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ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 02:09 AM

I wanted to share this with all the TRFer, though its not a Rolex, I have been most active here and this place is home.

This was my first private-party forum purchase and I have to say, the experience was great. The seller was courteous and professional and the piece was truly a safe queen. Sometimes things just tend to fall into place and this transaction, to me, was meant to be.

This piece was the one that enticed me to venture into the world of PAMs. It looked stunning on all the photos and I really appreciate the movement collaboration (similar to Rolex and Panerai way back when). The piece at 45mm sits well on my wrist and the gold hands are just stunning. And really, nothing beats this beauty on the wrist.

Here are the photos of my beloved PAM 190….(all with iPhone 4)

My first wrist shot as I was so excited I had to pull over and enjoy this beauty…

Few more shots of the golden hands…

First strap change was not as bad as I thought and I picked up this strap a month ago (this is a sickness, picking up straps before the watch)

Lume Shot!

Thanks for reading and sharing in my joy!

timepieceaddict · 17 August 2010, 02:21 AM

Congrats on your acquisition. Looking good.

JF23 · 17 August 2010, 02:29 AM

Congrats Phil. Those gold hands are stunning!

alphamale2012 · 17 August 2010, 02:40 AM

Congrats Phil. It looks great.

mfer · 17 August 2010, 02:42 AM

Congrats again Phil. Mind PMing me the details on that light gold gator?

jvo300 · 17 August 2010, 04:46 AM

Huge congrats Phil! The 190 is stunning and high on my list of watches I would love to own. Thanks for pushing me closer.

destrow · 17 August 2010, 04:54 AM

yes, the gold hands really elevate the wow factor with this piece. congrats

B. Doggy · 17 August 2010, 04:57 AM

Phil, great addition to an already excellent collection!!!

ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by timepieceaddict

Congrats on your acquisition. Looking good.

Nick..thank you...I am over the moon!

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Originally Posted by JF23

Congrats Phil. Those gold hands are stunning!

Thank you JF - yup..seen tons of pictures of the dial..but the gold hands in person are something...

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Originally Posted by alphamale2012

Congrats Phil. It looks great.

Sam - THANK YOU!..I may follow your steps next with a black PAM like your Fiver...
my wife will kill me...

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Originally Posted by mfer

Congrats again Phil. Mind PMing me the details on that light gold gator?

Mik - thank you and PM Sent...
OEM Honey Gator is pretty sweet...just the buckle is 20mm so I have new ones coming...

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Originally Posted by jvo300

Huge congrats Phil! The 190 is stunning and high on my list of watches I would love to own. Thanks for pushing me closer.

Jackson-you know how we are all enablers in emptying your bank account...THANK YOU!

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Originally Posted by destrow

yes, the gold hands really elevate the wow factor with this piece. congrats

Thank you...the gold is just cherry on top...

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Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Phil, great addition to an already excellent collection!!!

Bryan - THank you for your kind words...

STEELINOX · 17 August 2010, 06:33 AM

Perfect first Pam !

Nahligah · 17 August 2010, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JF23

Congrats Phil. Those gold hands are stunning!

X2

ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Perfect first Pam !

but actually..this would be my second.....and my last according to my wife

I had my eye on the 190 in the very beginning but I could not get pass the $$ as I would be paying Daytona money...
thought the 312 with inhouse would satisfy my PAM craving..

GUESS WHAT....

ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nahligah

X2

gold really adds to the dial...and if the dial was brownish...WOW...
but that would be the 232...and its a bit big for my wrist...

thank you

DCgator · 17 August 2010, 08:19 AM

What a real nice Pam!! Besides a couple of Rolex watches (DJ and DS) I also broke down and bought me a Pam 88 last year.

ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

What a real nice Pam!! Besides a couple of Rolex watches (DJ and DS) I also broke down and bought me a Pam 88 last year.

The 88 is a very popular Luminor PAM..maybe add a Rad?

