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Dsaltydog · 7 January 2010, 06:35 AM

Fellow TRF member sold me a PAM 88!

Love it.

Thank You Mark Theken. Great seller, super nice guy.

jcatral14 · 7 January 2010, 06:44 AM

Sweet! Congrats

Now let's see the pics

B. Doggy · 7 January 2010, 07:38 AM

Pictures!!!!!!

Dsaltydog · 7 January 2010, 08:15 AM

need a tutorial on the posting of a picture.

dukerules · 7 January 2010, 10:38 AM

Open photobucket account, upload images, copy IMG codes on photobucket, paste IMG codes in your message. Now let's see some pics of that sweet piece!

Carlo Miguel · 7 January 2010, 10:43 AM

Its strap hunting time!!!

mike · 7 January 2010, 10:56 AM

Mark and I had coffee today. A great gentleman in every way.

Congrats on a super reference.

Dsaltydog · 7 January 2010, 10:59 AM

Mike, He mentioned you. Super nice guy. Great site you have here, stumbled into it, have since purchased two rolex and the PAM.

Straps, yes, been hunting already. Question is, does the original band hold any weight on resale or do you wear them out? Been to TC Straps, as well as Heroic 18.

This PAM was a bad thing, much more options than the Rolex.

Nica64 · 7 January 2010, 11:52 AM

Congrats and welcome to Panerai!!

inspires · 7 January 2010, 12:55 PM

Congrats on the 88! Good to hear that you bought from a true gentleman as well - Mark is a great guy.

TswaneNguni · 7 January 2010, 01:46 PM

Welcome !! Congrats and ENJOY !!

mfer · 7 January 2010, 01:54 PM

Big congrats. Welcome to the club. But.........it didn't happen without pics!!!

A1000 · 7 January 2010, 08:55 PM

Congratulations on the 88. It's a great watch that I'm sure you'll really enjoy.

A1000 · 7 January 2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsaltydog

Straps, yes, been hunting already. Question is, does the original band hold any weight on resale or do you wear them out? Been to TC Straps, as well as Heroic 18.

This PAM was a bad thing, much more options than the Rolex.

I've kept my OEM alligator strap as I think that it works well to dress the watch up, probably a mix of the quality of the hide, the stiching and the relative thinness. I've then added some 3rd party straps for more casual wear which what I use my 312 for most.

You do see a few OEM straps up for sale though.

Dsaltydog · 7 January 2010, 09:04 PM

A1000, already ordered the Vulcan with the Submarine, as you posted. What is the diference in a 24/22 or a 24/24? As the Vulcan is 24/24?

Regarding the pictures, tried with my BlackBerry, and cant figure out how to convert to resize with MS Photo Editor. Need to use a real camera, although she looks purty even with the BB camera.

Oh, from the Rolex, to something unique, a bad day for my wallet. I got the PAM Itch

Trurolexer · 7 January 2010, 10:07 PM

Huge Congrats for your new 88!!!

Psmith · 7 January 2010, 10:13 PM

Nice pick up - looking foward to the pics...

Cheers

A1000 · 7 January 2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsaltydog

What is the diference in a 24/22 or a 24/24? As the Vulcan is 24/24?

The two numbers are the width of the strap at each end. The OEM is 24mm at the connection with the watch and 22mm at the free end and is therefore tapered very slightly. This is important when ensuring you have a buckle to fit as the OEM buckle is 22mm. Most 3rd party straps are 24/24 which is a parallel profile with a 24mm buckle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsaltydog

Regarding the pictures, tried with my BlackBerry, and cant figure out how to convert to resize with MS Photo Editor. Need to use a real camera, although she looks purty even with the BB camera.

Most phone cameras produce pictures in JPEG format which should allow you to then transfer to your computer and adjust in a programme such as MS Photo Editor. I don't have any experience of MS Photo Editor as I use Photoshop mainly. Sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsaltydog

Oh, from the Rolex, to something unique, a bad day for my wallet. I got the PAM Itch

Tell me about it

xbox · 7 January 2010, 10:21 PM

Very nice - get that camera going ASAP!

Dsaltydog · 7 January 2010, 11:16 PM

A very Happy Camper I Am!

Straps a whole new animal to a Rolex guy

A1000 · 8 January 2010, 12:01 AM

Looks great. Glad you managed to get the photos uploaded and look forward to the photos of the new straps

bodybump · 8 January 2010, 01:38 AM

Ahhh... the first Pam i fell inlove with!!!!

Dsaltydog · 8 January 2010, 02:30 AM

Thanks feels good to know my first was a great model.

ocwatching · 8 January 2010, 05:01 AM

Congrats! nice pickup

wrxsti · 8 January 2010, 06:06 AM

very nice! wow i remember what it felt like to get my first pam...and the same one as well. Pam 88's are beautiful, congratulations and I know you will enjoy it just as I have. In fact i don't wear any other watches in my collection once i bought it so be careful of that!

Here's mine that I picked up from bodybump aka oscar while on vacation in San Fran, I highy recommend him if u are looking for a watch, he is an awesome guy. Oh one more thing be careful of pam strap fever! I can't stop looking and buying! My fav is the oem pam rubber stap.

