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HKperf · 4 July 2008, 05:31 AM

I just got my pam 249 in today..it was a huge risk of getting this watch at nearly 8k over what it went for new. Radiomir 1936 made worldwide with plex crystal and panerai's most simple movement that is in their $4800 model..
i was starting to regret the purchase the day i sent the wire, but when i got the watch and open the box~!!!! man now i see why this watch is the hottest and most desireable since 06. it is all about the design..yet limited but not super limited. 1938 piece? not bad vs 50 or 300 to 500 piece in their LE edition..now this watch sells for more than 14k-15k and i can see the potential of getting right up there with 127 and 217 model which are 2005 LE's in 47mm 1950 case with same movement and i've seen them go 20k-24k,
Member's~!! let me know what you think~!!!!!!

HKperf · 4 July 2008, 05:40 AM

47mm sounds pretty large but wears much better..
super comfortable and looks killer...!!!

mfer · 4 July 2008, 05:54 AM

I LOVE the 249. I just wish they made it in 45mm.

BIG BIG BIG congrats. Love it!

TswaneNguni · 4 July 2008, 05:55 AM

Congrats !!

At our July 19th GTG there are going to be two 249s present again.Had them on the wrist at a previous GTG.... Its a unique watch !!

WatchTimes · 4 July 2008, 07:00 AM

Looks great and Congrats!
I wish I could pull that off but its
too big for my 6 & 3/4 in wrist.

Wear it in good health!

leopardprey · 4 July 2008, 07:14 AM

Jyogi, It was not made or designed to be strapped on your bare wrist, but over the top of your dive suit for combat diving operations! Be a great watch for Kayaking!

Congrads on the 249!

Defiancekofb · 4 July 2008, 07:15 AM

Nice watch! Why is there a glamour magazine on your table?

hutchman · 4 July 2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Jyogi, It was not made or designed to be strapped on your bare wrist, but over the top of your dive suit for combat diving operations! Be a great watch for Kayaking!

Congrads on the 249!

I wouldn't kayak or dive with a watch thats only water resistant to 30m especially one with a plastic crystal!

BigHat · 4 July 2008, 10:27 AM

Just seeing the title I KNEW it must have been a 249.

Great pics and congrats. I wouldn't mind one of those either.

Be sure to share some to the comments you get on that baby and change out that crappy strap ASAP.

dman · 4 July 2008, 11:09 AM

Congrats! Great piece with cool roots to the history. And I am pretty sure that in time it will be worth well more than double the list value. Congrats again.

Lol-x · 4 July 2008, 02:07 PM

Congrats, you did good on that one. It is very photogenic so I hope to see some more photos down the line.

I think it looks great size wise on your wrist too.

HKperf · 4 July 2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

Nice watch! Why is there a glamour magazine on your table?

haha you have noticed the magazine..
my girl loves those maxum's and girly magazines

sometimes i do too

HKperf · 4 July 2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats, you did good on that one. It is very photogenic so I hope to see some more photos down the line.

I think it looks great size wise on your wrist too.

Hey steve, i just took the photos with my phone, wasn't patient enough to get my real camera from downstairs haha..
i'll take some better photos later~

Felly Jr. · 4 July 2008, 05:51 PM

Wow John, first the 5167 and now the 249?........I'm afraid your WAY out of my league now!

The 249 looks great on your wrist BTW...........but it would look better on mine!

HKperf · 4 July 2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Wow John, first the 5167 and now the 249?........I'm afraid your WAY out of my league now!

The 249 looks great on your wrist BTW...........but it would look better on mine!

got something that looks better on my wrist~!!???

take a while guess..just picked up a white dial xxxxxxx SS.
i'm almost done with my collection felly...

Felly Jr. · 4 July 2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKperf

got something that looks better on my wrist~!!???

take a while guess..just picked up a white dial xxxxxxx SS.
i'm almost done with my collection felly...

Now all you need is an AP Arnold All Stars RG 350 piece!

Oh, and a Black Dial SS DT to go with the White.

pwrslider · 4 July 2008, 08:00 PM

Love that Cali dial!!! Don't love the price....but as long as it puts the grin on your face.....!!!!

busa180 · 4 July 2008, 10:18 PM

Nice Cali dial, congrats and good luck with it.

Mr_T · 5 July 2008, 01:06 AM

Congrats my friend, wear it in the best of health...now it is strap time!

Here are 2 examples of how you can dress it up and down:

HKperf · 5 July 2008, 04:19 AM

finally completed the down payment for my next house when the market gets better...no room for my patek here..

louie · 5 July 2008, 05:04 AM

John, you really BAD!

JJ Irani · 5 July 2008, 05:12 AM

Sorry if this sounds like a silly questoin, but why is that dial blankety blank?

HKperf · 5 July 2008, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry if this sounds like a silly questoin, but why is that dial blankety blank?

to keep the retro look..its a unique piece, but got know the history to appreciate the watch. i'm not quiet there yet~!!!

hienpham04 · 5 July 2008, 07:00 AM

Big Congrats, John! The 249 is one of my favorite PAM. 47mm, and looks great on you. Man, can't keep up with you! Enjoy!

unknown · 5 July 2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry if this sounds like a silly questoin, but why is that dial blankety blank?

