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28 November 2008, 12:33 PM | #1 |
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Why is a Panerai called a PAM?
Why is a Panerai called a PAM? I have no idea someone please enlighten me. Thanks
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28 November 2008, 12:37 PM | #2 |
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Rollie for Rolex and PAM for Panerai ! Now come on do the math again and show me your note book , hurry up!!!!
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28 November 2008, 12:55 PM | #3 |
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Pam stands for PAnerai Model
it really is used to describe each model IE: Pam88, Pam321 etc.......... |
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Because people feel the need to give stuff a nickname is my best guess. I've done it myself. But I'm more apt to call it a Panerai or Rolex. Either way is fine and we all know what they mean.
But the above poster is correct. PAM = PAnerai Model
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To sound over familiar or lazy is my guess.
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And what does OEM stand for with the straps please ?
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30 November 2008, 07:46 AM | #8 |
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oem = original equipment manufacturer
meaning the strap was sold by Panerai. oem is true for anything, whether it is a computer, a camera, a rolex, etc. Basically any equipment released by the manufacturer.
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How do you enunciate Panerai?
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That's the proper pronunciation, but i never ever use it as it sounds really daft in a Scottish accent, so the proper way of saying it for us is 'panerae'
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This is the diminutive of the proper nouns Panerai and Rolex. People often change the name of many physical objects of desire and it stems from Scottish-Dutch diminutive, like mommy, doggy, kitty etc. People apply the diminutive to the words to express affection, which I find slightly annoying. ?
However, I think many times it is a mutated effort at the diminutive where the actual intent is to be esoteric (like PAM for Panerai), or perhaps that it is much easier to pronounce or sounds more enthusiastic? For example, in the world of audio, Magnepan loudspeakers are often referred to as Maggies. Or Yamaha becomes Yammie. For the record, I don't condone this sort of thing.
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