausage · 21 April 2011, 04:14 PM

Sorry great looking watch but.......... fcuk too big unless you have arms like jack

bodybump · 21 April 2011, 04:36 PM

Good LAWRDDDD!!!! MONSTER PIECE!!!

kareemthedream33 · 21 April 2011, 05:00 PM

That thing is outta control big! Holy smokes. I could never pull that off.

Cru Jones · 21 April 2011, 07:27 PM

Wow!

bigterpsfan · 21 April 2011, 09:21 PM

I am just getting started with Panerai and am considering either the PAM 111 or 113, but the 341 is silly and does nothing for brand image.

jvo300 · 21 April 2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigterpsfan

I am just getting started with Panerai and am considering either the PAM 111 or 113, but the 341 is silly and does nothing for brand image.

I would never own it, but that doesn't mean others wouldn't. Seems to be fine for the former Governator. I would say this does in fact boost the brand image, despite the ridiculous size! (pic taken from the Internet)

bigterpsfan · 21 April 2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

I would never own it, but that doesn't mean others wouldn't. Seems to be fine for the former Governator. I would say this does in fact boost the brand image, despite the ridiculous size! (pic taken from the Internet)

Are you aware of the economic conditions of California?

Cru Jones · 22 April 2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bigterpsfan

I am just getting started with Panerai and am considering either the PAM 111 or 113, but the 341 is silly and does nothing for brand image.

read this article if you want to know more about the 341 (and why it isn't "silly"): http://www.exoticsandluxury.com/pane...iomir-egiziano

jacksonian · 22 April 2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bigterpsfan

I am just getting started with Panerai and am considering either the PAM 111 or 113, but the 341 is silly and does nothing for brand image.

I understand that most folks will not appreciate the Egiziano because it's so large. But if you'll read up on the history of the watch it makes more sense. This was a reproduction of a watch made for the Egyptian navy back in the 50's. They had trained with the Italian navy and liked their large, tough, easy to read Panerai dive watches. But they asked for something larger and more indestructible that could be worn over dive suits. They commissioned Panerai to make 50 of those original Egiziano Grosso ("Large Egyptian") watches. There are only a handful of the originals floating around and sell for $180,000 now. This was a special edition completely reverse engineered from an original because the Egyptian navy also asked for the blueprints for the watch so that no other military could have one.

So from a fashion standpoint, I understand people may not like it. But I think the history of it is really cool and I think it's a really fun watch. To each his own.

bigterpsfan · 22 April 2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonian

I understand that most folks will not appreciate the Egiziano because it's so large. But if you'll read up on the history of the watch it makes more sense. This was a reproduction of a watch made for the Egyptian navy back in the 50's. They had trained with the Italian navy and liked their large, tough, easy to read Panerai dive watches. But they asked for something larger and more indestructible that could be worn over dive suits. They commissioned Panerai to make 50 of those original Egiziano Grosso ("Large Egyptian") watches. There are only a handful of the originals floating around and sell for $180,000 now. This was a special edition completely reverse engineered from an original because the Egyptian navy also asked for the blueprints for the watch so that no other military could have one.

So from a fashion standpoint, I understand people may not like it. But I think the history of it is really cool and I think it's a really fun watch. To each his own.

Great piece of info. Thanks! I agree, interesting part of history, but still feel it is a bit much from a fashion standpoint.

jschmidtdmd · 22 April 2011, 04:33 AM

I want one.....its on my list

B. Doggy · 22 April 2011, 09:22 AM

Crap that thing is massive.

SubKing · 23 April 2011, 01:08 AM

it's all about the history with this watch

jacksonian · 23 April 2011, 10:35 AM

It's not ALL about the history, J.

It's also just a purely awesome watch!

TopNotchChach · 23 April 2011, 11:19 AM

Huuuuuuuuuge!

Nice piece though!

13 April 2011, 06:03 AM	#1
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	Pam 341...omg! I tried on a PAM 341 EGI...i looked sooo nice in person, the straps were larger than life! side note: has anyone seen the box this thing comes in? its HUGE! __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

13 April 2011, 07:39 AM	#2
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Spectacular piece.. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...highlight=Chad the 341 has been controversial...I love it in person just not a piece for daily wear (nor for my wrist)...I understand its significance to the collectors... __________________ too much into watches...

13 April 2011, 09:17 AM	#3
leeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Too many...... Posts: 689	yes i know the 341 box is huge. would be great for a project to display even more watches. kekekeke __________________ Lee, Singapore - Shanghai Submersibles - PAM 64, 87, 187, 243, 382 Luminor - PAM 366, 367, 372, 390, 420 Radiomir - PAM 410

13 April 2011, 11:42 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Man that thing is huge, how big is it? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 April 2011, 01:05 PM	#7
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13 April 2011, 11:13 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Bigger isn't always better... or I'm just bitter at having small wrists.

13 April 2011, 03:32 PM	#8
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	i thought it would be much heavier, if I had 9 inch wrists...id rock that thing all day! what size strap does that take? 30mm? __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

13 April 2011, 11:31 PM	#13
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	I tried the 341 on once too! It was HUGE! It dwarfed my wrist, keep in mind I'm 12 years old!

14 April 2011, 06:20 AM	#14
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	6 1/5 inch i think no matter what size wrist you have the watch is going to look very big. but its such cool history, thats the only reason why i bought it, deff not for its size. To me the watch has so much meaning and it's something i don't think i would ever sell. Something for my enjoyment, no safe queen here.

14 April 2011, 07:00 AM	#15
jacksonian Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 125

21 April 2011, 04:14 PM	#16
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	Sorry great looking watch but.......... fcuk too big unless you have arms like jack __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

21 April 2011, 04:36 PM	#17
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Good LAWRDDDD!!!! MONSTER PIECE!!! __________________

21 April 2011, 05:00 PM	#18
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	That thing is outta control big! Holy smokes. I could never pull that off.

21 April 2011, 07:27 PM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Wow!

21 April 2011, 09:21 PM	#20
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	I am just getting started with Panerai and am considering either the PAM 111 or 113, but the 341 is silly and does nothing for brand image.

22 April 2011, 04:33 AM	#26
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	I want one.....its on my list

22 April 2011, 09:22 AM	#27
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Crap that thing is massive. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

23 April 2011, 01:08 AM	#28
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	it's all about the history with this watch

23 April 2011, 10:35 AM	#29
jacksonian Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 125	It's not ALL about the history, J. It's also just a purely awesome watch!

23 April 2011, 11:19 AM	#30
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	Huuuuuuuuuge! Nice piece though!

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