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Old 12 June 2025, 10:03 AM   #1
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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 !


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Old 12 June 2025, 10:06 AM   #2
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Old 12 June 2025, 10:07 AM   #3
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Old 12 June 2025, 10:10 AM   #4
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Old 12 June 2025, 10:41 AM   #5
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Big Congratulations!


My favorite!


Great strap as well.
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Old 12 June 2025, 10:43 AM   #6
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Wow, that’s a real beauty! The Dirk sharkie is nice to have also. Enjoy your classic Panerai.
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Old 12 June 2025, 05:34 PM   #7
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Amazing, classic reference! Big congratulations
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Old 12 June 2025, 06:07 PM   #8
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Congratulations, love that strap
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Old 12 June 2025, 06:09 PM   #9
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Old 12 June 2025, 06:55 PM   #10
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Congratulations !! Beautiful vintage Panerai ! Looks great !
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Old 14 June 2025, 03:23 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 14 June 2025, 01:16 PM   #12
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Wow, absolutely amazing!!
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Old 14 June 2025, 03:47 PM   #13
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Congratulations. What a classic piece.
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A beauty! Very nice, congratulations!
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Old 15 June 2025, 12:25 AM   #15
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Old 15 June 2025, 04:21 AM   #16
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Well done!

Really nice.
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Old 15 June 2025, 05:21 AM   #17
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Really cool watch. Congratulations
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Old 15 June 2025, 11:18 PM   #18
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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 :)
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Old 17 June 2025, 05:07 AM   #19
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What an incoming post! Your dial looks incredible!

Thanks for all the pics!
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Old 17 June 2025, 05:52 AM   #20
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That’s gorgeous. Enjoy.


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Old 17 June 2025, 06:04 AM   #21
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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.
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Old 17 June 2025, 08:58 AM   #22
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Old 17 June 2025, 10:47 PM   #23
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Old 19 June 2025, 06:37 PM   #24
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Maybe ...... the most beautiful Panerai ever. Congrats !
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Old 20 June 2025, 12:43 PM   #25
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A true Paneristi grail….Congratulations!
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