Thanks Nico for the nice description, no idea it was so sought after (and with a much higher value than MSRP) given that they made 1936...here's mine that I'll see again in a couple weeks:-)

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Panerai PAM 249 Radiomir California Dial. Two nice pictures.

 
 By: amanico : May 8th, 2019-14:05
Credit picture: Christies. This watch is so hard to take in picture that there are very fe correct pictures of it. The " Cali " is certainly one of my favorite Radiomir Wire Lugs. This dial is incredibly beautiful. The happy owners among us are lucky! Bes...  

the dial is stunning

 
 By: Tyo : May 8th, 2019-14:17
way too big for my wrist

Something special about the 249

 
 By: JohnFM : May 8th, 2019-15:40
These photos show off the dial, lume, and hand colors well. Nice color combination and vintage look without going overboard. (Not that going overboard would be a problem — you’re wearing a Panerai and the Marina Militare would be there soon to rescue) 😉 ... 

I have this one in the collection unworn.

 
 By: Bill : May 8th, 2019-15:48
Pretty sad. But it was my second i liked them so much. Now i just have this one only. Panerai Pam 249 unworn. ...  

:)))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 8th, 2019-22:09

I enjoyed my first 249 a lot. But i purchased two at the same time.

 
 By: Bill : May 8th, 2019-21:24
i worn one for a while until another collector charmed it off my wrist and the second one remains in the box new. ...  

Love that strap!

 
 By: JohnFM : May 9th, 2019-00:29
What is it? ;-)

+1. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 9th, 2019-01:50

Nice....NICE...

 
 By: sergio : May 9th, 2019-02:43
set of wrists shots, Bill. The "subject" it's pretty fantastic too

They say one never forgets his first love....

 
 By: sergio : May 9th, 2019-02:48
I'll never part from my first....Panerai. The best picture I've seen, of a 249, so far..... Image obtained on the Web all the credits to the author. ...  

Terrific. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : May 13th, 2019-23:14

A great Panerai and great shots! As you well say dear Nicolas...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 9th, 2019-07:37
... not easy to photograph. I was very fortunate to find one in a very great condition and full set about a year ago. I couldn’t let it pass! Lol!! Cheers! Abrazos mi amigo! Abel ...  

Your Pam 249 looks fabulous on you.

 
 By: Bill : May 9th, 2019-07:52
I can say I did enjoy the first time round my 249 when we had to order 6 months in advance and hope for an allocation. I did not set out to buy two but i got on two lists and forgot about one. Fun story. Enjoy

Thank you for your kind comments Bill. Yes, it is a very enjoyable watch to have on the wrist. Funny story indeed. I had a similar experience with a couple of watches...

 
 By: Subexplorer : May 9th, 2019-07:59
... and ended with a "matched pair" at the end! Lol! It happens sooner or later with a collector I feel. Cheers! Abel