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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. Thanks and enjoy! |
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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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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31 July 2015, 07:47 AM | #4 |
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Welcome and Congrats on a great combo!
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31 July 2015, 08:13 AM | #5 |
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Congrats
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31 July 2015, 08:57 AM | #6 |
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Great choice congrats
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31 July 2015, 03:04 PM | #7 |
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292 on asso is such a gorgeous combo! Big congrats!! Love the 292. |
31 July 2015, 04:43 PM | #8 |
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Congrats!
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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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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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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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31 July 2015, 11:20 PM | #12 |
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Well done!
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31 July 2015, 11:27 PM | #13 |
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Enjoy the new PAM!
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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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Nice!
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Beautiful 292 ! Bog Congrats
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Congrats!
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3 August 2015, 12:05 AM | #19 |
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thanks very much everyone! loving this watch.
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3 August 2015, 12:50 AM | #20 |
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I love that Panerai.
congrats.
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congrats!!!
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Congratulations! Love seeing incoming posts with nice pics.
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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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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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Congrats!
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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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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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Congrats!
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23 August 2015, 11:25 PM | #30 |
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You, my friend, have excellent taste.
Just need a nice chronograph to balance it out.
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