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Sarajevo · 23 April 2012, 01:57 AM

I have been developing an affinity for Panerai over the last few months, and am closer to actually buying one. I have pretty much settled on a 111.

Anyway, today I was in Wagamama's in Belfast (Northern Ireland, not Maine!), and at the bench in front of me, there were two guys wearing Panerai's. They were not together.

The chances of seeing two separate Paneristi in such close proximity in a small city with no AD are pretty small. One was a submersible (024 or 025), and the other a Luminor chrono (I think it was a 250).

I have always thought that the more complicated Panerais were unattractive, especially the submersible. This is one of the main reasons I had decided on a 111, as I think it captures the true essence of Panerai. Having seen these two more "full-on" Panerai, I am not so sure now. Time to rethink things.

Lamone · 23 April 2012, 02:29 AM

I see a lot of Panerai watches in the wild. It's fun, although, most of them aren't WIS.

watchdaddy1 · 23 April 2012, 02:40 AM

Pretty cool.I've never seen a Panerai in the wild b4.
You wont be disapointed w/ the 111- As they say Base is Ace

Cru Jones · 23 April 2012, 03:20 AM

Saw my second PAM in the wild today on the airplane...dude across the aisle was sporting a 321. Very nice.

mocheen · 9 May 2012, 08:30 AM

I have only seen one PAM outside. I saw a realtor on the HGTV Property Hunters wearing a PAM though. I like wearing my PAM 111, because nobody recognizes it. I do not have to worry about wearing it to work and having somebody complain. I hide my Rolex if I wear it to work.

drchuck72 · 9 May 2012, 10:39 PM

I didn't notice before but I saw my first Panerai in the wild back in March. I saw a guy wearing one at one of the outlet malls in Orlando. Couldn't tell which one it was. It is pretty rare to see one it seems.

texex91 · 9 May 2012, 11:22 PM

Not many in the wild here in Austin, but when I travel to Las Vegas or LA, they are all over.

Monte Cristo · 9 May 2012, 11:23 PM

Must be just me, but I do see them relatively often.
Even see them when I travel to other countries...

dimitros · 9 May 2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Not many in the wild here in Austin, but when I travel to Las Vegas or LA, they are all over.

Paul.... Did you trade the 372?
Oh, the HUMANITY!!!

texex91 · 9 May 2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dimitros

Paul.... Did you trade the 372?
Oh, the HUMANITY!!!

: AP and PP incoming--couldn't help myself

But don't worry, numero uno on (one of the) 448 list

dimitros · 10 May 2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

: AP and PP incoming--couldn't help myself

But don't worry, numero uno on (one of the) 448 list

At least you are trading up for some fantastic pieces.

If you can find a VC you like, then you've won the trifecta!

Enjoy in good health!

LNX · 10 May 2012, 01:40 AM

I saw one at a party Saturday. Guy complimented mine so I of course looked at his wrist and he was sporting a 90

singe89 · 10 May 2012, 03:35 AM

I hardly used to see a Panerai in the wild and when I did and commented to the owner they seemed genually excited and wanted to talk watches/straps. Now I somtimes see a couple a day and the owners have no clue about watches and dont want to talk about them. Seems that its the popular fashion trend right now. Girls seem to like them so thats always a plus.

LNX · 10 May 2012, 04:40 AM

I think the people that have Panerais and don't know much about them or want to talk about them are probably fakes. I've come across that a couple times. A casual friend of mine had one on at a party recently and didn't know anything about it or straps. I took a look at it not trying not to look like I was in detective mode, but he wouldn't let me look at it long and it looked off in many ways.

I can't believe a Panerai owner would know much about their watch or anything about the strap world.

rulessapt · 10 May 2012, 11:00 AM

Yet to see one in the wild.
But then, I live in the wild.

cheers
RichArD

eric23 · 10 May 2012, 11:15 AM

Not many around here, seen just a few over the years.

kilyung · 10 May 2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texex91

: AP and PP incoming--couldn't help myself

But don't worry, numero uno on (one of the) 448 list

You traded the 372 for the PP?

