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Old 24 July 2018, 03:49 AM   #1
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Incoming Pam 692 BMG Tech

Loving this watch! It’s so light and that blue is gorgeous!


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Old 24 July 2018, 04:39 AM   #2
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Big congrats!!

So happy to see this one out. Looks amazing. Enjoy!

If you have any feedback to give after a few weeks, it would be great to hear it.
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Old 24 July 2018, 06:09 AM   #3
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Really nice to see it finally in distribution!

Congrats, it looks great
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Old 24 July 2018, 07:22 AM   #4
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Congrats!
Looks awesome

How does the weight compare with titanium?
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Old 24 July 2018, 08:52 AM   #5
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The watch is super light! Sometimes I forget it’s on my wrist
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Old 24 July 2018, 09:09 AM   #6
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Very nice! Congratulations
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Old 24 July 2018, 09:10 AM   #7
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awesome..nice to see these hit the market
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Old 24 July 2018, 09:21 AM   #8
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Old 24 July 2018, 02:21 PM   #9
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Been waiting so long for this! Big congrats!

If possible please share how you were able to obtain? Special order from your AD? Or one of our reputable fellow grey dealer (GD)?
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Old 24 July 2018, 04:07 PM   #10
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I called the AD and paid in full and next thing u know I got the call!
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Old 25 July 2018, 12:34 PM   #11
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Been waiting so long for this! Big congrats!

If possible please share how you were able to obtain? Special order from your AD? Or one of our reputable fellow grey dealer (GD)?
i got a call last weekend but since i just bought a 1389 took a pass, for now
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Old 25 July 2018, 01:51 PM   #12
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thanks for sharing folks. Gonna call my AD here in Northern VA. Big time congrats OP!
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Old 26 July 2018, 01:23 PM   #13
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So cool...congrats! The weight (or lack thereof) must be really nice!
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Old 29 July 2018, 11:19 PM   #14
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Old 30 July 2018, 01:52 AM   #15
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OP, any chance you could spare some time to post a review after some wrist time? Would definitely welcome a review since I'm seriously considering purchase as well.

thanks
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Old 31 July 2018, 08:35 AM   #16
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Very nice! I just got to see one that was already sold at the local AD and its amazingly light.
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Old 1 August 2018, 08:18 AM   #17
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Love it!
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Old 1 August 2018, 09:13 AM   #18
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Looks awesome; I like it. The blue looks darker in your photos than it does on Panerais website, which I think is a good think.
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Old 1 August 2018, 09:14 AM   #19
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Old 2 August 2018, 07:40 AM   #20
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Old 3 August 2018, 10:25 PM   #21
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I must say I have been on the 233 train for years, but since the start of the year..... I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting older, but that watch is growing on me, it’s tough, rugged looking,
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Old 5 August 2018, 10:22 AM   #22
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Loving this watch! It’s so light and that blue is gorgeous!
Congrats It is gorgeous indeed!

Can you please fill me in on the BMG Tech principle? Was it introduced at this year's SIHH?
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Old 7 August 2018, 02:01 AM   #23
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You guys getting these paying full retail since they so new or any AD popular for discounts? Tried one on last weekend and it was my favorite of the ones in store.
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Old 13 September 2018, 07:09 AM   #24
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Just heard they're raising the retail price in Europe with 3000 . New retail price is 12900€.
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Old 13 September 2018, 12:09 PM   #25
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Just heard they're raising the retail price in Europe with 3000 . New retail price is 12900€.


Really? That news hasn’t hit the US yet AFAIK.


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Old 13 September 2018, 09:46 PM   #26
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Really? That news hasn’t hit the US yet AFAIK.


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with all the ‘insiders and confidential’ sources eluded to in the last few days, someone will know something soon.
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Old 13 September 2018, 10:00 PM   #27
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Does the BMG-Tech feel or have a similar luster to titanium? I am aware of the upsides of the material's properties, I am just wondering how it compares.

From the photos alone, the whole combination looks excellent.
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Old 14 September 2018, 02:19 AM   #28
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Does the BMG-Tech feel or have a similar luster to titanium? I am aware of the upsides of the material's properties, I am just wondering how it compares.

From the photos alone, the whole combination looks excellent.
Yes it definitely has the look and feel of titanium...maybe a bit smoother in my opinion.
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Old 14 September 2018, 02:20 AM   #29
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Yes it definitely has the look and feel of titanium...maybe a bit smoother in my opinion.


Agree. BMG has a more satin-like feel but, visually, very similar to Ti.


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Old 14 September 2018, 02:21 AM   #30
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Belated congratulations

I’m very curious about this reference and would like to hear your comments on wearing
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