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Shade · 18 August 2010, 05:49 PM

Hi everyone,

I have owned a PAM 183 Radiomir Black seal and a PAM 312 Steel in the past, and have always been content with those two watches, along with the other brands I have collected. I find the PAMs to be the most versatile to be worn on many occassions, and honestly, its my grail watch, it appealed to me the first time I know about "expensive" watches. The others I have such as Rolex, Jaeger, Zenith are all excellent masterpieces, great complications and so on... but the Panerai is the first and foremost the best looking watch I have to date. But that's a matter of taste and opinion...

So, content with my two modest Panerai collection, I was suddenly shocked by the release of a bunch of new Panerais on the 2010 SIHH.. I do love the 8 Giorni composite radiomir, but I figure that's out of my league.. and a few others. But what strikes me most is the PAM 351/352, and the Radiomir Titanium 8 Days...

Why are those two (well three) models appeal to me most? First of all, they're more of a realistic target for me, as I don't have a bucketload of cash doing nothing, hence it's still "buyable" and within my budget. Second, I LOVE the gold hands. I have tried to figure out how to "exchange/replace" my 312 PAM hands from silver to gold, and I almost purchased an after market gold hands from eBay... But my friend told me not to, and it would lose the watch's originality. Thirdly, it's Titanium... meaning its lighter for day to day usage, and I wear my watches all day long...

The one thing that bugs me most is it's tobacco dial. Give or take, I love brown colours/hues, but I wasn't too sure if a brown/tobacco dial is for mr. Especially I haven't seen one in person (Panerais are kinda hard to come by in my country here)... And when I saw a tobacco one on a Marina (not the 1950 case), I found it too brown for my tastes. Perhaps it's just me, or perhaps its the lighting, so I decided against it. Hence sticking with my 312.

But YESTERDAY, everything changed. A friend of mine happen to just have one for sale, a PAM 352, exactly like my 312, but with Titanium bracelet, case, gold hands, and... what worried me - the tobacco dial.

So we met up and I decided I wanted it anyway because I really really liked the golden hands.. and to my surprise, the tobacco dial is very very faint brown. It's more to a dark gray at most angles and under most lights... it wasn't as brown as I saw before (well it was a different model anyhow, but it was still the same "tobacco" dial). And along I brought along a brown strap... and it fits like a charm... and my friend happened to have a dark brown vintage strap for sale too! So, why not?! And it looks great! (Straps are from Mytee straps). And to my surprise, the titanium bracelet is so light! MUCH MUCH lighter than steel.

For those who worried about the model/design of the bracelet, it's very comfortable, very nice, and it fits great. However, I still (like many others), prefer the "crownguard" design. But I wouldn't say anything bad about the new design.

Hence, that night I decided to trade-in my 312 with the new 352, and I am VERY happy I made the decision.

Joey_V · 18 August 2010, 06:35 PM

Dude... that looks fantastic. Fits you well.

Shade · 18 August 2010, 07:04 PM

Thanks Joey! I was *really* worried with the tobacco dial... but not anymore now! :D

jvo300 · 18 August 2010, 10:40 PM

Gorgeous! Wear it in good health!

mike · 18 August 2010, 10:45 PM

NICE!!

dysondiver · 18 August 2010, 11:11 PM

great looking watch , health to enjoy

jvo300 · 19 August 2010, 12:09 AM

Try to get your hands on a GSD Crazy Horse 2 with black stitch and a little tail. It looks fantastic on my 351!

dalip · 19 August 2010, 12:12 AM

Looks great!

ocwatching · 19 August 2010, 12:45 AM

congrats again...enjoy the golden and brown

mfer · 19 August 2010, 01:39 AM

I really love all the contrasts on this watch.

The case/bezel.
The dial/hands.

Awesome.

B. Doggy · 19 August 2010, 03:54 AM

Great!

Shade · 19 August 2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

Try to get your hands on a GSD Crazy Horse 2 with black stitch and a little tail. It looks fantastic on my 351!

Looks pretty good! Show some wrist shots please? :D

And to all, thanks for the compliments! I love the lighter feel of the watch too! :D

jvo300 · 20 August 2010, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Looks pretty good! Show some wrist shots please? :D

And to all, thanks for the compliments! I love the lighter feel of the watch too! :D

No wrist shots, but how about these?

andrew79 · 20 August 2010, 12:25 PM

congrats Shade

Shade · 20 August 2010, 02:09 PM

Thanks Andrew!

