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BXNupe · 18 June 2010, 11:31 AM

A few weeks ago I got a taste of the dark side...and I liked it! I'm now the proud owner of a LNIB Pam 88 w/ all the cards and extras. I got it from an AD. Thanks to the knowledge I gained on this forum, I was able to obtain a great deal on a great watch. The 88 is an early b-day gift to self...and to prove to self that I'm mature (not!), I'm not gonna wear it until my actual b-day next month. I went directly from the AD to my bank to place the watch in my safe deposit box. However, I can't contain my excitment. I had to tell y'all...my wife gave me the evil eye when I told her I bought another watch.

Anyway, I have attached a flick from the Panerai website so that I don't violate the "this thread is worthless without pictures" rule! Please don't flame me for not posting my own pictures...my photography skills suck, plus the watch -- for the time being -- is no longer accessible. I hope that in my attempt to abide by one rule, I didn't unknowingly violate another (unwritten) rule.

But who cares...I have my first Pam! Yeah, baby!

sushisummo · 18 June 2010, 11:39 AM

Congrats...........88 is a great looker. Enjoy it.

andrew79 · 18 June 2010, 11:40 AM

congrats.

Nica64 · 18 June 2010, 11:51 AM

Congrats!!

welcome to Panerai and a lot of straps

chrisok · 18 June 2010, 01:13 PM

Congrats! That watch is really cool!

mike · 18 June 2010, 04:27 PM

Outstanding!

The 88 was my first Pam and is still my favorite.

Nahligah · 18 June 2010, 08:53 PM

Nice one. Enjoy it!

jcatral14 · 20 June 2010, 01:17 PM

Congrats the 88 was my first as well

I give you a lot of credit. I would have that watch on my wrist on the way home from the AD

Trurolexer · 20 June 2010, 03:46 PM

Congrats!!!

α-ψ! · 21 June 2010, 06:17 AM

congrats!im thinking siriously of buying this model in the future!!

paverman · 21 June 2010, 12:48 PM

Here's hoping that your b-day gets here quickly

I think you'll really like the 88. I wear mine at least a couple times a week. My 270 is my favorite, but the 88 really has a unique look to it that sets it off from the others, IMO. Enjoy

BXNupe · 22 June 2010, 12:23 PM

Thanks very much, Ken. I have a little over 3 weeks until the B-Day. I can't wait to break out the 88 while enjoying good company, a 24 oz. porterhouse and a neat single malt!

MrJ320 · 22 June 2010, 02:53 PM

Wow, that's impressive you are able to resist wearing it for a few weeks after you have it in your hands. Congrats on your new watch and I'm sure you'll enjoy it even more after you have it on your wrist.

Redbox · 22 June 2010, 08:12 PM

What did you pay?

Benwah · 30 June 2010, 09:28 AM

Congrats!

CharlieG · 30 June 2010, 10:57 AM

congrats!
My first and only PAM as well-enjoy

GBJIV · 14 July 2010, 04:12 PM

Major congrats! Happy b day indeed!

Fearsome Puppy · 14 July 2010, 11:57 PM

Congrats on the 88, it's the watch for me that gets the most notice (and usually compliments) in the wild...

ocwatching · 15 July 2010, 12:54 AM

congrats..that wait is going to kill you
happy birthday...

BXNupe · 15 July 2010, 08:13 AM

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. In fact, today is my actual birthday!

The first thing that I did this a.m. was to put on the PAM after not even looking at it for roughly one month. I was then treated by my lovely wife to a professional massage. I highly recommend them. I stripped down to my watch and a robe (sorry for the imagery...a physical specemin I am not!) and proceeded to thoroughly enjoy myself. The only down side was that the masseuse told me to take off my 88.

I did so begrudgingly. Anyway, tonight I look forward to a nice meal with my family and cupcakes made by my 6 and 8 year old daughters.

A great day.

By the way, this watch is HUGE. It will take a while to get used to...but I'm sure I can do it. Happy Bastille Day to all my French brethren.

Cheers,
Darin

mike · 15 July 2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BXNupe

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. In fact, today is my actual birthday!

The first thing that I did this a.m. was to put on the PAM after not even looking at it for roughly one month. I was then treated by my lovely wife to a professional massage. I highly recommend them. I stripped down to my watch and a robe (sorry for the imagery...a physical specemin I am not!) and proceeded to thoroughly enjoy myself. The only down side was that the masseuse told me to take off my 88.

I did so begrudgingly. Anyway, tonight I look forward to a nice meal with my family and cupcakes made by my 6 and 8 year old daughters.

A great day.

By the way, this watch is HUGE. It will take a while to get used to...but I'm sure I can do it. Happy Bastille Day to all my French brethren.

Cheers,
Darin

Happy Birthday and congrats on the 88!!!

Post some pics when you can.

Psmith · 15 July 2010, 09:38 PM

Congrats mate - looking forward to some pics

Cheers

pamlookgood · 23 July 2010, 05:45 AM

nice watch.........

newrolexman · 28 July 2010, 09:42 PM

My fav watch!!

congrats

mfer · 28 July 2010, 11:41 PM

Congrats! Wear it proudly! Now, start shopping for some straps!

