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Shade · 10 September 2010, 01:46 PM

Robert! That is ONE SICK WATCH! And you're MAD! INSANE! Lol... Insanely lucky! Awesome man... really, all I can say is like compliments over and over again...

PS: I didn't know it was even attainable in our country! Haha..

kyle L · 10 September 2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NEW

How much would you spend on yourself? Better yet how much do you think your happiness is worth?

Wow...?

Congrats on the Pam, you have a great piece of history.

emagni · 10 September 2010, 01:54 PM

Congrats to Robert and Tommy! Both of you not only can talk the talk but walk the walk. Value can only be judged by the man who is spending his hard earned money so to each his own. One thing for sure that both of you have in common....you both have great taste. Let's drink to that ;-)

Watchman1957 · 10 September 2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade

Robert! That is ONE SICK WATCH! And you're MAD! INSANE! Lol... Insanely lucky! Awesome man... really, all I can say is like compliments over and over again...

PS: I didn't know it was even attainable in our country! Haha..

Thanks Norman, I did not attain it here in ID, it was a deal 4 months in the making with a dealer in Europe. He had told me about the watch months before and he would update me every now and then, finally the owner decided to sell it and it came my way.

mike · 10 September 2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NEW

How much would you spend on yourself? Better yet how much do you think your happiness is worth?

That really brought a lot to the table.

Watchman1957 · 10 September 2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by emagni

Congrats to Robert and Tommy! Both of you not only can talk the talk but walk the walk. Value can only be judged by the man who is spending his hard earned money so to each his own. One thing for sure that both of you have in common....you both have great taste. Let's drink to that ;-)

Thanks, for the kind words, Long, you are welcome join me for a Corona or 6 anytime on our back porch when you are in Jakarta.

Watchman1957 · 10 September 2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wehttaM

Awesome watch! The combo is spectacular!!

Thanks Matt, I am loving it that I now have it.

Watchman1957 · 10 September 2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NEW

How much would you spend on yourself? Better yet how much do you think your happiness is worth?

I asked the samething in a thread I posted here about this very same watch before I transferred the cash for it.

How long is a piece of string.

hnltime · 10 September 2010, 08:14 PM

NICE!

akira23 · 10 September 2010, 11:59 PM

Very Nice!!!! If I had the opportunity & the funding I would do it in a 'heartbeat'!!! Enjoy your latest acquisition! I know I would!

Wear it in Good Health!

wehttaM · 11 September 2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NEW

How much would you spend on yourself? Better yet how much do you think your happiness is worth?

I'm pretty sure he bought this thing not just because it is an investment piece but also because of the fact he is in love with this piece. Must you post something like this?

onkyo · 11 September 2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommysol

A little of your own medicine shouldn't hurt you right?

Enjoy your watch...it is rare...that is for sure! But $60K+ is a lot of money to spend on a $2K watch 15 years ago....you have to admit that at least?

Peace!

And in another 15 years it may be worth a 120k watch (or more)....... with more than a decade worth of enjoyment in between.

Peace! .....

emagni · 11 September 2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchman1957

Thanks, for the kind words, Long, you are welcome join me for a Corona or 6 anytime on our back porch when you are in Jakarta.

Robert, I might have to take you up on that offer if I make it to that side of the world. Enjoy your watch in good health

hennabav · 11 September 2010, 04:48 PM

Robert, I'm speechless on that watch...it is unbelievable!!! Great complete set and HUGE congrats!!

jdm_z33 · 11 September 2010, 05:30 PM

that is the holy grail to many...beautiful, thanks for sharing

brainbizz · 12 September 2010, 02:53 AM

I have to say I do agree with Tommy on the vintage watches in regards to an investment however it is just a watch and if u like it who cares.

jcatral14 · 12 September 2010, 03:27 AM

Awesome grail Robert

While most of us can only dream about it, you have one in your collection

Wear it in the very best of health

subdownunder · 12 September 2010, 09:16 PM

I recently bought my first Pam for under Au$5K, that is a fair amount of money for me to spend on a watch other than Rolex.

Then comes this thread where the OP has the ability to pay $60K for a watch that he can both wants and can afford. Whether he has made a smart investment or is the victim of Panerai hype seems to be irrelevent to me... he earned the money and can spend it any way he likes.

I personally, find the tone of some of these posts distasteful as they are personal in nature and break the prime rule of forums... debate the issue not the person.

BTW love the watch but it is way out of my price range... where did you buy it from if you don't mind me asking?

jacksonian · 13 September 2010, 01:46 AM

Very, very, very, cool. Congratulations.

Trurolexer · 17 September 2010, 01:14 AM

WOW!!! Mega Congrats Robert!!! Selamat...Selamat!!!

That's the ONE!!!

gmtobsessed · 21 September 2010, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommysol

Looks like an old overhyped, overpriced watch to me. I prefer my PAM 00 over that watch any day of the week. Hope you did not spend more than $5K for that sample. Looks like you are now the cat's meow spending more than 30 times the original asking price of $2K.
Now you can keep it in a safe and wait for appreciation. I on the other hand will wear my 00 on a daily business. Glad you got your grail though...especially since Richemont had nothing to do with it! Good luck on its appreciation!

