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16 April 2016, 09:55 PM | #1 |
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Nothing like a Panerai
About 15 years ago, I was leafing through a Magazine and saw a model wearing a Panerai Radiomir. I had no idea at the time what it was, but I was absolutely smitten with this watch.
Fast forward, I have owned about a half dozen Panerai, and currently own 3. Panerai experienced some wild fanfare several years ago, and much of that has cooled. Many of the older classics are highly sought after, and prices have come back to a more realistic and obtainable level. I tend to not follow the pack, so for me, this recent softening of the market is just fine. I really would like to pick up some classics like a 009, 201A, etc etc Anyways, to this day, as much as I enjoy Rolex and many other brands, nothing gives the feeling of a Panerai. Enjoy your weekend! |
16 April 2016, 09:58 PM | #2 |
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Well said!
That's a beauty you have there, and I agree it's good to not always follow the pack |
16 April 2016, 10:04 PM | #3 |
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I'm in the same shoes I hear you
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17 April 2016, 01:46 AM | #4 |
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I don't see any watch!!!
Kidding! Beautiful PAM!!!
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17 April 2016, 03:18 AM | #5 |
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I'm not a PAM guy, but knowing what you want, buying, and wearing it is a great feeling.
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17 April 2016, 11:28 AM | #6 |
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I agree. Something special with them indeed.
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17 April 2016, 11:32 AM | #7 |
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I dig em👍🏻. Love the simplicity and function just don't wear well on me.
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17 April 2016, 12:32 PM | #9 |
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18 April 2016, 03:47 AM | #11 |
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Indeed nothing like a PAM
I love the 233 and it became my daily friend
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18 April 2016, 11:20 AM | #12 |
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Yep just something about panerai that speaks to me! The modern simplicity with a one of a kind case.
Picked up 2 last week going to be a great week up ahead when I get them! |
18 April 2016, 11:54 PM | #13 |
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i think i need to get a nato for my 005 - great picture!
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19 April 2016, 12:18 AM | #14 |
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Agree. Nothing like a PAM!😉 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
19 April 2016, 01:12 AM | #15 |
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Gotta agree
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19 April 2016, 07:50 AM | #16 |
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had many Pams since early 2000 when I bought my first Zero . . . mainly the historic models. Once you've had Pam nothing is ever quite the same again. Ever.
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19 April 2016, 08:44 AM | #17 |
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We all have this panerai bug in here
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19 April 2016, 08:46 AM | #18 |
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Man I love this one. I'd not seen it before. Very nice.
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23 April 2016, 03:56 AM | #20 |
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New to Panerai but I get the feeling.
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23 April 2016, 02:02 PM | #21 |
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Pam are great!
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24 April 2016, 07:47 AM | #22 |
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Great watches for sure. Here are my two:
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I own a Rolex SubC which I wear everyday it seems to stand up to daily use very well. I fancy adding a Panerai Luminor model to my small collection but when I see a photo's of one being worn they often seem very scratched, are they that much less robust than a Rolex as a daily wear watch?
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24 May 2016, 11:01 AM | #24 |
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I'm getting misty guys...
I recently got back into Panerai with the 312...a model I've wanted for a while...lovely blob of metal! |
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It's the opposite. Scratches mean they are actually being worn, because they are robust. And because they are great watches. Go for it. |
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27 May 2016, 06:08 AM | #30 |
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After a 5 year hiatus from Panerai, I attended the Paneristi CLE GTG last weekend and met some great folks.
The Panerai rep brought some fantastic new watches that were on display. It is nice to see some of my favorite models are still in the lineup...000, 005, 380, 111, 112, 104, 24, 88, 90. |
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