I posted this on another forum...
Pic taken few years ago before I bought the two pams I posted earlier
In my region (Asia),pam still remains popular for those who still cannot afford the likes of AP ROO or steel Rolex...personally I do enjoy wearing pam more than the watches by those two brands
Personally I enjoy wearing mine as they’re different,bold,simple yet still refined...
This `04 111 must be considered almost vintage compared to the rest of the fayre on this thread.
Worn on one of Micah`s stinkin` old Mausers - knarly, rugged, proper.
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One of the things I like about panerais,if your out and another paneristi spots what your wearing they’ll approach you and comment on your watch.
It’s like having an old mini or beetle and seeing another,headlights start flashing straight away.
I’m not sure you get the same response when your wearing something else .
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Lovely, lovely 64!
I got my 111 in 2009 - gosh 10 years now! Was my first 'proper' high end watch. Currently have a 111 and 190. Both in the safe and need to come out. The 190 also needs a service (pricey....).
Had a 183 (sold to get a 190, I kinda miss the slim profile, though the 190 is a much better watch) and a 233 (fabulous, but didn't sit on my wrist well at all).
Some great Panerais here, though I seem to very much prefer the majority of PAMs prior to the mass in-house charge. Keep it up!
Some of mine from years gone by and 2 from the present...
Started for me with a 086.
Then a 176 followed.
Then a 312.
Then a 190, which was a bad move as i quickly realised why i couldn't get on with the 312.
It was 312's lack of gold hands so that was moved on for a 351.
Then i traded the lot for the 2 present ones...
127
232
And of all that have gone, i only miss one, and it was the one that i took the longest to bond with, but at the end it was tough to let it go and i very nearly didn't.
So Panerai.
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I do like em.
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605 Firenze
Very basic question, what's the smallest model available, probably an older one? I really love the look, especially the sandwich dial, but can't get away with the large sizes and bulk.
What references are 42mm or less?
Thanks
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My pair, of which the 233 is probably my most worn watch.
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605 amazing dial
Insightful piece.
However I think the main drop off for the brand was the Brooklyn bridge disaster (2010?) when PAM owners found very cheap unworked movements inside their expensive watches. In fact the same type of thing that would be found in fake Pams.
Many didn't believe it at first...
I do like the original sandwich dial vintage types, but it takes a lot to live something like that down.
Cheers,
Neil.
Brooklyn Bridge was but one watch that no one I know ever brought. They still remain a iconic brand and a great alternative to the ‘safe’ (read boring) options most chose.
Panerai journey has been up and down. Plucked from obscurity and brought out by major corporation that catapulted them into the upper echelons long before they were ready to be there they did well considering.
But here we are today seeing a nice steady and reliable Release from them each year and many returning to those classic and timeless pieces plus collectors scrambling to find some of the earlier Classics that have that charm and character.
Add to this the move to in-house across the board and smaller models that cater for those who prefer a slender watch and if nothing else they have listened to their critics and acted Upon that.
I’d missed this thread!
Really bad pics of some of mine.
190
590
232
233
And by no means least the 372
I do regret selling my 243 and would love another as i am missing a Sub. However top of that Sub list would be a 64, so Howard please give me a shout if you ever have a want to move the 64 on!!!
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Something less common
23A from 1998,notice the T Swiss made T
92G,the first antimagnetic Pam and first Mike Horn edition
123G,the only automatic destro pam with smooth bezel (yup,ruined by the PR)
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Simple logo zero here.
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Another classic IMHO
Some lovely examples here
Do have a hankering for one of the submersibles
My 118 stopped working, so currently with Panerai, thankfully just needs a service to sort it out, and should be back in another 4 weeks, been away for 2 weeks
Cheers
Kevin
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Here’s today’s beauty - my 42mm 682 sub. Mine is from the first year of production and has the exhibition back.
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I’ve owned quite a few references over the years but the only one that remains in the collection is my 90. It was my first ‘proper’ watch, and a gift from my wife, making it a keeper. A little different from other PAM90s in that I’ve had it engraved and a non-cyclops crystal fitted. I must dig it out soon.
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^^^^^ I like that a great deal!!
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I agree. I think its is an often misunderstood brand, which hasnt been helped by poor management and over zealous marketing by Richemont. But if you take their models, I find many of their movements are quite solid, like for example the P.9010 has a double bridge anchor, 28800 BPH, 72HR PR, Hacking, Quick Hour. Its honestly a solid movement, or even their hand wound ones like the P2002. This coupled with a design that has in many ways stood the test of time, as its not a brand new design, it was actually the design of the tools used in the military so there is some heritage there too.
Started with a 590
Moved it and got a 372 which I absolutely love and it has pretty much become my daily
Starting to look at a Radiomir as well.
Some pics from a small local gtg
Pam380
Got to try a 911 (loved it)
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Love that lume shot.
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I have fairly chunky wrists at 7.75 ish, but it was my first 47mm & have found it not to be a problem at all. Sits surprisingly well, it's quite slim which helps & doesn't feel too much at all (although that picture possibly isn't the best). Personally my 44mm 233 feels chunkier but that may relate to the height.
Ti/SS 106
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My 312 is my only keeper as was a wedding gift from my wife
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Loving this thread guys - keep it up!
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
Here are a couple of lesser known PAM's, both 40mm. The PAM 70 Luminor and PAM62 radiomir in white gold.
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Just to keep the group shot theme going. Rob and i got together for a coffee with the Pams, lighting in the cafe wasnt great.........
Group shot
The 8 days together
47mm Rads (with the 190 lurking!)
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