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Old 30 August 2016, 03:15 AM   #1
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New to the Panerai world

I've always like the clean look of Panerai watches, nice simple, nothing too crazy, and I have been looking for something as a treat for myself recently and was bouncing back and forth between the Yachtmaster, Navitimer, and the Luminor Marina. As you may have already guessed since I am posting in here which one I went with!

So I took the plunge yesterday and got my first Panerai!

a PAM00499.



Looking forward to chatting up with the rest of you guys to learn more about these amazing watches!

PS: Where is the best place to get a deployment clasp? I hate having to use the buckle to take this off each time.... Can anyone point me in the right direction? I don't want to get a fake, or be duped by a good replica. I want an OEM, brushed finish if possible.
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Old 30 August 2016, 09:20 AM   #2
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Looks good!!

First post for me too. Can't help with your clasp question though.
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Old 30 August 2016, 11:33 AM   #3
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Old 30 August 2016, 11:44 AM   #4
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Great first Pam - welcome and congrats
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Old 30 August 2016, 01:46 PM   #5
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Congrats and welcome

I tried one on a couple of weeks back. Fabulous looking watch but didn't suit me at all.
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Old 30 August 2016, 09:03 PM   #6
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Old 30 August 2016, 09:27 PM   #7
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congrats! so crisp and clean.

and smart move going for a non-conventional PAM choice first, leaving you plenty of options for #2. ;-)

as for your buckle question, i'd probably just go to an AD or boutique. you could also consider finding a reputable dealer on p.com.
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Old 30 August 2016, 09:37 PM   #8
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Great looking watch, Congrats!

As for your deployment buckle, I'd recommend going to an AD or contacting Panerai on line.
But here's a link to some Panerai straps and accessories here on TRF.
http://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

You might want to also try http://www.paneristi.com/

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Old 31 August 2016, 12:29 AM   #9
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Old 31 August 2016, 12:33 AM   #10
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Old 31 August 2016, 03:58 AM   #11
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Old 1 September 2016, 10:24 AM   #12
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Old 1 September 2016, 10:28 AM   #13
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congrats to your first pam. Nice choice of white dial.
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Old 1 September 2016, 01:32 PM   #14
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Old 2 September 2016, 02:41 AM   #15
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congrats and welcome to the madness....the white dial is amazing.

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Very nice. Let the strap addiction commence!
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Old 4 September 2016, 11:14 PM   #18
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Congratulations great looking watch



I have a fancy for a white dial for my next watch.
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