What a tiny world you live in dude

Regardless of your shallow opinion, this piece has fetched the current
market value, because of its history, rarity, supply demand etc.

Robert, congrats

Amazing pieces! Mantap!

NEW · 21 September 2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NEW

How much would you spend on yourself? Better yet how much do you think your happiness is worth?

I would have paid more if it was me I'm worth it. It's no limit to my happiness,
Some of you took my comment the wrong way. Wear it in good health.

Maxtor · 21 September 2010, 09:43 PM

Beautiful watch. I am only starting to appreciate how special vintage (v. contemporary) watches can be. Enjoy it.

Nacelle · 22 September 2010, 09:03 PM

Robert ...so nice!

About the value discussion, my take on this is in my signature...

Congrats!

psv · 22 September 2010, 11:08 PM

That is a true grail and panerai collectors dream watch. Congrats on the score.

alexhr · 23 September 2010, 01:09 PM

Wow, what a beauty, congrats Robert. I'm so proud my county man acquired such a watch. Cheers

Michael M. · 3 October 2010, 08:21 AM

Congrats, is that a pre-vendome model?

Rebel · 3 October 2010, 08:38 AM

Great Grail!

Watchman1957 · 3 October 2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Congrats, is that a pre-vendome model?

Yes, you can see more about production details about Pre-V's here:

http://www.paneristi.com/reference/s...rev_index.html

And read about some of the earlier differences about Pre-A's, the t-swiss-t dials and the Pre-V's here:

http://www.paneristi.com/archives/Pr...A_Panerai.html

Watchman1957 · 3 October 2010, 04:17 PM

Thanks agian for all the kind words Gentlemen, I will post pics this week of the recent strap changes made to the Pre A9, the 201/A logo and this grail.

10 September 2010, 01:54 PM	#63
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,283	Congrats to Robert and Tommy! Both of you not only can talk the talk but walk the walk. Value can only be judged by the man who is spending his hard earned money so to each his own. One thing for sure that both of you have in common....you both have great taste. Let's drink to that ;-) __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

12 September 2010, 03:27 AM	#77
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 722	Awesome grail Robert While most of us can only dream about it, you have one in your collection Wear it in the very best of health __________________ -Jay

3 October 2010, 08:38 AM	#88
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	Great Grail! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

10 September 2010, 01:46 PM	#61
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Robert! That is ONE SICK WATCH! And you're MAD! INSANE! Lol... Insanely lucky! Awesome man... really, all I can say is like compliments over and over again... PS: I didn't know it was even attainable in our country! Haha..

10 September 2010, 08:14 PM	#69
hnltime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: David Location: Honolulu Watch: 5513 Gilt, Posts: 6,937	NICE!

10 September 2010, 11:59 PM	#70
akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	Very Nice!!!! If I had the opportunity & the funding I would do it in a 'heartbeat'!!! Enjoy your latest acquisition! I know I would! Wear it in Good Health!

11 September 2010, 04:48 PM	#74
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Robert, I'm speechless on that watch...it is unbelievable!!! Great complete set and HUGE congrats!!

11 September 2010, 05:30 PM	#75
jdm_z33 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 17	that is the holy grail to many...beautiful, thanks for sharing

12 September 2010, 02:53 AM	#76
brainbizz Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 608	I have to say I do agree with Tommy on the vintage watches in regards to an investment however it is just a watch and if u like it who cares.

12 September 2010, 09:16 PM	#78
subdownunder "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 314	I recently bought my first Pam for under Au$5K, that is a fair amount of money for me to spend on a watch other than Rolex. Then comes this thread where the OP has the ability to pay $60K for a watch that he can both wants and can afford. Whether he has made a smart investment or is the victim of Panerai hype seems to be irrelevent to me... he earned the money and can spend it any way he likes. I personally, find the tone of some of these posts distasteful as they are personal in nature and break the prime rule of forums... debate the issue not the person. BTW love the watch but it is way out of my price range... where did you buy it from if you don't mind me asking?

13 September 2010, 01:46 AM	#79
jacksonian Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC, USA Posts: 125	Very, very, very, cool. Congratulations.

17 September 2010, 01:14 AM	#80
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	WOW!!! Mega Congrats Robert!!! Selamat...Selamat!!! That's the ONE!!!

21 September 2010, 09:43 PM	#83
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,438	Beautiful watch. I am only starting to appreciate how special vintage (v. contemporary) watches can be. Enjoy it.

22 September 2010, 09:03 PM	#84
Nacelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cascadia Posts: 300	Robert ...so nice! About the value discussion, my take on this is in my signature... Congrats!

22 September 2010, 11:08 PM	#85
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	That is a true grail and panerai collectors dream watch. Congrats on the score.

23 September 2010, 01:09 PM	#86
alexhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex R Location: LA Watch: Tudor Blue Sub,Rol Posts: 134	Wow, what a beauty, congrats Robert. I'm so proud my county man acquired such a watch. Cheers

3 October 2010, 08:21 AM	#87
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Congrats, is that a pre-vendome model?

3 October 2010, 04:17 PM	#90
Watchman1957 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Robert Location: Jakarta,Indonesia Watch: 201/A 202/A PreA9 Posts: 243	Thanks agian for all the kind words Gentlemen, I will post pics this week of the recent strap changes made to the Pre A9, the 201/A logo and this grail.

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