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edolecki · 3 February 2012, 10:37 AM

Where I work it used to be lots of Rolex and a few Tags. However some of the younger guys have ditched Rolex for Panerai because the Rolexes (I love mine) look a little too old on a younger wearer and the PAMs are trendy and younger looking (just my opinion - no flames needed). I get more comments on my PAM 90 than my Rolex for sure too.

elisiX · 3 February 2012, 12:58 PM

I see them quite a lot in Sydney actually. Once a week perhaps.

mocheen · 3 February 2012, 01:03 PM

I saw a man wearing a PAM at the Gucci store, but I did not say anything to him. I have never seen one in San Francisco and I work in the Financial District. I see a lot of Rolexes though. I only wear my PAM 111 on Fridays though. During the week I tend to wear my Tags. I wear the Rolexes on the weekends.

jmusser3r · 3 February 2012, 01:56 PM

I've only seen one other PAM and it was when I was in Florida at the BMW dealership. He was wearing a Submersible, not sure which exact model though.

I've never seen another PAM in Iowa, however.

tomato · 4 February 2012, 01:20 PM

The cab driver was wearing one when I was in London last year. Another interesting place I have spotted one was in Venice.

RollyloverLondon · 13 March 2012, 07:30 AM

I have only ever seen one PAM wearer in my whole life and that was a watch dealer in Hatton Garden about 4 years ago. I think the fact I remember that moment so vividly makes me question why one earth I havent bought one yet. Thinking of flipping Sub bluesy for PAM 111. What are your thoughts people?

HDHNTER · 13 March 2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RollyloverLondon

I have only ever seen one PAM wearer in my whole life and that was a watch dealer in Hatton Garden about 4 years ago. I think the fact I remember that moment so vividly makes me question why one earth I havent bought one yet. Thinking of flipping Sub bluesy for PAM 111. What are your thoughts people?

I wouldn't hesitate a day longer. I appreciated my Bluesy but I LOVE my PAM.

fly-dad · 13 March 2012, 08:05 AM

I was just on a family holiday in Venice and who was sporting a gorgeous Panerai? Our gondola driver! I guess 100EU for 40 miniutes around Venice is a good gig. We had a great time and our gondoleer was full of personallity making our ride a memorable one for sure.

masterkiller · 13 March 2012, 03:34 PM

Yes, several times....

ManUtd · 13 March 2012, 03:41 PM

I was talking to a VP at my work last week and noticed he had a PAM. One of the very few cases where I see someone wearing one.

horseco · 13 March 2012, 03:55 PM

In Manhattan, PAM is quiet common... I see them all the time...

edolecki · 14 March 2012, 10:43 AM

I used to wear my Rolex a lot but realized that I'm really too young to pull it off correctly, thus it's PAM 127 fiddy for me. I saw a guy in a meeting at work today (was probably 35) and he was wearing a President and it looked SO odd on him. Gorgeous watch. A nice sub would fit better IMO.

PAM is just a nice alternative for a younger wearer. I'm hearing that PAMs are played out now and other manufacturers are more popular. I dunno... with Rolex and PAM you can't go wrong in my book.

rennisk · 21 March 2012, 05:47 AM

Was in NYC a couple of weeks ago at a meeting and a guy had one on. A long conversation ensued praising the uniqueness of them and rattling off our inventory of "haves" and "must haves"... Inspired me to go down to 5th Ave and buy a new PAM 114 from Wempe. I actually got a small discount - which I was surprised at given they only make 500/year.

treeinthecity · 21 March 2012, 11:20 AM

I see them from time to time. I live in Boston.

guyrolex · 22 March 2012, 11:28 AM

I see lots of PAMs in NYC, LA, Chicago, Toronto, Mexican and Carib resorts, cruise ships, all over Florida and at airports all over the place. The few times I have been to Europe I see them everywhere

Bones · 23 March 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by guyrolex

I see lots of PAMs in NYC, LA, Chicago, Toronto, Mexican and Carib resorts, cruise ships, all over Florida and at airports all over the place. The few times I have been to Europe I see them everywhere

I have seen many in the same places. They aren't as rare as they used to be thanks to the Richemont Group...LOL.

broncophil · 23 March 2012, 03:11 AM

the guy who runs the carwash was wearing one.. i said nice pam.. and he didnt really say anything..

then next time there, i took a closer look.. was a fake...

aboen · 23 March 2012, 04:14 AM

Lots in the SF Bay area.

Wristmaster · 23 March 2012, 06:08 AM

PAM in Indonesia is really getting its trend, I have some friends in my inner circle that already sporting them. and saw them almost regularly when i go out to places like shopping malls, restaurants, etc. lot of fakes being sold here though. but still its the appeal of a PAM that counts

Ranfni · 23 March 2012, 11:01 AM

There was an Asian girl in San Fran wearing a 44 mm rad with a red strap...you make up the rest of the story...

kilyung · 1 April 2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranfni

There was an Asian girl in San Fran wearing a 44 mm rad with a red strap...you make up the rest of the story...

