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Old 27 January 2017, 07:02 AM   #1
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My First Panerai - Radiomir PAM210

I thought long and hard and did a lot of research before choosing this piece, which for me probably best represents Panarai's great history. I also much prefer the Radiomir case to the Luminor, even if it isn't as "iconic" today. It's a really comfortable watch to wear, fits me well for a 45mm, and I'm really enjoying the change of pace which a two hander offers. It's a 2009 model and I don't know much about its history, but it's in excellent shape and looks solid on my Timegrapher (+6 s/d, nice even lines), so very happy with this purchase. I did think about the more modern 610, but wanted a sandwich dial, and the ease of servicing (and better looks in my opinion) of the ETA/Unitas 6497 movement over the in-house version appealed to me. I also enjoy winding my watches so an eight day power reserve on the newer watch is actually a drawback for me!

I've already bought a couple of (cheap) straps ... now considering at least one good quality hand made one.















































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Old 27 January 2017, 07:36 AM   #2
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Congrats - great photos!
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Old 27 January 2017, 07:39 AM   #3
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Amazing pics!

You really hit it out of the park with your first PAM. The 210 is a classic modern Rad.
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Old 27 January 2017, 07:49 AM   #4
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Great pics, great watch. I am a Radiomir fan
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Old 27 January 2017, 08:23 AM   #5
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very nice!
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Old 27 January 2017, 09:03 AM   #6
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Good job congratulations
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Old 27 January 2017, 09:04 AM   #7
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Great choice, congrats
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Old 27 January 2017, 09:07 AM   #8
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awesome, wear it in good health

great pics too
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Old 27 January 2017, 09:41 AM   #9
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Old 27 January 2017, 10:12 AM   #10
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one of the classics..enjoy and nice photos
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Old 27 January 2017, 01:23 PM   #11
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Hey, where's Mik!?!?!? That's a good choice, man.
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Old 27 January 2017, 02:33 PM   #12
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Old 27 January 2017, 11:37 PM   #13
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Hey, where's Mik!?!?!? That's a good choice, man.
Yes yes yes, I'm here.

Just so everyone knows the 210 is the second best Panerai out there!

Big congrats and nice pics too!
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Old 27 January 2017, 11:40 PM   #14
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I'll bite - what's the first? I'm already looking for My Second Panerai!
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Old 28 January 2017, 06:17 AM   #15
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I'll bite - what's the first? I'm already looking for My Second Panerai!
C'mon. Everyone knows it is the 232! That's why I sold my 210.
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Old 28 January 2017, 06:21 AM   #16
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C'mon. Everyone knows it is the 232! That's why I sold my 210.
Ah yes, very nice, but not quite the watch for me (a bit big, no display back, expensive!).
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Old 28 January 2017, 07:10 AM   #17
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very nice! Thx for your post
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Old 28 January 2017, 11:26 AM   #18
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Such a great watch! It's the next one on my list, as I had to get the base logo first
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Old 28 January 2017, 12:54 PM   #19
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Looks great!

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Old 28 January 2017, 01:56 PM   #20
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Old 29 January 2017, 04:16 AM   #21
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The lume is brilliant on this watch, bright, yet also genuinely lasting all night, a first for me to experience.

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Old 7 February 2017, 03:05 AM   #22
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Old 7 February 2017, 01:29 PM   #23
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That lume. Wow. Nice pics man.
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Old 8 February 2017, 11:08 AM   #24
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Love the RAD.
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