And thanks for the shots with the strap too! What a sweet setup..

Shade · 20 August 2010, 02:09 PM

Thanks Andrew!

And thanks for the shots with the strap too! What a sweet setup..

18 August 2010, 05:49 PM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Trading up to the 352 Hi everyone, I have owned a PAM 183 Radiomir Black seal and a PAM 312 Steel in the past, and have always been content with those two watches, along with the other brands I have collected. I find the PAMs to be the most versatile to be worn on many occassions, and honestly, its my grail watch, it appealed to me the first time I know about "expensive" watches. The others I have such as Rolex, Jaeger, Zenith are all excellent masterpieces, great complications and so on... but the Panerai is the first and foremost the best looking watch I have to date. But that's a matter of taste and opinion... So, content with my two modest Panerai collection, I was suddenly shocked by the release of a bunch of new Panerais on the 2010 SIHH.. I do love the 8 Giorni composite radiomir, but I figure that's out of my league.. and a few others. But what strikes me most is the PAM 351/352, and the Radiomir Titanium 8 Days... Why are those two (well three) models appeal to me most? First of all, they're more of a realistic target for me, as I don't have a bucketload of cash doing nothing, hence it's still "buyable" and within my budget. Second, I LOVE the gold hands. I have tried to figure out how to "exchange/replace" my 312 PAM hands from silver to gold, and I almost purchased an after market gold hands from eBay... But my friend told me not to, and it would lose the watch's originality. Thirdly, it's Titanium... meaning its lighter for day to day usage, and I wear my watches all day long... The one thing that bugs me most is it's tobacco dial. Give or take, I love brown colours/hues, but I wasn't too sure if a brown/tobacco dial is for mr. Especially I haven't seen one in person (Panerais are kinda hard to come by in my country here)... And when I saw a tobacco one on a Marina (not the 1950 case), I found it too brown for my tastes. Perhaps it's just me, or perhaps its the lighting, so I decided against it. Hence sticking with my 312. But YESTERDAY, everything changed. A friend of mine happen to just have one for sale, a PAM 352, exactly like my 312, but with Titanium bracelet, case, gold hands, and... what worried me - the tobacco dial. So we met up and I decided I wanted it anyway because I really really liked the golden hands.. and to my surprise, the tobacco dial is very very faint brown. It's more to a dark gray at most angles and under most lights... it wasn't as brown as I saw before (well it was a different model anyhow, but it was still the same "tobacco" dial). And along I brought along a brown strap... and it fits like a charm... and my friend happened to have a dark brown vintage strap for sale too! So, why not?! And it looks great! (Straps are from Mytee straps). And to my surprise, the titanium bracelet is so light! MUCH MUCH lighter than steel. For those who worried about the model/design of the bracelet, it's very comfortable, very nice, and it fits great. However, I still (like many others), prefer the "crownguard" design. But I wouldn't say anything bad about the new design. Hence, that night I decided to trade-in my 312 with the new 352, and I am VERY happy I made the decision.

18 August 2010, 06:35 PM	#2
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Dude... that looks fantastic. Fits you well. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

19 August 2010, 12:12 AM	#8
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Looks great! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

19 August 2010, 12:45 AM	#9
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats again...enjoy the golden and brown __________________ too much into watches...

19 August 2010, 01:39 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I really love all the contrasts on this watch. The case/bezel. The dial/hands. Awesome. __________________ member#3242

18 August 2010, 07:04 PM	#3
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks Joey! I was really worried with the tobacco dial... but not anymore now! :D

18 August 2010, 10:40 PM	#4
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Gorgeous! Wear it in good health!

18 August 2010, 10:45 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	NICE!!

18 August 2010, 11:11 PM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	great looking watch , health to enjoy

19 August 2010, 12:09 AM	#7
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Try to get your hands on a GSD Crazy Horse 2 with black stitch and a little tail. It looks fantastic on my 351!

19 August 2010, 03:54 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Great! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

20 August 2010, 12:25 PM	#14
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats Shade __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

20 August 2010, 02:09 PM	#15
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks Andrew! And thanks for the shots with the strap too! What a sweet setup..

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