Hello hello new PAM...
 

After a short debate and created a poll... I finally got this...

I had the option of getting a sub-date or a vintage brown GMT with nipple dial...

Trying all three on, I decided this is the best for me...

And I think it sits well amongst my collection... :)

I now think I am "complete" for the moment... I have a watch for almost every occassion I could wanted.

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...aemas/Rad5.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...aemas/Rad4.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...aemas/Rad3.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...aemas/Rad2.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...aemas/Rad1.jpg

http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/a...as/RadLume.jpg


And with that, I have 3 custom gator straps coming in from Lau & Van Ledjen. I recommend their straps highly! :D

Looks Great!

Congratulations....I've always admired the lume on Panerai.!:cheers::thumbsup:

Norman, that looks great.

I really like the deployant strap you chose. I have a black on black Gator...sometimes I wish I had the one like yours with white stitching. Nice contrast.

I've been thinking about Radiomirs...but alas, I am on a watch diet!

Thanks guys...

Rob: Honestly, the PAINTED lume is quite a disappointment compared to the "sandwich lume". Comparing the two between my 352 (sandwich) and 287, my 287 dims down faster.. Are they using a different chemical or what? Funny.

The white stitch gives it a nice border touch, since the strap on rads are quite wide, the stitching makes it look slimmer.

Wait till you see my 3 gator straps that's coming in, in about 3 weeks time. I bet they're gonna look delicious. I ordered a blue, brown and a tan. :D

Interesting...I never knew there was a difference with the Pams!!
This is why I enjoy this site,always something new to learn...:agree::thumbsup:

Rob: Very interesting to me too, I have been notified by fellow Paneristis, that the Sandwich lume "lasts longer in the dark". Apparently, this seems to be very true.

What I heard was they use a thicker lume under the black dial, hence absorbing much more light and giving out better light in longer periods of time.

I'm not sure that is exactly true or technically true, but apparently there is a noticable difference.

Yeh,I knew about the sandwich dial but thought all lumes were the same for Pams....
I don't know the brand well enough,but do like their style!:thumbsup:

Rob: you should add one to your collection. I'm sure it won't disappoint! :)

:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:
I have a few members here already pushing me in that direction Norman!!:chuckle:
I do like to look,but don't touch. Just like a woman(I'm married!):agree:

Still,they are unique in the watch world and admired by many!!:thumbsup::cheers:

Rob: Well do try one when you have time... (The watch, not the woman hahahaha). And you'll be in a for a treat... be prepared though, you might have to shell out some dime for it.

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
I know,that's why I only look(at either!)....:banghead::banghead::twit:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Well said buddy.

:thumbsup::cheers:

Congrats on the 287...the Rad adds a different look to your collection...
great collection as well! wear it in good health...

What a classy piece. Congrats!!! :cheers::cheers:

Congratulations on the 287, Norman! :cheers:

I hate to tell you this, but everytime I think "I'm done", it usually leads to another purchase. :dummy::chuckle::lol:

ditto, i said that to myself too many times ... :p

Very nice Radiomir. Is that a 27/20mm OEM strap? Like the black and ecru stitch.

That's beautiful. Congrats! :thumbsup:

congrats !!!

Great pick-up!

Thanks for the compliments guys! I'm really enjoying it at the moment! :D

Thanks buddy, and yes, I does add a different taste to my collection. :D

:cheers:

Jib: I know... I know... hahahaha... but for now I'm quite content. But never say never right? :D

Yes that is the 27/(20?) OEM strap... Loving it. But I'm not sure if that's a 20 down the "buckle". I think it's 27/22 or 24? But I haven't measured it, it doesn't look 20mm though - or maybe it's my eyes playing tricks! :D

Thanks bro! Btw, lo di Jakarta?hehehe..

Yoi, Gue orang Indo juga...:thumbsup:

I've never been a big fan of the Radiomir, but this one's pretty sweet.

Congrats Norman. Enjoy it!

Wah boleh nih kapan2 ketemuan bro!

It is actually sweet indeed!

Thanks buddy!