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mrmilo · 16 October 2009, 07:03 AM

Hello everyone,
Just wanted to share my newest watch, purchased today from the great AD in NC. I wanted a nice casual, "rugged", almost basic watch, and decided on Panerai.

When I got my second Omega (Speedmaster Broad Arrow), I considered getting a Panerai, but just didn't really know anything about them. When I decided to get another watch, I went back and forth, and let me tell you, really struggled on going forward with getting this watch. I considered another Omega, but the two I have pretty much sum up their more casual collection (i.e., I wanted a watch that was noticeably different than my Omega's, and didn't want a dress watch).

My poor Omega Planet Ocean (1st nice watch that wasn't a gift) will now be relegated to not being worn everyday - (the PO is an awesome watch btw) - I'll reserve it for whenever I wear black or gray I guess :)

Anyway, the AD here gave me a fair deal...and also gave me a Panerai Buffalo strap, which they put on for me. Never really heard of buffalo hide being used before, but I had actually been looking for a Nubuck type strap, and this definitely fit the bill! So...three straps out of the gate, great watch....the experience at the AD was truly wonderful...

Last but not least, as I was saying I was really struggling as to whether I should get a Panerai or not. I loved the look, but just wasn't sure about the price. Well, I have absolutely no regrets, I love this watch without question, don't know why but I just do. All the posts I've read along these lines...it's true, once it's on your wrist, something just happens...

Here are some obligatory pics :) I'll take more and post later. Sorry, the flash seems to have washed the dial out a bit...

With my two Omegas..

The Movement:

Size difference from Omega Planet Ocean 42mm:

Size difference from Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow:

Backs of watches:

Box, etc...

I'm in love!

dalip · 16 October 2009, 07:36 AM

Very nice. Congrats. I am new to Panerai myself also. Love the watch. And strap looks good also.

ocwatching · 16 October 2009, 07:46 AM

Congrats...can't go wrong with a 111.....
welcome to the panerai side...

RedBaronF2001 · 16 October 2009, 07:56 AM

What a nice addition to your collection.

Carlo Miguel · 16 October 2009, 10:59 AM

Nice, Love the clear back case.....

B. Doggy · 16 October 2009, 11:07 AM

Nice collection and CONGRATS!

mike · 16 October 2009, 11:16 AM

Very very cool.

I love the 111. I'm finding I'm wearing it more than the 88. It's such a stunning clean crisp dial and one of the most comfortable watches I have.

Well done and welcome to the darkside.

R1@160@alltimes · 16 October 2009, 11:31 AM

Congrats...gotta love the classic 111

sakuraba · 16 October 2009, 11:46 AM

Congratulations! Love the 111

bigmikebee · 16 October 2009, 01:03 PM

very nice

TswaneNguni · 16 October 2009, 01:45 PM

"...once its on the wrist,something just happens .... " I think thats one of the best lines I have ever read on Panerai.

Great choice on the PAM 111

nepod90 · 16 October 2009, 03:03 PM

welcome to the club!

Psmith · 16 October 2009, 03:57 PM

Congrats

The nicest Luminor dial imho...

Cheers

mrmilo · 17 October 2009, 08:53 PM

Thanks folks for the comments! I love this watch...I can't believe how comfortable it is, it's almost like a second skin. Love it!

marshallr47 · 17 October 2009, 10:07 PM

Great collection! Congrats on your 111.

Trurolexer · 22 October 2009, 12:40 AM

Huge Congrats!!! 111 is a GREAT choice.

Rebel · 22 October 2009, 02:37 AM

mjtql · 31 October 2009, 03:50 AM

Congrats, the PAM 111 is a great watch

uscmex · 31 October 2009, 05:45 AM

that Omega is also sweet!

sandytn · 31 October 2009, 05:56 AM

A nice addition to your collection. I love the dial of Pams. Congrats.

mfer · 31 October 2009, 05:59 AM

The one eleven is the best!

Congrats!

nepod90 · 31 October 2009, 06:49 AM

Welcome to the Right Side! I love the simplicity of the one-eleven!

