Harry2
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Ocean swim with Panerai
Dec 02, 2017,18:55 PM
Team,
Today I competed in the Bondi to Bronte ocean swimming race in Sydney. However, due to weather conditions at Bronte Beach the course was changed to a 2km Bondi Beach only swim.
How does this relate to watches? I wore my PAM449! I knew the swim was going to be hard, water temp was 16C and I have not done any ocean swimming before, so I anticipated that this would be a difficult event. I decided that I would use the legend of the Marine Miltare divers to inspire me when it got tough. A quick lap of Bondi Beach is nothing compared to attaching mines to British warships in Alexandria harbour isn’t it?
Here I am before the event, Panerai on wrist:
And here is the after shot, I didn’t stop shivering for 20-30 minutes, I was freezing! Also a bit confused. When I got out I think the race officials looked a bit concerned... my girlfriend counted 8 ambulances called to the race finish!
Now time to refuel!
As you can see, the 449 and it’s limited Di Stefano strap did very well. No issues! The strap was subject to a salt water wash process that makes it waterproof.
My race time was 43 minutes, not bad for first go. We’ll see if I can get a better time next year!
Enjoy your weekend team.
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Ocean swim with Panerai
By: Harry2 : December 2nd, 2017-18:55
Team, Today I competed in the Bondi to Bronte ocean swimming race in Sydney. However, due to weather conditions at Bronte Beach the course was changed to a 2km Bondi Beach only swim. How does this relate to watches? I wore my PAM449! I knew the swim was g...
Excellent!
By: InHavenPro : December 2nd, 2017-19:06
I like that watch quite a bit. Thanks for the pics as well. Cheers, Filip
Dude! Total respect!
By: Bounce781 : December 2nd, 2017-19:20
Also, that panerai is almost the same size as your trunks! 😋
Pretty good!
By: patrick_y : December 2nd, 2017-22:13
43 minutes is not a bad time at all! I had a close friend who is a multi-Ironman triathlete who does 2km swims as well. That's pretty amazing you did it with the watch on!
The watch was made for it
By: Harry2 : December 2nd, 2017-22:44
And if my gear doesn’t do what it says on the tin then it gets the flick! Thanks for the kind words!
I love it when a Panerai....
By: sergio : December 2nd, 2017-22:24
goes back to its original element: water. Congratulations for both the 449 and the performance...
Mate, I was so cold!
By: Harry2 : December 2nd, 2017-23:43
Even in that warm sun, I was shivering like crazy and I was dizzy and disoriented when I got out. I recovered almost fully in about 30 minutes though.
Bravo...
By: Jester : December 2nd, 2017-23:29
That's what I LOVE to see: watch living different moments!
They need it mate!
By: Harry2 : December 2nd, 2017-23:44
We should push ourselves, and our sports watches. And if they don’t live up to the manufacturer’s specifications then they should be named and shamed. I’m happy to say my Panerai is an excellent performer!
Congratulations Cobber
By: 111forza : December 3rd, 2017-01:24
No better feeling when you've competed and pushed yourself to the limit 👍 Nice to see the pam getting put through its paces in the ocean
Thank you my friend
By: Harry2 : December 3rd, 2017-01:29
Panerai with leather strap in salt water is the way it was meant to be. The watch gods will it to be so!
Haha that was the point :)
By: Harry2 : December 3rd, 2017-11:46
Honestly there was a stage where I thought “maybe I’ll give it a miss” but then how would I make a post like this? No, I had to do it. Thanks mate!
Going for the Australian triathlon? ;)
By: KMII : December 3rd, 2017-02:32
Boxing, ocean swimming and...? Really impressed at what you get up to - kudos! And doing it with a PAM - double cool!
Great achievement !!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 3rd, 2017-02:43
well done and congrats ! Cheers Robin
No
By: Seamaster2254 : December 3rd, 2017-04:55
saltwater crocodiles and no white sharks in sight?
Not that I could see!
By: Harry2 : December 3rd, 2017-11:52
It was just all emerald green beneath me. My biggest fear was the depths of the ocean, but I found it didn’t end up being a problem at all! 🤔
Like I always say
By: Harry2 : December 3rd, 2017-11:53
It needs to do what it says on the tin! I found wearing the Panerai very inspiring, those guys that wore them in the 40s were tough!
Thanks Bill!
By: Harry2 : December 3rd, 2017-11:54
I hope you were out on the water and living large too!
Great shot 👍
By: Alkiro1 : December 4th, 2017-14:18
Best wishes Alkiro
Very nice!
By: Harry2 : December 5th, 2017-00:49
Good to see the Panerai passion!
Is there a Geneva lake swim?!
By: Harry2 : December 4th, 2017-14:45
I would definitely do that! Perhaps i should do a swim in every county I visit. Then afterwards we could have the Purist lunch of tartare, frites and wine If we had our own country, that would be the national dish!
Yes of course my friend
By: Alkiro1 : December 4th, 2017-14:53
The name is “La traversée du lac” (lake crossing). Every year, you have 600 participants maximum for a distance of 1600m. Or, you can opt for the Lausanne triathlon. Regarding tartares and wines, trust me 😉 Best wishes Alkiro
This is happening.
By: Harry2 : December 4th, 2017-18:41
I will make it so. It must be hard to qualify for the event though...
