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amanda · 28 April 2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fat-sam

my pam was the first watch i genuinly fell in love with- its being serviced now and i miss it more then anything- if i had a bnib rolex i might feel the same but none of my other watches have made me feel like this, the lucky thing(money wise) is i only like base models.... radiomir next!

So is it going to be a 210 next then? I tried one on at the GTG a few weeks ago and it was gorgeous - sits lower on the wrist and not as in your face as the Luminor - love the Luminor tho!

Incurable · 28 April 2007, 01:19 PM

After seeing the original picture in this thread, I was going to say, "Cat owner, eh" -or- perhaps "avid rose gardner?"... Personally, I'm somewhat ambivalent about the brand. As for personality types associated w/Panerai, like Rolex, I think it defies stereotypes. I've noticed Jay Leno seems to wear one, as does Hugh Grant. They're hard to miss when seen. Enjoy for whatever reasons you choose. Making choices for yourself is the only true freedom you have. No need to rationalize them to anyone.

amanda · 28 April 2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Incurable

After seeing the original picture in this thread, I was going to say, "Cat owner, eh" -or- perhaps "avid rose gardner?"...

No horserider actually... used to be a very good one! Until I got hurt... what you seee on my hand is the consequences of a bad fall.

I dont believe in stereotypes and never have.....

Enjoy your Rolex.. the GMT never suited me, always felt like I had some really old dudes watch on my wrist

chris_nor_cal · 28 April 2007, 06:38 PM

how do you pronounce the word "panerai"? is it pan-are-eye or pan-err-ee or puh something?

amanda · 28 April 2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

how do you pronounce the word "panerai"? is it pan-are-eye or pan-err-ee or puh something?

pan-ar-eye - I think thats the best way to explain it....

C.J. · 28 April 2007, 09:08 PM

I like Pam's , a lot. I'd love to get a 111 but they're just to damn big for my wrist

amanda · 28 April 2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I like Pam's , a lot. I'd love to get a 111 but they're just to damn big for my wrist

bummer! maybe a 40mm would be better for you then?

leopardprey · 29 April 2007, 12:12 PM

I like Pam's , a lot. I'd love to get a 111 but they're just to damn big for my wrist

Thats what I said, I do not like really big watches, even though that is the current fad. So I got a PAM 40mm, same size as the Rolex Sport Model, and could not be happier. Has a really different look with the square style case. The dial is so easy to read, and the crown protector is very unique.

dman · 30 April 2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I like Pam's , a lot. I'd love to get a 111 but they're just to damn big for my wrist

Don't worry pal, my 190 looks great on Dylan, and he is only two inches taller than you. BTW/ he turns 4 next month.

mailman · 30 April 2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Don't worry pal, my 190 looks great on Dylan, and he is only two inches taller than you. BTW/ he turns 4 next month.

ROTFLMMFAO

JJ Irani · 1 May 2007, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Don't worry pal, my 190 looks great on Dylan, and he is only two inches taller than you. BTW/ he turns 4 next month.

mikey · 2 May 2007, 11:56 AM

I had a Pan for a weekend and enjoyed it, but after we exchange back to our watches I totatlly forgot about Pani. It was a large watch that was a nice size for me since I am a large man. It just ain't a Rolex.There is no Rolex substitute.............

dman · 2 May 2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey

I had a Pan for a weekend and enjoyed it, but after we exchange back to our watches I totatlly forgot about Pani. It was a large watch that was a nice size for me since I am a large man. It just ain't a Rolex.There is no Rolex substitute.............

Different strokes....

leopardprey · 2 May 2007, 12:38 PM

You should try a 40mm PAM, more in keeping with the size of the Rolex Sport models. Does not "Bling" as much or stand out as much as the larger 44mms.

I think both Rolex and Panerais are good watches, both with a unique history. Both gained their rep for making "tool" watches. Rolex seems to be going away from that. And many are buying PAMs for more of fashion, it is the current fad here in Asia to have really large watches (especially with the women), rather than to use as a dive watch over your dry suit.

The Lum is much better on the PAMs though and the crystal does not show all your fingersprints and smudges like the Rolex does. I think a good collection would be to have one Rolex and one PAM.

Launch Mini · 2 May 2007, 12:39 PM

There are genreally a couple sizes of PAM's
40mm, 42 ( few Radiomirs) 44, 45 and 47
Two basic cases, Radiomirs and Luminors.
PAM = PAnerai Model ie a PAM50 is the model 50 run .
44mm Luminors are "standard, but there are quite a few 40mm out there.
45 is the size for the "standard Radiomir"
47 seems to be reserved for Special Edition runs that commemorate the 1930-1950 watches worn by the Italian Navy.
Here are some Rad's 42, 47 and 45mm respectively

Here's a mixed bag

leopardprey · 2 May 2007, 01:03 PM

Yeah, I almost bought a 42mm Radiomir that fitted the wrsit real nice, but was a little out of my budget at over $7000.

Thanks for the photos Launch Mini. LIke the Radiomir 42mm Alarm!

mlb · 2 May 2007, 01:57 PM

What's the one on the left ?

leopardprey · 2 May 2007, 02:11 PM

42mm Panerai Radiomir GMT with Alarm function. Only water resistant to 30 meters though.

mlb · 2 May 2007, 02:22 PM

What does the alarm sound like? Can it be combined with a SS bracelet? What is MRSP?

