Officine Panerai

I'd been looking for another sport watch and settled on the PAM 104, after failing to find a 164 with Arabic numerals.  I couldn't be happier.  It's big, blocky but sexy, case wears beautifully.  It's already become my everyday watch. 

A quick plug for XXXXX.  XXXX, the owner, not only runs a fine shop with a nice selection of brands - FP Journe, Jaeger LeCoultre, BRM, RIchard Mille, Panerai, Zenith, Vacheron, Manometro, and others, but he's a horologist by training and quite knowledge about the technical aspects of the watches he sells.  No hard sale, just a relaxed atmosphere to browse if you're not into anything more expensive.

Nice to be a member of this new forum.  A shout out to my friend, Dominic, another Panerai owner from the San Francisco Bay Area.

bill

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This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2007-10-22 22:14:28

I didn't even know how people feel of wearing big watch until I got my first PAM on my wrist. And yes, it feels GooooooD.

Once you get used to wearing a 44mm Luminor, it's difficult to go back and wear a 38mm or 40mm IMO.  Sometimes I have the urge to wear a small watch; and when I do, it sure feels weird strapping on a 38mm watch.

Cheers,
Anthony

Looks like I violated a forum rule in my initial post when I referenced the store owner.  My apologies.  Is there a particular reason why a good word can't be given about a specific shop  and proprietor?

I also replied directly to Anthony rather than the forum, in general, so here's a repeat of what I said:

I have watches of all sizes, but generally enjoy the 42mm - 45mm range best.  It all  depends on the watch though.  I have an Armand Nicolet with Vendome lugs.  It's "only"  40mm, but wears larger.  And my friend, Dom, just bought a gorgeous Vianney Halter that's a wee 36mm, but you'd swear it was much larger due to its case design.  In fact, I still can't believe it's only 36mm.

But, you are right about the PAMs.  I tried on a few different models, including the 38mm, opting for its larger brother.  It just feels right.

Thanks for the welcome,

bill

is to avoid the problem of when we do get a trashing of a specific dealer or specifc dealer's product.  When someone posts here publically denouncing ABC dealer is a liar and a crook, it just puts us in an awkward position so it's best to avoid this in the first place by prohibiting the mentioning of any dealer's name.

Further, in the past, people have shilled for the dealers (whether directly or indirectly) to get favors in return (ie: a free strap, discount on a purchase).  And I do not want this forum to spread rampant with shills, whether unintentional, indirect, or direct.

Hope this answers your question!

Cheers,
Anthony

nt

that's great. suddenly more of people like pam104 . it become hot and hot

enjoy yourself

Hi there,

See that you got a PAM104 for yourself,everyone here has been bitten by the BUGs,just a matter of serious or not.

This BUGs...why are they spreading so fiecefully?Nobody has the answer.so say because they are case within a case(a round case within a rectangular case) therefore the designer thinks its unique,for those marketing guys would definately predict its due to the timing the trend of large watch hitting coincidently.

But anyway,those around here's advice are the best,ie.what Anthony mentioned once you are on a 44mm is difficult for you to go back 38/37mm anymore.

And from my experince,once you put it on for few days you are on the "spell",you will definately look for few more pieces regardless whether you are in a consious or unconsious state.This is what we call.....BUGs.

lastly,wellcome abroad and enjoy this unique time instrument!

Warm greetings,

BHK9

Welcome on board, bill.

Panerai.... Enough is just a word!!! 

Lynk999