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Z-Sub · 31 December 2012, 07:50 AM

Hello fellow watch enthusiasts, Happy New Year.

I decided to give Panerai a try since my collection over the past 4 years was purely Rolex. I was not sure how a 44mm watch would look like on my wrist at first. Once I tried it on, surprisingly it did not look that big at all. I'm a fan of GMT and "sportier" looking watches as well. I don't wear leather strap as I sweat a lot when temperature is warm to hot and had to replace the leather strap on my old watches. In addition, I like the weight and solid feel of bracelets.

Decided to pull the trigger on a 297 which I rarely see people discussing here on the forum. So far I'm happy to report that it's -1 second each day last 2 days and the lume is very pretty at night as well.

Let me know what you think!

nick c · 31 December 2012, 07:54 AM

Good choice happy new year

Z-Sub · 31 December 2012, 07:54 AM

pictures

MrPhatKatt · 31 December 2012, 09:42 AM

Congrats, been looking myself.

Psmith · 31 December 2012, 11:25 AM

Congrats

jvo300 · 31 December 2012, 02:18 PM

Congrats and happy new year!

financeman · 31 December 2012, 02:40 PM

Congrats on a great looking watch

Z-Sub · 1 January 2013, 01:38 PM

Thanks folks. Happy New Year to you all as well.

I've been wearing it daily

DiverAsia · 1 January 2013, 03:42 PM

Congrats and Happy New Year!

Palmasea · 1 January 2013, 03:59 PM

Nice looking model! Im a convert to the new SS band, and I have always loved the similiar Pam 188..

Wear it in the best of health.

Happy new year!

HDHNTER · 1 January 2013, 05:49 PM

Congrats & happy new year!

watchstuff · 1 January 2013, 06:15 PM

Congrats, wear it in good health, the PAM's are starting to sing to me too!

One Ping Only · 1 January 2013, 11:37 PM

That looks great, congrats!

Rodentman · 2 January 2013, 12:11 AM

Congrats! It is very nice. I am partial to the PAM bracelets, although I prefer the older style.

Cru Jones · 2 January 2013, 03:29 AM

Nice! Great to have the bracelet option if that's your thing. Looks good!

travisb · 2 January 2013, 03:39 AM

Looks great!

Congrats and Happy New Year!

mfer · 2 January 2013, 05:52 AM

Looks great! Congrats.

cityinvest · 2 January 2013, 06:55 AM

I have a black seal...sandwich dial. The best watch in the dark there is! How much radiation is gives off is another thing completely!

HDHNTER · 2 January 2013, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cityinvest

I have a black seal...sandwich dial. The best watch in the dark there is! How much radiation is gives off is another thing completely!

You have a vintage Rad?

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Z-Sub · 3 January 2013, 03:11 PM

It's funny how this watch makes my 40 MM Rolex looks like the 36 mm DJ I once had and I sold the DJ because it was too small when compared to the Sub/SD/GMT I have...

cityinvest · 5 January 2013, 09:23 AM

Is that what it is??

masterserg · 5 January 2013, 09:26 AM

Awesome! Congrats!

ChicagoMoose · 5 January 2013, 10:05 AM

Congrats and welcome to the club!

-Steve

"Make no little plans, they have not magic to stir men's blood, make big plans" - Burnham

iLLGT2 · 5 January 2013, 04:00 PM

Good choice, looks great :) Enjoy

kilyung · 5 January 2013, 04:19 PM

Very nice but one word... rubber.

Z-Sub · 9 January 2013, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Very nice but one word... rubber.

Tried it and it really makes it look like a different watch. The quick bracelet/strap change system is one thing that Panerai outshines my favorite Rolex line up. The watch does feel top heavy without the bracelet as "counterweight".

Will post a picture soon with the Rubber...

Speed · 9 January 2013, 12:52 PM

Congrats Yenning.

I will have to look at your pics on my computer. Insure they're sharp!

toulouse · 9 January 2013, 01:29 PM

Congrats! Nice pics.

Speed · 9 January 2013, 03:00 PM

Ok...very nice indeed.

