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DJ2020 · 23 April 2021, 06:17 AM

Okay, This might seem a little long winded but bare with me. All my life I have been a one watch guy. I always purchased something high quality and tough, Then wore it until the cost to repair was just to much. Usually years of hard, rough service. Fast forward 40 years or so I have been buying Breitling, Rolex, Omega etc. Until I had several nice pieces at one time. But still only wore one watch 95% of the time.

So recently I decided to weed out my collection and revert back to one watch. I am gifting all my watches to nephews and grandsons who share my enthusiasm with watches. My friend at my AD was put to the challenge of helping me with my "exit" watch so to speak. He is a Panerai fan (Big time) and I finally selected a PAM722. Which I have never owned a Panerai and knew nothing about. Needless to say, I have "bonded" with this watch in a way I never expected. I am very impressed by it and find myself with great enjoyment each time I look at my wrist. So.... Finally settled on one watch again and could not be happier. My friend told me, "You know you will have to buy another" "Just wait and see" So the other night I'm looking at the Panerai web site and placing a SUBMERSABLE on my wish list! WTH! I don't understand what it is with Panerai that after you get one (And mind you I'm very happy with the one I have) I'm looking for another! Is there something in the metal? Is this normal? WHY, why can you not have just one?

RotorSelfWinding · 23 April 2021, 06:38 AM

They're super addictive. I really like them.

Unfortunately, they are absurdly overpriced.

brandrea · 23 April 2021, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ2020

... selected a PAM722. Which I have never owned a Panerai and knew nothing about....

It could just be as simple as this ^^^.

I can see how any brand becomes addicting when it is front and center. That said, congratulations on your 722.

DJ2020 · 23 April 2021, 11:42 AM

They are expensive, but they seem to be built very well. Just something about the simplicity of the design. Not just a ordinary style. And I'm really liking there in house movements.

Joearch · 23 April 2021, 01:33 PM

I know where you are coming from. Been collecting Panerai for some time.

Trog · 23 April 2021, 02:45 PM

I finally managed to cull the Pam collection to these three:

steveclr · 23 April 2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Trog

I finally managed to cull the Pam collection to these three:

I understand the first two, looking left to right, but fail to understand the one on the right. Arabic numerals and Romans? Maybe its just aesthetics or somebody needs to explain to me how this makes sense. Congrats on the first two (especially the middle one), but I cannot understand or appreciate the one on the right. The first two make a winning set. Congrats!

Cru Jones · 23 April 2021, 04:17 PM

So many great Panerais. Enjoy the ride! :-)

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Originally Posted by steveclr

I understand the first two, looking left to right, but fail to understand the one on the right. Arabic numerals and Romans? Maybe its just aesthetics or somebody needs to explain to me how this makes sense. Congrats on the first two (especially the middle one), but I cannot understand or appreciate the one on the right. The first two make a winning set. Congrats!

https://www.panerai.com/at/en/home/f...rnia-dial.html

rambo99 · 23 April 2021, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

So many great Panerais. Enjoy the ride! :-)

https://www.panerai.com/at/en/home/f...rnia-dial.html

thanks for the information, really a lots of history going into penerai.

steveclr · 24 April 2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

So many great Panerais. Enjoy the ride! :-)

https://www.panerai.com/at/en/home/f...rnia-dial.html

Thanks Cru Jones. I understand what the dial's purpose is now. But I'll still pass.

DJ2020 · 23 April 2021, 07:32 PM

Oh my! Looks like me and my AD will remain friends for a long time. Yep, I can see this happening to me. Nice collections. I think I definitely have contracted PCS. ( Panerai collection syndrome).

Fredrik · 24 April 2021, 04:35 AM

I am also guilty of this, started with a used 176 a few years ago, got a used 232 last summer and a new 692 a few months ago... But I think I'm done now.

DJ2020 · 24 April 2021, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

I am also guilty of this, started with a used 176 a few years ago, got a used 232 last summer and a new 692 a few months ago... But I think I'm done now.

Nice collection. Maybe one day I will be there!

Texex · 24 April 2021, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

I am also guilty of this, started with a used 176 a few years ago, got a used 232 last summer and a new 692 a few months ago... But I think I'm done now.

Love the 176. I have that and the 88 but the 176 gets the wrist time

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Avs Fan · 25 April 2021, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

I am also guilty of this, started with a used 176 a few years ago, got a used 232 last summer and a new 692 a few months ago... But I think I'm done now.

Very interesting. I may have to try the rubber on my 232!

Fredrik · 25 April 2021, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Avs Fan

Very interesting. I may have to try the rubber on my 232!

I usually wear it on a Ponte Vecchio calf strap, but I like to have the rubber option. It works with a rubber, but it is not ideal.

juve · 24 April 2021, 11:32 AM

Because it's Panerai.

DJ2020 · 25 April 2021, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by juve

Because it's Panerai.

