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)
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)
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
Back end
A closer view of the case back
Panerai OEM JV strap
Panerai Historic OEM Buckle
Lastly, the obligatory wristshot
Mabuhay!