Isn't it great
You can wear it everywhere 99.99 % of the people will think this thing costs 50 euro
No brand so it must be cheap LOL

But a wis ... :)

unknown · 5 July 2008, 08:52 AM

let me add some pics

Alexus · 5 July 2008, 10:48 PM

great watch! congrats!

watchboy · 6 July 2008, 03:57 PM

Wow! Amazing collection! Congrats!

I can only dream on!

aristal · 7 July 2008, 02:34 PM

love your collection, 249 especially.
mind PM-ing who you bought it from??
i have a feeling it's a seller from NYC, initial G??? ;)

Mr_T · 7 July 2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aristal

love your collection, 249 especially.
mind PM-ing who you bought it from??
i have a feeling it's a seller from NYC, initial G??? ;)

I think I know that seller, Ga--, that is where I got mine....

4 July 2008, 05:31 AM	#1
HKperf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16710 M Coke Posts: 367	OMG I paid 7.5k over list price~ I just got my pam 249 in today..it was a huge risk of getting this watch at nearly 8k over what it went for new. Radiomir 1936 made worldwide with plex crystal and panerai's most simple movement that is in their $4800 model.. i was starting to regret the purchase the day i sent the wire, but when i got the watch and open the box~!!!! man now i see why this watch is the hottest and most desireable since 06. it is all about the design..yet limited but not super limited. 1938 piece? not bad vs 50 or 300 to 500 piece in their LE edition..now this watch sells for more than 14k-15k and i can see the potential of getting right up there with 127 and 217 model which are 2005 LE's in 47mm 1950 case with same movement and i've seen them go 20k-24k, Member's~!! let me know what you think~!!!!!! Attached Images

4 July 2008, 05:40 AM	#2
HKperf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16710 M Coke Posts: 367	some wrist shots~ 47mm sounds pretty large but wears much better.. super comfortable and looks killer...!!! Attached Images

4 July 2008, 05:54 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I LOVE the 249. I just wish they made it in 45mm. BIG BIG BIG congrats. Love it! __________________ member#3242

4 July 2008, 11:09 AM	#10
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Congrats! Great piece with cool roots to the history. And I am pretty sure that in time it will be worth well more than double the list value. Congrats again. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 July 2008, 02:07 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Congrats, you did good on that one. It is very photogenic so I hope to see some more photos down the line. I think it looks great size wise on your wrist too. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 July 2008, 05:55 AM	#4
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Congrats !! At our July 19th GTG there are going to be two 249s present again.Had them on the wrist at a previous GTG.... Its a unique watch !!

4 July 2008, 07:00 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Looks great and Congrats! I wish I could pull that off but its too big for my 6 & 3/4 in wrist. Wear it in good health!

4 July 2008, 07:14 AM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Jyogi, It was not made or designed to be strapped on your bare wrist, but over the top of your dive suit for combat diving operations! Be a great watch for Kayaking! Congrads on the 249!

4 July 2008, 07:15 AM	#7
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Nice watch! Why is there a glamour magazine on your table?

4 July 2008, 10:27 AM	#9
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Just seeing the title I KNEW it must have been a 249. Great pics and congrats. I wouldn't mind one of those either. Be sure to share some to the comments you get on that baby and change out that crappy strap ASAP.

4 July 2008, 05:51 PM	#14
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Wow John, first the 5167 and now the 249?........I'm afraid your WAY out of my league now! The 249 looks great on your wrist BTW...........but it would look better on mine!

4 July 2008, 08:00 PM	#17
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Love that Cali dial!!! Don't love the price....but as long as it puts the grin on your face.....!!!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

4 July 2008, 10:18 PM	#18
busa180 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jerry Location: NY Watch: Granda's Posts: 312	Nice Cali dial, congrats and good luck with it.

5 July 2008, 01:06 AM	#19
Mr_T Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	Congrats my friend, wear it in the best of health...now it is strap time! Here are 2 examples of how you can dress it up and down: Attached Images

5 July 2008, 04:19 AM	#20
HKperf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16710 M Coke Posts: 367	Finale~ finally completed the down payment for my next house when the market gets better...no room for my patek here.. Attached Images

5 July 2008, 05:04 AM	#21
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	John, you really BAD!

5 July 2008, 05:12 AM	#22
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Sorry if this sounds like a silly questoin, but why is that dial blankety blank? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 July 2008, 07:00 AM	#24
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Big Congrats, John! The 249 is one of my favorite PAM. 47mm, and looks great on you. Man, can't keep up with you! Enjoy!

5 July 2008, 08:52 AM	#26
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	let me add some pics

5 July 2008, 10:48 PM	#27
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	great watch! congrats! __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

6 July 2008, 03:57 PM	#28
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Wow! Amazing collection! Congrats! I can only dream on!

7 July 2008, 02:34 PM	#29
aristal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: san francisco Posts: 21	love your collection, 249 especially. mind PM-ing who you bought it from?? i have a feeling it's a seller from NYC, initial G??? ;)

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