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ASW1 · 10 January 2019, 05:32 AM

Welcome to the other side. Sounds like a similar story to me. Many Rolex over the years but now just down to two which are in the safe deposit. Now days I only wear and plan/obsess over Panerai.

Somehow Panerai has more passion and soul - the watches and the people. Maybe it'll wear off but maybe not.

Congratulations and I look forward to following the updates over time.

Panerol Forte · 10 January 2019, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by holdtime

Nce.Congrats.

Thank you

Panerol Forte · 10 January 2019, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ASW1

Welcome to the other side. Sounds like a similar story to me. Many Rolex over the years but now just down to two which are I. The safe deposit. Now days I only wear and plan/obsess over Panerai.

Somehow Panerai has more passion and soul - the watches and the people. Maybe it'll wear off but maybe not.

Congratulations and I look forward to following the updates over time.

Thank you.. I couldn't agree more with you, it's all about passion and soul.. this is what I discovered when I stepped into Panerai's world, and this is what I love about it. The watches make you connect with a time when perfection and beauty prevailed over fashion and gaudiness. The people... I noticed they are different, usually they are passionate people with many passions, they are not limited to watches. And most importantly, a Paneristi doesn't show off his passion, he shares it.

Txkill · 10 January 2019, 06:59 AM

Congratulations! My story sounds a little like yours. I was a Rolex fan boy for several years and then something just clicked in my brain that made me realize that there are some damn fine timepieces outside of the Rolex bubble. I’ve completely flipped my watch philosophy from just Rolex to many different brands. Grand Seiko , Zenith, Panerai, Seiko,Girard Perregaux etc... and the most awesome part of branching out??? There’s a chance you can actually obtain pieces!!!

Here’s my Pam609

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rambo99 · 10 January 2019, 07:24 AM

what a masterpiece! congratulations.

Urosfan · 10 January 2019, 07:53 AM

Congrats

Cru Jones · 10 January 2019, 08:47 AM

What an entrance!! Congratulations, really stunning. Enjoy and I can’t wait to see what’s next (PAMs can come in bunches).

Panerol Forte · 10 January 2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Txkill

Congratulations! My story sounds a little like yours. I was a Rolex fan boy for several years and then something just clicked in my brain that made me realize that there are some damn fine timepieces outside of the Rolex bubble. I’ve completely flipped my watch philosophy from just Rolex to many different brands. Grand Seiko , Zenith, Panerai, Seiko,Girard Perregaux etc... and the most awesome part of branching out??? There’s a chance you can actually obtain pieces!!!

Here’s my Pam609

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Thank you !! You are absolutly right. The finest timepieces are not the trendy ones, which is a good thing for the true watch afficionados, they can instantly obtain them. Funny you are mentioning Girard Perregaux... I was talking about it with my fiancée (God bless her, she listen to my watch stories) a couple of days ago. It's a totally underrated brand, with beautiful calibers. The Laureato is absolutly gorgous, it's one of the best designs executed by Genta. Some years ago, I don't remember exactly when, they made a Laureato tourbillon "sous trois ponts d'or"... It was amazing! And if I am not mistaking, I think it was the first sport watch with a tourbillon. But that's another story.

Panerol Forte · 10 January 2019, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rambo99

what a masterpiece! congratulations.

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Originally Posted by Urosfan

Congrats

Thank you very much !!!

Panerol Forte · 10 January 2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

What an entrance!! Congratulations, really stunning. Enjoy and I can’t wait to see what’s next (PAMs can come in bunches).

Thank you !!! You are absolutly right... So many PAMs, so little time!

Paul_I · 10 January 2019, 10:13 AM

Beautiful!

Txkill · 10 January 2019, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Panerol Forte

Thank you !! You are absolutly right. The finest timepieces are not the trendy ones, which is a good thing for the true watch afficionados, they can instantly obtain them. Funny you are mentioning Girard Perregaux... I was talking about it with my fiancée (God bless her, she listen to my watch stories) a couple of days ago. It's a totally underrated brand, with beautiful calibers. The Laureato is absolutly gorgous, it's one of the best designs executed by Genta. Some years ago, I don't remember exactly when, they made a Laureato tourbillon "sous trois ponts d'or"... It was amazing! And if I am not mistaking, I think it was the first sport watch with a tourbillon. But that's another story.

