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mike · 1 September 2010, 09:52 AM

Just before we got on the aiplane to go to Hawaii last week I got a phone call from my AD.

AD-"Mike, we just got a 359 in".

Me-"Are you kidding! I'm about to get on a plane for Hawaii"

AD-"No problem. I can hold it if you like"

Me-"Man I don't want you lose a quick sale. I would like to see it though"

AD-"No sweat. I'll put it in the safe. No obligation"

Imagine being in Hawaii and wanting to get back!

Anyway, we get back late Saturday and of course the store is closed Sunday.

But, Monday!!!

I've only seen the 359 in photos (some very good ones). but you really have to see the watch in person to get the feel of the combination of the vintage look of the dial combined with the 1950's case to fully appreciate the reference.

With it's patined luminova, 50's case, and in-house 9000 movement the 359 is a strong consideration for those looking for something a little different.

The watch came (beside the standard rubber strap) with one of the nicest leather straps I've seen on an out of the box watch. Still as big a Ted Su dive strap fan as I am I opted to put one of his excellent straps on it. This with a standard buckle I received from Mark (Theken)

A hard watch to photograph (and it shows) the 359 is a real attention getter.

Anyway on to the pics,

Love the sapphire caseback,

Don't think just because the luminova appears aged it doesn't work. If there's one thing Panerai knows it's GLOW!

Ted's strap is so comfortable.

destrow · 1 September 2010, 09:56 AM

excellent choice. a pam friend here in new orleans just picked one up, too. they are amazing. certainly a keeper.

andrew79 · 1 September 2010, 10:05 AM

congrats !!!!

theken · 1 September 2010, 10:18 AM

Beautiful watch, Mike.
Congrats on your first "1950s case" Luminor.
Perfect addition to your growing Panerai collection.
Wear it in the best of times, buddy!

leeye · 1 September 2010, 10:20 AM

Very nice watch indeed! Quick strap change system also.

JF23 · 1 September 2010, 10:36 AM

Congrats! Your pics really show that beauty off nicely Mike. Great strap choice as well. Enjoy!!!

1watchaholic · 1 September 2010, 12:05 PM

Great watch and great pics!!

Shade · 1 September 2010, 12:10 PM

Nice choice! Although the all around arabic isn't my cup of tea, but I'm sure it's something different - like you said. I especially love the dark patina lumes...

hennabav · 1 September 2010, 12:22 PM

Congrats Mike!! I like that strap a lot actually haha!! Enjoy it!

B. Doggy · 1 September 2010, 12:40 PM

Congrats, Mike! What size are your wrists???

Michael M. · 1 September 2010, 01:10 PM

Totaly awesome, defintley a watch that I'd love to get!

ocwatching · 1 September 2010, 02:04 PM

Congrats Mike...polished 1950 to the collection...congrats...

Speed · 1 September 2010, 02:40 PM

Nice one Sir!

You are right. The Patina'd Lume / sandwich dial is gorgeous.

TheDude · 1 September 2010, 10:30 PM

Congrats brother! Welcome to the club!!! I got mine last week!

eagle_lex · 2 September 2010, 12:33 AM

one word.... WOW! cant wait to see this at the GTG!

inspires · 2 September 2010, 12:55 AM

Nice Score!!!

Love the Lume Shot Mike!

mike · 2 September 2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Congrats, Mike! What size are your wrists???

Bryan, my wrist is about 7 inches. I have a relatively flat wrist so watches sit rather flat. I do think the 1950's style case has a bit to do with a good fit on a 44mm watch.

dalip · 2 September 2010, 02:12 AM

Mike....that is an absolutely gorgeous watch

wgs · 2 September 2010, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destrow

excellent choice. a pam friend here in new orleans just picked one up, too. they are amazing. certainly a keeper.

Are there any ADs that sell PAMs in the New Orleans area?

ocwatching · 2 September 2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wgs

Are there any ADs that sell PAMs in the New Orleans area?

Waldhorn & Adler
Panerai Authorized Dealer
343 Royal Street
LA 70130 New Orleans
Phone: 001 504 581 6379
Fax:001 504 581 6381

GBJIV · 2 September 2010, 12:57 PM

Sweet! Congrats!

buz-lh · 2 September 2010, 09:02 PM

Fantastic Mike, it looks great.

Welshwatchman · 2 September 2010, 10:51 PM

Another great score, Mike.

CEG · 2 September 2010, 11:09 PM

Gorgeous Mike, and great pics as always

Trurolexer · 3 September 2010, 11:01 PM

Looking GREAT!!! Huge Congrats Mike!!!

dotcomakazee · 4 September 2010, 02:24 AM

Awesome, Mike!

Can't tell...but it looks like it is NOT a domed sapphire...correct?

TheDude · 4 September 2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

Awesome, Mike!

Can't tell...but it looks like it is NOT a domed sapphire...correct?

