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Mthwatch · 2 July 2011, 12:01 AM

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...

Cru Jones · 2 July 2011, 12:06 AM

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.

nauticajoe · 2 July 2011, 12:16 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

fc3s2k · 2 July 2011, 12:23 AM

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!

ocwatching · 2 July 2011, 01:01 AM

Congrats! 312 was my first...enjoy and wear it in good health...

B. Doggy · 2 July 2011, 01:10 AM

Congrats man. I know there are aspects of mine that I'll miss.

jldc · 2 July 2011, 01:11 AM

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.

L

jhcam8 · 2 July 2011, 01:34 AM

Looks great - congrats!

bgriz · 2 July 2011, 01:57 AM

Looks great. Looks like a baseball glove strap. Nice.

Mthwatch · 2 July 2011, 02:40 AM

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...

PanosI · 2 July 2011, 02:50 AM

Big Congrats, Michael

What an awesome watch, 312 is

Shade · 2 July 2011, 03:15 AM

Congrats! As I have always said, the 312 is the bang for your buck panerai..

mfer · 2 July 2011, 03:21 AM

Joey_V · 2 July 2011, 03:43 AM

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!

dddrees · 2 July 2011, 03:44 AM

Nice looking watch Michael, Congrats.

texex91 · 2 July 2011, 10:24 AM

That's a beauty--congrats!

johnny80s · 2 July 2011, 12:28 PM

Very nice sir

beowulf566 · 2 July 2011, 12:38 PM

Nice watch! Congrats

johnbeth · 2 July 2011, 12:55 PM

Congrats and enjoy!

jhcam8 · 2 July 2011, 10:54 PM

Looks great!

topcat30093 · 4 July 2011, 03:31 AM

Congratulations on getting a 312.

It's an excellent choice for both a first Pam and as a daily wearer.

Shade · 4 July 2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

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? :)

Mthwatch · 4 July 2011, 02:15 PM

Couple more random shots guys! Thanks forth positive comments - awesome watch!

JF23 · 5 July 2011, 03:19 AM

Congrats.

I've been thinking of picking up a 312 or 351 to replace my 16610.

Nica64 · 5 July 2011, 03:33 AM

Congrats!!

Mac-Apple · 5 July 2011, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mthwatch

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

Trailblazer · 5 July 2011, 11:31 AM

Love that brushed 1950 case, sadly it wears too tall for me. congrats on your 312.

Mthwatch · 5 July 2011, 02:12 PM

Sure thing, I'll take one in the morning

Mthwatch · 6 July 2011, 01:57 AM

here they are:

finally - because I love the contrast between the highly polished bezel and the brushed case so much...

koveras · 6 July 2011, 04:50 AM

Congrats, really beautiful piece with your strap. Has this inhouse a COSC certificate?

2 July 2011, 12:01 AM	#1
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	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...

2 July 2011, 12:23 AM	#4
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	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! __________________

2 July 2011, 01:01 AM	#5
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats! 312 was my first...enjoy and wear it in good health... __________________ too much into watches...

2 July 2011, 01:10 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Congrats man. I know there are aspects of mine that I'll miss. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

2 July 2011, 01:57 AM	#9
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Looks great. Looks like a baseball glove strap. Nice. __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

2 July 2011, 12:06 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	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.

2 July 2011, 12:16 AM	#3
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

2 July 2011, 01:11 AM	#7
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	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. L

2 July 2011, 01:34 AM	#8
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Looks great - congrats!

2 July 2011, 02:40 AM	#10
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	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...

2 July 2011, 02:50 AM	#11
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Big Congrats, Michael What an awesome watch, 312 is

2 July 2011, 03:15 AM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Congrats! As I have always said, the 312 is the bang for your buck panerai.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

2 July 2011, 03:21 AM	#13
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	__________________ member#3242

2 July 2011, 03:43 AM	#14
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	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! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

2 July 2011, 03:44 AM	#15
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Nice looking watch Michael, Congrats. __________________ 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

2 July 2011, 10:24 AM	#16
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	That's a beauty--congrats!

2 July 2011, 12:28 PM	#17
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	Very nice sir

2 July 2011, 12:38 PM	#18
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Nice watch! Congrats __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

2 July 2011, 12:55 PM	#19
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats and enjoy!

2 July 2011, 10:54 PM	#20
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Looks great!

4 July 2011, 03:31 AM	#21
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Congratulations on getting a 312. It's an excellent choice for both a first Pam and as a daily wearer. __________________

4 July 2011, 02:15 PM	#23
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	Couple more random shots guys! Thanks forth positive comments - awesome watch!

5 July 2011, 03:19 AM	#24
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Congrats. I've been thinking of picking up a 312 or 351 to replace my 16610.

5 July 2011, 03:33 AM	#25
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congrats!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

5 July 2011, 11:31 AM	#27
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	Love that brushed 1950 case, sadly it wears too tall for me. congrats on your 312.

5 July 2011, 02:12 PM	#28
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	Sure thing, I'll take one in the morning

6 July 2011, 01:57 AM	#29
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	more pics - as promised! here they are: finally - because I love the contrast between the highly polished bezel and the brushed case so much...

6 July 2011, 04:50 AM	#30
koveras "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Posts: 49	Congrats, really beautiful piece with your strap. Has this inhouse a COSC certificate?

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