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The GMT Master · 4 April 2010, 10:10 AM

Hey all, was at work at the AD as usual today, and had a gent come in to have a talk about the new Submariner. He had a beautiful PAM 312 on bracelet on his wrist, and I couldn't help but admire it! Had a real presence about it. We got chatting about it, and he let me try it on - I couldn't believe the weight of it! Even heavier than the Platinum Day-Date II I was playing with

But I've been getting more and more intrigued by Panerai over recent months, and this has only fuelled the fire

It's bad enough having a Rolex disease, now I have a Panerai one too!

Thanks for reading

Chris

spuds · 4 April 2010, 10:23 AM

Interesting post Chris:

I've never really 'got' the whole Panerai thing but maybe I'll try one on some day....?

mike · 4 April 2010, 10:26 AM

Nothing wrong with "Dual citizenship" Chris.

The GMT Master · 4 April 2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Interesting post Chris:

I've never really 'got' the whole Panerai thing but maybe I'll try one on some day....?

I was pleasantly surprised Dan, the build quality and attention to detail was clear, even from a brief try

I can see why Rolex fans like them so much, the devil's in the detail with both brands

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Nothing wrong with "Dual citizenship" Chris.

Nothing wrong at all....

...until my bank manager gets on the phone!!

mfer · 4 April 2010, 11:21 AM

All I can say is that you are.........

Psmith · 4 April 2010, 11:45 AM

(in spooky voice)

Welcome Chris ...we've been expecting you...

Resistance is futile...

Cheers

dalip · 4 April 2010, 11:55 AM

love my PAM..makes for a great contrast....AND it ALWAYS gets compliments. BUT for me it doesn't come close to my Rolex.

Badfish179 · 4 April 2010, 12:23 PM

Chris, Welcome to the "Darkside". You'll like it here.

bcdunham · 4 April 2010, 12:42 PM

What does it tell you that the expert who was discussing the new Sub was wearing, not a Sub or other Rolex, but a Panerai 312. I really enjoy my Rolex, but can't imagine not owning a Panerai.

Watchman1957 · 4 April 2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

love my PAM..makes for a great contrast....AND it ALWAYS gets compliments. BUT for me it doesn't come close to my Rolex.

OPTOMETRIST, Is there an Optometrist in the house...

The GMT Master · 6 April 2010, 04:01 AM

Hehe, thanks for your replies everyone

Joey_V · 6 April 2010, 04:17 AM

312 is a fantastic first Pam (and can be your last!)... get it!

B. Doggy · 6 April 2010, 05:30 AM

Now you did it......

A1000 · 6 April 2010, 05:33 AM

Chris, it's a slippery slope you know, first you try on someone elses, then you happen to see one in an AD, ......

Carlos98326194 · 6 April 2010, 11:02 AM

Agree that Pam is a very intriguing watch

i am currently having less and less sleep thinking of it

bigmikebee · 6 April 2010, 11:28 AM

fyi-a 312 on a bracelet could mean its a 328 and not a 312. they make 1000. 328's a year

TswaneNguni · 7 April 2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I was pleasantly surprised Dan, the build quality and attention to detail was clear, even from a brief try

I can see why Rolex fans like them so much, the devil's in the detail with both brands

:

Ex-Rolex fans like them even more !!

Welcome to our world.

4 Ranges · 24 April 2010, 08:32 AM

Hard to appreciate until you see one for real. I admire them, but i'm still getting over Rolex-mania. I remember several years back breitling being this popular with Rolex fans. I told a Rolex buddy of mine that panerai is the new breitling. He couldn't agree more.

CorruptedSanity · 24 April 2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

All I can say is that you are.........

hilarious but true haha

Mockingbird · 24 April 2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psmith

\
resistance is futile...

x2

Speed · 24 April 2010, 04:22 PM

I love my 111...

PAMs are in many ways as beautiful and understated as some Rolexes...

Andad · 24 April 2010, 04:35 PM

Nice pix Bill.

Speed · 24 April 2010, 04:46 PM

Thanks Eddie...she can't seem to take a bad picture!

bodybump · 25 April 2010, 12:03 AM

Do it Chris!!!!

bodybump · 25 April 2010, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks Eddie...she can't seem to take a bad picture!

Bill your back???

acuraelin · 25 April 2010, 01:17 PM

Something is definitely up with Panerai, I bought 287 2 month ago and then last month ago i got a 312. Got so sucked in on how beautiful the dial is. I think it's the 6 on the panerai dial because it looks like those hypnotizing circles lol. The dilemma is now i'm crazy over deep sea now, time to sell some watches :(

clew84 · 25 April 2010, 01:38 PM

LOVE my 312 (even with the very small ding I put on the crystal... ugh). On leather, it sits on the wrist very well. I can imagine it's heavy on a bracelet!

I rotate between the SD and the 312 every day. Perfect rotation for me - just very different and both tough watches. I traded my Deep Sea for the 312 and couldn't be happier with that decision (and I liked, but did not love, the DSSD).

Welcome to the new obsession!

