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Onequik135i 12 June 2025 10:03 AM

Long time coming … 5218-201A
 
I should have posted this last month when I had received it but here you go … I’ve been wanting one of these for the past 5 years or so now. Cost me a few watches but here she is, an early 500 serial. It arrived w a Pre V calf strap & Dirk shark along w brass screwdriver wooden box and paperwork dated July 1994. Matching dial example along with plenty of patina, I really appreciate the vintage stuff as I grow older into this hobby. Enjoy !https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...e312b0d0a6.jpg


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subtona 12 June 2025 10:41 AM

Big Congratulations!


My favorite!


Great strap as well.

Joearch 12 June 2025 10:43 AM

Wow, that’s a real beauty! The Dirk sharkie is nice to have also. Enjoy your classic Panerai.

gmtobsessed 12 June 2025 05:34 PM

Amazing, classic reference! Big congratulations:cheers:

brandrea 12 June 2025 06:07 PM

Congratulations, love that strap:thumbsup::thumbsup:

rajurama 12 June 2025 06:09 PM

Congratulations

Little machines 12 June 2025 06:55 PM

Congratulations !! Beautiful vintage Panerai ! Looks great !

Jetrider 14 June 2025 03:23 AM

Phenomenal score! If you don’t mind me asking, did you source yours from within the U.S.? I’ve been on the hunt for over a decade, most pieces are abroad and wayyy over priced.

yachty 1 14 June 2025 01:16 PM

Wow, absolutely amazing!!

rootbeer7 14 June 2025 03:47 PM

Congratulations. What a classic piece.

alllexandru 14 June 2025 06:12 PM

A beauty! Very nice, congratulations!

RW16610 15 June 2025 12:25 AM

Congratulations!

Cru Jones 15 June 2025 04:21 AM

Well done! :clap:

Really nice.

Easy E 15 June 2025 05:21 AM

Really cool watch. Congratulations

Onequik135i 15 June 2025 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetrider (Post 13653775)
Phenomenal score! If you don’t mind me asking, did you source yours from within the U.S.? I’ve been on the hunt for over a decade, most pieces are abroad and wayyy over priced.

Yes I did a trade w a well known Panerai seller here in the US. I have been on the hunt too since 2019 or so and you’re correct. Most listings are overseas which I would never have gone thru. The Non matching dials are stupid $$, I’m content with this beautiful patina example :)

opawlows 17 June 2025 05:07 AM

What an incoming post! Your dial looks incredible!

Thanks for all the pics!

DoricSpiker 17 June 2025 05:52 AM

That’s gorgeous. Enjoy.


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Onequik135i 17 June 2025 06:04 AM

Thank you everyone:) … you prob don’t see many of these floating around TRF members daily rotations. Kind of like obtaining a vintage Daytona in the Panerai world.

juve 17 June 2025 08:58 AM

Congratulations.Amazing

StanCho 17 June 2025 10:47 PM

Congratulations! :)

Gerry62 19 June 2025 06:37 PM

Maybe ...... the most beautiful Panerai ever. Congrats !

ptern 20 June 2025 12:43 PM

A true Paneristi grail….Congratulations!


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