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Old 13 May 2016, 08:36 AM   #1
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I'm In Loveeee!

Hey Panerai lovers!

Today I joined the club. It was a difficult 2 weeks I had to wait but today I collected my Pam 312 and what a beauty. I immediately swapped the strap once home, yes I already had bought a strap even before I got the watch, to the one shown in the picture....and what a joy it is to swap straps! Well done to panerai for coming up with this smart solution. Sorry I didn't do any unboxing pictures etc but I was just too excited!

If I don't mind saying so myself, but it looks amazing on this strap. Love it. I'm just lost for words. When I tried it on in the AD I wasn't in love with it as much as I am now. That's not to say I didn't love it then too, otherwise why would I get it, right lol....Wore it and went to my sisters house and got comments by family immeditely about how they like it. No one did that with my Hulk. Maybe the size of this thing says 'Oi, look at me!'

No, I just think putting it on this strap makes the dial pop and stand out more. I love the OEM alligator strap too, but this one is already my new favorite. I have a few more in mind to order already!

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Old 13 May 2016, 08:37 AM   #2
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Very nice. Welcome to the PAM family.
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Old 13 May 2016, 09:32 AM   #3
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Welcome. I see you already have the strap disease. It will only get worse.
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Old 13 May 2016, 11:50 AM   #4
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Old 13 May 2016, 12:28 PM   #5
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Old 13 May 2016, 12:56 PM   #6
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Welcome to the family and congratulations! Looks great!
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Old 13 May 2016, 01:00 PM   #7
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Congrats looks great with the strap.
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Old 13 May 2016, 01:01 PM   #8
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Nice choice. I love it.
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Old 13 May 2016, 02:38 PM   #9
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Very nice!
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Old 13 May 2016, 02:55 PM   #10
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Thank you for all the kind words, I'm pleased to be part of the PAM family.
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Old 13 May 2016, 07:08 PM   #11
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Old 13 May 2016, 07:16 PM   #12
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Congratulations

Looks great now let the strap madness start
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Old 13 May 2016, 07:19 PM   #13
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congrats! nice choice and enjoy the strap madness.
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Old 13 May 2016, 09:48 PM   #14
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Old 14 May 2016, 06:45 AM   #15
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Me and my PAM are off on a honeymoon lol

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Old 14 May 2016, 09:18 AM   #16
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Old 15 May 2016, 01:58 PM   #17
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Gorgeous PAM. Met someone last week who had one on - even more stunning in person! Straps can take a PAM to a whole another level and can alter the personality of a watch so so much!

Enjoy!
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Old 17 May 2016, 05:51 AM   #18
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Lovely piece congrats . . .
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Old 17 May 2016, 06:49 AM   #19
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Gorgeous PAM. Met someone last week who had one on - even more stunning in person! Straps can take a PAM to a whole another level and can alter the personality of a watch so so much!

Enjoy!
You couldn't have put it any better. When I bought the watch it had its original oem black alligator strap which is nice. But when I put on the light brown strap it transformed the watch, made the dial stand out more and I loved it more than when I bought it
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Old 17 May 2016, 06:49 AM   #20
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Lovely piece congrats . . .
Thanks bud. Look forward to seeing yours soon too!
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Old 17 May 2016, 06:58 AM   #21
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Congrats, nice piece !
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Old 17 May 2016, 07:58 AM   #22
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Great piece, and the strap works really well - congrats!


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Old 17 May 2016, 10:35 AM   #23
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Nice watch! Enjoy the strap addiction!
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Old 18 May 2016, 03:59 AM   #24
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Old 18 May 2016, 01:18 PM   #25
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Old 18 May 2016, 07:46 PM   #26
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Thanks for all the lovely comments guys :)

Thought I'd change up the look today and put on the oem strap. Time to wear it in I think. Ugh I dunno why but I feel hesitant to wear the oem....but I'm gonna do it!

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Old 18 May 2016, 08:07 PM   #27
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Heyyy, i know that feeling

Big congrats on that sexy beast
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Old 18 May 2016, 08:07 PM   #28
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^^ looks great on the gator!

i've worn my OEM gators in rotation for years and they hold up very well. no worries there.
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Old 18 May 2016, 09:36 PM   #29
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Thanks guys. I guess it's because that I read on some forum someone saying don't wear the original oem strap that comes with the watch because when you come to sell the watch will be worth more. And it just sat in the back of my head.

I never buy my watches with the thought in my mind that I'm going to sell them in the future. I buy to wear them, so here's a another picture to celebrate that! Lol

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Old 19 May 2016, 02:34 AM   #30
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Congrats! That was my first Panerai and I wear it everyday!
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