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Kevin of Larchmont · 29 April 2021, 12:04 PM

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.

tedo · 29 April 2021, 02:03 PM

Congrats to you, let’s us know what your next one will be, seem to be addictive!

Joearch · 29 April 2021, 02:32 PM

Panerai is a very solid brand. A great way to add some different flavor to a Rolex collection. 111 is an excellent piece.

Kevin of Larchmont · 29 April 2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joearch

Panerai is a very solid brand. A great way to add some different flavor to a Rolex collection. 111 is an excellent piece.

I agree, I haven’t been this excited about a new watch in a long time!

mg18 · 29 April 2021, 10:20 PM

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!

mikkoi · 30 April 2021, 01:33 AM

Congratulations! Now, buy more straps and enjoy

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Mystro · 30 April 2021, 02:47 AM

Yes,...Welcome to the cool kids table.

opawlows · 30 April 2021, 03:12 AM

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!

DJ2020 · 30 April 2021, 04:07 AM

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!

turpe · 30 April 2021, 04:52 AM

Something something useless without pictures something.

DJ2020 · 30 April 2021, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by turpe

Something something useless without pictures something.

I knew there was something missing!

ajas · 10 May 2021, 09:14 PM

Congratulations. Nothing beats old school Pam.

enjoythemusic · 10 May 2021, 10:33 PM

Bravo, and congrats!

Kevin of Larchmont · 10 May 2021, 11:09 PM

Already shopping for my second!

enjoythemusic · 11 May 2021, 01:09 AM

Congrats, this thread needs a wrist pics.

GeoffEff · 11 May 2021, 03:31 AM

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.

GeoffEff · 11 May 2021, 03:32 AM

Not wearing it today but from the other day:

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Kevin of Larchmont · 11 May 2021, 12:55 PM

Sorry for the delay, here you go fellas.

GeoffEff · 16 May 2021, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Sorry for the delay, here you go fellas.

Very nice!

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brandrea · 16 May 2021, 10:53 PM

Congratulations Kevin, hope you enjoy it

HL65 · 16 May 2021, 10:58 PM

Congratulations!

Urosfan · 17 May 2021, 06:52 AM

Congrats the 111 was my first panerai. Great peice for sure

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29 April 2021, 12:04 PM	#1
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,806	I joined the club 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.

29 April 2021, 02:03 PM	#2
tedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: CA Posts: 465	Congrats to you, let’s us know what your next one will be, seem to be addictive! __________________ Both past and present … Santos de Cartier • Hublot BB • Panerai Luminor • Patek Calatrava • AP Royal Oak • Omega • Hermès • Breitling • Rolex • IWC Schaffhausen • TAG Heuer • Doxa

30 April 2021, 04:07 AM	#9
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	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! __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

10 May 2021, 10:33 PM	#13
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	Bravo, and congrats! __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

11 May 2021, 01:09 AM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	Congrats, this thread needs a wrist pics. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

29 April 2021, 02:32 PM	#3
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,471	Panerai is a very solid brand. A great way to add some different flavor to a Rolex collection. 111 is an excellent piece.

29 April 2021, 10:20 PM	#5
mg18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Toronto Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 696	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!

30 April 2021, 01:33 AM	#6
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Congratulations! Now, buy more straps and enjoy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

30 April 2021, 02:47 AM	#7
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	Yes,...Welcome to the cool kids table.

30 April 2021, 03:12 AM	#8
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	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, 04:52 AM	#10
turpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Watch: JLC MasterCalendar Posts: 113	Something something useless without pictures something.

10 May 2021, 09:14 PM	#12
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	Congratulations. Nothing beats old school Pam.

10 May 2021, 11:09 PM	#14
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,806	Already shopping for my second!

11 May 2021, 03:31 AM	#16
GeoffEff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Geoff Location: NH Posts: 247	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. __________________ Instagram.com/GeoffEff Explorer 39mm 214270 --- Sub 41mm 124060 —-

11 May 2021, 03:32 AM	#17
GeoffEff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Geoff Location: NH Posts: 247	Not wearing it today but from the other day: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram.com/GeoffEff Explorer 39mm 214270 --- Sub 41mm 124060 —-

16 May 2021, 10:53 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Congratulations Kevin, hope you enjoy it

16 May 2021, 10:58 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,389	Congratulations! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 May 2021, 06:52 AM	#22
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats the 111 was my first panerai. Great peice for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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