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16 January 2013, 03:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: David
Location: Minneapolis, Mn
Posts: 3,265
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Just lost my virginity...
Well, I knew it would happen one day and today I am officially a Panerai owner thanks to a great fellow TRF Member. I had my eye out looking for a 188 for years off and on then unfortunately for my checkbook, saw one for sale here!
Tried to resist...but... pull...to......great!!!  So I pulled the trigger and boom, UPS showed up this morning with a little care package. I have several 40+mm watches so wasn't worried about getting a 44mm watch and really liked the versatility of the white dial. I'm a sucker for chrono's so it was a perfect first Pam choice. Really like the brown crock and will have to see what else will look good on it. Maybe something black with white stitching or even a little something fun for the summer like a white strap with black stitch?  Nice fit and finish. All you Pam guys will laugh at me but took me a few minutes to figure out how to change the date. Couldn't find the right pull when opening the crown and thought I got a bum watch. I noticed the circle aperture on the case but thought it was an HRV!  Had to google setting the date to figure it out but now I know...duhh!     
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DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865 
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16 January 2013, 03:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Wing
Location: Calgary,AB,Canada
Watch: the World unfold
Posts: 1,019
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Beauty! Congrats!
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16 January 2013, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: Andy
Location: Florida USA
Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC
Posts: 868
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Beautiful PAM. Congrats and enjoy. By the way ... one of only a few PAM for which the crown locking mechanism locks in a downward position.
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16 January 2013, 05:15 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Allen
Location: SC
Posts: 2,766
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Sharp piece, congrats!!
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16 January 2013, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
Posts: 9,595
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Nice! Congrats!
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16 January 2013, 05:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
Posts: 27,449
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Congrats!
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16 January 2013, 05:58 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
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lost your virginity to Panerai
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16 January 2013, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Real Name: Mik
Location: USA
Posts: 13,723
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Took you long enough!
Congrats!
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16 January 2013, 06:07 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 34,501
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Nice work! The thing about taking so much time is that you're sure to have found a keeper. Congrats!
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16 January 2013, 08:27 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,245
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very nice congrat.
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16 January 2013, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Near the Ocean!
Watch: 116610
Posts: 1,253
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Nice!
 im trying get a pam 112 !!!! argggh |
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16 January 2013, 09:37 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Alfred
Location: DC Metro
Watch: None
Posts: 29,368
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Love white dial Panerai!
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16 January 2013, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Dan
Location: Paradise
Watch: Tudor Hert Chrono
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I really like that.
Just bought my first PAM too so I know how you feel. |
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16 January 2013, 10:36 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: VIE
Watch: my sig. ;)
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Congrats & welcome to the insanity
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16 January 2013, 11:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jeff
Location: TW
Watch: 116660
Posts: 98
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very nice white dial pam! As for Panerai, white dial is something you just don't see everywhere! Congrats!!
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16 January 2013, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: jimmy
Location: id
Watch: baby
Posts: 335
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Very nice!
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16 January 2013, 12:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: NJ
Watch: Always want 1 more
Posts: 94
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Welcome to the club!
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16 January 2013, 12:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Bryan
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 1,577
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Congrats - white on brown is the best look of the daylight models...nice score.
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16 January 2013, 12:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: David
Location: Minneapolis, Mn
Posts: 3,265
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Thanks guys.
Anyone have opinions as to what would be a good next strap? I know Panerai purists are not bracelet fans but I think the older style with the curved links is one of the bes looking bracelets ever. Might have to get one just cuz...  Anyone ever do a black nod white combo? That might look pretty sweet with a white dial. Hmmm...lots of choices!
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16 January 2013, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Attleboro mass
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Awesome watch!
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16 January 2013, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Congrats
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17 January 2013, 08:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: Brian
Location: NJ
Watch: Pam Patek Rolex AP
Posts: 794
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Look sick, welcome.
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17 January 2013, 09:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Real Name: Bryan
Location: Oregon
Posts: 7,399
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Welcome!
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17 January 2013, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Real Name: Fred
Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area
Watch: Rolex
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Nice 188!! |
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17 January 2013, 10:46 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,870
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Very cool!
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17 January 2013, 04:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Rich
Location: Taiwan
Watch: 16014 16610 372
Posts: 1,044
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love it on that strap! Wear it in the best of health!
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He's a signal turning green He's a restless young romantic Wants to run the big machine |
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17 January 2013, 04:28 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: DrK
Location: India
Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk
Posts: 7,047
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Stunning watch. Congrats
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18 January 2013, 10:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
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Nice, congrats!!
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