sergio[Panerai Moderator]
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The 249 was my....first...Panerai.
Apr 20, 2018,03:17 AM
I saw it in a shop, took out the credit card, signed the receipt and walked out of the shop with the "Cali" on the wrist. All of this, without having asked an important question (normally): How much?? LOLLLLL The 44mm "keepers" (other than all the Pre-V), as I wrote already:
PAM002 Pre-A
PAM009 Pre-A
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Zero catch
By: Echi : April 18th, 2018-06:34
A long time I haven’t worn this one. It’s the first time I’m wearing it on a photographic trip. Quite a pleasure. And a distraction. I should be focusing on some scene with the sun setting but the bold Arabics of the Luminor calls out and easily steals my...
Thanks Descartes1..
By: Echi : April 19th, 2018-23:12
I’m now appreciating it as how you described it for your intended use.
Well Bill...
By: renerod : April 18th, 2018-08:26
I don’t know what to say. I really love your watches and sea themed pictures. A real trademark of yours. Keep them coming! Best. René
Indeed Bill..
By: Echi : April 19th, 2018-23:15
And here’s a pic as a nod to your sea pic.. ...
This is, Panerai has 3 distinct "beginnings"...
By: sergio : April 18th, 2018-12:11
and that creates grey areas. Vintage, Pre-V, Post-V. The 372 is so firmly routed in the Panerai DNA that, IMO, transcends time and space. The 000 on the opposite side of the scales, is a cornerstone of the Post-V/modern production, as a direct derivative ...
Honestly, I prefer the 372 over the 000..
By: Echi : April 19th, 2018-07:59
With the zero, I can’t help but think about how I prefer the dial layout of the 201a.. I think the logo is squished down there together with “panerai”. With the 201a, it’s more balanced.. words on top, logo below. I fear a re-issue.. with panerai you neve...
Very nice essay.....
By: sergio : April 19th, 2018-09:18
only one "contribution" if I may. The 372 is a..clone..of vintage 1950's models which sported the Marina Militare on the upper part of the dial. I don't think the 372 was..designed..but simply copied faithfully. The colouring of the indices has changed su...
Thanks for the added info on the 372, Sergio..
By: Echi : April 19th, 2018-23:09
As for the zero, it was a 44mm itch that needed to be scratched. Totally in agreement as a stepping stone.. a good watch to start understanding Panerai. As for it being a keeper, well, i let serendipity play its part if and when. Who knows. I will complet...
The 249 was my....first...Panerai.
By: sergio : April 20th, 2018-03:17
I saw it in a shop, took out the credit card, signed the receipt and walked out of the shop with the "Cali" on the wrist. All of this, without having asked an important question (normally): How much?? LOLLLLL The 44mm "keepers" (other than all the Pre-V),...
Beautiful specimens! Yes..
By: Echi : April 20th, 2018-03:38
I’m with you on that camp.. if a 249 pops up, I might forget how to ask how much hahaha!