Speed · 25 April 2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

Bill your back???

Hi Oscar

Yes. I am back...been shooting some more PAM Macros as well

jameshe · 28 April 2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Hey all, was at work at the AD as usual today, and had a gent come in to have a talk about the new Submariner. He had a beautiful PAM 312 on bracelet on his wrist, and I couldn't help but admire it! Had a real presence about it. We got chatting about it, and he let me try it on - I couldn't believe the weight of it! Even heavier than the Platinum Day-Date II I was playing with

But I've been getting more and more intrigued by Panerai over recent months, and this has only fuelled the fire

It's bad enough having a Rolex disease, now I have a Panerai one too!

Thanks for reading

Chris

Chris, this happened to me only last week! Exactly the same as you.

I have one waiting for me which I will pick up as soon as I sell my SD I have listed on the forum

Beautiful watch.

RRGHOST1 · 28 April 2010, 11:49 PM

I dont get this love of Panerai either as i think some of them are quite ugly. On saying that the PAM 00297, GMT is quite an interesting watch.

4 April 2010, 10:10 AM	#1
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	Tried on my first Panerai today! Hey all, was at work at the AD as usual today, and had a gent come in to have a talk about the new Submariner. He had a beautiful PAM 312 on bracelet on his wrist, and I couldn't help but admire it! Had a real presence about it. We got chatting about it, and he let me try it on - I couldn't believe the weight of it! Even heavier than the Platinum Day-Date II I was playing with But I've been getting more and more intrigued by Panerai over recent months, and this has only fuelled the fire It's bad enough having a Rolex disease, now I have a Panerai one too! Thanks for reading Chris

4 April 2010, 10:23 AM	#2
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Interesting post Chris: I've never really 'got' the whole Panerai thing but maybe I'll try one on some day....? __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

4 April 2010, 11:21 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	All I can say is that you are......... __________________ member#3242

4 April 2010, 11:45 AM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	(in spooky voice) Welcome Chris ...we've been expecting you... Resistance is futile... Cheers __________________

4 April 2010, 11:55 AM	#7
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	love my PAM..makes for a great contrast....AND it ALWAYS gets compliments. BUT for me it doesn't come close to my Rolex. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

4 April 2010, 10:26 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Nothing wrong with "Dual citizenship" Chris.

4 April 2010, 12:23 PM	#8
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	Chris, Welcome to the "Darkside". You'll like it here. __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

4 April 2010, 12:42 PM	#9
bcdunham "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 126	What does it tell you that the expert who was discussing the new Sub was wearing, not a Sub or other Rolex, but a Panerai 312. I really enjoy my Rolex, but can't imagine not owning a Panerai.

6 April 2010, 04:01 AM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	Hehe, thanks for your replies everyone

6 April 2010, 04:17 AM	#12
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	312 is a fantastic first Pam (and can be your last!)... get it! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

6 April 2010, 05:30 AM	#13
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Now you did it...... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

6 April 2010, 05:33 AM	#14
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Chris, it's a slippery slope you know, first you try on someone elses, then you happen to see one in an AD, ...... __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

6 April 2010, 11:02 AM	#15
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	Agree that Pam is a very intriguing watch i am currently having less and less sleep thinking of it __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

6 April 2010, 11:28 AM	#16
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	fyi-a 312 on a bracelet could mean its a 328 and not a 312. they make 1000. 328's a year

24 April 2010, 08:32 AM	#18
4 Ranges Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 94	Hard to appreciate until you see one for real. I admire them, but i'm still getting over Rolex-mania. I remember several years back breitling being this popular with Rolex fans. I told a Rolex buddy of mine that panerai is the new breitling. He couldn't agree more.

24 April 2010, 04:22 PM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	I love my 111... PAMs are in many ways as beautiful and understated as some Rolexes...

24 April 2010, 04:35 PM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,962	Nice pix Bill. __________________ E

24 April 2010, 04:46 PM	#23
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Thanks Eddie...she can't seem to take a bad picture!

25 April 2010, 12:03 AM	#24
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	Do it Chris!!!! __________________

25 April 2010, 01:17 PM	#26
acuraelin Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: S.Cali Posts: 41	Something is definitely up with Panerai, I bought 287 2 month ago and then last month ago i got a 312. Got so sucked in on how beautiful the dial is. I think it's the 6 on the panerai dial because it looks like those hypnotizing circles lol. The dilemma is now i'm crazy over deep sea now, time to sell some watches :(

25 April 2010, 01:38 PM	#27
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	LOVE my 312 (even with the very small ding I put on the crystal... ugh). On leather, it sits on the wrist very well. I can imagine it's heavy on a bracelet! I rotate between the SD and the 312 every day. Perfect rotation for me - just very different and both tough watches. I traded my Deep Sea for the 312 and couldn't be happier with that decision (and I liked, but did not love, the DSSD). Welcome to the new obsession! __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

28 April 2010, 11:49 PM	#30
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,911	I dont get this love of Panerai either as i think some of them are quite ugly. On saying that the PAM 00297, GMT is quite an interesting watch.

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