BXNupe · 29 July 2010, 12:29 PM

Thank you. I've quickly come to realize that the strap shopping can become addictive. I already have my eye on a black 'gator and a dark brown/cordovan 'gator. Very impressive. Makes the watch look completely different. Kinda like changing the bezels on my GMT II from pepsi to black and back again...but the PAM straps cost more than the Rolex bezels!

18 June 2010, 11:31 AM	#1
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	Incoming 88 A few weeks ago I got a taste of the dark side...and I liked it! I'm now the proud owner of a LNIB Pam 88 w/ all the cards and extras. I got it from an AD. Thanks to the knowledge I gained on this forum, I was able to obtain a great deal on a great watch. The 88 is an early b-day gift to self...and to prove to self that I'm mature (not!), I'm not gonna wear it until my actual b-day next month. I went directly from the AD to my bank to place the watch in my safe deposit box. However, I can't contain my excitment. I had to tell y'all...my wife gave me the evil eye when I told her I bought another watch. Anyway, I have attached a flick from the Panerai website so that I don't violate the "this thread is worthless without pictures" rule! Please don't flame me for not posting my own pictures...my photography skills suck, plus the watch -- for the time being -- is no longer accessible. I hope that in my attempt to abide by one rule, I didn't unknowingly violate another (unwritten) rule. But who cares...I have my first Pam! Yeah, baby! Attached Images

18 June 2010, 11:39 AM	#2
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Congrats...........88 is a great looker. Enjoy it. __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

18 June 2010, 11:40 AM	#3
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

18 June 2010, 11:51 AM	#4
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congrats!! welcome to Panerai and a lot of straps __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

20 June 2010, 01:17 PM	#8
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 726	Congrats the 88 was my first as well I give you a lot of credit. I would have that watch on my wrist on the way home from the AD __________________ -Jay

18 June 2010, 01:13 PM	#5
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	Congrats! That watch is really cool!

18 June 2010, 04:27 PM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Outstanding! The 88 was my first Pam and is still my favorite.

18 June 2010, 08:53 PM	#7
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	Nice one. Enjoy it!

20 June 2010, 03:46 PM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Congrats!!!

21 June 2010, 06:17 AM	#10
α-ψ! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: tolis Location: athens Watch: daytona tt Posts: 194	congrats!im thinking siriously of buying this model in the future!!

21 June 2010, 12:48 PM	#11
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	Here's hoping that your b-day gets here quickly I think you'll really like the 88. I wear mine at least a couple times a week. My 270 is my favorite, but the 88 really has a unique look to it that sets it off from the others, IMO. Enjoy

22 June 2010, 12:23 PM	#12
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	Thanks very much, Ken. I have a little over 3 weeks until the B-Day. I can't wait to break out the 88 while enjoying good company, a 24 oz. porterhouse and a neat single malt!

22 June 2010, 02:53 PM	#13
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	Wow, that's impressive you are able to resist wearing it for a few weeks after you have it in your hands. Congrats on your new watch and I'm sure you'll enjoy it even more after you have it on your wrist.

22 June 2010, 08:12 PM	#14
Redbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MD Posts: 264	What did you pay?

30 June 2010, 09:28 AM	#15
Benwah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Canada Posts: 89	Congrats!

30 June 2010, 10:57 AM	#16
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	congrats! My first and only PAM as well-enjoy

14 July 2010, 04:12 PM	#17
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Major congrats! Happy b day indeed! __________________ Jackson

14 July 2010, 11:57 PM	#18
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Congrats on the 88, it's the watch for me that gets the most notice (and usually compliments) in the wild... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

15 July 2010, 12:54 AM	#19
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats..that wait is going to kill you happy birthday... __________________ too much into watches...

15 July 2010, 08:13 AM	#20
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	Thanks everyone for the well wishes. In fact, today is my actual birthday! The first thing that I did this a.m. was to put on the PAM after not even looking at it for roughly one month. I was then treated by my lovely wife to a professional massage. I highly recommend them. I stripped down to my watch and a robe (sorry for the imagery...a physical specemin I am not!) and proceeded to thoroughly enjoy myself. The only down side was that the masseuse told me to take off my 88. I did so begrudgingly. Anyway, tonight I look forward to a nice meal with my family and cupcakes made by my 6 and 8 year old daughters. A great day. By the way, this watch is HUGE. It will take a while to get used to...but I'm sure I can do it. Happy Bastille Day to all my French brethren. Cheers, Darin

15 July 2010, 09:38 PM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats mate - looking forward to some pics Cheers __________________

23 July 2010, 05:45 AM	#23
pamlookgood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: indonesia Watch: PAM Posts: 2	nice watch.........

28 July 2010, 09:42 PM	#24
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	My fav watch!! congrats

28 July 2010, 11:41 PM	#25
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Congrats! Wear it proudly! Now, start shopping for some straps! __________________ member#3242

29 July 2010, 12:29 PM	#26
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	Thank you. I've quickly come to realize that the strap shopping can become addictive. I already have my eye on a black 'gator and a dark brown/cordovan 'gator. Very impressive. Makes the watch look completely different. Kinda like changing the bezels on my GMT II from pepsi to black and back again...but the PAM straps cost more than the Rolex bezels!

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