what happened?

Oct 26, 2011,07:36 AM
 

Hey BluNotte, if you don't mind sharing, could you explain what happened with your watch? Was it a movement problem? I get goosebumps when I think about your extraordinary collection.


-Brett

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Blued steel coming right back

 
 By: BluNotte : October 25th, 2011-18:54
Ciao everyone, Just pleased to announce that my Mare Nostrum has finally returned back from a long, double in a year repair from Neuchatel. I hope that OP has fully rectified all the problems that has been plaguing my beloved timepiece, i have yet to wear...  

glad to see its return!

 
 By: playtime : October 25th, 2011-18:58
Love that final lume shot J

Thanks J!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 25th, 2011-19:02
Ciao, Glad you enjoyed it! It's not easy to gather the bros together for a family shot, they are a rowdy bunch! Hope this will see more wrist time now! Ciao Stephen

I am glad you got it back.

 
 By: grigo : October 25th, 2011-22:50
I hope that this time it keeps on ticking. Best regards, George

Merci George!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 26th, 2011-00:00
And I hope so too! Ciao Stephen

I'm sure they've got it right, the second time around....

 
 By: sergio : October 26th, 2011-02:12
and you'll be, finally, able to truly enjoy a piece you obviously....like a lot... Ciao - Sergio

Si!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 26th, 2011-09:12
I really look forward to spending lots of time with it! Ciao Stephen

what happened?

 
 By: brett_nyc : October 26th, 2011-07:36
Hey BluNotte, if you don't mind sharing, could you explain what happened with your watch? Was it a movement problem? I get goosebumps when I think about your extraordinary collection. -Brett

There were quite a few issues

 
 By: BluNotte : October 26th, 2011-09:20
Sure i dont mind Brett! In no particular order; 1. Chronograph function stops working around the 10 min mark, and this in turn stops the whole clockwork. If you press the pusher to stop the chrono, thereby releasing the chrono wheel from the clockwork gea... 

thanks for sharing

 
 By: brett_nyc : October 26th, 2011-10:19
Very interesting about the chrono function. Did Panerai happen to explain which part was flawed or causing problems? Just my curiosity in mechanical things.

My pleasure!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 26th, 2011-18:02
Unfortunately they did not explain in detail the problem behind the mechanics, i could try to ask once again though. But the best part of it is that if really everything is working fine this time, i'm happy already! Ciao Stephen

Glad to see her back...

 
 By: Jester : October 28th, 2011-21:55
Shall run a quick check this weekend... As usual, great strap!...  

Grazie mate!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 29th, 2011-02:34
Yes, please do a thorough check on your piece, as all pieces could potentially have been affected. Don't forget that i was one of the 1st to receive mine, and this problem already occured way back then! Hope yours is perfectly fine though! Ciao Stephen

Glad to see the Our Sea is back!

 
 By: patrick_y : October 26th, 2011-09:04
This is good news Bro! Enjoy this watch on your wrist, where it belongs!

Rity oh!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 26th, 2011-09:13
Thanks Bro, and i sure will, especialy with Elvina in my other hand! Ciao and take care! Stephen

Nice to have a beloved piece back in the fold!

 
 By: ocwatching : October 26th, 2011-09:05
I can relate as my 339 had to go back after wearing for exactly 24hours! Care to share the issues with it? Congrats on a fantastic piece! One of the unique icons in Panerai History.

Sure thing!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 26th, 2011-09:27
Ciao Phil, Please read my reply to Brett just above for the issues to do with my piece. And thank you! I sincerely appreciate your salutations, and i could not agree less about the PAM 300 being a unique icon in Panerai's illustrous history, and is a winn...  

Welcome back, I called AB and he gave you a new watch

 
 By: John HS : October 27th, 2011-04:47
but same no.. Hope you like it. LOL. Regards John

Haha!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 27th, 2011-08:13
Sure thing mate! Enjoying it very much! Ciao Stephen

Glad she is heading home.

