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17 October 2023, 04:31 AM | #1 |
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First Panerai and I hate it
I hate how I prefer this over my other watches, and how much I've already spent on straps.
I've always enjoyed how Panerai's look, but could never make the jump away from the traditional looking watches. Recently I was in Florence and visited OP, got the tour, and was hooked more than I care to admit. Initially I wanted the 233, and still do. But when I saw this 312 I fell for it. I appreciate that it keeps the 9 instead of replacing it with the small seconds. For my first I wanted a sandwich dial and the quickset hour feature something I didn't know I needed. While I like manual wind movements, the automatic is great for a set and forget. Anyway, happy to be a part of the club and I'm already looking forward to my next purchase. The Bucherer blue 1176, and 1661 have my attention now as I love the black and blue color combination. |
17 October 2023, 08:21 PM | #2 |
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Congrats! 312 was actually my first Panerai many moons ago and I still have fond memories of it. I was a one-watch guy at the time, so that Pam was a constant companion on the wrist. Wear it in good health.
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17 October 2023, 09:13 PM | #3 |
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Compliments and welcome!
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17 October 2023, 09:15 PM | #4 |
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Congratulations. Nice watch.
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17 October 2023, 09:40 PM | #5 |
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Congratulations
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17 October 2023, 10:16 PM | #6 |
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Congrats
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18 October 2023, 03:57 AM | #7 |
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18 October 2023, 06:41 AM | #8 |
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Congratulations. Nothing wears like a Panerai!
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18 October 2023, 06:45 AM | #9 |
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Congratulations! I hate mine for the exact same reason. Have been wearing it all of last month
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18 October 2023, 07:24 AM | #10 |
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Great PAM, congrats!
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18 October 2023, 11:47 AM | #11 |
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Congrats! For years I’ve wanted to add a Rolex EXP II polar to compliment my BLNR… then Panerai found me earlier this year and the cost of the 2 Panerais I now have, along with 6 custom straps, far exceeds what would have been my EXP II purchase. Oh well. My Radiomir and Luminor now get about 95% of my wrist time.
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18 October 2023, 12:21 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations!
I’m looking for the exact same model these days, good prices out there too . Pam had always their flavor. |
18 October 2023, 01:21 PM | #13 |
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OP, great watch. Glad your liking Panerai. I have owned many over the last 15 years. 233 is an excellent piece.
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18 October 2023, 01:52 PM | #14 |
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Very nice, congratulations
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18 October 2023, 02:15 PM | #15 |
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Congrats and Agreed! My Pams get worn 99% of the time for the last few years while all the others brands sit nice and comfy tucked away in the safe.
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21 October 2023, 12:47 PM | #16 |
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Great pickup! Welcome to the club!
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21 October 2023, 09:57 PM | #17 |
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Congrats
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24 October 2023, 03:23 AM | #18 |
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Love the 312, I went with the 320. I wanted that floating GMT hand, not sure if it matters.
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24 October 2023, 06:58 AM | #19 |
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Welcome to the club.
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