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Main Forums => Watch Gallery => Topic started by: ninja on August 05, 2011, 09:37:31 AM
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Back in 2005, I was introduce by a friend to a huge watch called Panerai
When I saw it in the internet, I told myself "I've got to get myself one of this"!
So, off I went to our Manila AD but only to be told that all their PAM's (Panerai Models) were sold out
Next shipment was to arrive in 4 weeks. The good thing about it is, I was able to place an order of my choice.
Back then, I was smitten by the PAM 90 Power Reserve (Sorry, no actual picture, lifted from watchtuwant.com)
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/commercial%20images/PAM90H-01.jpg)
The PAM 90 stayed with me for 2 months until I decided to look for a brother to keep him company.
The hunt ended with a PAM 88 GMT, which back then was a very popular model (Sorry, no actual picture, lifted from watchtuwant.com)
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/commercial%20images/PAM088-K_1.jpg)
As a watch collector/enthusiast, the crave for a "grail" Panerai started to kick in. The PAM 127 or the PAM 217 was in the radar
But, with the exorbitant price ranging USD 20-23K, these grails were out of reach
In 2007, I received a very tempting offer from a friend offering his mint PAM 127. To make the long story short, I was able to purchase the PAM 127 but at the expense of the PAM 90 and PAM 88
But nevertheless, I couldn't be any happier with the Fiddy
It is my one and only Panerai which I sparingly use to match my wife's Panerai Blackseal
Here are some pictures i took of the PAM 127 (Fiddy) freshly mounted to an XL OEM JV strap and OEM Historic buckle
Hope you like the pictures
Front end
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3785.jpg)
Back end
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3791-1.jpg)
A closer view of the case back
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3793-1.jpg)
Panerai OEM JV strap
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3788.jpg)
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3794.jpg)
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3795.jpg)
Panerai Historic OEM Buckle
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3787.jpg)
Lastly, the obligatory wristshot
(http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad54/bogie_photo/pam%20127/IMG_3801.jpg)
Mabuhay!
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what a keeper.... love the old pam movement bridges decoration...
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wow...you actually own the grail Panerai of many..
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this thread should rated 18 SX.....too sexy to many.....
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Thank you all for the sweet and kind words
Glad you like the pictures despite of the boring story :Cheers:
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The 1950 is my absolute fav PAM model.
Great case and hands.
BTW whats "JV" ?
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Jules Verne
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Thank you all for the sweet and kind words
Glad you like the pictures despite of the boring story :Cheers:
great photos and great story from the ninja master. :thumbsup: bravo! :Cheers: :Cheers: :Cheers:
your story inspired me more to get my own pam! ;D
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White pam coming soon to fill up the vacant position. :Praying:
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White pam coming soon to fill up the vacant position. :Praying:
That one?..well you beat me to it... :thumbsup:
dc
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White pam coming soon to fill up the vacant position. :Praying:
That one?..well you beat me to it... :thumbsup:
dc
Not if I was there haha :Laughing_on_floor:
I might save and get a PAM just to be in the group in between a DJ for myself haha :Laughing_on_floor:
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White pam coming soon to fill up the vacant position. :Praying:
That one?..well you beat me to it... :thumbsup:
dc
No lah... getting a 114... less damage
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Which is the 114? Was it at the shop that day or did you get it from somewhere else?
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Which is the 114? Was it at the shop that day or did you get it from somewhere else?
Somewhere else. In summit was 113
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The 1950 is my absolute fav PAM model.
Great case and hands.
BTW whats "JV" ?
JV stands for Jules Verne
Here a good read on how it all started: http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show-nblog.post/ti-415161/
And here's some good old JV strap porn :thumbsup: http://www.network54.com/Forum/353391/thread/1309071870/JV+strap+pictures+needed+of+a+new+one-
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Thank you all for the sweet and kind words
Glad you like the pictures despite of the boring story :Cheers:
great photos and great story from the ninja master. :thumbsup: bravo! :Cheers: :Cheers: :Cheers:
your story inspired me more to get my own pam! ;D
I too only dreamed of just having one, but with hard work and perseverance, one is always bound to come your way
I am sure yours is on its way. It's destiny :Cheers:
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Ninja...you are one lucky dude. A rare and nice one. One of my grails. :thumbsup:
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Ninja...you are one lucky dude. A rare and nice one. One of my grails. :thumbsup:
Thank you sir