Purist coincidence ...

Aug 21, 2018,19:56 PM
 

Last Saturday I got mine.


One point to complain. The strap is very hard. I changed to another that I have on my strap collection.

Sits nicely on the wrist and is a nice conversation subject (the lack of logo).

Hard to capture, as every PAM.


Congratulations ... to us.

Cheers,

Nilo


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Done!! So happy!!

 
 By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-16:10
The 721 is mine!! 😀 Yesterday my AD informed me that “my 721” had arrived. So today despite a rather busy schedule I was able to carve enough free time to hurry to my AD to see the 721 in flesh and get the chance to try it on my wrist. What shall I say? I...  

Goregeous PAM! [nt]

 
 By: patrick_y : August 21st, 2018-16:10

Thank you, patrick_y!

 
 By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-16:20
Yes, it’s really a gorgeous piece...

Beautiful!

 
 By: destrodan : August 21st, 2018-16:13
Congratulations, Thomas! Kind regards, Dan

Thanks a lot Dan!

 
 By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-16:26
I hope the “great mutual understanding” with my spouse will not be weakened too much. ☺️ But I am still far away from two (big) watch cases. Kind regards, Thomas

Lol!

 
 By: destrodan : August 21st, 2018-17:09
Fair enough! Our little dialogue also motivated me to get working on my 'little problem'. A couple of mil watches already departed today with more on the horizon. Need to make room ... for some acquisitions. Shhhh ... don't tell the Mrs! That 721 is a gre... 

The VC 1942 for sure is worth to...

 
 By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-17:31
...jeopardize the “great mutual understanding” a little bit. 🤗 Best, Thomas

Looks great on your wrist Thomas

 
 By: JohnFM : August 21st, 2018-16:13
Congratulations!

It feels also...

 
 By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-16:29
... great on the wrist. Is it due to the shape, is it due to the lugs? Perhaps both. The 721 wears definitely smaller than 47mm. Best, Thomas

I have a 673 too (1950s Luminor case) ...

 
 By: JohnFM : August 21st, 2018-21:25
... which is also comfortable (despite its size) but the lugs are much bigger and stick out significantly farther. There's no question that the wire Radiomir lugs are not only trimmer but shorter. I agree, the 721 wears very comfortably. It does have a ve... 

The 673

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-03:00
is a fantastic piece I even prefer over 372 and 587. Many congrats!! Perhaps I will sell my 422 and get a 673 instead of it... Best, Thomas

Thanks Thomas -- the 587 was my grail Panerai for many years ...

 
 By: JohnFM : August 24th, 2018-10:13
... but I started looking for one a little late and they became hard to find. The 673 was available at the time and I decided to go that route. I like it quite a lot but still think about the 587. They are so similar apart from the crown guard and minor d... 

LOL‼️

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-12:11
If your spouse cannot see the differences between your PAMs this a huge chance for you. A wonderful initial situation: You can buy a new PAM and your wife will take no notice. This is the dream of many married watch collectors... 😀 Cheers, Thomas

Thank you very much, Fab5119R!

 
 By: MTR : August 21st, 2018-17:36
I have to confess I very soon reached my limits to grasp this beautiful work of art in a photo... Best, Thomas

Beauty. Look at those hands pop!

 
 By: MichaelC : August 21st, 2018-18:10
Awesome.

Yesss!

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-10:21
Here some more shots 😊 Just with my iPhone, so please be gracious.... Best, Thomas ...  

Beautiful, Thomas..

 
 By: Echi : August 21st, 2018-19:24
Thanks for the update! Hoping to read more wearing experience Best, Echi

Update #1

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-02:51
The 721 wears extremely comfortably and feels significantly smaller than 47mm (due to the wired lugs and the shape of the case). The strap felt a little bit stiff at the beginning but - after a short time - has become very comfortable too. I am positively... 

Purist coincidence ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 21st, 2018-19:56
Last Saturday I got mine. One point to complain. The strap is very hard. I changed to another that I have on my strap collection. Sits nicely on the wrist and is a nice conversation subject (the lack of logo). Hard to capture, as every PAM. Congratulation...  

Congrats Nilo...

 
 By: mahesh : August 22nd, 2018-04:55
wear in the best of your health ! btw gr8 pic... Best, mahesh.,

Cheers Nilo!!

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-10:26
Yes, many congrats to us. What a nice coincidence!! The strap felt a little bit stiff perhaps for the first two hours. Now it wears very comfortably. You should give it a second chance. Which strap did you choose now? Do you have a more detailed shot? I‘m... 

Thanks Nilo for sharing!

 
 By: Greenwatch : August 23rd, 2018-22:06
What straps are you using for this piece? Agree with you that the OEM strap is a bit stiff, not sure if a black alligator strap or JV strap would look nice.

