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24 September 2018, 03:12 AM | #1 |
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When in Florence!!! Incoming!
So this is happening now, will fill y’all in when done
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24 September 2018, 03:16 AM | #2 |
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Beautiful Rad, congrats! |
24 September 2018, 05:37 AM | #3 |
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Is this at the original Panerai boutique in Firenze?
I was there earlier this summer and absolutely loved it! Picked up a couple new straps for my 275 while there. Congrats on the new Rad!! |
24 September 2018, 05:47 AM | #4 |
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Can’t wait!
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24 September 2018, 07:25 AM | #5 |
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Well done! Congratulations. My son Was there last month as well.
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24 September 2018, 08:04 AM | #6 |
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When in Florence!!! Incoming!
I had come to Italy thinking I would give Panerai a real good look for once. I had never tried them on and have always admired them from afar but always told my self that there is no way a giant watch would look good on my arm. I went to the boutique in Florence by Il Duomo which sits right in front of the giant baptistery, the original shop. It was awesome. I tried on the 42mm Radiomir1940 and thought for sure that was the one I was going to like the most, but oddly thought it looked small on my wrist. I was wearing my Grand Seiko SBGJ227 to the store and when compared to the Panerai , the Radiomir was of course bigger but oddly seemed smaller. I tried on the Pam 609 at 45mm and instantly knew the size was perfect. This all happened on Thursday the past week. I didn’t pull the trigger then but my wheels were definitely spinning. The wife is incredibly supportive of my watch hobby and couldn’t have been a better motivator. She kept asking me if I was going to get it, and how awesome it would be to get your first Panerai at the birthplace...etc...I’ve been on a watch buying tear this year and had a really hard time justifying the purchase, but knew in my heart I’d regret not getting it. So without further ado here are some pics. a pic with my Seiko in the box ready to be put in the suitcase, with a brown alligator strap, because we all know I’m wearing the Radiomir for the next couple days in Rome.
On a side note... I tried on the newer Rad 3 day with the p.5000 in it, which I thought was great, but to be honest the 8 day ticked way more boxes and the extra 1700 didn’t seem a big deal. When it was all said and done. Anyways I’m glad to be apart of the Panerai club now and feel my collection is rounding in to a great five watch rotation. Rolex 16220(this one is currently with my dad) obviously the middle watch in pic.bbb Rolex 16600 grand Seiko SBGJ227 Zenith Defy Classic Open worked Pam 609 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
24 September 2018, 08:43 AM | #7 |
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Great watch... big congrats.
For years I thought I wouldn't be able to pull off anything larger than 42mm. Man, what was I thinking!!??
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24 September 2018, 09:56 AM | #8 |
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congrats
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25 September 2018, 03:26 AM | #9 |
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Congrats
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25 September 2018, 03:30 AM | #10 |
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Congratz!
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25 September 2018, 05:06 AM | #11 |
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Congrats
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25 September 2018, 07:07 AM | #12 |
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congrats...nice memories!
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25 September 2018, 07:27 AM | #13 |
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Thanks everyone!!! It’s been awesome wearing this watch! Every time I look at the time it makes me chuckle because it’s so easy to read and looks damn good while telling time.
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25 September 2018, 07:29 AM | #14 |
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Congratulations Joseph, what a great way to remember your trip
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25 September 2018, 08:25 AM | #15 |
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Congrats
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25 September 2018, 09:55 AM | #16 |
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25 September 2018, 03:53 PM | #17 |
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Congratulations...what a great experience to get your first Panerai from the place where it all started! Wear it in best of health!
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9 October 2018, 08:42 PM | #18 |
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Nice! I just got back from Italy myself and picked up a 564 from the same boutique. Looks like we missed each other by about a week. I have to say, that boutique is amazing and the customer service was fantastic.
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10 October 2018, 12:21 AM | #19 |
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Awesome pictures. Congrats on your new watch!
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10 October 2018, 04:33 AM | #20 |
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Looks great, and as you say a perfect memory of a trip to the birthplace. Congratulations.
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10 October 2018, 09:29 AM | #21 |
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Not bad. Congrats
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