Thanks again!

jcatral14 · 17 August 2010, 12:16 PM

Congrats on the 190 Phil

Would love to add one to the stable one day

Wear it in good health

Psmith · 17 August 2010, 12:23 PM

Congrats Phil, that's a beauty

jvo300 · 17 August 2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

gold really adds to the dial...and if the dial was brownish...WOW...
but that would be the 232...and its a bit big for my wrist...

thank you

Don't forget the 44mm brown & gold beauty of the 351!

ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jcatral14

Congrats on the 190 Phil

Would love to add one to the stable one day

Wear it in good health

Jay..thanks! its a keeper! so you gotta get your own!

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Congrats Phil, that's a beauty

Clive! thanks my friend...I should have started with this and maybe saved some money...NAH...it would not be as fun...
thanks!

ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jvo300

Don't forget the 44mm brown & gold beauty of the 351!

that brown is just pretty..more combos pls!

Mantooth · 17 August 2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ocwatching

that brown is just pretty..more combos pls!

The 190 is a great choice! However, I can't get over the tobacco dial, either. Tobacco dial w/ gold hands has WIN written all over it!

ocwatching · 17 August 2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mantooth

The 190 is a great choice! However, I can't get over the tobacco dial, either. Tobacco dial w/ gold hands has WIN written all over it!

17 August 2010, 02:09 AM	#1
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Superstitious on Friday the 13th? Not me, my latest addition… I wanted to share this with all the TRFer, though its not a Rolex, I have been most active here and this place is home. This was my first private-party forum purchase and I have to say, the experience was great. The seller was courteous and professional and the piece was truly a safe queen. Sometimes things just tend to fall into place and this transaction, to me, was meant to be. This piece was the one that enticed me to venture into the world of PAMs. It looked stunning on all the photos and I really appreciate the movement collaboration (similar to Rolex and Panerai way back when). The piece at 45mm sits well on my wrist and the gold hands are just stunning. And really, nothing beats this beauty on the wrist. Here are the photos of my beloved PAM 190….(all with iPhone 4) My first wrist shot as I was so excited I had to pull over and enjoy this beauty… Few more shots of the golden hands… First strap change was not as bad as I thought and I picked up this strap a month ago (this is a sickness, picking up straps before the watch) Lume Shot! Thanks for reading and sharing in my joy! __________________ too much into watches...

17 August 2010, 02:42 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Congrats again Phil. Mind PMing me the details on that light gold gator? __________________ member#3242

17 August 2010, 04:57 AM	#8
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Phil, great addition to an already excellent collection!!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

17 August 2010, 06:33 AM	#10
STEELINOX 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,025	Perfect first Pam ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN THAI - TAY - NEE - UMM

17 August 2010, 12:16 PM	#16
jcatral14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Jay Location: NJ Watch: aholic Posts: 729	Congrats on the 190 Phil Would love to add one to the stable one day Wear it in good health __________________ -Jay

17 August 2010, 02:21 AM	#2
timepieceaddict "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: Sussex, UK Watch: 116520, Pam 312 Posts: 286	Congrats on your acquisition. Looking good.

17 August 2010, 02:29 AM	#3
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,898	Congrats Phil. Those gold hands are stunning!

17 August 2010, 02:40 AM	#4
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Congrats Phil. It looks great.

17 August 2010, 04:46 AM	#6
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Huge congrats Phil! The 190 is stunning and high on my list of watches I would love to own. Thanks for pushing me closer.

17 August 2010, 04:54 AM	#7
destrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 145	yes, the gold hands really elevate the wow factor with this piece. congrats

17 August 2010, 08:19 AM	#14
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	What a real nice Pam!! Besides a couple of Rolex watches (DJ and DS) I also broke down and bought me a Pam 88 last year.

17 August 2010, 12:23 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,855	Congrats Phil, that's a beauty __________________

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