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rexsub · 26 January 2010, 12:07 PM

Just arrived today... 312K

After several Rollies, it's time to try something different. When I started looking my Panerai criteria was:

1. Sandwich dial
2. Exhibition back
3. Automatic movement

The 312 fit the bill perfectly with the P.9000 Manifattura movement an added bonus..

3 hours w this watch and it is everything I hoped it would be.

The OEM straps on the other hand.

I can only wear them on the last hole. Frustrating but strap options are what make the PAM IMO.

Few pics w GMTIICs new friend:

Joey_V · 26 January 2010, 12:21 PM

Extremely large wrists you have.... if you barely make it to the last hole.

Congrats on the 312, a stunning companion to the IIC for sure!

Psmith · 26 January 2010, 12:21 PM

Beautiful, congratulations

What a great pair they make

Cheers

zlin08033 · 26 January 2010, 12:22 PM

Great one. Enjoy it.
I had SS GMT2c and other rolexes, love them too, but since Thanksgiving, I bought first PAM - 88, then last week - 328, haven't touch rolexes yet!

dalip · 26 January 2010, 12:23 PM

great choice...congrats...like the pics also

m_reign · 26 January 2010, 12:25 PM

Great combo! Congratulations!...

B. Doggy · 26 January 2010, 12:37 PM

Yes, yes and YES!!

ocwatching · 26 January 2010, 12:55 PM

congrats..the 312 is quite popular!

emagni · 26 January 2010, 01:01 PM

Congrats!!

inspires · 26 January 2010, 01:27 PM

Wow - on the last hole - you must have massive wrists.

You are correct that the beauty of the PAM is the endless selection of straps. Have a look at some aftermarket straps, as there are several strap makers that make extra long straps. If that still doesn't work for you, lots of strap makers will do custom made.

Congrats on your first PAM - the collection only gets bigger from here.

Cheers,

Eric

TswaneNguni · 26 January 2010, 02:12 PM

Congrats on the 312

Agreed,the stock length straps are too short.130/80 would habeen better for most.

Shade · 26 January 2010, 03:18 PM

Wow yeah - huge wrist! By the way, what a friend for your GMTIIC! :D

Carlo Miguel · 26 January 2010, 03:25 PM

Perfect match!

CorruptedSanity · 26 January 2010, 05:31 PM

congratulations!

The 312 is nice. I like the new 359 but the full shiny caase & bezel is not as nice as the brushed 312 case and polished bezel.

Trurolexer · 26 January 2010, 06:12 PM

Perfect Pair!!! Huge Congrats!!!

Andad · 26 January 2010, 06:31 PM

Very nice choice.

My wrist is not big (71/2) but even the standard strap on my 231 is a bit on the short side.

Chris will help you out with the size of the straps that you need.

spuds · 26 January 2010, 07:44 PM

Congratulations!

republik-of-mancunia · 26 January 2010, 09:00 PM

Congratulations! I luuuuurv the 312!
[I'm hoping that a 111 will look as good next to my GMT IIc....]

DSJ · 27 January 2010, 02:51 AM

Nice watch, though I'm guessing he meant the inner-most hole, based on how he has it depicted in photos and that he has no extra links on his GMT.

A1000 · 27 January 2010, 03:44 AM

Congratulations on the new watch and welcome to club 312!

stockae92 · 27 January 2010, 04:04 AM

nice 312

i am wondering if you can comment on the size between the GMT IIc and 312?

i have small-ish wrist but the GMT IIc fits great and i really like the fit and size (while i had it).

i wonder if 312 would be too big for my wrist size (local AD doesn't have one to try on yet)

m_reign · 27 January 2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaifAlSuwaidi

congratulations!

The 312 is nice. I like the new 359 but the full shiny caase & bezel is not as nice as the brushed 312 case and polished bezel.

I have to agree with Saif. When you think of 1950 case, you think of the brushed case and polished bezel. I don't think the 359 all polished look is that appealing on this particular case.

ersnyder · 27 January 2010, 04:24 AM

Congratulations! They both look great!

rexsub · 27 January 2010, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

nice 312

i am wondering if you can comment on the size between the GMT IIc and 312?

i have small-ish wrist but the GMT IIc fits great and i really like the fit and size (while i had it).

i wonder if 312 would be too big for my wrist size (local AD doesn't have one to try on yet)

Hmmm..how to answer this. I thought my Titanium Omega SMP was massive and heavy when I first got it. The PO was bigger...and the Grand Carerra bigger still. Now that I am used to wearing larger 44mm watches, the GMTIIC feels small and I wish Rolex large outside of the DSSD.

