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Dec 12, 2011,11:34 AM
 

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What about some pictures of a Vintage Cali?

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2011-07:39
We very often saw pictures of the modern Cali, in stainless steel, most of the time, in platinum, rarely, and in white gold. But what about the origins? I had the pleasure to see one, yesterday, at a small gathering. The perpetual problem is that most oft...  

MOn ami!

 
 By: BluNotte : December 11th, 2011-07:42
You burn my heart too! Merci beaucoup for the wonderful shots! Ciao Stephen

Isn't that really the very best...

 
 By: i_am_Sam : December 11th, 2011-07:52
My heart beats faster when I look at it... I still remember my first encounter with one example... And I still couldn't forget how it feel and how it look... Vintage Panerai is really something in a very different league.. Not just it has the beauty but a...  

Exactly, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2011-08:04
Once I was offered a superb 6152 4 Lines ( which is a grail for me ), and I just had to sell my 2 Pre Vs and my 2 Vendome. I decided to do so, but it took too much time. And you know how much I love my Logo and Mare Pre V! But there was no doubt in my min... 

Ahh I love that one!!!

 
 By: i_am_Sam : December 14th, 2011-00:43
I was lucky to be able to see that rare beauty in metal... So a question for you Nicolas, Would you sacrifice 2 PreV for a vintage? For me, it's gonna be really tough... Although I agree with you that nothing can beat a vintage Panerai, but really I will ...  

will that One be on your Radar next ?!!

 
 By: Tony A.H : December 12th, 2011-07:41
i know what you're Thinking Sam.! and you are Dangerous :0))))))

Well Tony...

 
 By: i_am_Sam : December 14th, 2011-00:46
Honestly, for now, I have to say NO.. As much as I desire a Vintage Panerai, like other Paneristi I really cannot afford it unless I sell my pieces And to sell my PreVs are gonna be the toughest thing I will need to do.. + that I won't be able to decide w... 

i hear you brother

 
 By: Tony A.H : December 14th, 2011-12:23
i was just saying.! ;0)))) but if i were you?. wouldn't Sell any Watch in your Sweet Collection. Period. you've got some Serious Time Machines there . Keep Them and ENJOY wear'em All in the Best of Health. and let's just Hope that One day you'll Hit the B... 

oh. forgot to say

 
 By: Tony A.H : December 14th, 2011-12:29
HOW IN THE WORLD DID I MISS YOUR POST about the 202. ??!!!!!!!! sorry Sam again. MANY Congrats :0))))))))

Well then...

 
 By: i_am_Sam : December 15th, 2011-23:36
I'm crossing my fingers Tony ) I hope all is well there... Haven't heard from you for a while Cheers Sam

Wow....my heart stop beating for a moment

 
 By: Watchlover23 : December 11th, 2011-08:11
when I see the pics. It was so breathtaking........One of the reason I love about PAMs is the history that is behind it. The history is so rich....And the enthusiasm of PAM collectors who are always eager to share and have great pride in the watches that ... 

PAM has nothing to do with Vintage world. It is a Vendome code.

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2011-08:16
And PAM collectors collect only modern ( Vendome ) Panerais. Hopefully, there is a story outside Vendome pieces. But I do get what you meant. Best, Nicolas.

I learned something today:-)

 
 By: Watchlover23 : December 11th, 2011-08:49
Thanks for the enlightenment, Nicolas. Cheers

Hahaha...glad to know that I am not the only one...

 
 By: Watchlover23 : December 11th, 2011-09:08
who has this mindset. There is always something to learn everyday...thanks again Nicolas. Cheers

Looks great but I always thought the original 500 / 600 pieces of vintage

 
 By: KC74 : December 11th, 2011-08:27
Cali movement will have the wordings Fab Suisse located differently on the movement with the engraved Rolex wording appearing too as opposed tonthe pics shown. Also the casing looks like a modern Radiomir casing and it looks very mint condition. and also ... 

For the Cali dial, it's 'better' without. [nt]

 
 By: Asimut : December 11th, 2011-23:34
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Tough matter, it seems. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2011-23:41
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If it was easy, it wouldn't be fun? [nt]

 
 By: Asimut : December 12th, 2011-00:16
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No, this kind of movement can be found on original Calis...

