I can tell you that it was almost impossible, at that time, to buy a Panerai which was interesting, as they were uber hot. There was also a strong community of hard core fans, old school boys.

Some thoughts about an old friend: Panerai PAM 199 Regatta.

By: amanico : July 20th, 2021-13:28

The PAM 199, the Submarsibe Regatta, was in my collection as soon as it was unveiled, in 2004. It was a limited edition of 500 pieces, and as every LE from Panerai, at that time, a quite hot model. The PAM 199 is a Submersible, with a dedicated case back,...

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Some thoughts about an old friend: Panerai PAM 199 Regatta.

Very cool story Nicolas and three really special references!

My pleasure, mon ami.

You are helping me discover panerai history my friend!

There are so many interesting Panerai from that era.

So true! I really hope their marketing team remembers that at one point!

Well, I don't know. The damage has been done, I think.

You might be right…too bad

I can tell you that it was almost impossible, at that time, to buy a Panerai which was interesting, as they were uber hot. There was also a strong community of hard core fans, old school boys.

Sad! I still have hope at one point they will realize this…unless they were not making money with that approach …

There are still some great watches, such as the PAM 372, 587, 662, 663...

Agreed, funny you mention 663! I like the dial of the 662 so much that sometime I wonder if the 663 should be next on the list! At least we still have some choices!

And the 673, too. And a few others... ;)

Starting to be too many indeed! So tempting to get them all!

And much more affordable and easy to find than, let's say, 20 years ago!

Surprisingly yes! A good thing!

For TRUE lovers, for sure!

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I am also a fan of the older submersibles.

You mean early example?

Great Story and Pics!

Me too! Early 90's till mid 2000's was the best period, definitely.

Ah, the Submersible. My first Panerai love.

That was a great time, indeed, Jay. The PAM 25 was another great one, and there were not so many titanium watches.

My first two PAMs were titanium in large part because they were in my opinion a little more subtle.

I would love to see a Big Egiziano, the GPF 2/56, but in 47 mm. THAT would be the top of the Submersible for me.

What is your top 3 loved Panerai?

Well, I would answer Pre Vendome Logo, Marina Miltare and Mare Nostrum Slytech with the smooth bezel.

Agree with Pre Vendome Logo, MM but

Which ones? All the Slytech or some of them?

Yours

Really??? Wow! I had all of them, so I didn't have the issue of the choice. ;)

A quick google search says that the thickness of this 199 is 17mm and yet looks quite svelte on your pics. Maybe they included the cyclops in the measurement who knows. Love the 64 :-)

Yes, much thinner in the real! The Bomba looks and I think, is much thicker.

What a nice story dear Nicolas! Thanks a lot for sharing the story of your watches and specially of your meeting after several years with a good friend and a watch you loved so much.

You are always bienvenido qui, amigo mio. It's been too long!

Thank you so much my dear friend. Agree... to much time regret to say. Let´s hope better years will come again. Hopefully next year if pandemic helps. Crossing my fingers!

Bien dicho!

Gracias Nicolas!

Mi placer!

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