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Old 28 August 2023, 11:13 PM   #1
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First Panerai - been hunting down this one for a while



Finally pulled the trigger on a PAM 111. Been looking for a clean, full set; not overly polished; with the sandwich dial; and from a seller that I can trust on the watch being authentic.

This one popped up at DavidSW last week, pulled the trigger quickly, and was in my hands earlier today in Asia. Smooth transaction through and through.

Love the watch…so easy to wear and perfect for my wrist.


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Old 28 August 2023, 11:14 PM   #2
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One more wrist shot because…why not?!


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Old 29 August 2023, 04:00 AM   #3
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Looks great, congrats!
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Old 29 August 2023, 04:21 AM   #4
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So great, congratulations
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Old 29 August 2023, 04:29 AM   #5
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This was my first nice watch
I still remember the day it showed up to my apartment and I opened the box and my stomach flipped, it was so beautiful.
I also remember the bankers face when I told him I was wiring the money for a watch; he thought I was nuts.


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Old 29 August 2023, 06:56 AM   #6
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Congratulations on a classic. Wear in great health
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Old 29 August 2023, 07:58 AM   #7
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Well done, congrats!
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Old 29 August 2023, 10:25 AM   #8
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Congrats! Love the large "3"!

What makes this 111 the one to have for you?
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Old 29 August 2023, 12:08 PM   #9
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Congrats! Love the large "3"!

What makes this 111 the one to have for you?

Clean sandwich dial, open case back but ETA movement, Luminor, manual wind, 44mm. A 112 would also have fit the bill but the small seconds makes for a more interesting dial.

I’m sure I’ll go down a Panerai rabbit-hole…want a 1950 case (will likely get a Submersible to fill that need), and also a Radiomir with the onion crown and sandwich dial.


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Old 29 August 2023, 12:25 PM   #10
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Congrats the 111 was my first pam great choice let the strap madness begin lol


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Old 29 August 2023, 08:37 PM   #11
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Excellent choice, congrats!
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Old 29 August 2023, 11:43 PM   #12
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Old 30 August 2023, 05:49 AM   #13
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Old 30 August 2023, 07:45 AM   #14
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very nice, very clean! Love that band
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Old 21 September 2023, 05:11 AM   #15
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Congratulations! Great choice on a first Panerai! Can absolutely be your only ever Panerai too!
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Old 21 September 2023, 08:00 AM   #16
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Clean sandwich dial, open case back but ETA movement, Luminor, manual wind, 44mm. A 112 would also have fit the bill but the small seconds makes for a more interesting dial.

I’m sure I’ll go down a Panerai rabbit-hole…want a 1950 case (will likely get a Submersible to fill that need), and also a Radiomir with the onion crown and sandwich dial.


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Agreed, a Sub and 1950s case. I'm going to have to space the purchases out though.
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Old 11 October 2023, 12:36 PM   #17
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Congratulations! A pam 111 is to panerai as the ND sub is to rolex. Great catch.

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