I do believe the laureato was designed by someone other than Genta but it doesn’t make it any less awesome. I own two of them.

I love them both. Get one you’ll love it.

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Joearch · 10 January 2019, 04:25 PM

Cool watch

Panerol Forte · 10 January 2019, 04:59 PM

[QUOTE=Txkill;9245981]I do believe the laureato was designed by someone other than Genta but it doesn’t make it any less awesome. I own two of them.

You are absolutly right!

https://www.thehourglass.com/new-wat...oraries-1970s/
" Where does the Laureato come in? Surprisingly, right in the first chapter of this story. The Laureato was, at its inception, an alternative to the Royal Oak, and despite the similarities in their play with shapes was not a work of Genta. Instead, it was the result of Girard-Perregaux’s own efforts, and made its debut in 1975, a year before IWC and Patek Philippe introduced their own takes on the category.
The task of designing the original Laureato fell to an architect in Milan, whose identity Girard-Perregaux is reticent about communicating today. His goal was to create a watch that could be worn in all settings given a sporty yet discreet aesthetic, which was characterised by the primary design element of the bezel, as well as a seamless integration of case and bracelet. "
Beautiful watches! wear them in good health

Panerol Forte · 10 January 2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_I

Beautiful!

Thank you very much !!!

hodie9 · 11 January 2019, 04:13 AM

Love that reference. Congrats.

lguevara91 · 11 January 2019, 04:41 AM

This one is on my wish list! Great pick up man!

lowmandfl · 11 January 2019, 04:41 AM

Wow, that's a really nice looking watch. You don't see many gold PAMs, but with the black bezel that looks awesome!

Panerol Forte · 11 January 2019, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Joearch

Cool watch

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Originally Posted by hodie9

Love that reference. Congrats.

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Originally Posted by lguevara91

This one is on my wish list! Great pick up man!

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Originally Posted by lowmandfl

Wow, that's a really nice looking watch. You don't see many gold PAMs, but with the black bezel that looks awesome!

Thank you very much !!!!

bruinmd · 11 January 2019, 08:13 AM

I absolutely love the 684!! Congrats..................stunning piece. I had the chance to try it on in person and couldn't stop looking at it.

Panerol Forte · 11 January 2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bruinmd

I absolutely love the 684!! Congrats..................stunning piece. I had the chance to try it on in person and couldn't stop looking at it.

Thank you very much

fania123 · 17 January 2019, 11:38 AM

Nice watch! But you’ll be back 😜

gsteve · 21 January 2019, 05:11 AM

I bought my first rolex 2 months ago. A long awaited 43mm sea dweller. I looked at it beside my tudor pelagos and my P 364 and it just wasnt doing it for me. Shiny , blingy but insane quality tho. I sold it , traded my 364 for the better fitting 1305. What can yu do...

kmkeefer · 23 January 2019, 05:37 PM

Looks amazing! I also just popped my PAM cherry last week, but with a 688.

Cru Jones · 23 January 2019, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kmkeefer

Looks amazing! I also just popped my PAM cherry last week, but with a 688.

You mean the one you listed in another thread (instead of the TRF classifieds section) as being available for sale?

kmkeefer · 24 January 2019, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

You mean the one you listed in another thread (instead of the TRF classifieds section) as being available for sale?

If you mean the tread I replied to when someone said they were looking specifically for a Pam 688 or 689, then yes. But I wasn’t ‘listing’ it for sale on just random threads.

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Petroc Tremaine · 24 January 2019, 11:12 PM

I've seen one of these in the flesh, absolutely lovely. I might have to just slum it with the stainless 682.