It is slightly curved, but not the domed crystal on some 1950 cases.

It is the same as the 312.

mike · 4 September 2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

It is slightly curved, but not the domed crystal on some 1950 cases.

It is the same as the 312.

mailman · 4 September 2010, 09:58 PM

Congratulations Mike

That's a beauty

esm · 4 September 2010, 11:48 PM

I love it Mike.
The dial is awesome.

Huge congrats :-)

1 September 2010, 09:52 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	3-5-9 Just before we got on the aiplane to go to Hawaii last week I got a phone call from my AD. AD-"Mike, we just got a 359 in". Me-"Are you kidding! I'm about to get on a plane for Hawaii" AD-"No problem. I can hold it if you like" Me-"Man I don't want you lose a quick sale. I would like to see it though" AD-"No sweat. I'll put it in the safe. No obligation" Imagine being in Hawaii and wanting to get back! Anyway, we get back late Saturday and of course the store is closed Sunday. But, Monday!!! I've only seen the 359 in photos (some very good ones). but you really have to see the watch in person to get the feel of the combination of the vintage look of the dial combined with the 1950's case to fully appreciate the reference. With it's patined luminova, 50's case, and in-house 9000 movement the 359 is a strong consideration for those looking for something a little different. The watch came (beside the standard rubber strap) with one of the nicest leather straps I've seen on an out of the box watch. Still as big a Ted Su dive strap fan as I am I opted to put one of his excellent straps on it. This with a standard buckle I received from Mark (Theken) A hard watch to photograph (and it shows) the 359 is a real attention getter. Anyway on to the pics, Love the sapphire caseback, Don't think just because the luminova appears aged it doesn't work. If there's one thing Panerai knows it's GLOW! Ted's strap is so comfortable.

1 September 2010, 10:05 AM	#3
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats !!!! __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

1 September 2010, 10:20 AM	#5
leeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Too many...... Posts: 689	Very nice watch indeed! Quick strap change system also. __________________ Lee, Singapore - Shanghai Submersibles - PAM 64, 87, 187, 243, 382 Luminor - PAM 366, 367, 372, 390, 420 Radiomir - PAM 410

1 September 2010, 12:40 PM	#10
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Congrats, Mike! What size are your wrists??? __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

1 September 2010, 02:04 PM	#12
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats Mike...polished 1950 to the collection...congrats... __________________ too much into watches...

1 September 2010, 09:56 AM	#2
destrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 145	excellent choice. a pam friend here in new orleans just picked one up, too. they are amazing. certainly a keeper.

1 September 2010, 10:18 AM	#4
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Beautiful watch, Mike. Congrats on your first "1950s case" Luminor. Perfect addition to your growing Panerai collection. Wear it in the best of times, buddy!

1 September 2010, 10:36 AM	#6
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Congrats! Your pics really show that beauty off nicely Mike. Great strap choice as well. Enjoy!!!

1 September 2010, 12:05 PM	#7
1watchaholic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub Serti Posts: 557	Great watch and great pics!!

1 September 2010, 12:10 PM	#8
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Nice choice! Although the all around arabic isn't my cup of tea, but I'm sure it's something different - like you said. I especially love the dark patina lumes...

1 September 2010, 12:22 PM	#9
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Congrats Mike!! I like that strap a lot actually haha!! Enjoy it!

1 September 2010, 01:10 PM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Totaly awesome, defintley a watch that I'd love to get!

1 September 2010, 02:40 PM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Nice one Sir! You are right. The Patina'd Lume / sandwich dial is gorgeous.

1 September 2010, 10:30 PM	#14
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Congrats brother! Welcome to the club!!! I got mine last week!

2 September 2010, 12:33 AM	#15
eagle_lex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: Lexington, Ky Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 541	one word.... WOW! cant wait to see this at the GTG!

2 September 2010, 12:55 AM	#16
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	Nice Score!!! Love the Lume Shot Mike! __________________ _____________ All GREEN

2 September 2010, 02:12 AM	#18
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Mike....that is an absolutely gorgeous watch __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

2 September 2010, 12:57 PM	#21
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Sweet! Congrats! __________________ Jackson

2 September 2010, 09:02 PM	#22
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Fantastic Mike, it looks great. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

2 September 2010, 10:51 PM	#23
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Another great score, Mike. __________________ ..33

2 September 2010, 11:09 PM	#24
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Gorgeous Mike, and great pics as always __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

3 September 2010, 11:01 PM	#25
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Looking GREAT!!! Huge Congrats Mike!!!

4 September 2010, 02:24 AM	#26
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Awesome, Mike! Can't tell...but it looks like it is NOT a domed sapphire...correct? __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

4 September 2010, 09:58 PM	#29
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Congratulations Mike That's a beauty __________________ JJ

4 September 2010, 11:48 PM	#30
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I love it Mike. The dial is awesome. Huge congrats :-)

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