Enjoy that.

jets · 10 January 2013, 12:00 PM

I like it! I can't decide between 297, 329 or a Destro 123

31 December 2012, 07:50 AM	#1
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	My first Panerai Hello fellow watch enthusiasts, Happy New Year. I decided to give Panerai a try since my collection over the past 4 years was purely Rolex. I was not sure how a 44mm watch would look like on my wrist at first. Once I tried it on, surprisingly it did not look that big at all. I'm a fan of GMT and "sportier" looking watches as well. I don't wear leather strap as I sweat a lot when temperature is warm to hot and had to replace the leather strap on my old watches. In addition, I like the weight and solid feel of bracelets. Decided to pull the trigger on a 297 which I rarely see people discussing here on the forum. So far I'm happy to report that it's -1 second each day last 2 days and the lume is very pretty at night as well. Let me know what you think! __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

31 December 2012, 07:54 AM	#3
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	pictures Attached Images __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

31 December 2012, 09:42 AM	#4
MrPhatKatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ray Ramos Location: AnchorTown Alaska Watch: Green Milgauss Posts: 165	Congrats, been looking myself. __________________

31 December 2012, 11:25 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

31 December 2012, 02:40 PM	#7
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Congrats on a great looking watch __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

31 December 2012, 07:54 AM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Good choice happy new year

31 December 2012, 02:18 PM	#6
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Congrats and happy new year!

1 January 2013, 01:38 PM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Thanks folks. Happy New Year to you all as well. I've been wearing it daily __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

1 January 2013, 03:42 PM	#9
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	Congrats and Happy New Year! __________________ He's a rebel and a runner He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine

1 January 2013, 03:59 PM	#10
Palmasea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern CA. Watch: JLC~AP~RLX~PAM~UN Posts: 360	Nice looking model! Im a convert to the new SS band, and I have always loved the similiar Pam 188.. Wear it in the best of health. Happy new year!

1 January 2013, 05:49 PM	#11
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Congrats & happy new year!

1 January 2013, 06:15 PM	#12
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 273	Congrats, wear it in good health, the PAM's are starting to sing to me too!

1 January 2013, 11:37 PM	#13
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	That looks great, congrats! __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

2 January 2013, 12:11 AM	#14
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Congrats! It is very nice. I am partial to the PAM bracelets, although I prefer the older style.

2 January 2013, 03:29 AM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Nice! Great to have the bracelet option if that's your thing. Looks good!

2 January 2013, 03:39 AM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Looks great! Congrats and Happy New Year!

2 January 2013, 05:52 AM	#17
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Looks great! Congrats. __________________ member#3242

2 January 2013, 06:55 AM	#18
cityinvest "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin N Location: UK Watch: PP Nautilus Posts: 43	Nice I have a black seal...sandwich dial. The best watch in the dark there is! How much radiation is gives off is another thing completely!

3 January 2013, 03:11 PM	#20
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	It's funny how this watch makes my 40 MM Rolex looks like the 36 mm DJ I once had and I sold the DJ because it was too small when compared to the Sub/SD/GMT I have... __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

5 January 2013, 09:23 AM	#21
cityinvest "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin N Location: UK Watch: PP Nautilus Posts: 43	Is that what it is??

5 January 2013, 09:26 AM	#22
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Awesome! Congrats! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

5 January 2013, 10:05 AM	#23
ChicagoMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Watch: Too Many GMTs Posts: 77	Congrats and welcome to the club! -Steve "Make no little plans, they have not magic to stir men's blood, make big plans" - Burnham

5 January 2013, 04:00 PM	#24
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Good choice, looks great :) Enjoy

5 January 2013, 04:19 PM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Very nice but one word... rubber.

9 January 2013, 12:52 PM	#27
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Congrats Yenning. I will have to look at your pics on my computer. Insure they're sharp!

9 January 2013, 01:29 PM	#28
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Congrats! Nice pics.

9 January 2013, 03:00 PM	#29
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Ok...very nice indeed. Enjoy that.

10 January 2013, 12:00 PM	#30
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	I like it! I can't decide between 297, 329 or a Destro 123 __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

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