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2011-08:32
The problem is that many re assembled these Vintage Pannies to make some easy money.... And, from time to time, it is difficult to say if it is original or not. Hence the problem with the Vintage Panerais. When you know that some who authentificate the Vi... 

Thx for the info Nico and education. Now that I know, the pictured

 
 By: KC74 : December 11th, 2011-08:43
watch does look good! tempting doesnt it... Nice!

500-600? where are you getting this quantity from?

 
 By: PoyFR : December 13th, 2011-03:53
500-600? where did you get this quantity from? Over the decades it seems that many knowledgeable parties are increasing the amount of Vintage Panerai/Rolex Watches. Personally I will stick with what I learnt t a time when Panerai was not too famous from t... 

Thanks, POY. You confirmed my strange feelings when examining this one.

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2011-06:05
Was npot sure, to be honest, but I had a curious and strange feeling, an intuition, to say it better. Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge. Anyway, these Vintage Pannies are really something, and on this I think we'll agree. Best, my friend. Ni... 

One way only

 
 By: PoyFR : December 13th, 2011-07:13
You need to acquire such piece with a secured background, the rest are chamallows.

I know, my friend, I know. The seller, always. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 13th, 2011-07:51
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Hey thanks for the corrections and history being told.

 
 By: KC74 : December 13th, 2011-21:11
Panerai history, sequence of series, delivery order, and relevance, imho, unless all are properly documented and archived, no one is able to ascertain the correctness of it all, this is the interesting part especially for their vintage pieces, where each ... 

Well it is obvious the "thing" has seen better days, but....

 
 By: sergio : December 11th, 2011-11:28
boy, what days they must have been... How not to glance at the dial and forget everything else around you, for a fleeting moment? Ciao - Sergio ps BTW, nice pictures....

Pure classic

 
 By: Bill : December 11th, 2011-14:26
Nothing to add to this beauty. Simple clean lines spilling over with history. Very majestic. Thanks you for sharing mon ami. A+ Bill

This is the kind of watch to grab, IF ...

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2011-14:28
You checked its provenance and authehticity... But, for sure, these Vintage Panerai are another league, as some of these Vintage Rolex. Best, my friend, and thanks for your input. Nicolas.

As I say

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : December 11th, 2011-14:40
Paris is full of secrets Thank you for sharing this but I'm getting older and one day your post will make my heart stop Best Damjan

When it comes to 3646 we enter into a different world...

 
 By: Ale (aka Fuciliere) : December 11th, 2011-15:07
.....made of history that tells about courage, ethic, honor, strength, sacrifice. In two words: Decima Comandante ! Thanks for sharing

That is also true. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 11th, 2011-22:58
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There is a real aura to these pieces.

 
 By: MichaelC : December 12th, 2011-06:57
You just can't replicate the aging process in a new watch. Excellent photographs, thanks for sharing them with us Nicolas.

thanks for sharing Nicolas

 
 By: Tony A.H : December 12th, 2011-07:38
i feel the Same Flame Burning sansation in my Heart too. that's a WONDERFUL Piece. Love it. Tony

Passion my friend

 
 By: renerod : December 12th, 2011-10:04
One thing I've learnt from fellow Purists here, I always look for your beautiful pictures my friend, gorgeous! In fact I'm asking for a perpetual license to download to my hard drive, yes? I wish you Happy Holidays Amigo, the best for you and your loved o... 

Gracias, René.

 
 By: amanico : December 12th, 2011-11:22
If you want to upload the, no problem, it is ym honor. Gracias, Amigo. Un abrazo. Nicolas.

flame away...

 
 By: ocwatching : December 12th, 2011-10:34
nothing beats the vintage Cali...love it love it...

6154, ir 6152 4 lines are above, in myopinion. BUT

 
 By: amanico : December 12th, 2011-11:24
I would be veeeery happy to satisfy myself with a Cali, a Vintage one, for sure. Best, Phil. Nicolas.

drop dead gorgeous...... [nt]

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : December 12th, 2011-11:34
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Couldn't say better! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 12th, 2011-13:47
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