Thanks

Mike

Launch Mini · 2 May 2007, 02:25 PM

Not sure the US MSRP, In Canada I think it was around $8300
THe alarm is more like a buzzer. A really loud mosquito. It will run around 8-11 seconds on a separate power reserve.
No metal bracelets that I am aware of. Yeah it is one of my favourites for sure.

mlb · 2 May 2007, 02:36 PM

I really like it cause of its size - Panerai's big sizes would dominate my wrist. 42 would really be pushing it, but I really like it.

With Panerai's is it the more complicated the more expensive?

Thanks again

amanda · 2 May 2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mlb

What's the one on the left ?

the 232 looks huge compared to the 190

leopardprey · 2 May 2007, 05:16 PM

The 42mm Radiomir I tried on wore about the same as a 40mm Rolex Explorer. Very thin case and the movement was made by JLC.

Damn, should have bought it. (But then again the cost was $7200 and that is enough to travel on for 6 months!)

28 April 2007, 01:19 PM	#32
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	After seeing the original picture in this thread, I was going to say, "Cat owner, eh" -or- perhaps "avid rose gardner?"... Personally, I'm somewhat ambivalent about the brand. As for personality types associated w/Panerai, like Rolex, I think it defies stereotypes. I've noticed Jay Leno seems to wear one, as does Hugh Grant. They're hard to miss when seen. Enjoy for whatever reasons you choose. Making choices for yourself is the only true freedom you have. No need to rationalize them to anyone. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

28 April 2007, 06:38 PM	#34
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	how do you pronounce the word "panerai"? is it pan-are-eye or pan-err-ee or puh something? __________________

2 May 2007, 12:39 PM	#45
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	There are genreally a couple sizes of PAM's 40mm, 42 ( few Radiomirs) 44, 45 and 47 Two basic cases, Radiomirs and Luminors. PAM = PAnerai Model ie a PAM50 is the model 50 run . 44mm Luminors are "standard, but there are quite a few 40mm out there. 45 is the size for the "standard Radiomir" 47 seems to be reserved for Special Edition runs that commemorate the 1930-1950 watches worn by the Italian Navy. Here are some Rad's 42, 47 and 45mm respectively Here's a mixed bag __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

2 May 2007, 02:25 PM	#50
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Not sure the US MSRP, In Canada I think it was around $8300 THe alarm is more like a buzzer. A really loud mosquito. It will run around 8-11 seconds on a separate power reserve. No metal bracelets that I am aware of. Yeah it is one of my favourites for sure. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 April 2007, 09:08 PM	#36
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I like Pam's , a lot. I'd love to get a 111 but they're just to damn big for my wrist

29 April 2007, 12:12 PM	#38
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I like Pam's , a lot. I'd love to get a 111 but they're just to damn big for my wrist Thats what I said, I do not like really big watches, even though that is the current fad. So I got a PAM 40mm, same size as the Rolex Sport Model, and could not be happier. Has a really different look with the square style case. The dial is so easy to read, and the crown protector is very unique.

2 May 2007, 11:56 AM	#42
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I had a Pan for a weekend and enjoyed it, but after we exchange back to our watches I totatlly forgot about Pani. It was a large watch that was a nice size for me since I am a large man. It just ain't a Rolex.There is no Rolex substitute.............

2 May 2007, 12:38 PM	#44
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	You should try a 40mm PAM, more in keeping with the size of the Rolex Sport models. Does not "Bling" as much or stand out as much as the larger 44mms. I think both Rolex and Panerais are good watches, both with a unique history. Both gained their rep for making "tool" watches. Rolex seems to be going away from that. And many are buying PAMs for more of fashion, it is the current fad here in Asia to have really large watches (especially with the women), rather than to use as a dive watch over your dry suit. The Lum is much better on the PAMs though and the crystal does not show all your fingersprints and smudges like the Rolex does. I think a good collection would be to have one Rolex and one PAM.

2 May 2007, 01:03 PM	#46
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah, I almost bought a 42mm Radiomir that fitted the wrsit real nice, but was a little out of my budget at over $7000. Thanks for the photos Launch Mini. LIke the Radiomir 42mm Alarm!

2 May 2007, 01:57 PM	#47
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	What's the one on the left ?

2 May 2007, 02:11 PM	#48
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	42mm Panerai Radiomir GMT with Alarm function. Only water resistant to 30 meters though.

2 May 2007, 02:22 PM	#49
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	What does the alarm sound like? Can it be combined with a SS bracelet? What is MRSP? Thanks Mike

2 May 2007, 02:36 PM	#51
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	I really like it cause of its size - Panerai's big sizes would dominate my wrist. 42 would really be pushing it, but I really like it. With Panerai's is it the more complicated the more expensive? Thanks again

2 May 2007, 05:16 PM	#53
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	The 42mm Radiomir I tried on wore about the same as a 40mm Rolex Explorer. Very thin case and the movement was made by JLC. Damn, should have bought it. (But then again the cost was $7200 and that is enough to travel on for 6 months!)

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