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Old 11 October 2018, 11:29 AM   #1
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Going crazy...I miss wearing my Panerai

This watch passion is driving me a bit nuts. I yearned and sought after the SD43 and have it and love it. But now I miss the Panerai. Something about the simplicity and ease of reading the time on my Pam 005. Also the comfort of the RubberB is really great. I refuse to put a RubberB on the SD43...just doesn't look right to me.

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Old 11 October 2018, 11:32 AM   #2
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Panerais are a love/ hate relationship. I love the manual wind PAMs and hate the autos because the cases were too thick. The 005 is a great piece. I’m considering picking a a 562.
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:32 AM   #3
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I’m a big fan of both brands and both watches!


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Old 11 October 2018, 11:33 AM   #4
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Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:34 AM   #5
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I love Panerai as well. I miss my Panerai watches. :(
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:37 AM   #6
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Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.
I own two which I will not sell. Was just looking at Ceramic and Carbontech models. My wife caught me ...like I was looking at internet porn. She said...UGGH! Back to Panerai now?!!?
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:42 AM   #7
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:45 AM   #8
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I own two which I will not sell.
When you said "But now I miss the Panerai", I assumed you'd sold it.
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:45 AM   #9
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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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Old 11 October 2018, 11:49 AM   #10
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[QUOTE=marc2828;8998751 Was just looking at Ceramic and Carbontech models[/QUOTE]

I like all of those models too. If I could steal one (as in, get a SCREAMING DEAL) on one, I might pull the trigger. Generally, I’m more practical than that though.
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Old 11 October 2018, 11:56 AM   #11
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Carbotech is a nice for sure. I looked at one a few months back. Wife liked it as well, but alas would take away from Rolex funds. I may eventually get one.
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:01 PM   #12
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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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That blue dialed watch gets me every time. It’s far and away the nicest Panerai I’ve ever seen!
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:02 PM   #13
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That blue dialed watch gets me every time. It’s far and away the nicest Panerai I’ve ever seen!
Thanks Don, I was hooked when I first saw it too It never gets old
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:06 PM   #14
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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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What reference and size is that one? I’m in love with the dial.
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:10 PM   #15
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What reference and size is that one? I’m in love with the dial.
It’s a PAM690, 47mm, handwound movement. I have a 7” wrist btw
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:30 PM   #16
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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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Nice Panerai....love the dial. Wish Panerai didn't sell the company and dilute the brand so much with so many models. Very cool unique watch with great heritage.

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Old 11 October 2018, 12:35 PM   #17
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I've had several Panerai watches over the years. Cool watches with neat character. Another nice thing about them is you can buy them pre-owned and save a bundle. If you really miss it, look out for a used watch for a steal to satisfy your itch.
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:35 PM   #18
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Nice Panerai....love the dial. Wish Panerai didn't sell the company and dilute the brand so much with so many models. Very cool unique watch with great heritage.

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I get where you’re coming from Marc I choose to think of it more like their models evolve ever so slightly and with each new reference the previous remains just as interesting

Very nice combo you have there too
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It’s a PAM690, 47mm, handwound movement. I have a 7” wrist btw


Do the lugs overhang or is it just the pic? It’s a beautiful case design.
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:39 PM   #20
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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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I wish I had the wrist size to wear that Pam...one of the best out there.

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Old 11 October 2018, 12:41 PM   #21
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I'm pretty obsessed with Panerai of late. If I can ever decide which one to get it will make a nice addition to my collection. I'm leaning towards a Radiomir....I think.
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Old 11 October 2018, 12:58 PM   #22
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Do the lugs overhang or is it just the pic? It’s a beautiful case design.
They are close .... Here's a better angle.

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Old 11 October 2018, 12:59 PM   #23
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Old 11 October 2018, 01:23 PM   #24
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Some of the earlier model PAMs just didn't have the quality guts for a fine timepiece, but some cool history. The new in-house stuff is a little more interesting, but for me they just don't quite hit the mark.

I've owned the Submersible, the 188GMT, and the base in titanium hoping it wouldn't feel so bulky. None of them stuck, but the 188 did get me a lot of compliments.
I think PAM is an excellent entry level watch for the young up and comers. It's unique, flashy, big, and there are numerous models. More of a fun varietal piece for the mature crowd IMHO.
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Old 11 October 2018, 01:32 PM   #25
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The fiver was my very first expensive watch. Great watch, still miss it. Someday I'll pick up another Pam, maybe 233 or 190.
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Old 11 October 2018, 01:55 PM   #26
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Buy another PAM then. They're as cheap as chips.
Mostly ETA movements right?
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Old 11 October 2018, 02:38 PM   #27
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There is something so unique about Panerai. To think that a watch looks almost the same as it originally did around 70 years ago, and very much in fashion, I think is awesome. I think it's a good thing to sometimes miss what is not on your wrist. Time for a change. Then you can go back again. The SD43 is an amazing watch, and amazing piece of engineering. I have a passion for both Panerai and Rolex. I just got an Explorer 1 yesterday, and love it. But I expect after a few days, I will be ready to put on a Panerai again.
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Old 11 October 2018, 02:46 PM   #28
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The 5 is an absolute classic. I have its slightly simpler brother, the 111

I keep on going back and forth with letting go of this piece as I find Rolex gets more wrist time, but can’t seem to part with it.

Here it is today after a strap change.




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Old 11 October 2018, 02:46 PM   #29
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I agree with you Marc, it's easy to love both

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Ditto. Love that blue dial Brian

There’s def room for both
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Old 11 October 2018, 03:05 PM   #30
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Go for it. Such a simple yet elegant design. I love it!
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