Unveiling my new PAM 197
 

so i have been looking for a PAM 190 for quite some time, with no leads on any new ones. was at the AD yesterday, told him about it, he said "let me get something out of the back you might like", and came out with the 197; same watch only in gold with a hobnail dial.

never thought i would like the dial, since the pics i have seen just dont look that good, but its UNBELIEVABLE in person!! i must say it was quite a shock how good it looks in person (vs. how bad i thought it looked in pics, including the ones below).

anyway, enjoy....

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2683.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2684.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2685.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2686.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2688.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2689.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2690.jpg

i tried to capture the hobnail on the next couple pics; needed flash, but it didnt come out so well...looks much better in person

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2702.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2703.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2704.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2705.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2706.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2708.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2709.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2710.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/i...7/IMG_2711.jpg

Mark, from one hobnail dial owner to another, Congrats!! :cheers: :thumbsup:

Love the gold, but I haven't delved into the 18K Pam sector yet. It's only a matter of time though. :chuckle:

Congrats !! VERY nice !! :cheers:

When you see PAM rosegold ....its all over !! :chuckle::thumbsup: Fantastic mix of gold they use.Deep,deep golden colour.Amazing !!

My rosegolds ...

I think it looks frikkin superb.

I am trying to wean myself off the goldies so I'd better stay away from the Panerai boutique with these babies on show.

WOW!! TWO OF THEM!!!

Yes,the 231 get a lot of wrist time.The 289 comes out only for special occasions.:cheers:

Great watch! The JLC movement with power reserve indicator is nice! :thumbsup:

:cheers: -David

fantastic watch, beautiful!

Both those 197 & the 231 are smoking gorgeous pieces.
I would love either one of them.
Great
You are so right, pictures do not do either of them any justice.

Very nice!! A radio is somewhere on my list....now, if I can find my list!:banghead:

Mark, good taste and congrats! What a nice addition to your collection. :cheers:

just beautiful!! Wear it with pride and passion!!

That 8 day power reserve movement is awesome.
I really like the display back and the appearance of that movement. :cheers: