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As some of you may have seen on the Home page i recieved 2 birthday presents last weekend to celebrate my 40th....greedy I know but I think 40 is worth celebrating in style..!!

The Atmos was one of them and was contained in the big box and is something I have been debating for quite some time and finally thought I'd pull the trigger so ordered it a few weeks ago.......it isn't the easiest to photograph so I hope these pics are OK and show some of the beauty of the Atmos although I think to really appreciate it you have to see one in the flesh and working as the slow movement is almost mesmorising.....

 

The other present is a PAM292 which is even harder to photograph so I am still working on that one but pics will appear when they are worthy on the Panerai forum..!!!

Hope you enjoy these pics,

Yours,

Andy....(Old but very happy..!!)

Hello Andy!

Happy BDay to you!  Congrats on the Atmos and Panerai!

-MW

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I, too, have long admired these clocks.  Your photos are great!

I see you have the "Classique Transparente"; how did you come to this choice over the gold or rhodium Classique or even the moon phase variants?

I'm still on the short side of 40, but when it comes (not too long now!) it will coincide with my 15th wedding anniversary.  You're giving me some good ideas....

-Tom

 

I have always loved the Atmos from a pure fascination point of view but there was always something extra I wanted but didn't know what....then the two glass versions came out and that was it...pefect, simple and elegant.

It was a tough decision between the Moon phase and plain versions but personally the simplicity of the time only version just suited the glass model....pure simplicity.

Thanks for the comments,

Andy.

you won't have to worry about winding your Atmos with your bent old arthritic fingers.
Now that makes you look forward to the day, doesn't it?

Cheer up - I'm about 20 years ahead of you and it keeps getting better.
And my clock is still running.

Cazalea

the joy of leaving it forever and never having to wind it is amazing isn't it..!!  An absolute joy to watch it...which I have been doing all week..;o)

Yours,

Andy.

After all these nice details I would like to see the whole watch at its final place

Oliver

ps: What happened to your idea about a project with PSM? I liked these idea a lot. Hope you don´t mind that I ask this question.

when it arrived some time ago ...



The antique chinese cabinet was not the best place and now ...



I found the perfect place



It is just so relaxing to look at.

Cheers
Oliver

I didn't know you also had one....amazing aren't they.  There is a pic on the Home page of it in it's home and so far hasn't altered by even a second.

Absolutely beautiful to watch.  Look forward to meeting again at the next GTG.

Andy.

Congrats on this self gift!

And you chose a very nice model, too.

All is here, the strict essential, but THE ESSENTIAL!

Enjoy it ...Perpetually!



Best,

Nicolas

I have a lot to thank you for my good friend especially regarding the 292 which when i figure out how to photograph it will be put on the Panerai forum...!!!!

Best to you and your family,

Andy.

being a cheapskate i bought mine pre owned, but it has worked faultlessly on my mantlepiece for about 3 years and it dates from the 80's so its already had a long life.

they are brilliant clocks and i like the all glass model so well bought.

here's mine just for the hell of it  

best wishes for your 40th you young whipper snapper  

Graham

I'll drink a few to celebrate for you too..!!! 

Pics of the 292 are on the Panerai forum now.....the dark side...!!!

Andy.

Part of turning 40 is being able to live life better than the young ones

40 is definately the new 30 whan you can also afford to have fun...:o)

Andy.

And congratulations for the superb JLC

 

I saw some Atmos when I was “hunting” my RDM in Vienna, November 2007 – I knew about them but was really impressed to see those beauties “in the flesh”.

 

I also turned 40 recently (July 31^st), but wasn’t able to celebrate with a new watch – I ordered a non-expensive but beautiful fountain pen to keep things classic

 

All the best!

 

Marcelo

Pens also interest me but I can't write with a fountain pen..!!  I do keep looking at a Mont Blanc roller ball though...maybe one day..!!

Andy.

Congratulations!! The Atmos is amazing and I always dream of having one... good on you!!

Can you share a secret how can you get a present like that for you 40th?

is to not have a family..!!  One day I will so I'm spending while I have the chance...:o)

Yours,

Andy.

ANd what a great piece to celebrate with!

Cheers

Stephen

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Enjoy your new ATMOS!

Here are some pics of my ATMOS II, from my great great grandfather.

Purchased in 1945.  Almost 65 years old and still running perfectly!

65 years and never been wound up..!!  Amazing aren't they..!!

Andy.

Would love to have such a clock from my family!

Best, my friend, and happy to see you here, too!

Nicolas

Last year...



Wishing you the all the best from raining suburban Bangkok.

Ruckdee

hope you are well - long time no see..!!

Thanks for your comments and congrats on your Atmos too..:o)

Andy.

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