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fishrising · 15 October 2009, 01:49 AM

I just acquired:

A PAM000164 J Series:

Is it a 40 or 44??? (Please note the sarcasm...see pic below)

You would think you get longer straps with such a larger watch???

ocwatching · 15 October 2009, 01:56 AM

Congrats..welcome to the club...that PAM look tiny on your wrist...

Trurolexer · 15 October 2009, 01:56 AM

Great catch!!! Huge Congrats!!! Welcome To The Blueside!!!

louie · 15 October 2009, 02:15 AM

Congrats Ben! but i think its alittle too small for your wrist...it that a 40mm?

fishrising · 15 October 2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

Congrats Ben! but i think its alittle too small for your wrist...it that a 40mm?

It is a 44.

louie · 15 October 2009, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishrising

It is a 44.

Ben,time for some straps...the standard ones definetly too short for your wrist.

fishrising · 15 October 2009, 03:12 AM

Where I can get an extra set of tools?

Nahligah · 15 October 2009, 03:34 AM

Welcome Ben, enjoy the forum and you're 164.

davel1 · 15 October 2009, 03:35 AM

Love the 164. It doen't get much love on some other sites, but it is one of my favorites. Wish I still had mine. Congrats and enjoy.

Best,
Dave

xbox · 15 October 2009, 04:02 AM

Nice watch Ben - enjoy!

seehoo · 15 October 2009, 04:33 AM

congrats on your 164!

rolex sweep · 15 October 2009, 04:33 AM

Lucky!

R1@160@alltimes · 15 October 2009, 04:34 AM

Great 164...wear it in the best of health

Nica64 · 15 October 2009, 04:42 AM

Congratulations!! beautiful

TswaneNguni · 15 October 2009, 05:18 AM

Ben,huge congrats on the PAM and a very warm welcome to the forum !!

Yup,the choice of strap length from Panerai leaves much to be desired.Looking at your pics,even the 115/95 will be a touch short.I would suggest something like eg. Kevin/BigB ammo in 25/25 and 95/165 for your 164.Will look great !!

fishrising · 15 October 2009, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I would suggest something like eg. Kevin/BigB ammo in 25/25 and 95/165 for your 164. Will look great !!

The croc strap is nice, but too formal for my everyday wear. So, a couple of "Panerainoob" questions:

Where would I find these Kevin/BigB Ammo Straps?

Do you guys try to use original Panerai buckles/deployments? Or is the buckle/deployment also a "signature" from the artisan that created your strap? [EDIT: found my answer, as most original Panerai buckles/deployments are made for tapered straps from 24 down to 22, and most aftermarket straps are 24 straight through, the original Panerai ones won't fit most aftermarket straps.]

Where can I get extra Panerai tools?

Where can I get extra tubes/spring bars/etc? Do you recommend original Panerai or aftermarket?

THANKS!

heresiarh · 15 October 2009, 06:00 AM

Beautiful piece. I prefer the Arabic numbers over markers. A definite keeper for a very very long time. Enjoy!

mike · 15 October 2009, 06:17 AM

Man I love the 164. My AD had one and I almost jumped but screwed around to long.

Killer score!!

ocwatching · 15 October 2009, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishrising

where would i find these kevin/bigb ammo straps?
watches24seven.com
they are pricey...

Where can i get extra panerai tools? Call up the boutiques. In beverly Hills ask for chad warrick

where can i get extra tubes/spring bars/etc? Do you recommend original panerai or aftermarket? I ordered a strap from greg stevens (great service) he throws in extra sets of tubes...i don't find that i need new spring bars but they are available online or ask boutique

enjoy!

you are going to find that the straps are another whole new world...

jcatral14 · 15 October 2009, 08:10 AM

Beautiful piece

Congrats

emagni · 15 October 2009, 08:34 AM

Big congrats and wear it in good health!

Tommysol · 15 October 2009, 08:34 AM

get the OOR edition..I think it came in 170 pieces?

louie · 15 October 2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishrising

The croc strap is nice, but too formal for my everyday wear. So, a couple of "Panerainoob" questions:

Where would I find these Kevin/BigB Ammo Straps?

Do you guys try to use original Panerai buckles/deployments? Or is the buckle/deployment also a "signature" from the artisan that created your strap? [EDIT: found my answer, as most original Panerai buckles/deployments are made for tapered straps from 24 down to 22, and most aftermarket straps are 24 straight through, the original Panerai ones won't fit most aftermarket straps.]

Where can I get extra Panerai tools?

Where can I get extra tubes/spring bars/etc? Do you recommend original Panerai or aftermarket?

THANKS!

