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Old 19 October 2011, 03:25 AM   #91
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to me I thought with the GMTIIC I can be assured of its resale value too and I can be content with it for the next few years, or forever, and so I decided to get it first, but man had I known ahead that the interaction with a Panerai gives a lot more meaning than to just baby a watch, I honestly can say I should have gotten it first and it would have delayed my next purchase ( I bought the Pam in less than 5 months after the GMT since I couldnt resist it anymore)...I shouldn't have been afraid of my real desire for it, afraid of the so called "it's just a hype"...it actually doesn't matter in the end, it's what makes you happy..... well let's go get those wrists shots soon !

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Old 19 October 2011, 11:13 AM   #92
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rolex is great, but for a first watch, get a pam.. you can have more fun with strap changing.. if you like more military look pam is the one.. if you want more of a james bond slick look, then rolex is the one... both are great watches and cannot go wrong with either.
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Old 22 October 2011, 09:42 AM   #93
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Rolex Deep Sea. Has the classic looks of Rolex and has the size and attitude of a Pam. It goes with every outfit from casual to trendy to formal. Grab one and start growing your hair back!
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Old 22 October 2011, 10:20 AM   #94
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Rolex Deep Sea. Has the classic looks of Rolex and has the size and attitude of a Pam. It goes with every outfit from casual to trendy to formal. Grab one and start growing your hair back!
x2 I agree Clark!!
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Old 22 October 2011, 01:07 PM   #95
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Old 28 October 2011, 11:46 AM   #96
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You've got me thinking about this option... Major price difference though!



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Old 23 November 2011, 09:54 AM   #97
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Finally got my first Panerai....

Ok guys! So after starting no less than 7 threads on the issue of buying my first "real" luxury watch and trying to decide between 3-4 brands/models, earlier this month, with many of you guys' help, I finally decided on the Pam XXX.

A few weeks ago, I put down a significant deposit and last week Tuesday made my final (second) payment on the watch. Today, after much waiting and anticipation, I received my brand new Pam XXX via fedex (although I had to actually go and pick it up from the local office to avoid waiting all day for the delivery and possibly having it intercepted by my wife). And if you've done the math, yes, I did pay for the watch several days in advance of having it shipped - which was extremely painful. But I had to have it "delivered" on a day when I knew I would be home alone.

So I went and retrieved the package around 10:45a.m., got back home around 11:15a.m., opened the package and spent a few minutes inspecting the watch and making sure it was in excellent cosmetic as well as working condition (which it appears to be) and then quickly wrapped it back up and stored it away until a later time/day when I can spend more time with it. Had to leave out to go to my daughter's pre-Thanksgiving lunch at her school...

I guess by now you have figured out that my wife has no idea I spent several thousand dollars on a brand new watch- not to mention her birthday is three weeks away! And there's no way I'm showing her this purchase until after her birthday.

Anyway, just thought I'd share a few photos of my brand new Pam XXX and thank you guys once again for all of your help and suggestions...And after seeing the watch again in the flesh, and outside the local ADs where other watches can cloud your vision, I know for a fact that I've made the right choice...
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File Type: jpg Pam Delivery Box 6.JPG (166.8 KB, 124 views)
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Old 23 November 2011, 10:38 AM   #98
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Good decision---Now lets see the pics of the piece
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Old 23 November 2011, 10:39 AM   #99
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NO TEASING YOUR AUDIENCE IS CALLING
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Old 23 November 2011, 10:50 AM   #100
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Old 23 November 2011, 11:46 AM   #101
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Man, I'm so sorry for not finishing the pictures. Had to run a quick errand.
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Old 23 November 2011, 09:51 PM   #102
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looks GREAT! you are going to love it. and, good luck with the wife....
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Old 24 November 2011, 04:45 AM   #103
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congrats and welcome to the dark side...
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Old 24 November 2011, 04:50 AM   #104
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Thanks so much guys. I waited forever to buy it and now I have to wait forever to wear it. At least I have it and I absolutely love it!!!
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Old 24 November 2011, 05:02 AM   #105
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Old 24 November 2011, 01:55 PM   #106
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been following your thread.

great choice

good luck with the wife, but based on my own personal experience, wives usually cant tell the difference between a Panerai and a G-shock
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Old 24 November 2011, 04:19 PM   #107
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congrats, nice choice. you can dress it up or down to your liking.
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Old 24 November 2011, 04:22 PM   #108
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The rolex is the more versatile of the two
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Old 24 November 2011, 08:11 PM   #109
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Old 24 November 2011, 08:30 PM   #110
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Nice 359. Excellent choice. That watch is on my list.
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Old 27 November 2011, 11:52 AM   #111
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Fantastic choice! Looks amazing on the wrist! Get ready for lots of compliments!
Sorry you have to wait so long to wear it freely, but it's worth it. Every guy deserves at least one really nice watch. It's when you start getting into the 3 and 4s that it really gets you into hot water with the wife! Congrats and wear it well!
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Old 28 November 2011, 02:44 AM   #112
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Congrats. I picked up a 359 a couple of weeks ago as my first $xxxx watch as well. Been loving it the past couple of weeks.
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Old 28 November 2011, 07:59 AM   #113
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Yeah, that is true. However, I wasn't thinking too clearly when I had her go to the local AD with me once to try it out. Stupid rookie mistake...watch remains hidden and I remain frustrated. Went away for the holiday so I didn't think about it too much this past weekend. But now that I'm back home it's getting tough. Football games are occupying my mind for the time being but thinking about sneaking it out for a quick try on tonight!!!



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been following your thread.

great choice

good luck with the wife, but based on my own personal experience, wives usually cant tell the difference between a Panerai and a G-shock
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Old 28 November 2011, 08:02 AM   #114
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That is one of the main reasons I went with the panerai- it's versatility. I have been looking at various straps but haven't pulled the trigger on one yet.



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Old 28 November 2011, 08:03 AM   #115
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Probably, but I liked the panerai better...





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Old 28 November 2011, 08:04 AM   #116
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Wonderfull choice
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Old 28 November 2011, 08:05 AM   #117
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Thank you! Talk about painful...

Already plotting my next acquisition which I think will be a deep sea!!!




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Fantastic choice! Looks amazing on the wrist! Get ready for lots of compliments!
Sorry you have to wait so long to wear it freely, but it's worth it. Every guy deserves at least one really nice watch. It's when you start getting into the 3 and 4s that it really gets you into hot water with the wife! Congrats and wear it well!
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Old 28 November 2011, 08:07 AM   #118
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Great! Glad to hear you are pleased with it! Any strap recommendations?




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Congrats. I picked up a 359 a couple of weeks ago as my first $xxxx watch as well. Been loving it the past couple of weeks.
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Old 28 November 2011, 08:07 AM   #119
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Nice 359. Excellent choice. That watch is on my list.
You will love it!!!
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Wonderfull choice
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