Officine Panerai

There are watch collectors gatherings, and there are panarei owners gatherings. you might ask, what is the difference? I cant put my fingers on why, perhaps its more boisterous, more casual, less stuffy, more self deprecating.....the list goes on, I just ...  

Does the owner of the PAM341 Egyptian wear it outside in public? Cheers, Anthony

the owner of the 341 wears it not only in public, but also at times on the ankles of his dinner dates - best, Horo

that's a table shot, I don't know how many oof you were around but very nice, the 2 vintage are unbelievable, especially the one with the lighter dial, amazing unique patina, pure desert cream, yummy!!! thanks for sharing, Matt

Took about half the pub. There were a few more not captured. Best, Horo

and glad you all had a great time...

Started around 7pm till 1am. And the range from vintage till date. Several members of this august forum may emerge and identify themselves. Best, Horo

It would be nice to see those in metal. Then again I sure is by invitation only Regards Tyler...  

It's a Group, NO, it's a cult, NO....it's a Paneristis gathering!!! Btw, it's not the same gig u r thinking of. Best, Horo

This message has been edited by T.Bean on 2011-07-21 04:26:50

So exclaimed the unknown 21st century Chinese philosopher once. Or was it "Money is my God, Bank is my Church" I get confused....too many cults, too little time Best, Horo

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Would love to join in one day! Glad to hear a good time held by all! Ciao Stephen

Would be great if you can join in next. Best, Horo

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Will post if I find any tonight when I get back Best, Horo

That means a lot! Best, Nicolas.

HAGWE, Horo...  

Thanks for sharing. Best regards, George

Glad you like the pics Best, Horo This message has been edited by Hororgasm on 2011-07-21 00:43:48

quite a gathering! J

And more to come. Planning for one that will feature 50-100 pams, maybe even more, if everyone comes doublewristed. Best, Horo

looking forward to those pics! J

They are PAMs that's it. But George Orwell writing in Animal Farm once did opined that all animals are equal, though some are more equal then others. I guess that can be said for watches too. But it's not an opinion that I subscribe to, though in reality ... 

""Every actual democracy rests on the principle that not only are equals equal but unequals will not be treated equally." Not that I subscribe to it, though....

Love what I see. Sweet old school PAMs. Thanks for sharing, Horo.

I have been swinging back to more pams again, but knowing myself, will prob be back to gentlemen sized watches or indies again. Best, Horo

We did have a good time + last week dinner. Hope to see you soon. Regards John

Will revert with the planning soon. And the pleasure was all mine to meet all the serious Pam lovers. Best, Horo

Tats the one I missed .......... Looks like u guys had a GREAT Time Am not gonna miss the next one !!! Thanks for sharing the photos.

And that is not the only one you missed mate. Will see you soon. Cheers, Horo

Tat is if I can keep up...... with all my travelling of late !

Understandably work comes first, how else can we afford this hobby. Best, Horo

I LIKE THAT.! maybe one day IF Panerai decided to do a L.E for PuristSpro ? The Watch should haveThe Wording: PanePurist on the Back . agree with you..there're Loyal Followers of many Brands, but i'ts kinda Different with Panerai !!. i've met some Great F...  

What have they not done or remake? A question of time. I am no PAM expert, but I am a betting man. I am also not certain of the longevity in this trend for watch brands to raid their history and archives to create modern remakes or interpretations. Any op... 

ohh..btw...did you guys pick the pieces instead of picking the people, it's just an awesome variety of Pannie for a GTG of this size. it covers the whole history of Panerai with namely all kinds of movements and cases. can any one name anything that is si... 

and are not Part of the Panerai History. Cheers

I am not a fan of these new fangled materials anyway. Best, Horo

wonder if i'll be around. :0))) not a Fan either.. i'm an Old Fashion kinda Guy. i like Steel. and would be NICE to have a Gold one someday :0) Cheers

Creating a material for the sake of creating a material is just pure BS. Should the new material provide solid improvements, higher vickers etc etc, I can appreciate, even if I do not subscribe to the view, or for that matter, I might. But is the new mate... 

if it's Not a Better Material ? why Bother and Buy it. i'm too Poor to Risk my Money in something that hasn't stood the Test of Time. "yet" :0))

New tangled materials have to be "better" then the usual SS, YG, RG or Plat etc.... Someone told me recently there was a case of a IWC top gun ceramic case breaking into halves after a nasty contact with a piece of furniture...speechless Best, Horo

And a cross section of hisoric to contemporary models. The crowd is reflected as such as well....rookies to old hands(or wrists) Glad you like the pics. Best, Horo

I hope I could rejoin you guys for future gathering Best, Sam

And bring along the vintages that you have been acquiring!! How are things mate? When is next visit? Best, Horo

Thanks for inviting me to the gathering, even I only have pam5. All the people are great and for introducing watchprosite. I learn many things. Chip

Best, Horo

I am very interested in joining this group....base in taichung city i will follow the blog ....hope there is a gathering here in taiwan thanks!!! steve

It's a group based in south east Asia actually. If you are ever in KL, Singapore or Jarkata.... Best, Horo