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jvo300 · 18 January 2013, 01:08 PM

Most of these have moved on to other homes, but they have all given me great pleasure. My Panerai journey feels like it may be coming to an end. With SIHH around the corner though ...

177 - My first Panerai! Why did I get this one? I guess I liked it most out of the limited selection at the local AD. Little did I know that this would only be the beginning.

312 - I saw Jason Statham on the cover of Revolution magazine wearing this watch and I fell in love (with the watch, not Statham)! I think this was my first dealing with the amazing DavidSW.

000 - As I learned more about the brand, I yearned for a base. I love this watch. I love it even more on my father in law's wrist where it sits today.

351 - I drooled over this when announced at SIHH. I picked it up from NYC boutique as soon as it came out. Love gold hands!

249 - Iconic. Wish I had the wrists to wear it more regularly. Nothing more to say.

243 - The submersible bezel and crown guard are amazing. Tritium markers made this love at first sight.

338 - Another gold hand in a Radiomir size that I thought better suited me. Unfortunately, the smaller size made it lose something.

417 - A boutique edition with the Statue of Liberty engraving! What's not to like. I was so excited to get the call from the boutique. The glow faded though as more and more boutique editions emerged.

190 - As Goldfinger would say, "I love gold!" There will never be another with a JLC 8 day. I loved the collectibility/rarity and look of this one. It just didn't get the wrist time.

233 - My latest. My preciousssss.

kilyung · 18 January 2013, 01:36 PM

That was fun. Thanks for the photo blog.

HDHNTER · 18 January 2013, 01:51 PM

Nice choices.

toulouse · 18 January 2013, 02:38 PM

Great post! So, besides the 233, which others did you keep?

Cru Jones · 18 January 2013, 07:50 PM

quite the journey through some of the best references!

jvo300 · 19 January 2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by toulouse

Great post! So, besides the 233, which others did you keep?

I'll be down to the 233 and 243. I'm trying to diversify my collection with different brands. I couldn't be more pleased with the 233!

ChallengerSRT8 · 19 January 2013, 01:49 AM

What is the difference between the 312 and 351 other than the hands?

jvo300 · 19 January 2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChallengerSRT8

What is the difference between the 312 and 351 other than the hands?

In addition to the hands, the 351 has a titanium case and dark brown dial vs the 312 with stainless case and black dial. They look and feel quite different in the flesh though hard to discern differences in photos.

ChallengerSRT8 · 19 January 2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

In addition to the hands, the 351 has a titanium case and dark brown dial vs the 312 with stainless case and black dial. They look and feel quite different in the flesh though hard to discern differences in photos.

Awesome. Thanks. I just purchased a 312 this past week and love it.

rockmastermike · 19 January 2013, 02:26 AM

man, that 233 is awesome and the domed crystal is awesome-er

B. Doggy · 19 January 2013, 02:49 AM

Thanks for sharing. I know I've done my fair share of flipping...

Shikar · 19 January 2013, 05:15 AM

I went thru the 112, 312 and finally kept the 233....the 233 really is the perfect one!!

Regards.

toulouse · 19 January 2013, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Shikar

I went thru the 112, 312 and finally kept the 233....the 233 really is the perfect one!!

Regards.

Seems like a natural progression.

18 January 2013, 01:08 PM	#1
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	My Journey: To all the PAMs I've loved before Most of these have moved on to other homes, but they have all given me great pleasure. My Panerai journey feels like it may be coming to an end. With SIHH around the corner though ... 177 - My first Panerai! Why did I get this one? I guess I liked it most out of the limited selection at the local AD. Little did I know that this would only be the beginning. 312 - I saw Jason Statham on the cover of Revolution magazine wearing this watch and I fell in love (with the watch, not Statham)! I think this was my first dealing with the amazing DavidSW. 000 - As I learned more about the brand, I yearned for a base. I love this watch. I love it even more on my father in law's wrist where it sits today. 351 - I drooled over this when announced at SIHH. I picked it up from NYC boutique as soon as it came out. Love gold hands! 249 - Iconic. Wish I had the wrists to wear it more regularly. Nothing more to say. 243 - The submersible bezel and crown guard are amazing. Tritium markers made this love at first sight. 338 - Another gold hand in a Radiomir size that I thought better suited me. Unfortunately, the smaller size made it lose something. 417 - A boutique edition with the Statue of Liberty engraving! What's not to like. I was so excited to get the call from the boutique. The glow faded though as more and more boutique editions emerged. 190 - As Goldfinger would say, "I love gold!" There will never be another with a JLC 8 day. I loved the collectibility/rarity and look of this one. It just didn't get the wrist time. 233 - My latest. My preciousssss.

19 January 2013, 02:49 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Thanks for sharing. I know I've done my fair share of flipping... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

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18 January 2013, 01:36 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	That was fun. Thanks for the photo blog.

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HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Nice choices.

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toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Great post! So, besides the 233, which others did you keep?

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ChallengerSRT8 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Paradise Watch: Tudor Hert Chrono Posts: 122	What is the difference between the 312 and 351 other than the hands?

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Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	I went thru the 112, 312 and finally kept the 233....the 233 really is the perfect one!! Regards.

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