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Mthwatch · 23 April 2009, 11:18 AM

This has been two years in the making...I finally have the watch I always wanted.

This is an H serial that I purchased from a forum member. There are a couple of little issues, luckily all found on the bezel (which I'm having replaced in the next two weeks, don't worry, I'm doing it the right way- there's a dealer/service center in Carmel, CA who should be expecting my watch in two weeks). The number 30 has begun to rotate and it would bother me after a while, so after the bezel change the watch will literally look brand new. The case is in phenomenal shape!

The rubber strap is so comfortable. There was a lot of scratching on the deployant, but I touched it up with a 3M sanding block (extra fine) and it looks great! Super easy...

Here are the pics of this beauty on my 6.6" wrist...

JF23 · 23 April 2009, 11:30 AM

Congrats!!!

Case does look great and bezel isn't that bad either, looks great on you!

Have you started ordering any straps yet?

Mthwatch · 23 April 2009, 11:33 AM

Thanks man. Funny you should ask...I have a black kevlar Coramid OEM strap coming tomorrow or Friday - those are pretty cool! I have an old RED 12 (old skool) tan leather strap that I'll throw on at some point...

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Originally Posted by JF23

Congrats!!!

Case does look great and bezel isn't that bad either, looks great on you!

Have you started ordering any straps yet?

JF23 · 23 April 2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mthwatch

Thanks man. Funny you should ask...I have a black kevlar Coramid OEM strap coming tomorrow or Friday - those are pretty cool! I have an old RED 12 (old skool) tan leather strap that I'll throw on at some point...

Awesome, one of the great things about our watches is being able to dress them up or down with a simple strap change!

Mthwatch · 23 April 2009, 11:46 AM

Exactly...I was pleasantly surprised at how easy strap changes are. It came on the nylon dive strap and I switched to the rubber in about 2 minutes....could be dangerous!

This has been a great day!

Randy · 23 April 2009, 12:10 PM

Congrat's! Hope to have one soon!

tuisquash · 23 April 2009, 12:13 PM

michael i loved your watch, it looks in great shape.
congrats and enjoy.
this pics make me want one.

TswaneNguni · 23 April 2009, 12:36 PM

Congrats on the PAM !!

Ditch the rubber and start riding on leather.

Launch Mini · 23 April 2009, 12:41 PM

Very nice, Now I am really wishing I picked one up when I had the chance a while ago.

Mthwatch · 23 April 2009, 01:20 PM

Did you have your eye on the 24?

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Very nice, Now I am really wishing I picked one up when I had the chance a while ago.

Launch Mini · 23 April 2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mthwatch

Did you have your eye on the 24?

At the time NO.
I had just bought a Panerai ( I think it was my 249 & 212) and about a week later the AD calls me ( while I'm on holidays) as she had production #1 available. I couldn't pull the trigger so close to just buying the 249 & 212), so I had to pass.

Hmm thinking about possible trades now. How does my White SS Daytona for a 24 AND an LV Maxi Dial?

louie · 23 April 2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

At the time NO.
I had just bought a Panerai ( I think it was my 249 & 212) and about a week later the AD calls me ( while I'm on holidays) as she had production #1 available. I couldn't pull the trigger so close to just buying the 249 & 212), so I had to pass.

Hmm thinking about possible trades now. How does my White SS Daytona for a 24 AND an LV Maxi Dial?

#1?!!

louie · 23 April 2009, 03:08 PM

Michael,i don't know if its the photos but it looks amazing...watch looks good except some fine scratches on the bezel. Esp the scratch between 6.30-6.35...Case looks minty and most importantly looks great on your wrist!

Trurolexer · 23 April 2009, 03:39 PM

HUGE CONGRATS!!! I Love SUBMERSIBLE!!!

Mthwatch · 23 April 2009, 04:01 PM

Thanks a lot Louie! I'd say the case is about 98%. It's very nearly flawless. I'm having the bezel replaced soon by a dealer / service center in Carmel soon, and at that point I'd say the watch would be very nearly perfect! Then again, even with the scratches the watch looks amazing! Such a strong design...my favorite PAM just behind the 243! You have to have a goal...

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Originally Posted by louie

Michael,i don't know if its the photos but it looks amazing...watch looks good except some fine scratches on the bezel. Esp the scratch between 6.30-6.35...Case looks minty and most importantly looks great on your wrist!

JF23 · 24 April 2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mthwatch

Thanks a lot Louie! I'd say the case is about 98%. It's very nearly flawless. I'm having the bezel replaced soon by a dealer / service center in Carmel soon, and at that point I'd say the watch would be very nearly perfect! Then again, even with the scratches the watch looks amazing! Such a strong design...my favorite PAM just behind the 243! You have to have a goal...

Michael, have you considered taking the 3M, scotchbrite, or bergeon to the bezel in the scratched spots, since you know you have a replacement coming in? Might be a neat experiment to see if you can touch it up yourself...

Mthwatch · 24 April 2009, 12:57 AM

Yes, I definitely considered it yesterday...but I'm not sure. I'd have to see someone else's results first as I'm not terribly bothered by the scratches....but perhaps I'll try it this weekend..