... she fell for the Asian guy wearing a 44mm Luminor on a red strap and they had a great time!

seattlewatchguy · 1 April 2012, 08:03 AM

Pretty common in Seattle too. Just look at the guys in a Nordstrom closest to an AD... you'll see dozens.

adctd2onlnshpng · 2 April 2012, 01:39 PM

I've been seeing them around here in the Bay !

FNFZ4 · 4 April 2012, 09:19 AM

tons here at Newport Beach...

iLLGT2 · 4 April 2012, 09:40 AM

I'm in South Fla and rarely see them.. I see Rolex's, tons of Hublot's (most fake lol) and AP's...

haw1144 · 10 April 2012, 10:38 AM

I don't think I've ever seen anyone else with a PAM unless I'm in Vegas!

chris nyc · 17 April 2012, 02:18 AM

Pretty common to see here in NYC...

LNX · 17 April 2012, 02:38 AM

I went to a party this weekend and a guy I knew from college was there and had a 111 on. Funny though is he didn't know much about it. It looked a bit fake to me as the numbers just didn't look right on the dial. He also knew nothing about the aftermarket straps that are a common knowledge among Panerai owners. I couldn’t believe he would invest so much in a watch and not know much about it.

He said he bought it pre-owned and that it was expensive. He said he hoped it was real. To me those statements said that it was probably fake considering his lack of knowledge and desire to get it verified somehow. I didn’t really push the issue with him as there were people around us, but I could have had him take it off and I would have got a better idea either way. I didn’t want to embarrass him or give him my opinion that it looked fake. Hopefully he really didn’t pay a lot for it and didn’t want to say it was a replica. Next time I see him with less people around I’m going to get a better look at it

Incorrigible · 17 April 2012, 09:50 AM

LNX - I ran into the same thing in the Gaslamp in San Diego. My girlfriend saw an Italian guy wearing one with his girlfriend - 000. I had on my Rolex DJ and simply said, hey nice watch I have a 321. He acted like he had no idea what I was talking about and just said, oh thanks and kinda slid his hand off the bar top.
I could care less - but if you are spending upwards of $4K on a watch you should know what it is - or maybe not! Haha.

7sins · 17 April 2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Incorrigible

LNX - I ran into the same thing in the Gaslamp in San Diego. My girlfriend saw an Italian guy wearing one with his girlfriend - 000. I had on my Rolex DJ and simply said, hey nice watch I have a 321. He acted like he had no idea what I was talking about and just said, oh thanks and kinda slid his hand off the bar top.
I could care less - but if you are spending upwards of $4K on a watch you should know what it is - or maybe not! Haha.

I would bet a lot of PAM owners not including those on TRF or Paneristi would have no idea what a 321 is.

13 March 2012, 08:05 AM	#8
fly-dad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Maui Breach Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 230	I was just on a family holiday in Venice and who was sporting a gorgeous Panerai? Our gondola driver! I guess 100EU for 40 miniutes around Venice is a good gig. We had a great time and our gondoleer was full of personallity making our ride a memorable one for sure. __________________ You will begin to touch heaven, Jonathan, in the moment you touch the perfect speed. And that isn't flying a thousand miles an hour, or a million, or flying at the speed of light. Because any number is a limit, and perfect speed, my son, is being there. R. Bach JLS

13 March 2012, 03:34 PM	#9
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	Yes, several times.... __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

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3 February 2012, 10:37 AM	#1
edolecki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Boston Watch: DD TOG 16253 TBird Posts: 262	Where I work it used to be lots of Rolex and a few Tags. However some of the younger guys have ditched Rolex for Panerai because the Rolexes (I love mine) look a little too old on a younger wearer and the PAMs are trendy and younger looking (just my opinion - no flames needed). I get more comments on my PAM 90 than my Rolex for sure too.

3 February 2012, 12:58 PM	#2
elisiX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 21	I see them quite a lot in Sydney actually. Once a week perhaps.

3 February 2012, 01:03 PM	#3
mocheen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Aaron Location: San Francisco Watch: 16610LV Posts: 187	I saw a man wearing a PAM at the Gucci store, but I did not say anything to him. I have never seen one in San Francisco and I work in the Financial District. I see a lot of Rolexes though. I only wear my PAM 111 on Fridays though. During the week I tend to wear my Tags. I wear the Rolexes on the weekends.

3 February 2012, 01:56 PM	#4
jmusser3r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jon Location: Iowa Posts: 288	I've only seen one other PAM and it was when I was in Florida at the BMW dealership. He was wearing a Submersible, not sure which exact model though. I've never seen another PAM in Iowa, however.

4 February 2012, 01:20 PM	#5
tomato "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Canada Watch: PAM & AP Posts: 368	The cab driver was wearing one when I was in London last year. Another interesting place I have spotted one was in Venice.