I use straps custom made by a local artisan...

 
 By: nilomis : August 24th, 2018-08:43
They are supple and amazing. Check my Instagram (same is as here), I usually refer to him. Cheers, Nilo

Thank you Nilo!

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-11:58
I will do this for sure! Best, Thomas

Congrats Thomas

 
 By: traineract : August 21st, 2018-21:35
Good catch!

Thank you traineract!

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-10:30
Yes, I‘m sure that this was/is a very good decision. Best, Thomas

Congratulations on your latest addition!

 
 By: KMII : August 21st, 2018-21:59
Looks really nice!

Thank you KMII

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-14:06
It‘s so pure and fascinating... Best, Thomas

I think we both have got the same virus...

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-15:47
I‘m glad not to be alone. So this addiction perhaps maybe just barely normal...? 🤡 😳 😀 Cheers, Thomas

Congratulations, very nice Panerai.

 
 By: VMM : August 22nd, 2018-00:03
I love the look, the size is definitely not for me. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy it. Vte

Thanks a lot VMM,

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-14:09
I have a small wrist and it wears smaller than it looks. You should try it. Best, Thomas

Big congrats Thomas !

 
 By: mahesh : August 22nd, 2018-04:54
it is a wonderful watch, good choice... wear in the best of your health !! Best, mahesh.,

Thanks a lot, mahesh!

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-14:14
We should make a roll call. You have two really nice pieces in your collection: 372 and 721. Which one gets more wrist time at the moment? 😊 Best, Thomas

721 takes most of the weekdays...easier on cuffs

 
 By: mahesh : August 22nd, 2018-14:30
372 is the weekender since I bought it, pretty strong one too. I guess just about 10 fellow purists might have this... Best, mahesh.,

The 372 is a watch

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-02:57
I definitely have to consider! IMO one oft the most desirable modern Panerais. What is your feeling about the 127? If I get the chance to find an unworn piece I might get weak again... Best, Thomas

127 is a gr8 piece....but

 
 By: mahesh : August 24th, 2018-04:50
the market have pushed the price so high there are many alternatives to it ! stand alone - lovely watch to own, no doubt. having said that, i've a weak knees for the radiomir case, the wirelug & the crown - something nostalgic about it. Best, mahesh.,

Yes it is very nostalgic and

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-12:22
also has a romantic touch... Best, Thomas ...  

Thank you sergio!

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-14:17
I am not sure if I will be able to reduce my happiness in the near future. ☺️ Ciao and servus, Thomas

You are too kind, doubleup.

 
 By: MTR : August 22nd, 2018-14:19
My happiness outperforms my ability to capture the beauty of the 721. Another humble try... Best, Thomas ...  

Yes it is :) huge congratulations from my site too.

 
 By: Ahoi : August 22nd, 2018-15:56
Enjoy it and get soon an adequate vintage strap for it. Mine says hellooooo . I like your pics. Well done... ...  

Thanks again, dear Ahoi!

 
 By: MTR : August 23rd, 2018-06:23
You kill me with your fantastic pics... 😋 😬

Beautiful, simple and solid!

 
 By: rnaden : August 23rd, 2018-01:38
Congratulations! I love that Panerai chose not to have any sort of text on the dial. I think that this is confident, and the watch itself has design cues that is unmistakably Panerai. Looks great on your wrist.

Richard, I think you get to the heart of it!

 
 By: MTR : August 23rd, 2018-05:29
The design cues are so strong and distinctive that you recognize them unmistakably as Panerai. How many watch manufacturers are able to claim to have reached this status? Thank you for your kind words, Richard. Best, Thomas

I think the size and the cushion case are giveaways!

 
 By: Greenwatch : August 23rd, 2018-22:12
The branding on the dial is just the icing on the cake. The watch is unmistakably Panerai DNA for sure. Glad to know and see that the watch fits nicely on your wrist. I also have a small wrist and is able to try it on. It’s a beauty indeed! ...  

Looks very good on your wrist!

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-02:20
Did you also close the strap? I think it then looks even smaller. Will you take it? Best, Thomas

Perfect!!

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-12:15
Many congrats in advance. When are you going take it home? Please post us a wristshot, when you have got it. Best, Thomas

Anticipation is the greatest joy, but

 
 By: MTR : August 25th, 2018-11:35
in this case I am sure your joy will increase once again! Best, Thomas

Congrats!

 
 By: Journe1304 : August 23rd, 2018-22:13
Really loving the wire lugs and blued hands in particular. All the best!

Thank you, dear Journe167!

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-00:10
Due to the wire lugs the 721 wears very comfortably. Best, Thomas ...  

Sigh....

 
 By: MTR : August 24th, 2018-11:56
...  

Thank you very much, aperna5549!

 
 By: MTR : August 25th, 2018-02:41
Best, Thomas