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Old 2 July 2011, 12:01 AM   #1
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My new 312!

It's been 2 years since I sold off my H series Pam 24. I miss that watch, but I really wanted a 1950's case...so here it is! What an unspeakably gorgeous case it is...



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Old 2 July 2011, 12:06 AM   #2
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Great work! Big congrats and enjoy. Looks like a great fit for you.

I love the 312, but, the 1950 case just doesn't sit right on me. Ultimately, the brushed case and polished bezel that first grabbed me with the 312 lead me to the 164.
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Old 2 July 2011, 12:16 AM   #3
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 2 July 2011, 12:23 AM   #4
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It's a weird feeling!!!
You had a Pam and sold it, and never felt the same!!

We are in the same boat!! It's unexplainable!
Sold my 177 and had this void for mOnths till I got back to owning a Panerai!!!

Anyway, congratulation and you'll be very pleased with that beauty!
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Old 2 July 2011, 01:01 AM   #5
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Congrats! 312 was my first...enjoy and wear it in good health...
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Old 2 July 2011, 01:10 AM   #6
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Congrats man. I know there are aspects of mine that I'll miss.
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Old 2 July 2011, 01:11 AM   #7
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I've had my 312 - my first Panerai - for about two weeks. The watch is really beautiful. That's not the stock strap, so tell us about it, particularly where you picked it up.

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Old 2 July 2011, 01:34 AM   #8
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Looks great - congrats!
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Old 2 July 2011, 02:40 AM   #9
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Strap is awesome. It's a Savage, veg tan...very supple. Feels broken in immediately. I conditioned it a couple times to darken it a bit too. According to Scot, it should patina beautifully!! I'll post pictures of the strap in a bit...
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Old 2 July 2011, 02:50 AM   #10
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Big Congrats, Michael

What an awesome watch, 312 is
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Old 2 July 2011, 01:57 AM   #11
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Looks great. Looks like a baseball glove strap. Nice.
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Old 2 July 2011, 03:15 AM   #12
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Congrats! As I have always said, the 312 is the bang for your buck panerai..
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Old 2 July 2011, 03:21 AM   #13
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Old 2 July 2011, 03:43 AM   #14
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Had the 312 for a little over 6 months... I liked the 50's case and the overall look of it. My only problem was that I thought my wrist was just a hair too small for the oversized face of the 312... but not for the face of the 270.

So... 270 someday for me.

But if I could pull it off - the 312 is a great watch!
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Old 4 July 2011, 12:39 PM   #15
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Had the 312 for a little over 6 months... I liked the 50's case and the overall look of it. My only problem was that I thought my wrist was just a hair too small for the oversized face of the 312... but not for the face of the 270.

So... 270 someday for me.

But if I could pull it off - the 312 is a great watch!
How is the 312 oversized compared to the 270 Joey? Is it because of the domed crystal illusion that makes it at times, look smaller? :)
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Old 4 July 2011, 02:15 PM   #16
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Couple more random shots guys! Thanks forth positive comments - awesome watch!



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Old 5 July 2011, 03:19 AM   #17
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Congrats. I've been thinking of picking up a 312 or 351 to replace my 16610.
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Old 5 July 2011, 03:33 AM   #18
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Old 5 July 2011, 06:48 AM   #19
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Couple more random shots guys! Thanks forth positive comments - awesome watch!



Any chance you could take a pic of the the watch flat showing the strap ? I just picked up a new 312 yesterday ,and ordered the baseball leather strap this afternoon. Your pics inspired me to pick up this strap
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Old 5 July 2011, 02:12 PM   #20
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Sure thing, I'll take one in the morning
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Old 2 July 2011, 03:44 AM   #21
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Nice looking watch Michael, Congrats.
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Old 2 July 2011, 10:24 AM   #22
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That's a beauty--congrats!
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Old 2 July 2011, 12:28 PM   #23
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Old 2 July 2011, 12:38 PM   #24
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Old 2 July 2011, 12:55 PM   #25
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Congrats and enjoy!
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Old 2 July 2011, 10:54 PM   #26
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Old 4 July 2011, 03:31 AM   #27
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Congratulations on getting a 312.

It's an excellent choice for both a first Pam and as a daily wearer.
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Old 5 July 2011, 11:31 AM   #28
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Love that brushed 1950 case, sadly it wears too tall for me. congrats on your 312.
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Old 6 July 2011, 04:50 AM   #29
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Congrats, really beautiful piece with your strap. Has this inhouse a COSC certificate?
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Old 6 July 2011, 05:41 AM   #30
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Thanks for the great pics!!!!! I can hardly wait to get this oem strap off my wrist ,and the custom fitted one on .
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