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PreVendome 5218-202/A Marina Militare
So the other day I posted a trivial post "What does 36 + 9 equal to?"..
Some knew the answer right.. 
It is really the PreVendome 5218-202/A, the Marina Militare..
I always think that the best feature of both watches combined together fits the very characteristic of the 202/A...
Here they are side by side:
The 4 lines :
(Although the location of the wording are the opposite one another)
And the PVD case with the fat numbered tritium base dial :
(Notice how different the PVD Coating on both : It's more solid black/lead pencil grey on the 202/A
and it's more greyish/bluish-purplish on the PreA9 OP6500 Case)
The 202/A Marina Militare was launched in 1993 together with the 201/A Logo and 301/A Mare Nostrum during the rebirth of Panerai..
Although all were intended for civilian market, the 202/A still have a close relation to the Italian Navy..
Some batch were sold to the public while some few pieces were actually given to the Ex-Italian Navy as gift..
That provenance, although mine was most likely initially sold to a civilian, is one of the reason why I love the 202/A
Another reason is no other than the looks.. It might be a very shallow reason, but just look at it
I just couldn't resist the balance of the dial : base dial with 4 lines and the contrast of the black PVD case with the ecru-color,
not to mention FAT numbers on this watch...
Here, next to the PreV Logo, IMHO, the 2 most balanced, beautiful and important Panerai (put aside the vintages of course)
So here are more wrist shot of the 202/A
And here a shot together with some friends
Hope you all enjoy this post
Have a great weekend!
Sam
PreVendome 5218-202/A Marina Militare
So the other day I posted a trivial post "What does 36 + 9 equal to?".. Some knew the answer right.. It is really the PreVendome 5218-202/A, the Marina Militare.. I always think that the best feature of both watches combined together fits the very charact...
Att'a boy Sam.....
about time you introduced this....splendour....properly. S P E C T A C U L A R. Without doubt my favourite Pre-V. Oh, well, I got the 36 first and you got the Pre-A 9 first. Looks like I'll have to....languish behind for a while longer...hahahaha Congratu...
Thank you Sergio....
You saw this coming didn't you? (Well I think you saw it somewhere else ) SPECTACULAR is the right word, I still can't think of any other Panerai that looks as good as this one I really have to say to you, don't wait too long if you're looking for this on...
Congratz, Sam
My guess was correct.....hahahaha. You really have a very exquisite collection. Just awesome my friend.... Cheers
This is one I should have never sold...
When I see pics if this beauty, I regret mine, but what a pleasure to see a true Panerai fan being able to put his hands and passion on such a monster. Huge congratulations, my friend. You are in the roots, with these awesome pieces. Well, you only miss a...
Well Nicolas...
Your piece was in-fact the more desirable Non-Matching dial.. A very spectacular example I must say.. I truly feel that I've reached the roots of "modern-day" Panerai with these important pieces But to get to the vintage, I'm not sure if I'm ready... Than...
Well said about the roots of the modern days..
The problem with the Vintage is that one out of 5 is a fake... And that it is not always easy to say when it is a good one. You've got the Mare Pre V, Sam? I don't remember, but if you don't, you should get it. Best, my friend. Nicolas
That's true Nicolas...
Plus that it really is NOT CHEAP at all.... I've always been a huge admirer of the Mare , especially the PreV Mare But I just always spend my budget to go for my grails But I really do hope I will be able to get one one day IMHO, The PreV Mare is one of t...
Now it is " Mare Time ", Sam.
You can't consider a Pre V Collection without a Mare... Noit necessarily a Slytech, like this 302, by the way. A 301/ A is enough. And if you want the Creme De La Creme, go for a 304, with its amazing smooth bezel. Best, Nicolas.
Let's just wait and see...
As for now this last purchase hurt my wallet badly... But made me very happy.. Thats what matters, doesn't it? ) I really hope one day, I will end up with one of the three beautiful PreV Mare I have yet to see the beauty of the smooth bezel of the 304, as...
Oh my God....
....that's all I can say every time I see a 202/A. Simply the best, of the best, of the best, of the best, of the....
"$$%^$£$@*** hell!!!!! WOW WOW WOW, not bad....
LMAO NOT BAD!!!!..... quite possibly, the ultimate "modern" Panerai... a humungous congrats sam.....its awesome its like doing Everest...apart from vintage, nothing finer mate... wow.... Imran
Wow. No arguing with that...
An incredible watch. Thanks for the information and awesome photos!
Thanks Michael!
So how does this look compared to the 36 and the 9? Would love to hear your thoughts about it Cheers Sam
A W E S O M E , Sam
i was right for the 202 !!!! So what i win ?? : amazing pics of a awesome piece , thx for sharing cheers tomi
You're right Tomi!!
So here a shot especially for you Thanks for your kind words Tomi! Have a great weekend! Sam...
Very impressed by
your persistant quest for these pre-vendome rareties. Looks like this particular piece has indeed lived a rather productive life on the wrist? Congrats!
Thanks Jester...
That is in-fact the path I chose to go through... It gave me much pleasure and satisfaction to go through it And as for my piece, it certainly has some character ( or say it wear ) but still i'm really happy with it.. Thanks again for your kind words! Sam
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Many Congrats Sam. i need a Drik right now:0))))) wear it in the Best of Health
Thank you John!
It was a wonderful journey, this past 2 years... And the highlight of the journey was to meet many great risti and friends across the globe And you're one of them John Best, Sam