Where would I find these Kevin/BigB Ammo Straps?
http://www.watches24seven.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=4324

Do you guys try to use original Panerai buckles/deployments? Or is the buckle/deployment also a "signature" from the artisan that created your strap? [EDIT: found my answer, as most original Panerai buckles/deployments are made for tapered straps from 24 down to 22, and most aftermarket straps are 24 straight through, the original Panerai ones won't fit most aftermarket straps.]

Where can I get extra Panerai tools?
Grab a toothpick in replacement of your Panerai pusher,screwdriver from any hardware store or from tools4watches http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...aseback+Opener

Where can I get extra tubes/spring bars/etc? Do you recommend original Panerai or aftermarket?
tubes can be obtained from your nearby ADs for free or from the bay at minimum cost. Be cautious some of the aftermarket tubes are slightly longer than the original ones so have to sand them shorter in order not to scratch the inner lugs.Imo tubes are for the historic or the screw in models.Not so much for the models with the quick strap change system.

Carlo Miguel · 15 October 2009, 01:17 PM

Welcome to the Panerai bug....i'v said it before, this is only the beginning

dalip · 16 October 2009, 03:16 AM

Congrats Ben! Good to be joining you today!

mrmilo · 16 October 2009, 10:14 AM

Me too, as of today...it's a unique feeling for sure in my opinion. Congratulations!

Nick1959 · 16 October 2009, 10:48 AM

Congratulations and enjoy it for a long time

GBJIV · 16 October 2009, 04:28 PM

Love it... Major congrats! Enjoy it for many years!

15 October 2009, 01:49 AM	#1
fishrising "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New England, USA Watch: Sub, Pam164, PO-XL Posts: 383	I Just Joined the PANERAI Ranks! I just acquired: A PAM000164 J Series: Is it a 40 or 44??? (Please note the sarcasm...see pic below) You would think you get longer straps with such a larger watch??? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

15 October 2009, 01:56 AM	#2
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats..welcome to the club...that PAM look tiny on your wrist... __________________ too much into watches...

15 October 2009, 02:15 AM	#4
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Congrates! Congrats Ben! but i think its alittle too small for your wrist...it that a 40mm? __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

15 October 2009, 03:12 AM	#7
fishrising "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ben Location: New England, USA Watch: Sub, Pam164, PO-XL Posts: 383	Where I can get an extra set of tools? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

15 October 2009, 03:35 AM	#9
davel1 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: david lyon Location: indianapolis Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 11	Very Nice!!!! Love the 164. It doen't get much love on some other sites, but it is one of my favorites. Wish I still had mine. Congrats and enjoy. Best, Dave

15 October 2009, 01:56 AM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Great catch!!! Huge Congrats!!! Welcome To The Blueside!!!

15 October 2009, 03:34 AM	#8
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	Welcome Ben, enjoy the forum and you're 164.

15 October 2009, 04:02 AM	#10
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Nice watch Ben - enjoy!

15 October 2009, 04:33 AM	#11
seehoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: John Location: SE Asia Watch: Mostly indies… Posts: 39	congrats on your 164!

15 October 2009, 04:33 AM	#12
rolex sweep Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Melbourne Watch: DeepSea, Movado Posts: 72	Lucky!

15 October 2009, 04:34 AM	#13
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Great 164...wear it in the best of health __________________

15 October 2009, 04:42 AM	#14
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congratulations!! beautiful __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

15 October 2009, 05:18 AM	#15
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Ben,huge congrats on the PAM and a very warm welcome to the forum !! Yup,the choice of strap length from Panerai leaves much to be desired.Looking at your pics,even the 115/95 will be a touch short.I would suggest something like eg. Kevin/BigB ammo in 25/25 and 95/165 for your 164.Will look great !!

15 October 2009, 06:00 AM	#17
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	Beautiful piece. I prefer the Arabic numbers over markers. A definite keeper for a very very long time. Enjoy! __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

15 October 2009, 06:17 AM	#18
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Man I love the 164. My AD had one and I almost jumped but screwed around to long. Killer score!!

15 October 2009, 08:10 AM	#20
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 722	Beautiful piece Congrats __________________ -Jay

15 October 2009, 08:34 AM	#21
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	Big congrats and wear it in good health! __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

15 October 2009, 08:34 AM	#22
Tommysol "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 591	Congrats on the 164..I think an underrated watch for sure...did you... get the OOR edition..I think it came in 170 pieces?

15 October 2009, 01:17 PM	#24
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Welcome to the Panerai bug....i'v said it before, this is only the beginning

16 October 2009, 03:16 AM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats Ben! Good to be joining you today! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 October 2009, 10:14 AM	#26
mrmilo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: usa Posts: 9	Congrats! Me too, as of today...it's a unique feeling for sure in my opinion. Congratulations!

16 October 2009, 10:48 AM	#27
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	Congratulations and enjoy it for a long time

16 October 2009, 04:28 PM	#28
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Love it... Major congrats! Enjoy it for many years! __________________ Jackson

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