You sure do play big stakes.

Sarajevo · 12 May 2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rulessapt

Yet to see one in the wild.
But then, I live in the wild.

cheers
RichArD

I guess Tasmania is quite wild in terms of the wildlife; here in Belfast, there are no animals that will kill you but it can feel pretty wild, especially around July time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmRuu...eature=related

23 April 2012, 01:57 AM	#1
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	Panerai spotting I have been developing an affinity for Panerai over the last few months, and am closer to actually buying one. I have pretty much settled on a 111. Anyway, today I was in Wagamama's in Belfast (Northern Ireland, not Maine!), and at the bench in front of me, there were two guys wearing Panerai's. They were not together. The chances of seeing two separate Paneristi in such close proximity in a small city with no AD are pretty small. One was a submersible (024 or 025), and the other a Luminor chrono (I think it was a 250). I have always thought that the more complicated Panerais were unattractive, especially the submersible. This is one of the main reasons I had decided on a 111, as I think it captures the true essence of Panerai. Having seen these two more "full-on" Panerai, I am not so sure now. Time to rethink things.

9 May 2012, 10:39 PM	#6
drchuck72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Charles Location: canada Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 306	I didn't notice before but I saw my first Panerai in the wild back in March. I saw a guy wearing one at one of the outlet malls in Orlando. Couldn't tell which one it was. It is pretty rare to see one it seems. __________________ Rolex 16610 and 116520\|AP ROO Safari\|Panerai PAM320\|Omega Planet Ocean 8500\|Breitling Chronomat Evolution\|Tag Heuer Kirium F1 and Monaco\|TW Steel Kivanc Edition

9 May 2012, 11:23 PM	#8
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Must be just me, but I do see them relatively often. Even see them when I travel to other countries... __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

23 April 2012, 02:29 AM	#2
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I see a lot of Panerai watches in the wild. It's fun, although, most of them aren't WIS.

23 April 2012, 02:40 AM	#3
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	Pretty cool.I've never seen a Panerai in the wild b4. You wont be disapointed w/ the 111- As they say Base is Ace

23 April 2012, 03:20 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,650	Saw my second PAM in the wild today on the airplane...dude across the aisle was sporting a 321. Very nice.

9 May 2012, 08:30 AM	#5
mocheen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Aaron Location: San Francisco Watch: 16610LV Posts: 187	I have only seen one PAM outside. I saw a realtor on the HGTV Property Hunters wearing a PAM though. I like wearing my PAM 111, because nobody recognizes it. I do not have to worry about wearing it to work and having somebody complain. I hide my Rolex if I wear it to work.

9 May 2012, 11:22 PM	#7
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Not many in the wild here in Austin, but when I travel to Las Vegas or LA, they are all over.

10 May 2012, 01:40 AM	#12
LNX Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: Panerai 177 Posts: 135	I saw one at a party Saturday. Guy complimented mine so I of course looked at his wrist and he was sporting a 90

10 May 2012, 03:35 AM	#13
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,727	I hardly used to see a Panerai in the wild and when I did and commented to the owner they seemed genually excited and wanted to talk watches/straps. Now I somtimes see a couple a day and the owners have no clue about watches and dont want to talk about them. Seems that its the popular fashion trend right now. Girls seem to like them so thats always a plus.

10 May 2012, 04:40 AM	#14
LNX Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: Panerai 177 Posts: 135	I think the people that have Panerais and don't know much about them or want to talk about them are probably fakes. I've come across that a couple times. A casual friend of mine had one on at a party recently and didn't know anything about it or straps. I took a look at it not trying not to look like I was in detective mode, but he wouldn't let me look at it long and it looked off in many ways. I can't believe a Panerai owner would know much about their watch or anything about the strap world.

10 May 2012, 11:00 AM	#15
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Yet to see one in the wild. But then, I live in the wild. cheers RichArD

10 May 2012, 11:15 AM	#16
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Not many around here, seen just a few over the years.

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