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Old 26 February 2012, 12:22 PM   #1
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New Panerai owner

Well, 3 years after purchasing my first Rolex, my wife surprises me with my all time lust item, a PAM111. I came home today and she sprung it on me. No particular occasion, just, because.

My knees almost buckled when I opened it up. I have wanted a PAM111 for many many years. I almost bought one in the Cayman Islands while on a cruise but I chickened out.

She has really made me very happy.

Not a great camera nor great light, but here's a picture:

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Old 26 February 2012, 01:03 PM   #2
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Congrats Love the 111, lets see a wrist shot
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Old 26 February 2012, 01:07 PM   #3
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The 111 looks great. Congrats!!

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Old 26 February 2012, 01:18 PM   #4
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Wow! Mega congrats and what a great wife you have. This one is surely a keeper. Cheers!
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Old 26 February 2012, 01:41 PM   #5
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Congrats Love the 111, lets see a wrist shot
I will, first thing tomorrow!!!
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Old 26 February 2012, 01:42 PM   #6
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The 111 looks great. Congrats!!

Thank you!!! I probably won't sleep tonight!!
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Old 26 February 2012, 02:06 PM   #7
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Congrats on the 111
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Old 26 February 2012, 02:42 PM   #8
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Wow congrats!! I just showed my wife this thread and lets see what kind of surprise i get. Haha
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Old 26 February 2012, 03:02 PM   #9
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111 is a great one to start with.. robust, nice wrist presence and see through back... LOVE IT!

Enjoy her in good health!

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Old 26 February 2012, 05:44 PM   #10
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Old 26 February 2012, 05:52 PM   #11
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Sweet watch and great wife!
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Old 26 February 2012, 06:05 PM   #12
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Major Congrats.... That is very cool.....
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Old 26 February 2012, 08:32 PM   #13
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Great simple first PAM.
Consider your wife a treasure.

Welcome to strap world.

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Old 26 February 2012, 11:35 PM   #14
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Thank you all for your replies. I intend to take some nice wristshots outside today. I'll post them up for you to see.
Man, someone pinch me....
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Old 26 February 2012, 11:44 PM   #15
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Does your wife want two husbands?


congratulations!!

Now she has to find you straps
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Old 27 February 2012, 12:06 AM   #16
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huge congrats...
really appreciate the better halves that support our sick hobby..LOL
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Old 27 February 2012, 12:12 AM   #17
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congratulations!!

Now she has to find you straps
HAHA....no, she's all MINE!!!
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Old 27 February 2012, 12:14 AM   #18
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she's a beauty congrats!!
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Old 27 February 2012, 12:14 AM   #19
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huge congrats...
really appreciate the better halves that support our sick hobby..LOL
Watches are one of my newer hobbies. Motorbikes are my main drug. 23 in the last 12 years. Only one currently in the garage. I have slowed down a bit in my older age. At one point I had 5 in the stable. Problem is in SC we have to pay taxes on such toys each and every year. That, along with the insurance, makes for an expensive hobby. Watches, even very nice watches, are actually much cheaper.

Now, let me go make her morning cup of coffee....
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Old 27 February 2012, 12:49 AM   #20
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Old 27 February 2012, 01:14 AM   #21
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Great choice for a 1st PAM, congrats!
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Old 27 February 2012, 01:27 AM   #22
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what a great present!
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Old 27 February 2012, 01:33 AM   #23
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Old 27 February 2012, 01:34 AM   #24
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Thanks gentlemen. I took a wrist shot today, but the lighting wasn't too great.


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Old 27 February 2012, 03:13 AM   #25
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Old 27 February 2012, 03:27 AM   #26
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Congrats, love the 111!
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Old 27 February 2012, 04:58 AM   #27
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Old 27 February 2012, 05:00 AM   #28
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Well, 3 years after purchasing my first Rolex, my wife surprises me with my all time lust item, a PAM111. I came home today and she sprung it on me. No particular occasion, just, because.

My knees almost buckled when I opened it up. I have wanted a PAM111 for many many years. I almost bought one in the Cayman Islands while on a cruise but I chickened out.

She has really made me very happy.

Not a great camera nor great light, but here's a picture:

Its funny you mention Cayman Islands because that was where I had purchased my 111. Its amazing how the Kirk family runs the island.
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Old 27 February 2012, 05:34 AM   #29
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Old 27 February 2012, 05:58 AM   #30
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The best PAM !!! Congrats!
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