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Old 24 February 2017, 03:29 PM   #1
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Pam 676 inbound...don't be a hater!

By now I've read every opinion about this watch and heard all the griping about the 30m water resistance. This didn't concern me. Its the aesthetics and the size that drove my decision. That and a trusted seller offered it up full kit, AD purchase at 31% off retail...you do the math. I would not have walked into an AD store and paid the $7300 +tax they were asking.

Yes I understand the whole History of Panerai and the legacy as a dive watch. And I understand how and why the Paneristi loyalists are upset by this watch. But they aren't the ones wearing it and because of them and the markets general negative opinion, I was able to buy this watch for hundreds less than a SubC.

I have a Rolex SeaDweller 116600 so I don't need another dive watch. Frankly IMHO, the SD is one of the best pieces Rolex ever made.

So back to the Pam 676. I was looking to fill a hole in my small collection with a dressy-ish/sporty-ish watch. that didn't look like I was wearing a compass on my wrist.

SO...what I want to know is...

Does anyone else appreciate the 676 for what it is instead of what it isn't.?

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...1kTjR6Z0w4R19R
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Old 24 February 2017, 04:20 PM   #2
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You're right in the sense that the only thing that matters is if you are happy. Enjoy!
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Old 24 February 2017, 06:31 PM   #3
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Dude, you bought a great piece. Who cares what others might think. I'm a big fan of the DUE line. Congrats..
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Old 24 February 2017, 07:33 PM   #4
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Old 24 February 2017, 07:39 PM   #5
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Old 24 February 2017, 09:51 PM   #6
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Old 24 February 2017, 11:24 PM   #7
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Old 24 February 2017, 11:25 PM   #8
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Old 25 February 2017, 02:26 PM   #9
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Old 25 February 2017, 09:04 PM   #10
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Old 25 February 2017, 10:54 PM   #11
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Old 26 February 2017, 04:43 PM   #12
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I love it when people say tits to opinion and do their own thing. Good on yer, mate
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Old 27 February 2017, 12:19 AM   #13
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Old 28 February 2017, 02:40 PM   #14
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Like you. Water resistance doesn't matter >>

so the depth rating on the watch is fine.

I take mine regular watches off to wash my hands and how many actually swim with their watches?

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Old 1 March 2017, 02:06 AM   #15
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Old 1 March 2017, 10:25 AM   #16
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Old 3 March 2017, 09:24 AM   #17
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Hey if the watch is extra thin you won't get good WR, 30 is a bit low but it looks cool. Congrats
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Old 3 March 2017, 11:07 AM   #18
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Old 3 March 2017, 12:07 PM   #19
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Old 4 March 2017, 01:47 AM   #20
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Old 4 March 2017, 02:51 AM   #21
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Congrats! Thinner, smaller, what's not to like?
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Old 4 March 2017, 07:17 AM   #22
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By now I've read every opinion about this watch and heard all the griping about the 30m water resistance. This didn't concern me. Its the aesthetics and the size that drove my decision. That and a trusted seller offered it up full kit, AD purchase at 31% off retail...you do the math. I would not have walked into an AD store and paid the $7300 +tax they were asking.

Yes I understand the whole History of Panerai and the legacy as a dive watch. And I understand how and why the Paneristi loyalists are upset by this watch. But they aren't the ones wearing it and because of them and the markets general negative opinion, I was able to buy this watch for hundreds less than a SubC.

I have a Rolex SeaDweller 116600 so I don't need another dive watch. Frankly IMHO, the SD is one of the best pieces Rolex ever made.

So back to the Pam 676. I was looking to fill a hole in my small collection with a dressy-ish/sporty-ish watch. that didn't look like I was wearing a compass on my wrist.

SO...what I want to know is...

Does anyone else appreciate the 676 for what it is instead of what it isn't.?

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...1kTjR6Z0w4R19R
Great watch, I wasn't aware there were overly negative opinions of it.
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Old 4 March 2017, 07:50 AM   #23
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Old 4 March 2017, 01:03 PM   #24
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Old 5 March 2017, 03:31 PM   #25
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By now I've read every opinion about this watch and heard all the griping about the 30m water resistance. This didn't concern me. Its the aesthetics and the size that drove my decision. That and a trusted seller offered it up full kit, AD purchase at 31% off retail...you do the math. I would not have walked into an AD store and paid the $7300 +tax they were asking.

Yes I understand the whole History of Panerai and the legacy as a dive watch. And I understand how and why the Paneristi loyalists are upset by this watch. But they aren't the ones wearing it and because of them and the markets general negative opinion, I was able to buy this watch for hundreds less than a SubC.

I have a Rolex SeaDweller 116600 so I don't need another dive watch. Frankly IMHO, the SD is one of the best pieces Rolex ever made.



So back to the Pam 676. I was looking to fill a hole in my small collection with a dressy-ish/sporty-ish watch. that didn't look like I was wearing a compass on my wrist.

SO...what I want to know is...

Does anyone else appreciate the 676 for what it is instead of what it isn't.?

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...1kTjR6Z0w4R19R
your link leads to an empty google photo album by Tony Abbate
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Old 6 March 2017, 03:06 PM   #26
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I like the thinner case! May look into this model.

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Old 6 March 2017, 11:19 PM   #27
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Great catch, beautiful watch !!
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Old 10 March 2017, 10:43 PM   #28
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Not my favorite watch, but glad you bought what you wanted! Enjoy it...the thinner case will be great for under shirt cuffs. It's nice looking
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Old 11 March 2017, 09:58 AM   #29
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Threads like these are legit inexcusable without pics...



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Old 11 March 2017, 03:52 PM   #30
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