16 October 2009, 07:03 AM	#1
mrmilo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: usa Posts: 9	New Panerai PAM 111 Hello everyone, Just wanted to share my newest watch, purchased today from the great AD in NC. I wanted a nice casual, "rugged", almost basic watch, and decided on Panerai. When I got my second Omega (Speedmaster Broad Arrow), I considered getting a Panerai, but just didn't really know anything about them. When I decided to get another watch, I went back and forth, and let me tell you, really struggled on going forward with getting this watch. I considered another Omega, but the two I have pretty much sum up their more casual collection (i.e., I wanted a watch that was noticeably different than my Omega's, and didn't want a dress watch). My poor Omega Planet Ocean (1st nice watch that wasn't a gift) will now be relegated to not being worn everyday - (the PO is an awesome watch btw) - I'll reserve it for whenever I wear black or gray I guess :) Anyway, the AD here gave me a fair deal...and also gave me a Panerai Buffalo strap, which they put on for me. Never really heard of buffalo hide being used before, but I had actually been looking for a Nubuck type strap, and this definitely fit the bill! So...three straps out of the gate, great watch....the experience at the AD was truly wonderful... Last but not least, as I was saying I was really struggling as to whether I should get a Panerai or not. I loved the look, but just wasn't sure about the price. Well, I have absolutely no regrets, I love this watch without question, don't know why but I just do. All the posts I've read along these lines...it's true, once it's on your wrist, something just happens... Here are some obligatory pics :) I'll take more and post later. Sorry, the flash seems to have washed the dial out a bit... With my two Omegas.. The Movement: Size difference from Omega Planet Ocean 42mm: Size difference from Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow: Backs of watches: Box, etc... I'm in love!

16 October 2009, 07:36 AM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Very nice. Congrats. I am new to Panerai myself also. Love the watch. And strap looks good also. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 October 2009, 07:46 AM	#3
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats...can't go wrong with a 111..... welcome to the panerai side... __________________ too much into watches...

16 October 2009, 11:07 AM	#6
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Nice collection and CONGRATS! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

16 October 2009, 11:31 AM	#8
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Congrats...gotta love the classic 111 __________________

16 October 2009, 07:56 AM	#4
RedBaronF2001 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 575	What a nice addition to your collection.

16 October 2009, 10:59 AM	#5
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Nice, Love the clear back case.....

16 October 2009, 11:16 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Very very cool. I love the 111. I'm finding I'm wearing it more than the 88. It's such a stunning clean crisp dial and one of the most comfortable watches I have. Well done and welcome to the darkside.

16 October 2009, 11:46 AM	#9
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Congratulations! Love the 111 __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

16 October 2009, 01:03 PM	#10
bigmikebee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 359	very nice

16 October 2009, 01:45 PM	#11
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	"...once its on the wrist,something just happens .... " I think thats one of the best lines I have ever read on Panerai. Great choice on the PAM 111

16 October 2009, 03:03 PM	#12
nepod90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Land Posts: 133	welcome to the club! __________________ Rolex GMT Batgirl 126710BLNR /// Rolex Yacht Master 116622 /// Panerai 312N

16 October 2009, 03:57 PM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Congrats The nicest Luminor dial imho... Cheers __________________

17 October 2009, 08:53 PM	#14
mrmilo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: usa Posts: 9	RE: New Panerai PAM 111 Thanks folks for the comments! I love this watch...I can't believe how comfortable it is, it's almost like a second skin. Love it!

17 October 2009, 10:07 PM	#15
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,674	Great collection! Congrats on your 111. __________________ Ron

22 October 2009, 12:40 AM	#16
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Huge Congrats!!! 111 is a GREAT choice.

22 October 2009, 02:37 AM	#17
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,440	__________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

31 October 2009, 03:50 AM	#18
mjtql Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: OH Watch: Back to the Sub Posts: 207	Congrats, the PAM 111 is a great watch

31 October 2009, 05:45 AM	#19
uscmex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 77	very nice that Omega is also sweet!

31 October 2009, 05:56 AM	#20
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	A nice addition to your collection. I love the dial of Pams. Congrats.

31 October 2009, 05:59 AM	#21
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	The one eleven is the best! Congrats! __________________ member#3242

31 October 2009, 06:49 AM	#22
nepod90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Land Posts: 133	Welcome to the Right Side! I love the simplicity of the one-eleven! __________________ Rolex GMT Batgirl 126710BLNR /// Rolex Yacht Master 116622 /// Panerai 312N

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