Dsaltydog · 8 January 2010, 10:39 AM

Already purchased one from TC Straps and one from Heroic18. A disease the PAM much more fun than a Rolex.

dukerules · 8 January 2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsaltydog

Already purchased one from TC Straps and one from Heroic18. A disease the PAM much more fun than a Rolex.

Fully agree on the strap thing. Almost more fun than the watch itself! Your 88 looks awesome by the way, I've always loved that reference.

1000ftSub · 8 January 2010, 12:22 PM

Bravo!

Duc-904 · 8 January 2010, 12:48 PM

Looks great! Congrats!!

zlin08033 · 8 January 2010, 01:01 PM

88 is my first and only PAM (for now), I like it very much. I posted one thread on Rolex forum and one in Panerai forum, it seems folks like Rolex gmt2c more.
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=103072
http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=103071

7 January 2010, 06:35 AM	#1
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Got My First Fellow TRF member sold me a PAM 88! Love it. Thank You Mark Theken. Great seller, super nice guy.

7 January 2010, 06:44 AM	#2
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 726	Sweet! Congrats Now let's see the pics __________________ -Jay

7 January 2010, 07:38 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Pictures!!!!!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

7 January 2010, 10:38 AM	#5
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	Open photobucket account, upload images, copy IMG codes on photobucket, paste IMG codes in your message. Now let's see some pics of that sweet piece! __________________ Instagram: dukerules Last edited by dukerules; 7 January 2010 at 10:39 AM.. Reason: spelling

7 January 2010, 11:52 AM	#9
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congrats and welcome to Panerai!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

7 January 2010, 08:15 AM	#4
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	need a tutorial on the posting of a picture.

7 January 2010, 10:43 AM	#6
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Its strap hunting time!!!

7 January 2010, 10:56 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Mark and I had coffee today. A great gentleman in every way. Congrats on a super reference.

7 January 2010, 10:59 AM	#8
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Mike, He mentioned you. Super nice guy. Great site you have here, stumbled into it, have since purchased two rolex and the PAM. Straps, yes, been hunting already. Question is, does the original band hold any weight on resale or do you wear them out? Been to TC Straps, as well as Heroic 18. This PAM was a bad thing, much more options than the Rolex.

7 January 2010, 12:55 PM	#10
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	Congrats on the 88! Good to hear that you bought from a true gentleman as well - Mark is a great guy. __________________ _____________ All GREEN

7 January 2010, 01:46 PM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Welcome !! Congrats and ENJOY !!

7 January 2010, 01:54 PM	#12
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Big congrats. Welcome to the club. But.........it didn't happen without pics!!! __________________ member#3242

7 January 2010, 08:55 PM	#13
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Congratulations on the 88. It's a great watch that I'm sure you'll really enjoy. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

7 January 2010, 09:04 PM	#15
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	A1000, already ordered the Vulcan with the Submarine, as you posted. What is the diference in a 24/22 or a 24/24? As the Vulcan is 24/24? Regarding the pictures, tried with my BlackBerry, and cant figure out how to convert to resize with MS Photo Editor. Need to use a real camera, although she looks purty even with the BB camera. Oh, from the Rolex, to something unique, a bad day for my wallet. I got the PAM Itch

7 January 2010, 10:07 PM	#16
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Huge Congrats for your new 88!!!

7 January 2010, 10:13 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice pick up - looking foward to the pics... Cheers __________________

7 January 2010, 10:21 PM	#19
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Very nice - get that camera going ASAP!

7 January 2010, 11:16 PM	#20
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	A very Happy Camper I Am! Straps a whole new animal to a Rolex guy

8 January 2010, 12:01 AM	#21
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Looks great. Glad you managed to get the photos uploaded and look forward to the photos of the new straps __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

8 January 2010, 01:38 AM	#22
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Ahhh... the first Pam i fell inlove with!!!! __________________

8 January 2010, 02:30 AM	#23
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Thanks feels good to know my first was a great model.

8 January 2010, 05:01 AM	#24
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats! nice pickup __________________ too much into watches...

8 January 2010, 06:06 AM	#25
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	very nice! wow i remember what it felt like to get my first pam...and the same one as well. Pam 88's are beautiful, congratulations and I know you will enjoy it just as I have. In fact i don't wear any other watches in my collection once i bought it so be careful of that! Here's mine that I picked up from bodybump aka oscar while on vacation in San Fran, I highy recommend him if u are looking for a watch, he is an awesome guy. Oh one more thing be careful of pam strap fever! I can't stop looking and buying! My fav is the oem pam rubber stap. __________________ PP Geneva

8 January 2010, 10:39 AM	#26
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	Already purchased one from TC Straps and one from Heroic18. A disease the PAM much more fun than a Rolex.

8 January 2010, 12:22 PM	#28
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Bravo!

8 January 2010, 12:48 PM	#29
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Looks great! Congrats!!

8 January 2010, 01:01 PM	#30
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	I like it 88 is my first and only PAM (for now), I like it very much. I posted one thread on Rolex forum and one in Panerai forum, it seems folks like Rolex gmt2c more. http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=103072 http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=103071

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