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laphroaig007 · 8 February 2012, 08:18 AM

Hello all,

Here is a full review of my PAM 372 N11xx/3500.
Bought new from Frojo AD in Marseille.

In fact, it was my second PAM 372, as the AD in Monaco had also been able to provide me with a PAM 372 (N10xx/3500). So I bought the two but decide to keep only the one from Marseille.
Hence the surname "marseillaise" !
I managed to get this one thanks to french paneristi and watch enthusiasts. It was the first one I managed to order at an AD. So the story of getting this one is pretty peculiar for me.

Here are the pics.

PAM 372 N-serial 11xx/3500

Packaging and box

Unpacking, unpacking...

Watch's references

Bought from Frojo !!!

FInally, pics from actual watch...

Some more...

The plexi glass is simply A W E S O M E
And magical !

Let's have a look at the sapphire case back.

At last, here are some wristshots, showing yow nice the watch stands on my wrist...

Thanks and don't hesitate to post comments.
;)

laphroaig007

Cru Jones · 8 February 2012, 08:33 AM

Great sequence of shots of an exquisite piece. Wishing you much enjoyment!

mfer · 8 February 2012, 08:42 AM

great watch for sure. Love all the pics.

HL65 · 8 February 2012, 08:54 AM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing...

B. Doggy · 8 February 2012, 09:20 AM

Major congrats

Psmith · 8 February 2012, 10:08 AM

Nice review and pics Marc, thanks (and congrats)

bcacncnc · 8 February 2012, 10:35 AM

Congrats and nice pics!

Shade · 8 February 2012, 11:59 AM

Congrats! Glad that you're enjoying it! I'm an oddball and I hated mine. Sold it away the next day it arrived. :O

toulouse · 8 February 2012, 01:37 PM

Looks great! Congrats!

HDHNTER · 8 February 2012, 01:41 PM

Awesome piece, congrats!!

konn42 · 8 February 2012, 03:04 PM

I'm sorry to ask, but in the 6th and 7th picture, what is the plastic container that looks to be holding little black disks??? Totally lost on what that is...

Many thanks.

Scott

louie · 8 February 2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by konn42

I'm sorry to ask, but in the 6th and 7th picture, what is the plastic container that looks to be holding little black disks??? Totally lost on what that is...

Many thanks.

Scott

it's a container for the second plexiglass...

laphroaig007 · 8 February 2012, 09:01 PM

Thank you all for your nice comments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by konn42

I'm sorry to ask, but in the 6th and 7th picture, what is the plastic container that looks to be holding little black disks??? Totally lost on what that is...

Many thanks.

Scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by louie

it's a container for the second plexiglass...

Correct answer !
The PAM 372 is sold and delivered with a second plexiglass, in case you need to change it !

bgriz · 9 February 2012, 02:27 PM

Awesome looking watch

Mas1213 · 12 February 2012, 02:47 AM

Great watch and pics!

Speed · 12 February 2012, 06:36 PM

Nice.

Say do all new PAMs have serial numbers engraved between the lugs?

TheDude · 12 February 2012, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laphroaig007

The PAM 372 is sold and delivered with a second plexiglass, in case you need to change it !

That's odd. Plexi crystals need to be changed at every service if you want to rely on a watch's watertightness. Rolex would just slap a new and correct crystal in. This makes me nervous about whether or not Panerai is committed to keeping proper crystals on hand for years to come if they're giving an extra one up front.

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TSW · 12 February 2012, 11:39 PM

Very nice!

TswaneNguni · 13 February 2012, 02:08 AM

The 372 is a great piece.Congrats

laphroaig007 · 13 February 2012, 02:11 AM

Thanks for all comments.

Regarding the second plexi crystal, my opinion is Panerai did make a "marketing trick" with this watch.

As it is supposed to refer to vintage Panerai watches, which were with plexi crystals, they had the good idea to sell the PAM 372 with a second plexi, in order to make people more confident in buying such a watch with a crystal nowadays said to be less resistant to scratches than sapphire crystal !

So, just a little trick to satisfy paneristis' passion, nothing to do with assuming future after-sales service for this model.

laphroaig007 · 9 May 2012, 08:45 PM

Some new pics.

Enjoy !

Wristshots mainly !

Older pics

Hope you've liked them !

;-)

White_Au · 10 May 2012, 12:51 AM

AWESOME!

Where did you get that black strap with blue stitching?

watchdaddy1 · 10 May 2012, 01:31 AM

BIG CONGRATS--Nice addition to your collection..Thats a piece to be proud of 4 surePURE DNA & WORTHY FOR SURE..LOVE THE SECOND SET OF PICS...

psv · 10 May 2012, 01:38 AM

Great shots. It is such a special piece!

