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Old 31 July 2015, 07:02 AM   #1
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My First Panerai - Happy Incoming!

So I start a thread not too long ago asking for opinions on the 292 vs. 505. I have been completely enamored and infatuated with both of these watches for about a year.
Here is the thread...

Anyhow, with a huge thank you to RUpanerai (Brian Lau), I end up getting a brand new PAM292. I could not be happier with it, and on a side note could not have been happier with the care and attention I received from Brian in purchasing the watch. I will post something in the feedback section about him ASAP.

This watch has exceed my expectations in every regard. It wears well, looks amazing, keeps excellent time (roughly +1 SPD over the past week or so), and has a power reserve every bit advertised.

I've put aside the OEM black strap for now and have been happily wearing it with a brown asso strap which is slightly fulfilling my fix for the 505. Best of both worlds right?

Here are some random pics I've taken since I received the watch. I'll add more when I can.

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Old 31 July 2015, 07:04 AM   #2
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Can't beat that combo, black with brown strap, congrats!
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Old 31 July 2015, 07:25 AM   #3
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I think you actually did it perfectly. I have been envying this combo myself. I like the sub seconds dial, no date dial with the brown asso strap. If I was going to go with a DLC or composite piece, this is the way I would go.
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Old 31 July 2015, 07:47 AM   #4
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Welcome and Congrats on a great combo!


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Old 31 July 2015, 08:13 AM   #5
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Old 31 July 2015, 08:57 AM   #6
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Great choice congrats
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Old 31 July 2015, 03:04 PM   #7
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292 on asso is such a gorgeous combo! Big congrats!! Love the 292.
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Old 31 July 2015, 04:43 PM   #8
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Old 31 July 2015, 09:08 PM   #9
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Congrats! And agreed, Brian is a pleasure to deal with.
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Old 31 July 2015, 10:10 PM   #10
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Very very very nice! The 292 is a beauty indeed.

Good choice!
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Old 31 July 2015, 10:18 PM   #11
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nice watch for sure. a bit big for my wrist, but it's among the nicest panerais I've seen. I saw one up close a few weeks ago as well.. it's even nicer in person.
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Old 31 July 2015, 11:20 PM   #12
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Old 31 July 2015, 11:27 PM   #13
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Enjoy the new PAM!
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Old 1 August 2015, 02:30 AM   #14
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Awesome decision and it looks great! Congrats!
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I miss my 292. Great watch. Many different straps look good with the black ceramic... Enjoy!
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Old 1 August 2015, 10:38 PM   #16
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Old 1 August 2015, 11:12 PM   #17
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Beautiful 292 ! Bog Congrats
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Old 2 August 2015, 02:14 AM   #18
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Old 3 August 2015, 12:05 AM   #19
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thanks very much everyone! loving this watch.
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I love that Panerai.

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Old 3 August 2015, 02:58 AM   #21
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Old 22 August 2015, 11:05 PM   #23
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So I start a thread not too long ago asking for opinions on the 292 vs. 505. I have been completely enamored and infatuated with both of these watches for about a year.
Here is the thread...

Anyhow, with a huge thank you to RUpanerai (Brian Lau), I end up getting a brand new PAM292. I could not be happier with it, and on a side note could not have been happier with the care and attention I received from Brian in purchasing the watch. I will post something in the feedback section about him ASAP.

This watch has exceed my expectations in every regard. It wears well, looks amazing, keeps excellent time (roughly +1 SPD over the past week or so), and has a power reserve every bit advertised.

I've put aside the OEM black strap for now and have been happily wearing it with a brown asso strap which is slightly fulfilling my fix for the 505. Best of both worlds right?
Over the last few weeks, I've come back to this thread almost on a daily basis to look at the pictures of your 292.

So much so that I've pulled the trigger on one (despite having a 380 on order too). Will definitely swap the black strap for a brown one too.

Anyone have solid recommendations for a nice brown strap?
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Old 23 August 2015, 12:49 AM   #24
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Very good choice! The watch looks stunning on your wrist.
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Old 23 August 2015, 08:05 AM   #25
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Old 23 August 2015, 09:03 AM   #26
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Congrats! Great pics.

Makes me miss mine as well. I unfortunately had a dud though. Went back for service 3+ times, was never right, I got frustrated and sold it.

Your images certainly make me want to give it another go!
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Old 23 August 2015, 10:41 AM   #27
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Over the last few weeks, I've come back to this thread almost on a daily basis to look at the pictures of your 292.

So much so that I've pulled the trigger on one (despite having a 380 on order too). Will definitely swap the black strap for a brown one too.

Anyone have solid recommendations for a nice brown strap?
Huge congrats to you!!! My 292 has brought me just about as much joy as a material item could bring me, I hope the same for you.

I bought my strap from Panatime and IMO the quality is amazing, especially for the money ($50). I had an opportunity to buy OEM but after making such a big purchase I just didn't feel like adding salt to the wound with the cost of OEM. I wouldn't have mind spending upwards of $100 or even $150 but it's damn hard to find a 26/22 asso strap that fits the Radiomir well. Anyhow, in retrospect I wouldn't have done it any different!

Post some pics.
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Old 23 August 2015, 10:48 AM   #28
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Some more pics :)

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Old 23 August 2015, 03:30 PM   #29
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Old 23 August 2015, 11:25 PM   #30
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Some more pics :)
You, my friend, have excellent taste.
Just need a nice chronograph to balance it out.
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