CoveWatch · 25 January 2019, 03:39 AM

Congratulations on the Pam!

etp095 · 20 May 2019, 02:51 PM

Beautiful watch, congratulations 🎉

10 January 2019, 10:13 AM	#41
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Beautiful! __________________

11 January 2019, 04:13 AM	#46
hodie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Kyle Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 116500LN,116519LN Posts: 791	Love that reference. Congrats. __________________ AP 26480TI; 116500LN White; 116500LN Black; 116519LN OF; 126600; 116610LV; 114300 Black; 16710 Pepsi; 16710T Coke; 16610LV; IWC IW377714; Omega PO 8900

11 January 2019, 04:41 AM	#47
lguevara91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 286	This one is on my wish list! Great pick up man! __________________

20 May 2019, 02:51 PM	#59
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Beautiful watch, congratulations 🎉 __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

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10 January 2019, 05:32 AM	#31
ASW1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 419	Welcome to the other side. Sounds like a similar story to me. Many Rolex over the years but now just down to two which are in the safe deposit. Now days I only wear and plan/obsess over Panerai. Somehow Panerai has more passion and soul - the watches and the people. Maybe it'll wear off but maybe not. Congratulations and I look forward to following the updates over time.

10 January 2019, 06:59 AM	#34
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Congratulations! My story sounds a little like yours. I was a Rolex fan boy for several years and then something just clicked in my brain that made me realize that there are some damn fine timepieces outside of the Rolex bubble. I’ve completely flipped my watch philosophy from just Rolex to many different brands. Grand Seiko , Zenith, Panerai, Seiko,Girard Perregaux etc... and the most awesome part of branching out??? There’s a chance you can actually obtain pieces!!! Here’s my Pam609 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 January 2019, 07:24 AM	#35
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	what a masterpiece! congratulations.

10 January 2019, 07:53 AM	#36
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

10 January 2019, 08:47 AM	#37
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,472	What an entrance!! Congratulations, really stunning. Enjoy and I can’t wait to see what’s next (PAMs can come in bunches).

10 January 2019, 04:25 PM	#43
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,470	Cool watch

10 January 2019, 04:59 PM	#44
Panerol Forte Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Paris, France Posts: 91	[QUOTE=Txkill;9245981]I do believe the laureato was designed by someone other than Genta but it doesn’t make it any less awesome. I own two of them. You are absolutly right! https://www.thehourglass.com/new-wat...oraries-1970s/ " Where does the Laureato come in? Surprisingly, right in the first chapter of this story. The Laureato was, at its inception, an alternative to the Royal Oak, and despite the similarities in their play with shapes was not a work of Genta. Instead, it was the result of Girard-Perregaux’s own efforts, and made its debut in 1975, a year before IWC and Patek Philippe introduced their own takes on the category. The task of designing the original Laureato fell to an architect in Milan, whose identity Girard-Perregaux is reticent about communicating today. His goal was to create a watch that could be worn in all settings given a sporty yet discreet aesthetic, which was characterised by the primary design element of the bezel, as well as a seamless integration of case and bracelet. " Beautiful watches! wear them in good health

11 January 2019, 04:41 AM	#48
lowmandfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 536	Wow, that's a really nice looking watch. You don't see many gold PAMs, but with the black bezel that looks awesome!

11 January 2019, 08:13 AM	#50
bruinmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sal Location: Las Vegas Watch: Patek/Rolex/GS Posts: 1,096	I absolutely love the 684!! Congrats..................stunning piece. I had the chance to try it on in person and couldn't stop looking at it.

17 January 2019, 11:38 AM	#52
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,719	Nice watch! But you’ll be back 😜

21 January 2019, 05:11 AM	#53
gsteve Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: canada Posts: 181	I bought my first rolex 2 months ago. A long awaited 43mm sea dweller. I looked at it beside my tudor pelagos and my P 364 and it just wasnt doing it for me. Shiny , blingy but insane quality tho. I sold it , traded my 364 for the better fitting 1305. What can yu do...

23 January 2019, 05:37 PM	#54
kmkeefer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 39	Looks amazing! I also just popped my PAM cherry last week, but with a 688.

24 January 2019, 11:12 PM	#57
Petroc Tremaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Doggerland Posts: 186	I've seen one of these in the flesh, absolutely lovely. I might have to just slum it with the stainless 682.

25 January 2019, 03:39 AM	#58
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Congratulations on the Pam!

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