Echi
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What a post!
Jan 09, 2019,05:11 AM
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
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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