 
 By: MichaelC : October 27th, 2011-07:11
I must admit, I think about that watch here and there. So gorgeous.

You can say that again!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 27th, 2011-08:18
Beyond gorgeous! And here's some more shots just for you! Enjoy them! Ciao! Stephen...  

Hopefully your Mare Nostrum has visited the spa for the last time

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : October 27th, 2011-09:27
in the forseeable future! - AT

Yes Anths!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 27th, 2011-18:03
Hopefully! This one has been gone way too long! Ciao Stephen

Good news!

 
 By: H2F : October 27th, 2011-09:54
Really good news bro! Happy to hear it's back to 100% and can't wait to see it in the metal!

Thanks Horace! [nt]

 
 By: BluNotte : October 27th, 2011-18:03
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MareNostrum is also the name of a supercomputer in Barcelona :)-

 
 By: Hororgasm : October 27th, 2011-13:42
which has alot of early problems as well!! Mare Nostrum wasnt always used by the Romans as well. During Caeser"s rule, Mare Internum was used to describe the Mediterranean more. i digress again, apols. i am glad you got the MN back. what was the problem i... 

I knew that Horo.

 
 By: BluNotte : October 27th, 2011-18:06
No worries! Please read my reply to Brett above for the list of problems! Ciao Stephen

There is a "good" side to the story...

 
 By: Hororgasm : October 28th, 2011-10:16
That because your voice carries some weight to the management of PAM, they have improved some QC aspect. Nevertheless, sorry to hear your woes, but glad it's all over. That is one watch I would love to see on a sexy ankle!!! - Best, Horo

As you can read what i wrote to Brett

 
 By: BluNotte : October 28th, 2011-17:50
Yes apparently that's what happened Haha you and your ankles! Be seeing you soon in Sgp mate Stephen

Glad to see it's back where it belongs!

 
 By: AlexSunrise : October 27th, 2011-14:05
Enjoy it dearly, and may it be a second honeymoon, Stephen! Looking forward to more wristshots and "live" shots in the future. Hope all is well, my friend! Alex

Will do mate!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 27th, 2011-18:08
Will get those photos running soon! I'm doing great, and hows all the preparations coming along? Excited for you! Ciao Stephen

That's good news!

 
 By: Mirian : October 28th, 2011-19:23
Stephen, Long time didn't hear from you, I got some issues with my 317 too as running 1min faster in first day, and then it will be always one min faster. Will send back when i am free. Have a nice day! Nien

OH, you need to send it back then!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 29th, 2011-03:13
I have been around mate, it's you that i dont see around here! Do send it back ASAP when you have the time! Cheers Stephen

Too busy and traveling

 
 By: Mirian : October 29th, 2011-12:29
Stephen, too many things going on and traveling this year. Even got my 339 and yet to go and get it. Am traveling in US for 3 weeks. See you if back to Singapore! Cheers! Nien

Do take care!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 29th, 2011-18:01
I understand the hecticness of travelling for a long time! Sure will! Cheers Stephen

Yokatta-ne! Daiji-ni shite! [nt]

 
 By: Davo : October 29th, 2011-02:45
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Un, arigatou! [nt]

 
 By: BluNotte : October 29th, 2011-03:13
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Glad to have it Back

 
 By: Tony A.H : October 29th, 2011-06:39
didn't know you had an Issue with it. but surely like you said: Panerai will Rectify the Problem no matter what . yeah, you can now lay your Worries Behind and Enjoy that BEAUTY again Stephen. :0)))))) BTW, LOVE the Combo. Cheers

Oh, i thought you knew!

 
 By: BluNotte : October 29th, 2011-08:59
In any case, it's back! I sure will, no worries on that end! Thanks Tony! I knew you would! Here's some for you! Ciao Stephen...  

:0))))))))

 
 By: Tony A.H : October 29th, 2011-13:34
oh. That Blue is Unbelievable.!!

High five! [nt]

 
 By: BluNotte : October 29th, 2011-18:06
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