13 March 2012, 07:30 AM	#6
RollyloverLondon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Watch: Sky dweller Choco Posts: 31	I have only ever seen one PAM wearer in my whole life and that was a watch dealer in Hatton Garden about 4 years ago. I think the fact I remember that moment so vividly makes me question why one earth I havent bought one yet. Thinking of flipping Sub bluesy for PAM 111. What are your thoughts people?

13 March 2012, 03:41 PM	#10
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I was talking to a VP at my work last week and noticed he had a PAM. One of the very few cases where I see someone wearing one.

13 March 2012, 03:55 PM	#11
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	In Manhattan, PAM is quiet common... I see them all the time...

14 March 2012, 10:43 AM	#12
edolecki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Boston Watch: DD TOG 16253 TBird Posts: 262	I used to wear my Rolex a lot but realized that I'm really too young to pull it off correctly, thus it's PAM 127 fiddy for me. I saw a guy in a meeting at work today (was probably 35) and he was wearing a President and it looked SO odd on him. Gorgeous watch. A nice sub would fit better IMO. PAM is just a nice alternative for a younger wearer. I'm hearing that PAMs are played out now and other manufacturers are more popular. I dunno... with Rolex and PAM you can't go wrong in my book.

21 March 2012, 05:47 AM	#13
rennisk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rennis Location: California Watch: Panerai Black Seal Posts: 111	Was in NYC a couple of weeks ago at a meeting and a guy had one on. A long conversation ensued praising the uniqueness of them and rattling off our inventory of "haves" and "must haves"... Inspired me to go down to 5th Ave and buy a new PAM 114 from Wempe. I actually got a small discount - which I was surprised at given they only make 500/year.

21 March 2012, 11:20 AM	#14
treeinthecity "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tri Location: boston Watch: Hulk Posts: 88	I see them from time to time. I live in Boston.

22 March 2012, 11:28 AM	#15
guyrolex Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: John Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, SubC LV Posts: 258	I see lots of PAMs in NYC, LA, Chicago, Toronto, Mexican and Carib resorts, cruise ships, all over Florida and at airports all over the place. The few times I have been to Europe I see them everywhere

23 March 2012, 03:11 AM	#17
broncophil "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 423	the guy who runs the carwash was wearing one.. i said nice pam.. and he didnt really say anything.. then next time there, i took a closer look.. was a fake...

23 March 2012, 04:14 AM	#18
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Lots in the SF Bay area.

23 March 2012, 06:08 AM	#19
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 587	PAM in Indonesia is really getting its trend, I have some friends in my inner circle that already sporting them. and saw them almost regularly when i go out to places like shopping malls, restaurants, etc. lot of fakes being sold here though. but still its the appeal of a PAM that counts

23 March 2012, 11:01 AM	#20
Ranfni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Panerai AP Posts: 433	There was an Asian girl in San Fran wearing a 44 mm rad with a red strap...you make up the rest of the story...

1 April 2012, 08:03 AM	#22
seattlewatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex explorer II Posts: 5	Pretty common in Seattle too. Just look at the guys in a Nordstrom closest to an AD... you'll see dozens.

2 April 2012, 01:39 PM	#23
adctd2onlnshpng "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Californ Posts: 15	I've been seeing them around here in the Bay !

4 April 2012, 09:40 AM	#25
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	I'm in South Fla and rarely see them.. I see Rolex's, tons of Hublot's (most fake lol) and AP's...

10 April 2012, 10:38 AM	#26
haw1144 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 50	I don't think I've ever seen anyone else with a PAM unless I'm in Vegas!

17 April 2012, 02:18 AM	#27
chris nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York Posts: 299	Pretty common to see here in NYC...

17 April 2012, 02:38 AM	#28
LNX Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: Panerai 177 Posts: 135	I went to a party this weekend and a guy I knew from college was there and had a 111 on. Funny though is he didn't know much about it. It looked a bit fake to me as the numbers just didn't look right on the dial. He also knew nothing about the aftermarket straps that are a common knowledge among Panerai owners. I couldn’t believe he would invest so much in a watch and not know much about it. He said he bought it pre-owned and that it was expensive. He said he hoped it was real. To me those statements said that it was probably fake considering his lack of knowledge and desire to get it verified somehow. I didn’t really push the issue with him as there were people around us, but I could have had him take it off and I would have got a better idea either way. I didn’t want to embarrass him or give him my opinion that it looked fake. Hopefully he really didn’t pay a lot for it and didn’t want to say it was a replica. Next time I see him with less people around I’m going to get a better look at it

17 April 2012, 09:50 AM	#29
Incorrigible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: J. Knapmeyer Location: Huntington Beach Watch: 116520 & PAM 321 Posts: 226	LNX - I ran into the same thing in the Gaslamp in San Diego. My girlfriend saw an Italian guy wearing one with his girlfriend - 000. I had on my Rolex DJ and simply said, hey nice watch I have a 321. He acted like he had no idea what I was talking about and just said, oh thanks and kinda slid his hand off the bar top. I could care less - but if you are spending upwards of $4K on a watch you should know what it is - or maybe not! Haha.

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