Ahh, I understand completely. Well said.

enjoythemusic · 26 April 2021, 05:40 AM

Once you fall in love with their fashion timepieces, you may want more color choices and styles. Same with bands as most PAM'ers keep the fashion going by changing straps / bracelets. Rolex is really missing out in this department of offering various bands imho.

Gerardus · 27 April 2021, 07:26 PM

Huge Congrats!

Bought my first and only PAM last summer, love it and gets a lot of wrist
time.

Added also a Horus strap:

6XYBE63ST · 28 April 2021, 04:03 AM

there is something in the simplistic masculine beauty of panerai when u see it and feel the weight of the brand that keeps u coming back for more. i my self love the rose gold and still looking for the pam 01020. anybody-anybody.....

DJ2020 · 28 April 2021, 05:08 AM

Dang!
I went to my AD Saturday and was looking at submersibles, Just to the left was a 42MM Black waffle dial, date, small seconds and a power reserve 3 day indicator, 1950 case. I put a deposit on it!. I don't even remember the reference number!!!

Is that bad or what! Oh, I have it bad I think, Is there any cure?

tedo · 28 April 2021, 08:37 AM

Had to have this one!

DJ2020 · 28 April 2021, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tedo

Had to have this one!

Sweet!!!

23 April 2021, 06:17 AM	#1
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	What is it with Panerai ? Okay, This might seem a little long winded but bare with me. All my life I have been a one watch guy. I always purchased something high quality and tough, Then wore it until the cost to repair was just to much. Usually years of hard, rough service. Fast forward 40 years or so I have been buying Breitling, Rolex, Omega etc. Until I had several nice pieces at one time. But still only wore one watch 95% of the time. So recently I decided to weed out my collection and revert back to one watch. I am gifting all my watches to nephews and grandsons who share my enthusiasm with watches. My friend at my AD was put to the challenge of helping me with my "exit" watch so to speak. He is a Panerai fan (Big time) and I finally selected a PAM722. Which I have never owned a Panerai and knew nothing about. Needless to say, I have "bonded" with this watch in a way I never expected. I am very impressed by it and find myself with great enjoyment each time I look at my wrist. So.... Finally settled on one watch again and could not be happier. My friend told me, "You know you will have to buy another" "Just wait and see" So the other night I'm looking at the Panerai web site and placing a SUBMERSABLE on my wish list! WTH! I don't understand what it is with Panerai that after you get one (And mind you I'm very happy with the one I have) I'm looking for another! Is there something in the metal? Is this normal? WHY, why can you not have just one? __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

23 April 2021, 11:42 AM	#4
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	They are expensive, but they seem to be built very well. Just something about the simplicity of the design. Not just a ordinary style. And I'm really liking there in house movements. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

23 April 2021, 02:45 PM	#6
Trog Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Great White North Posts: 696	I finally managed to cull the Pam collection to these three: Attached Images

23 April 2021, 07:32 PM	#11
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Oh my! Looks like me and my AD will remain friends for a long time. Yep, I can see this happening to me. Nice collections. I think I definitely have contracted PCS. ( Panerai collection syndrome). __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

24 April 2021, 04:35 AM	#12
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,874	I am also guilty of this, started with a used 176 a few years ago, got a used 232 last summer and a new 692 a few months ago... But I think I'm done now. Attached Images

23 April 2021, 06:38 AM	#2
RotorSelfWinding 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 126610LN Posts: 229	They're super addictive. I really like them. Unfortunately, they are absurdly overpriced.

23 April 2021, 01:33 PM	#5
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	I know where you are coming from. Been collecting Panerai for some time.

24 April 2021, 11:32 AM	#17
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	Because it's Panerai.

26 April 2021, 05:40 AM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,178	Once you fall in love with their fashion timepieces, you may want more color choices and styles. Same with bands as most PAM'ers keep the fashion going by changing straps / bracelets. Rolex is really missing out in this department of offering various bands imho. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 April 2021, 07:26 PM	#20
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	What is it with Panerai ? Huge Congrats! Bought my first and only PAM last summer, love it and gets a lot of wrist time. Added also a Horus strap: __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

28 April 2021, 04:03 AM	#21
6XYBE63ST Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: kommyfornia Posts: 202	there is something in the simplistic masculine beauty of panerai when u see it and feel the weight of the brand that keeps u coming back for more. i my self love the rose gold and still looking for the pam 01020. anybody-anybody.....

28 April 2021, 05:08 AM	#22
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Dang! I went to my AD Saturday and was looking at submersibles, Just to the left was a 42MM Black waffle dial, date, small seconds and a power reserve 3 day indicator, 1950 case. I put a deposit on it!. I don't even remember the reference number!!! Is that bad or what! Oh, I have it bad I think, Is there any cure? __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

28 April 2021, 08:37 AM	#23
tedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 469	Had to have this one! Attached Images __________________ Both past and present … Santos de Cartier • Hublot BB • Panerai Luminor • Patek Calatrava • AP Royal Oak • Omega • Hermès • Breitling • Rolex • IWC Schaffhausen • TAG Heuer • Doxa

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