At first I was shocked that a (self-respecting) Frenchman would drink Starbucks coffee but I then realized that you were on a flight! :-)

eric23 · 10 May 2012, 08:32 AM

Nice, Big Congrats! great photos!

nauticajoe · 10 May 2012, 08:40 AM

BIG Congrats! The 372's an awesome piece! Mine says hello:

nick c · 10 May 2012, 09:17 AM

viva panerai

iLLGT2 · 10 May 2012, 09:17 AM

GORGEOUS, cannot wait to get mine!!!

rulessapt · 10 May 2012, 04:51 PM

Thanks forthe variety of wrist shots Marc, they offer as many perspectives as one could imagine.

cheers
RichArD

Cru Jones · 10 May 2012, 06:06 PM

great set of pix, thanks. looking forward to a third set.

8 February 2012, 08:18 AM	#1
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,019	PAM 372 "marseillaise" : review and pictures Hello all, Here is a full review of my PAM 372 N11xx/3500. Bought new from Frojo AD in Marseille. In fact, it was my second PAM 372, as the AD in Monaco had also been able to provide me with a PAM 372 (N10xx/3500). So I bought the two but decide to keep only the one from Marseille. Hence the surname "marseillaise" ! I managed to get this one thanks to french paneristi and watch enthusiasts. It was the first one I managed to order at an AD. So the story of getting this one is pretty peculiar for me. Here are the pics. PAM 372 N-serial 11xx/3500 Packaging and box Unpacking, unpacking... Watch's references Bought from Frojo !!! FInally, pics from actual watch... Some more... The plexi glass is simply A W E S O M E And magical ! Let's have a look at the sapphire case back. At last, here are some wristshots, showing yow nice the watch stands on my wrist... Thanks and don't hesitate to post comments. ;) laphroaig007 __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

8 February 2012, 08:42 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	great watch for sure. Love all the pics. __________________ member#3242

8 February 2012, 08:54 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,446	Very nice! Thanks for sharing... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 February 2012, 09:20 AM	#5
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Major congrats __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

8 February 2012, 10:08 AM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice review and pics Marc, thanks (and congrats) __________________

8 February 2012, 08:33 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,531	Great sequence of shots of an exquisite piece. Wishing you much enjoyment!

8 February 2012, 10:35 AM	#7
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	Congrats and nice pics! __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

8 February 2012, 11:59 AM	#8
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Congrats! Glad that you're enjoying it! I'm an oddball and I hated mine. Sold it away the next day it arrived. :O __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

8 February 2012, 01:37 PM	#9
toulouse Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: USA Watch: 210, GMT2C Posts: 499	Looks great! Congrats!

8 February 2012, 01:41 PM	#10
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Awesome piece, congrats!!

8 February 2012, 03:04 PM	#11
konn42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 115	I'm sorry to ask, but in the 6th and 7th picture, what is the plastic container that looks to be holding little black disks??? Totally lost on what that is... Many thanks. Scott

9 February 2012, 02:27 PM	#14
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Awesome looking watch __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

12 February 2012, 02:47 AM	#15
Mas1213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: Pam 088/DSSD Posts: 23	Great watch and pics!

12 February 2012, 06:36 PM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Nice. Say do all new PAMs have serial numbers engraved between the lugs?

12 February 2012, 11:39 PM	#18
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Very nice! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 February 2012, 02:08 AM	#19
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	The 372 is a great piece.Congrats

13 February 2012, 02:11 AM	#20
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,019	Thanks for all comments. Regarding the second plexi crystal, my opinion is Panerai did make a "marketing trick" with this watch. As it is supposed to refer to vintage Panerai watches, which were with plexi crystals, they had the good idea to sell the PAM 372 with a second plexi, in order to make people more confident in buying such a watch with a crystal nowadays said to be less resistant to scratches than sapphire crystal ! So, just a little trick to satisfy paneristis' passion, nothing to do with assuming future after-sales service for this model. __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

9 May 2012, 08:45 PM	#21
laphroaig007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Marc Location: France Watch: 116710 & PAM372 Posts: 1,019	Some new pics. Enjoy ! Wristshots mainly ! Older pics Hope you've liked them ! ;-) __________________ Always look on the bright side of life... Watch addict...

10 May 2012, 12:51 AM	#22
White_Au "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 515	AWESOME! Where did you get that black strap with blue stitching?

10 May 2012, 01:31 AM	#23
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	BIG CONGRATS--Nice addition to your collection..Thats a piece to be proud of 4 surePURE DNA & WORTHY FOR SURE..LOVE THE SECOND SET OF PICS...

10 May 2012, 01:38 AM	#24
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Great shots. It is such a special piece! At first I was shocked that a (self-respecting) Frenchman would drink Starbucks coffee but I then realized that you were on a flight! :-)

10 May 2012, 08:32 AM	#25
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice, Big Congrats! great photos!

10 May 2012, 09:17 AM	#27
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	viva panerai

10 May 2012, 09:17 AM	#28
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,694	GORGEOUS, cannot wait to get mine!!!

10 May 2012, 04:51 PM	#29
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Thanks forthe variety of wrist shots Marc, they offer as many perspectives as one could imagine. cheers RichArD

10 May 2012, 06:06 PM	#30
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,531	great set of pix, thanks. looking forward to a third set.

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