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bogey · 2 April 2007, 05:43 PM

i was in hong kong last week mainly to get some vacation time and to do some shopping. On my last night there, i chanced upon a watch store ( wasn't really looking for one ) with some pannies in the window. So, i went in asked about the price. Only to find out that they were really not keen on selling ( no discounts whatsover, for hong kong !!! ) the reason being that there would be a price hike effective on the 1st of April of about 15%.-18%... I was in pannic mode ( always wanted a PAM but but no sense of urgency till this anyway ) and so i thought about it for about a good 5 min. and decided to get one. But of course, i had to do some canvassing, it was about 8:00 PM and i had only till 9:30 till all the shops closed. I quickly zoomed out of there and went to all the watch shops around the area just to canvass. There were only a few stores that carreid pams ( but i entered every single watch store). I found one which only had the PAM 49 and the 8 day which DMAN just posted on another thread. The guy in store said take it because it's the only one you would find cause all other shops are holding out till the price increase. i thought about the 8 day but i couldn't get over the size. I find the 44mm too big for my small wrists. So, i left that store and went back to the first store and finally decided on a PAM 48 ( which is only 40mm )... shooo... with only 5 min. to spare before closing time. No discount however but really happy about the purchase. Well, daytona see you in another year or two i suppose. Pics to follow later, I'm still in the office. I also got a black croc strap so that the watch is black on black.

fat-sam · 2 April 2007, 06:12 PM

congrats- this is the year for first time pam owners!

walds11 · 2 April 2007, 08:15 PM

Congrats. The 48 was my first Panerai (and then I made the plunge to 44mm).

Lol-x · 2 April 2007, 08:47 PM

Congratulations on the new Panerai, the first one is no doubt a great experience.

2 April 2007, 09:56 PM

Congrats - can't wait to see the pics!

leopardprey · 2 April 2007, 10:18 PM

Yeah the 40mm Pans looks really good, the larger ones are too large for my taste.

Congrads on your new watch! A buddy I served with in Iraq, use to wear his Pan 24/7 in Iraq and swore they were the best watch out there! Held up real good in IRaq for him.

djemmtee · 3 April 2007, 03:41 AM

congrats on the new pam and beating the increase.

bogey · 3 April 2007, 06:58 AM

took a few pics... this was the best of them... although you can still see the reflection of the camera on the crystal...

Launch Mini · 3 April 2007, 07:07 AM

Congrats, nice watch
I am really liking the brushed case on the 40mm's and on the 233.
Wear in good health

amanda · 3 April 2007, 07:40 AM

Congrats on your new acquisition!

I agree with Mini - the combo of brushed vs polished on the case is divine

May you wear your new watch in the best of health!

Now - go buy a Greg strap, you'll never look back!

JJ Irani · 3 April 2007, 12:34 PM

Congrats, Bogey....beautiful watch....wear it in good health!!

2 April 2007, 05:43 PM	#1
bogey Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: chip Location: in my house Watch: GMTII ,SUB, EXPII Posts: 137	new panerai owner i was in hong kong last week mainly to get some vacation time and to do some shopping. On my last night there, i chanced upon a watch store ( wasn't really looking for one ) with some pannies in the window. So, i went in asked about the price. Only to find out that they were really not keen on selling ( no discounts whatsover, for hong kong !!! ) the reason being that there would be a price hike effective on the 1st of April of about 15%.-18%... I was in pannic mode ( always wanted a PAM but but no sense of urgency till this anyway ) and so i thought about it for about a good 5 min. and decided to get one. But of course, i had to do some canvassing, it was about 8:00 PM and i had only till 9:30 till all the shops closed. I quickly zoomed out of there and went to all the watch shops around the area just to canvass. There were only a few stores that carreid pams ( but i entered every single watch store). I found one which only had the PAM 49 and the 8 day which DMAN just posted on another thread. The guy in store said take it because it's the only one you would find cause all other shops are holding out till the price increase. i thought about the 8 day but i couldn't get over the size. I find the 44mm too big for my small wrists. So, i left that store and went back to the first store and finally decided on a PAM 48 ( which is only 40mm )... shooo... with only 5 min. to spare before closing time. No discount however but really happy about the purchase. Well, daytona see you in another year or two i suppose. Pics to follow later, I'm still in the office. I also got a black croc strap so that the watch is black on black.

2 April 2007, 06:12 PM	#2
fat-sam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Manuel_Winde Location: London N1- UK Watch: Reverso Duoface Posts: 578	congrats- this is the year for first time pam owners! __________________ This confession has meant nothing

3 April 2007, 03:41 AM	#7
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	congrats on the new pam and beating the increase. __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

3 April 2007, 07:07 AM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Congrats, nice watch I am really liking the brushed case on the 40mm's and on the 233. Wear in good health __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

3 April 2007, 12:34 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Congrats, Bogey....beautiful watch....wear it in good health!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 April 2007, 08:15 PM	#3
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,632	Congrats. The 48 was my first Panerai (and then I made the plunge to 44mm).

2 April 2007, 08:47 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,229	Congratulations on the new Panerai, the first one is no doubt a great experience.

2 April 2007, 09:56 PM	#5
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2 April 2007, 10:18 PM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah the 40mm Pans looks really good, the larger ones are too large for my taste. Congrads on your new watch! A buddy I served with in Iraq, use to wear his Pan 24/7 in Iraq and swore they were the best watch out there! Held up real good in IRaq for him.

3 April 2007, 07:40 AM	#10
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Congrats on your new acquisition! I agree with Mini - the combo of brushed vs polished on the case is divine May you wear your new watch in the best of health! Now - go buy a Greg strap, you'll never look back!

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