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18 December 2018, 04:03 AM | #1 |
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Two of my PAMs immortalised by Dangerous9!
Just had a look on the Dangerous9 blog for the first time in a while and the strap-creator legend that is John Glance has used my 689 and 737 to showcase his awesome Teju straps.
When watches look this awesome, I really couldn’t give a damn about ‘soft used markets’ and the other rubbish that the Panerai-haters are spouting. Wear your Panerais and wear them proud, my friends! If you need convincing, check this out https://dangerous9straps.blogspot.com/search?q=PAM689
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18 December 2018, 05:11 AM | #2 |
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I love the spirit of this post, Paul! Armchair internet “watch industry pros” are so tiresome....the only thing that matters is what one feels when one wears the watch.
Having said that, what I really take from your post is that you’re browsing John’s site. Nice! What’s the next strap? Any hints?? |
18 December 2018, 05:47 AM | #3 |
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Awesome and as Cru said, glad to see some Panerai spirit here. Cant wait to see what else is coming at SIHH next month.
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18 December 2018, 06:23 AM | #4 | |
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I did check the link out - and Wow! Seriously - looks so Great! I would be proud, too. I'm glad hMr. Glance touted your 'collection'. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy; enjoy the recognition. (Hope you're settled in and ready to enjoy Christmas.) DM
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18 December 2018, 06:55 AM | #5 |
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That last pic gave me heart pains! Glad it is safe and sound. That dark brown strap looks fantastic.
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18 December 2018, 07:32 AM | #6 |
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Fantastic pics and I'm sure it's a lot of fun seeing your watches being used in the blog.
As for the spirit of the OP, I am 100% in agreement. This hobby should be about passion and fun. I think Panerai embodies that perfectly. The people chasing down the latest trends and fretting over what others think of their watch selection are missing the point! |
18 December 2018, 01:58 PM | #7 |
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18 December 2018, 03:12 PM | #8 |
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Awesome pictures.
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18 December 2018, 03:49 PM | #9 |
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I got home today and couldn't wait to put my PAM on. I was wearing another watch all day.
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18 December 2018, 04:57 PM | #10 |
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Great pics Paul. Love my 233. Wouldn’t wear anything else right now!
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As Dan so succinctly said in another thread, the Panerai bashers are becoming tedious. No one puts an unmentionable to your head and makes you buy one. A Panerai is a purchase made with the heart; they should be bought by lovers of the brand. Serial flippers and ‘investors’ need not apply. I make a point of checking in with John once in a while just to see what’s going on but this particular visit was because Edward’s looking for a blue strap for his 233. I was, ahem, looking to assist a fellow ‘risiti. Honest. No, really...... Quote:
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Mr. G is a great guy and I can’t big him up enough. I sent him a link to my thread on here where I posted pics of my little collection on the straps he created for me. He then emailed me and asked if he could use my pics on his website, which is a true measure of the man. An artist and a gentleman. Aside from that, pick yourself up a PAM and you’ll see what the rest of us here are going on about. Do it D, you know it makes sense Quote:
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Get in touch with John, Ed. You won’t regret it, China
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19 December 2018, 04:27 AM | #12 |
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Those do look great. I had convinced myself that I no longer wanted a 737 but now I'm not so sure. Grrr...
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19 December 2018, 10:29 PM | #13 | |
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=551594 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=572944
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23 December 2018, 11:27 AM | #14 |
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Agree entirely Paul, great minds and all that
Love your collection and your passion for the brand |
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