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Thank you so much for your kind comments Watchonthewrist!! Agree with you: Cali dials have something special!! ...
Jan 08, 2019,13:34 PM
... Thanks for sharing this picture of your boss Nomos! I didn´t know this model! It has a "reverse" Cali dial! First time I see this Nomos dial and first time I see a Cali with the Roman numerals below. It looks very nice and original this way! Other brands have copied the Cali dials in the past in the usual Roman numerals above style.
Cheers! Abel
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California Dreaming... (Or my Long Journey after California Dials)
By: Subexplorer : January 8th, 2019-12:53
My watch collector career started around 2008 when my family presented me with a big thick book devoted to the history of Rolex for my birthday. I already was a big fan of the brand, but knew little about its history and much less about those early little...
Dear Abel...
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 8th, 2019-13:09
The 249 is a superb Panerai. I also remember trying to track one down when they were announced as a “Special Edition”. The crazy days of Panerai mania ! I still have it and always will. ...
I found your post..
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 8th, 2019-14:43
Very interesting and it reminded me of when I first became interested in Panerai. I was in Cairo and a single Panerai was on display in a small cabinet. It wasn’t even in a prominent position. I asked about the watch but no one had any idea about it. That...
Hello Abel..,
By: Cpt Scarlet : January 9th, 2019-03:57
Who would have thought that the time would pass so quickly I recently looked at the Boutique Blue Editions. A California Blue would have been exciting but sadly it was not to be. Happy hunting !
Great story.
By: aris d : January 8th, 2019-13:12
As they say, in horology patience is a virtue, but who has it. Aris
Excellent post Abel!
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : January 8th, 2019-13:49
Yes Cali dial has special charm and yes 249 is my favourite modern PAM. Great Cali team you have. Cheers D
Being a certified ignoramus....
By: sergio : January 8th, 2019-14:56
without much passions (touch of asperger took care of that) I litterally "bumped" into the 249, point blank. I always thought that Panerais were pregnant watches and convinced I would buy one ONLY if they'd promised me, I would get at least 4 or 5 watchle...
Thanks for sharing Abel. The Rolex Cali collection is really special.
By: Jay (Eire) : January 8th, 2019-17:31
While I missed the original PAM 249, more so I wasn't interested enough given the 47mm case, I did end up buying at PAM 448 when they were released. As it turned out the watch was really just to big for me and so I parted with it after a year or so of ver...
You're on a roll my friend. Many congrats!
By: reintitan : January 8th, 2019-17:34
That's is quite a nice focused collection of Rolex Error Proof Dial watches! I need to get a Cali some day. Which one I don't know yet
Always loved the California Dial
By: socabaptist : January 8th, 2019-18:51
I would always try to look at the Panerai Radiomir with the california dial but they always had the logo at six o' clock. That PAM 249 is a beauty!!
Wonderful post Abel!
By: JohnFM : January 8th, 2019-20:44
Great to know and see what sparked your interest in Rolex and Panerai, and to see that Bubbleback with the Mercedes hand!
What a post!
By: Echi : January 9th, 2019-05:11
I really enjoyed scrolling through the pics, Abel. A 249 is something that's on my list. Glad you ended up with one! Best, Echi