Incoming - Platinum Panerai PAM01116

[Vince KSA]

This watch arrived in the Dubai Mall today and I purchased it today. I think that I could be one of the first to get it.

Now I know it is hugely expensive for a Panerai and PM Panerais' have not always held up well on the secondary, but, but, but....... I just saw this watch on the day of the press release and wanted it straight away. Maybe due to the very small numbers it could hold up really well, like the green dial 737 has. Nevertheless, this is a buy with the heart and not head, and why not.

I love the fact that it is 95% platinum, green sunburst dial, the exclusive mahogany alligator strap and double white stitching, its 1 of 70 (mine is 13/70), and ok so the 70 year warranty may be a gimmick but, at aged 53 it will last my lifetime for sure, free servicing, free polishing for life basically.

Now for the Bad news.... I live in Saudi Arabia and currently there is a travel ban between the 2 countries (Saudi-UAE) due to this dam virus. Notwithstanding, a very close friend and ex-military colleague of mine will pick it up for me on Sunday, like I say I paid up front already. He (Simon) will take lots of wrist shots for me and keep it safe until the travel corridor opens up next month, hopefully. I'll post some more photos on Sunday.

This wasn't an easy catch, even though I am a VIP at my boutique here in Jeddah Saudi Arabia, my AD had to pull some strings to get me to the top of the list for this watch. Dubai received 1 watch, no more, that's it, 1 watch for Dubai. Dubai is the epicenter when it comes to watch boutiques in the Middle East so my AD was almost positive if one was to come into the Middle East it would be Dubai where it ends up and not Saudi. So a huge thank you to my good friend "Saud" the Panerai Boutique manager here in Jeddah who really went into bat for me and managed to secure the watch for me.

Anyway, here are some photos and more to come on Sunday when my buddy picks it up for me.

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My AD main guy in Panerai Boutique Dubai Mall Ibrahim taking a wrist shot, note the alternate strap for the photo.

[imran16520]

I love it, amazing piece!

Many congratulations

[Vince KSA]

Thanks Imran, I loved it the first time that I saw it on the press release. I phoned my AD the day it was announced.

i forgot to mention the size 44mm for my just over 7 inch wrist, this is perfect too, I have several Panerai and I find 44mm or 45mm to be just right for me.

[efthi]

Congratulations, really really special Pam you got there!! Isn’t it possible for the AD to arrange shipping from UAE to you? Greetings from Doha


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[Vince KSA]

[QUOTE=efthi;11374817]Congratulations, really really special Pam you got there!! Isn’t it possible for the AD to arrange shipping from UAE to you? Greetings from Doha


I'm afraid not for some reason it has to be physically picked up at the boutique itself and this month.

Still, minor details, I now own a 1 of 70 green dial Platinum Panerai, and I couldn't be happier. 🙂

[Swaye]

Absolutely magnificent Craig! Knowing Saud myself I know he is as good as it gets in this business! Splendid watch! Probably the most beautiful Panerai I've ever seen.

You will love that one for many years. A true Paneristi such as yourself should have one that is special like 1116! Many congrats my friend!

[Vince KSA]

Thank you Mark, coming from a close friend and fellow watch nerd I know that you know how special this watch is to me.

Its magnificent.

Thanks again buddy.

[rajurama]

Congratulations!! Owning a PM Panerai myself , these watches are for passionate people. Everything is not supposed to be numbers and ROIs , life is short and its time to enjoy if you can. Cheers from Dubai.

I have personal experience at the Dubai Mall boutique and their service level is right at the top. Amazing experience.

[Vince KSA]

Thanks Rick, you don't buy Panerai's by accident, and particularly PM Panerais', it takes a true watch lover and passionate Paneristi.

[Cru Jones]

Huge congrats, happy you went for it!! The dial and Pt are fantastic!

So glad to see some happy vibes around Panerai. :-)

[3 Putt]

Personally, my best watch purchases were made from the heart and not the head.

Congrats...a truly special time piece with a terrific story behind it!

[Vince KSA]

Thanks Cru and Jeff, I agree it's great to hear positive Panerai news.

Heart over head but life is simply too short not to buy this bad boy. Its rarity, platinum case and looks really appealed to me from the moment I saw it..

[SWS65SM]

It's a looker in my book, very nice pick up. Please do wear it more and share more wrist shots

[Vince KSA]

[QUOTE=SWS65SM;11375425]It's a looker in my book, very nice pick up. Please do wear it more and share more wrist shots [/QUOTE


Certainly will mate, more wrist shots coming Sunday

[crazycarlitos]

Huge congrats!

It’s gorgeous!
(except for that giant warranty emblem on the back. Luckily u won’t see it when wearing it)

[sokoloka]

Congratulations!!

So that really isn't a sticker on the back eh? Still a HUGE piece nonetheless.

[HL65]

Wow huge congrats!

[sgfortino]

Huge congrats!! Man, that dial is something special Craig!

[emtee]

Never thought I’d see an incoming of one of those on here. Major congrats!

[Vince KSA]

Thanks guys I genuinely appreciate the kind words, more wrist shots on Sunday ����.

Indeed it is very special and rare watch.

[Zyfon]

Huge congrats. Wondering how heavy that bad boy will be. Wear it in the best of health.

[steveclr]

I can't blame anybody for making a snap judgement on that one. Congrats! It looks fantastic.

[louie]

Originally Posted by Zyfon

Huge congrats. Wondering how heavy that bad boy will be. Wear it in the best of health.

I'm surprised its only 142 grams so much lighter than my rose gold big bang ...

[Zyfon]

Originally Posted by louie

I'm surprised its only 142 grams so much lighter than my rose gold big bang ...

Quite surprised as well. I remember the platinum Rolex Day Date being a fair bit heavier than the gold one. Guess most of the weight was from the bracelet.

[Vince KSA]

As promised, and a pre-warning that some people might be overwhelmed with photos, but for those true "Paneristis'" interested see below, as my good friend Simon picked the platinum Pam 01116 from the Panerai Boutique in Dubai today. Hopefully I'll have it in my possession before too long.

The Panerai Boutique, as they all are, are special places.

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Boxed with spare strap chosen by myself.

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Panerai do things properly, a lovely touch for a collector like me. Below is a signed letter from the Panerai CEO explaining the importance of this Luminor 70th Anniversary piece. Like I say, a lovely touch from Panerai.

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A nice platinum hue in this photo.

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The controversial rear with metalized emblem below the crystal.

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A free gift from Panerai - From my experiences, Panerai amazing customer service.

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[Swaye]

Exceptional. I love it. Congrats again. The gift was a great touch!

[lowmandfl]

Wow, what a piece, congratulations! Don't see a lot of platinum watches, especially Panerai!

[enjoythemusic]

During setting the time, does the seconds hack?

[CanPam]

Congrats buddy for this great platinum piece!!

Enjoy it with health and hacking seconds! :)

[thsiao]

Definitely a Panerai you won’t see on someone else’s wrist!