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AnthonyTsai shares his enduring appreciation for his Panerai PAM21, a platinum watch he acquired at an Antiquorum auction over nine years prior. His post highlights the unique tactile and auditory pleasures of owning this rare piece, from its substantial weight to the distinct sound of its Rolex movement.
I haven't worn my PAM21 in a while so I made sure to take some pictures when I did. There's just something great about wearing a heavy platinum watch!
It's always a real pleasure winding up this Rolex movement because the wind click sound is extremely loud. Also, if it's really quiet in the room, you can hear the tick tock tick tock sound like in a pocket watch.
I was top bidder in the Antiquorum NYC auction in May 2004, so I've had this watch for over 9 years. Next year will be a decade - time sure flies by fast!
Here are some quick pics and hope you enjoy them.
Cheers,
Anthony
What a strong start this 21 announced, in 1997. The one and only one LE for this year. A fascinating Watch, all in nuance. The Brown dial, the tritium indexes, the Rolex Cortebert, and the platinum case was a winning combination. Feel free to post more pics, my Lucky friend. Nicolas
Thanks Anthony for the fresh pics! Fx
once a week (let alone the few times you wear it). What a fantastic piece. I understand the...platinum...effect (the 373 is no feather either) but the 21's dial is good enough to...lick. As for the movement, I don't even want to go into that.... :-) Thanks....Ciaooooooo
and we need to have a SoCal GTG so that I can finally see one in the metal.. T-dial with strap that needs to be sewn on.. and that story of how you acquired it..just adds to this piece.. I am happy today...
Thanks for sharing Anthony. I remember reading about your acquisition back then and thinking how expensive it was at the time! clearly you made a great buy! Congrats!
and it looks like you wear the watch regularly. It will be a shame for such a piece to live in a safe. An heirloom for sure ! Enjoyed the photos very much and I want one ! Thanks !
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