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Originally Posted by JF23

Michael, have you considered taking the 3M, scotchbrite, or bergeon to the bezel in the scratched spots, since you know you have a replacement coming in? Might be a neat experiment to see if you can touch it up yourself...

tifosi · 24 April 2009, 02:40 AM

Congrats on the Panerai, Mike! Great looking watch! Enjoy it.

Nica64 · 24 April 2009, 11:16 AM

Congratulations Michael

the 24 is a great watch

greats pics too.

hflee55 · 24 April 2009, 01:56 PM

Congrats! nice to see some love on the 24.

Mthwatch · 24 April 2009, 03:06 PM

No kidding. We hear a lot about the 243 (which is, admittedly, awesome!) and a lot about the 25 (which is definitely cool) but the 24 has a lot of merit as well. The polished case is very Panerai...adds a nice bit of flash in my opinion. I was between the 24 and 25, with only timing being the deciding factor. I have zero regrets. I'm sure that I made the right choice. My first day of Panerai ownership has been a total blast. This is the happiest that a watch has made me (25 + so far).

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Originally Posted by hflee55

Congrats! nice to see some love on the 24.

mfer · 25 April 2009, 01:21 AM

Its horribly beautiful!

One I'd like to own! Congrats.

arezzo66 · 25 April 2009, 01:23 AM

Congrats and wear it in health

Rolexism · 25 April 2009, 03:55 AM

Congrats

It's a nice watch indeed

tuisquash · 25 April 2009, 04:30 AM

i think , now we can call you paneristi.
welcome

tuisquash · 25 April 2009, 04:31 AM

p.s.don't forget the straps
i have more fun with straps.

Ted Su(TW) · 25 April 2009, 04:51 AM

Congrats!! Love the brushed bazel.

Enjoy in great best health.

Ted Su(TW)

Mthwatch · 25 April 2009, 04:56 AM

Thanks Ted, you can expect an order from me soon!

Mike

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Originally Posted by Ted Su(TW)

Congrats!! Love the brushed bazel.

Enjoy in great best health.

Ted Su(TW)

Mthwatch · 25 April 2009, 04:57 AM

Feels pretty good - this is a pretty special club...

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Originally Posted by tuisquash

i think , now we can call you paneristi.
welcome

23 April 2009, 12:13 PM	#7
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	michael i loved your watch, it looks in great shape. congrats and enjoy. this pics make me want one. __________________ panerai and rolex

23 April 2009, 12:41 PM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Very nice, Now I am really wishing I picked one up when I had the chance a while ago. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

23 April 2009, 03:08 PM	#13
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Louis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Michael,i don't know if its the photos but it looks amazing...watch looks good except some fine scratches on the bezel. Esp the scratch between 6.30-6.35...Case looks minty and most importantly looks great on your wrist! __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

24 April 2009, 02:40 AM	#18
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Congrats on the Panerai, Mike! Great looking watch! Enjoy it. __________________ Russ

24 April 2009, 11:16 AM	#19
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congratulations Michael the 24 is a great watch greats pics too. __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

23 April 2009, 11:18 AM	#1
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	Finally! My new PAM 24 Submersible! This has been two years in the making...I finally have the watch I always wanted. This is an H serial that I purchased from a forum member. There are a couple of little issues, luckily all found on the bezel (which I'm having replaced in the next two weeks, don't worry, I'm doing it the right way- there's a dealer/service center in Carmel, CA who should be expecting my watch in two weeks). The number 30 has begun to rotate and it would bother me after a while, so after the bezel change the watch will literally look brand new. The case is in phenomenal shape! The rubber strap is so comfortable. There was a lot of scratching on the deployant, but I touched it up with a 3M sanding block (extra fine) and it looks great! Super easy... Here are the pics of this beauty on my 6.6" wrist...

23 April 2009, 11:30 AM	#2
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Congrats!!! Case does look great and bezel isn't that bad either, looks great on you! Have you started ordering any straps yet?

23 April 2009, 11:46 AM	#5
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	Exactly...I was pleasantly surprised at how easy strap changes are. It came on the nylon dive strap and I switched to the rubber in about 2 minutes....could be dangerous! This has been a great day!

23 April 2009, 12:10 PM	#6
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Congrat's! Hope to have one soon!

23 April 2009, 12:36 PM	#8
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Congrats on the PAM !! Ditch the rubber and start riding on leather.

23 April 2009, 03:39 PM	#14
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	HUGE CONGRATS!!! I Love SUBMERSIBLE!!!

24 April 2009, 01:56 PM	#20
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Congrats! nice to see some love on the 24.

25 April 2009, 01:21 AM	#22
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Its horribly beautiful! One I'd like to own! Congrats. __________________ member#3242

25 April 2009, 01:23 AM	#23
arezzo66 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Salman Hussain Location: Kuwait Watch: Tudor Heritage Chr Posts: 380	Congrats and wear it in health

25 April 2009, 03:55 AM	#24
Rolexism "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Kong Location: CT Posts: 111	Congrats It's a nice watch indeed

25 April 2009, 04:30 AM	#25
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	i think , now we can call you paneristi. welcome __________________ panerai and rolex

25 April 2009, 04:31 AM	#26
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	p.s.don't forget the straps i have more fun with straps. __________________ panerai and rolex

25 April 2009, 04:51 AM	#27
Ted Su(TW) Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 77	Congrats!! Love the brushed bazel. Enjoy in great best health. Ted Su(TW)

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