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xwalker4 · 27 December 2017, 08:41 AM

Here's the story: I have had my eye on Panerai for awhile now, but hadn't really been able to pinpoint something I really had to have. I was thinking about the 676 for awhile, as I liked several aspects of it.

I liked the sandwich dial, the sunburst dial, the exhibition caseback, the small seconds dial, the crown guard and the size.

Let me be more specific on size: Whenever I tried on a more traditionally sized Panerai, it always felt too large and clunky for me. I don't have large wrists. I liked the look of the large Panerai, but it always felt like it was too much. So, I thought the 676 was a fair compromise.

Fast forward to Saturday, December 15th. I went to my local jeweler to take another look at the 676. The employee I work with (who is AWESOME) said to me, "You know, I think I know your tastes, and I want you to look at something else while you're here."

Then, she pulled it out: A PAM729. I immediately fell in love with it. I couldn't believe it. I had seen it in pictures online but they don't come close to doing it justice. Once I saw it, I knew the 676 wasn't it for me and that I had to eventually have it. Seeing as it was somewhat more expensive than the 676, I asked her for a little time to process it and make sure I wasn't being too emotional.

Fast forward again to Friday, December 21st. I couldn't shake the feeling so I decided to go back and make the purchase. I could not be more thrilled. I can't take it off and I can't stop looking at it! It's perfect as far as I'm concerned. I had them switch straps for me before I left that day. Here are the pics! (Last one is with my brother after Christmas mass).

r8t3d_M · 27 December 2017, 08:48 AM

I can see why you couldn’t shake the feeling, it’s lovely. Congratulations and enjoy!

fullcourt · 27 December 2017, 08:50 AM

got myself a 721 for christmas this year

Cru Jones · 27 December 2017, 09:03 AM

Congrats and enjoy! Good work waiting and hunting for the right one for you. Beautiful dial for sure.

imperio · 27 December 2017, 09:18 AM

Beautiful watch! And it looks great on your wrist.

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dnpina · 27 December 2017, 11:10 AM

really great watch. nice pics.

AndyWright · 28 December 2017, 02:55 AM

Nice photos and wonderful Christmas gift! I love the thinner case and dial color of this Panerai model.

joerivers1961 · 28 December 2017, 02:57 AM

great pictures and congratulations on our gift.

mfer · 28 December 2017, 04:35 AM

Looks great. Congrats.

Prestige_Swiss · 28 December 2017, 08:30 AM

Congrats.

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nick c · 28 December 2017, 09:43 AM

Beautiful! Congratulations

27 December 2017, 08:41 AM	#1
xwalker4 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ron Location: Punxsutawney Watch: 114060/116500LN/PA Posts: 355	Well, Merry Christmas to me! (pictures) Here's the story: I have had my eye on Panerai for awhile now, but hadn't really been able to pinpoint something I really had to have. I was thinking about the 676 for awhile, as I liked several aspects of it. I liked the sandwich dial, the sunburst dial, the exhibition caseback, the small seconds dial, the crown guard and the size. Let me be more specific on size: Whenever I tried on a more traditionally sized Panerai, it always felt too large and clunky for me. I don't have large wrists. I liked the look of the large Panerai, but it always felt like it was too much. So, I thought the 676 was a fair compromise. Fast forward to Saturday, December 15th. I went to my local jeweler to take another look at the 676. The employee I work with (who is AWESOME) said to me, "You know, I think I know your tastes, and I want you to look at something else while you're here." Then, she pulled it out: A PAM729. I immediately fell in love with it. I couldn't believe it. I had seen it in pictures online but they don't come close to doing it justice. Once I saw it, I knew the 676 wasn't it for me and that I had to eventually have it. Seeing as it was somewhat more expensive than the 676, I asked her for a little time to process it and make sure I wasn't being too emotional. Fast forward again to Friday, December 21st. I couldn't shake the feeling so I decided to go back and make the purchase. I could not be more thrilled. I can't take it off and I can't stop looking at it! It's perfect as far as I'm concerned. I had them switch straps for me before I left that day. Here are the pics! (Last one is with my brother after Christmas mass).

27 December 2017, 08:50 AM	#3
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	congrats.... got myself a 721 for christmas this year Attached Images __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

27 December 2017, 09:18 AM	#5
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	Beautiful watch! And it looks great on your wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

28 December 2017, 04:35 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Looks great. Congrats. __________________ member#3242

28 December 2017, 08:30 AM	#10
Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,281	Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ________________ Present: 126610LN “You can have everything in life you want, if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” -Ziglar

27 December 2017, 08:48 AM	#2
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	I can see why you couldn’t shake the feeling, it’s lovely. Congratulations and enjoy!

27 December 2017, 09:03 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,296	Congrats and enjoy! Good work waiting and hunting for the right one for you. Beautiful dial for sure.

27 December 2017, 11:10 AM	#6
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	really great watch. nice pics.

28 December 2017, 02:55 AM	#7
AndyWright "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 560	Nice photos and wonderful Christmas gift! I love the thinner case and dial color of this Panerai model.

28 December 2017, 02:57 AM	#8
joerivers1961 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 394	great pictures and congratulations on our gift.

28 December 2017, 09:43 AM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,845	Beautiful! Congratulations

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