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Initial_J · 20 December 2021, 04:00 AM

Been thinking about which reference to add to my collection as my first Panerai. I wanted something in 47mm, for a more “in your face” size that is differentiated from everything else I own. I have 7.75” wrists so I can pull off the size, and anything smaller doesn’t really feel like a true Panerai for me. Steel was a must as I wanted some heft to match the size. Then I wanted a balanced dial, and decided simpler was better. To me, the small seconds hand on a lot of references is sort of pointless when you don’t even have minute markers. Ultimately I decided on a classic 2 hand implementation. That basically left me with the 372 vs 673. For whatever reason, “Marina Militare” on the dial is just plain cool and I love that the reference is a special edition, so it had to be the 673. Managed to find one at what I think is a pretty good price, not much more than 372s are going for. Should be here in a couple days!!!

Now the question becomes which straps to get…

mikkoi · 20 December 2021, 04:20 AM

Congratulations! Great watch, I love mine! Straps, well, it’s a strap monster. Plenty of them goes well

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mailman · 20 December 2021, 06:29 AM

Congratulations. Just different enough from the 372.

Saoirse32 · 21 December 2021, 02:42 AM

Congrats!

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Initial_J · 22 December 2021, 05:46 AM

Here she is!!! Photos do not do her justice… the gold hands are just awesome. And luckily I have wrists big enough to pull off the “proper” size

Now it’s time to shop for straps

michaelodonnell123 · 22 December 2021, 09:25 AM

↑ Beautiful Panerai. Gladiator we salute you!

Urosfan · 28 December 2021, 12:23 AM

Congrats

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mobster600 · 28 December 2021, 12:36 AM

Looking good!

emtee · 28 December 2021, 04:14 AM

Very nice, congrats!

mijaved · 28 December 2021, 06:11 AM

Very nice, congratulations

Holybatman88 · 28 December 2021, 09:44 AM

Congrats, I also love the "Marina Militare"on the dial. Makes the watch even more special. I was strongly considering this watch against the PAM 217 which I eventually got. My wrist size is similar to yours so I can also wear my PAM 217 47mm comfortably as well. Enjoy the watch!

20 December 2021, 04:00 AM	#1
Initial_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 73	Incoming PAM 673 Been thinking about which reference to add to my collection as my first Panerai. I wanted something in 47mm, for a more “in your face” size that is differentiated from everything else I own. I have 7.75” wrists so I can pull off the size, and anything smaller doesn’t really feel like a true Panerai for me. Steel was a must as I wanted some heft to match the size. Then I wanted a balanced dial, and decided simpler was better. To me, the small seconds hand on a lot of references is sort of pointless when you don’t even have minute markers. Ultimately I decided on a classic 2 hand implementation. That basically left me with the 372 vs 673. For whatever reason, “Marina Militare” on the dial is just plain cool and I love that the reference is a special edition, so it had to be the 673. Managed to find one at what I think is a pretty good price, not much more than 372s are going for. Should be here in a couple days!!! Now the question becomes which straps to get… __________________ Rolex GMT Master 1675 “Pepsi” \| Rolex GMT Master II 116710BLNR “Batman” \| Rolex Daytona 116520 (black dial) \| Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph LE 49150-000A-9017 \| Cartier Santos de Cartier Large Black ADLC WSSA0039 \| Panerai PAM00673

20 December 2021, 06:29 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,389	Congratulations. Just different enough from the 372. __________________ JJ

21 December 2021, 02:42 AM	#4
Saoirse32 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,057	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PANERAI Luminor 8 Days GMT “Dot” Dial (PAM00233) PANERAI Submersible (PAM01055) PANERAI Radiomir (PAM01385) ROLEX Sea-Dweller Mk1 (126600) ROLEX DeepSea D-Blue (136660) OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” (310.32.42.50.02.001) OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary (210.30.42.20.03.003) IWC Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Woodland” (IW389106)

28 December 2021, 06:11 AM	#10
mijaved "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Imran Location: UK Watch: Bluesy,16600,16610 Posts: 86	Very nice, congratulations __________________ Rolex Sub 116613LBD, Rolex Sub 16610, Rolex SeaDweller 16600, Rolex OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE 15238, BREITLING CHRONOMAT A13356

20 December 2021, 04:20 AM	#2
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Congratulations! Great watch, I love mine! Straps, well, it’s a strap monster. Plenty of them goes well Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 December 2021, 09:25 AM	#6
michaelodonnell123 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Michael Location: NJ Watch: Panerai 112 Posts: 1,172	↑ Beautiful Panerai. Gladiator we salute you!

28 December 2021, 12:23 AM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,222	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 December 2021, 12:36 AM	#8
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,481	Looking good!

28 December 2021, 04:14 AM	#9
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,242	Very nice, congrats!

28 December 2021, 09:44 AM	#11
Holybatman88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NZ Posts: 38	Congrats, I also love the "Marina Militare"on the dial. Makes the watch even more special. I was strongly considering this watch against the PAM 217 which I eventually got. My wrist size is similar to yours so I can also wear my PAM 217 47mm comfortably as well. Enjoy the watch!

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