Your best bet is to find a friend w a 44mm and trade for a week.

rexsub · 27 January 2010, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Nice watch, though I'm guessing he meant the inner-most hole, based on how he has it depicted in photos and that he has no extra links on his GMT.

I do have one extra link on the GMT.

Thanks all for looking and for your comments!

HL65 · 27 January 2010, 09:04 AM

Congrats and very nice!

26 January 2010, 12:07 PM	#1
rexsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto Watch: GMTIIC TT & PAM312 Posts: 51	GMTIIC has a new friend... Just arrived today... 312K After several Rollies, it's time to try something different. When I started looking my Panerai criteria was: 1. Sandwich dial 2. Exhibition back 3. Automatic movement The 312 fit the bill perfectly with the P.9000 Manifattura movement an added bonus.. 3 hours w this watch and it is everything I hoped it would be. The OEM straps on the other hand. I can only wear them on the last hole. Frustrating but strap options are what make the PAM IMO. Few pics w GMTIICs new friend:

26 January 2010, 12:21 PM	#2
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Extremely large wrists you have.... if you barely make it to the last hole. Congrats on the 312, a stunning companion to the IIC for sure! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

26 January 2010, 12:21 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Beautiful, congratulations What a great pair they make Cheers __________________

26 January 2010, 12:22 PM	#4
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	Congrat! Great one. Enjoy it. I had SS GMT2c and other rolexes, love them too, but since Thanksgiving, I bought first PAM - 88, then last week - 328, haven't touch rolexes yet!

26 January 2010, 12:23 PM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	great choice...congrats...like the pics also __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

26 January 2010, 12:25 PM	#6
m_reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 860	Great combo! Congratulations!...

26 January 2010, 12:37 PM	#7
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Yes, yes and YES!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

26 January 2010, 12:55 PM	#8
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats..the 312 is quite popular! __________________ too much into watches...

26 January 2010, 01:01 PM	#9
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Congrats!! __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

26 January 2010, 01:27 PM	#10
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	Wow - on the last hole - you must have massive wrists. You are correct that the beauty of the PAM is the endless selection of straps. Have a look at some aftermarket straps, as there are several strap makers that make extra long straps. If that still doesn't work for you, lots of strap makers will do custom made. Congrats on your first PAM - the collection only gets bigger from here. Cheers, Eric __________________ _____________ All GREEN

26 January 2010, 02:12 PM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Congrats on the 312 Agreed,the stock length straps are too short.130/80 would habeen better for most.

26 January 2010, 03:18 PM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Wow yeah - huge wrist! By the way, what a friend for your GMTIIC! :D

26 January 2010, 03:25 PM	#13
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Perfect match!

26 January 2010, 05:31 PM	#14
CorruptedSanity Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Saif Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Watch: AP Posts: 402	congratulations! The 312 is nice. I like the new 359 but the full shiny caase & bezel is not as nice as the brushed 312 case and polished bezel.

26 January 2010, 06:12 PM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Perfect Pair!!! Huge Congrats!!!

26 January 2010, 06:31 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,528	Very nice choice. My wrist is not big (71/2) but even the standard strap on my 231 is a bit on the short side. Chris will help you out with the size of the straps that you need. __________________ E

26 January 2010, 07:44 PM	#17
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Congratulations! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

26 January 2010, 09:00 PM	#18
republik-of-mancunia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manchester, M16 Watch: SS GMT-IIc Posts: 106	Congratulations! I luuuuurv the 312! [I'm hoping that a 111 will look as good next to my GMT IIc....]

27 January 2010, 02:51 AM	#19
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Nice watch, though I'm guessing he meant the inner-most hole, based on how he has it depicted in photos and that he has no extra links on his GMT. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

27 January 2010, 03:44 AM	#20
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Congratulations on the new watch and welcome to club 312! __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

27 January 2010, 04:04 AM	#21
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	nice 312 i am wondering if you can comment on the size between the GMT IIc and 312? i have small-ish wrist but the GMT IIc fits great and i really like the fit and size (while i had it). i wonder if 312 would be too big for my wrist size (local AD doesn't have one to try on yet)

27 January 2010, 04:24 AM	#23
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Congratulations! They both look great!

27 January 2010, 09:04 AM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Congrats and very nice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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