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I almost ended the journey into Pan Am goodies with this last series of catches...

A nice combination of aesthetics, and sometimes, information and humour.

- A Map of Rome, from 1961, for the 6542, showing the Pan Am Agencies.



- Matchboxes offer a surprising and pleasant background, for these colorful Vintage Rolex GMTs:

After the matchboxes and the lighters, the ashtray is another must, especially when it is as beautiful as this one:





It is always good to have some basic informations when you go abroad...

While the Rolex GMT will help you to not be mistaken with the different time zone, the World Guide from the Pan Am will provide you the fundamental advices.

Here, le Chic du chic is to match the watch and the guide which are both from 1961:



Did we already mention that a trip by plane was also a delicious gastronomic moment?

It is hard to guess, if we have our poor recent experiences in mind. But at that time, Luxury was a true word, not only a marketing and meaningless word.

Look at that advertising ... " The French Restaurant ".



No, you are not dreaming. No this is not marketing lies. Look at that, now.

Maxim's, 1956! In the plane!



To travel by plane, you sadly need to buy a ticket, if you're not a pilot...

Here, from the Sixties, 1963, to be precise:





And from the Seventies, with the watch matching with the era, now:



Aboard, you have several options.

If you're a pilot, you have to follow the route.

You will then need a good marker, a route map, and a reliable watch:

If you're a passenger, before or after the gastronomic moment, you can:

Follow the progression of the travel...

What about an Argentinan 1675 over... Argentina?





Flying high above the Red Sea...



The trip may be the same, the generations are changing, not the spirit:

1675 Mini dial from the mid Seventies:





A two years older 1675 with a superb bezel which turned to grey...



If the travel time is running too slow, you can always have a nice cards game, provided by the Company:





The verso side is very interesting, as each card provides a detail on a part of the world:

Argentina... Buenos aires... Once again:



Well, that is all, my friends.

If I ever get new stuff linked to the Pan Am, I will let you know and maybe prepare a Part 4?

In the meantime, if you want to let me a message, feel free to do so!



Best,

Nicolas 

This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-12-02 22:10:03 This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-12-06 14:45:31

what a variety of colorful goodies, great backgrounds for the watches, cool compositions!  

Firstly what a great part III! Love it.

No, not my " new " bakelite.. That will come later.

Best,
Nicolas

It goes....Damn you!

Nicolas,

Yesterday, this friend that has a very nice collection of vintage Rolex was complaining about this fact.

He stated, what is the deal to own if we cannot wear?

Since my "visit" I'm refraining to own a single Rolex and I'm staying with pieces that, as we dream, flies "under the radar" (pure delusion).

It's not a coincidence that Lévi-Strauss wrote "Tristes Tropiques" back in 1955.

That's life.

Cheers,

Nilo

Your friend is right. It is not Worth owning something you can't wear.

Best,

Nicolas

A pleasure for the eyes and for the mind.

Thanks

Bill

Without you, that trip would not have been possible.

Best

Nicolas

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and so well put together! I have never seen such a fine collection of GMTs and matching Pam Am paraphernalia!

Fantastic post!

Best

fernando

With some Commandant's caps, suitcases, suits, tripbook, and so on.. Without mentionning a few other GMTs...

Best, my dear Fernando.

Nicolas

Not only do u have some amazing GMTs from different decades but also an insane amount of perhaps the most complete collection of PanAm goodies! Very inspirational!! Btw gorgeous 6542  thanks for a great and truly classic post.

As well as its history, which is a pain.

But I will work on that.



As for the 6542, I found something which changes it a bit...

Don't you think that the Pan Am goodies are just the cherry on the cake?

Best, my friend.

Good to read you, here.

Nicolas

this was truly a great one.

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What I love about not just this post, but the entire Pan Am trilogy is the fact that it is so much a journey. From the tickets to the ashtrays. 

Thank you, Joe.

Will feed the GMT chapter from time to time. I already have a series of articles ready to be put on line.

But I wouldn't like to convert you too much on the GMT thing. 

Best,

Nicolas

....you have made that clear....converting me is definitely not one of your objectives!! 

Hmmm?

Ok, ok, you won..

I will happily receive it.

Best,

Nicolas

I think the irony is that you probably converted me to the 6200!

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.....i had always chased a 5510.... came close on quite a few occasions. I spent no time at all looking for a 6200. Yet, out of the blue, this one came right up to me from nowhere and it was for sale...well, it came right up to a very good German friend of mine who happened to be standing next to me when it was offered to him!!