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29 April 2021, 12:04 PM | #1 |
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Found a PAM 111 two days ago in the pre-owned watch case at my preferred Rolex AD. Truthfully, I have sneered in the general direction of Panerais for years imagining them comically big and consequently uncomfortable. Admittedly I had never encountered one in the wild until this one. It looked both robust and compact, profoundly simple and uncluttered, admirably straightforward. And when I put it on my 6.75" wrist it fit flawlessly, it didn't roll towards 12 like most watches do, the black rubber strap held its oval shape and it floated evenly over my wrist and didn't settle or stick. I was intrigued but walked away. Then I started research online including here and read other reviews. I encountered much wistfulness from those who had once owned and now regretted selling it. I saw the 111 referred to as the Sub no date of Panerai, the quintessential distillation of the brand's DNA. I became obsessed and continued reading. I went back yesterday to try it on again and get the serial number so I could further learn about it because I started only with my pre-formed judgement which was unraveling. Then I went back today and another guy was trying it on so I hovered and held my breath. He walked away, maybe to do some research. If so it'll be gone when he goes back for it because I brought it home and am wearing it as I type. How sad for me to have been so wrong for so many years.
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29 April 2021, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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Congrats to you, let’s us know what your next one will be, seem to be addictive!
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29 April 2021, 02:32 PM | #3 |
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Panerai is a very solid brand. A great way to add some different flavor to a Rolex collection. 111 is an excellent piece.
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29 April 2021, 03:13 PM | #4 |
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29 April 2021, 10:20 PM | #5 |
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Congrats! 111 was my first and only panerai so far as well and it gets a lot of wrist time. I have accumulated many OEM and custom straps which make it that much more fun to wear. Post pics when you can!
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30 April 2021, 01:33 AM | #6 |
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Congratulations! Now, buy more straps and enjoy
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30 April 2021, 02:47 AM | #7 |
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Yes,...Welcome to the cool kids table.
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30 April 2021, 03:12 AM | #8 |
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Congrats!
My 111 has recently found its way back to my rotation and has become my most worn watch in 2021. Enjoy the next stage of Panerai ownership/collecting..........the straps! |
30 April 2021, 04:07 AM | #9 |
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Congratulations!!
I was just like you. But now my go-to watch. I hate to tell you, But you will find out that you absolutely CANNOT own just one, or one strap for that matter. Take it from me, A long time 1 watch guy. They are very well designed and built. Great in house movements as well and lot's of options. They will grow on you as you spend time with them and get to appreciate all they offer. Love Panerai, Enjoy in good health!
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30 April 2021, 04:52 AM | #10 |
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Something something useless without pictures something.
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30 April 2021, 05:06 AM | #11 |
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I knew there was something missing!
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10 May 2021, 09:14 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations. Nothing beats old school Pam.
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10 May 2021, 10:33 PM | #13 |
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Bravo, and congrats!
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10 May 2021, 11:09 PM | #14 |
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Already shopping for my second!
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11 May 2021, 01:09 AM | #15 |
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Congrats, this thread needs a wrist pics.
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11 May 2021, 03:31 AM | #16 |
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Congrats!! Became a fellow Panerai owner myself two weeks ago. One of my local stops had a 1999 PAM050 in the preowned cabinet. I have tiny wrists myself (I've never actually measured but they're tiny) and the 40mm PAM050 actually looks like I have room to spare. Needless to say, I'm hooked and love everything about it.
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11 May 2021, 03:32 AM | #17 |
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Not wearing it today but from the other day:
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11 May 2021, 12:55 PM | #18 |
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Sorry for the delay, here you go fellas.
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16 May 2021, 09:05 PM | #19 |
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Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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16 May 2021, 10:53 PM | #20 |
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Congratulations Kevin, hope you enjoy it
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16 May 2021, 10:58 PM | #21 |
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Congratulations!
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17 May 2021, 06:52 AM | #22 |
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Congrats the 111 was my first panerai. Great peice for sure
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