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Andad · 4 August 2008, 04:51 PM

arrived today.

Took some quick pix.

A very impressive watch and a perfect feel on my wrist.

Lol-x · 4 August 2008, 06:12 PM

Congrats Eddie, it looks very classy, with that classic dial and 18K

I think you will find the watch even more enjoyable when you get some of the amazing straps that can be found.

gmtobsessed · 4 August 2008, 06:33 PM

Congrats Eddie

Is it your first Panerai?

JJ Irani · 4 August 2008, 06:35 PM

Well done, Eddie!!

Andad · 4 August 2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmtobsessed

Congrats Eddie

Is it your first Panerai?

As you know, we have no Panerai AD in our City .
This is my first Pam and the first 231 I have seen in the flesh.

gmtobsessed · 4 August 2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

As you know, we have no Panerai AD in our City .
This is my first Pam and the first 231 I have seen in the flesh.

ooh, I thought JFP sells Panerai.

It looks very classic

YG case and brown leather is a perfect match

Andad · 4 August 2008, 08:00 PM

JFP in Sydney sell Panerai but JFP in Adelaide don't.

They are not associated.

Andad · 4 August 2008, 08:03 PM

Additional lume pix.

Andad · 4 August 2008, 08:06 PM

I'm not going to take off this tool watch.

Do I have the only wife allergic to peeling spuds?

cully · 4 August 2008, 08:20 PM

Very nice, Eddie!!
I love the simplicity of the dial, congratulations.

Wear it in good health.

Cheers

Paul

Lol-x · 4 August 2008, 08:42 PM

With the:
display back;
manual wind; and
sandwich dial-
is this an 'historical' range model?

Andad · 4 August 2008, 11:28 PM

http://precisiontime.blogspot.com/20...pam-00210.html

frostie · 5 August 2008, 03:17 AM

What can i say it looks absolutely spectacular

Enjoy your new watch

TswaneNguni · 5 August 2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats Eddie, it looks very classy, with that classic dial and 18K

I think you will find the watch even more enjoyable when you get some of the amazing straps that can be found.

This is one PAM where the OEM strap simply cannot be beaten.The antique brown alligator is a perfect match for the rosegold.

TswaneNguni · 5 August 2008, 04:37 AM

Dont know why ,but for some or other reason I see visions from the "Running of the Bulls" from Pamplona ..................... (

)

Congrats Uncle !!

Very,very fine choice as a first PAM

explodingtaco · 5 August 2008, 05:29 AM

Quick noob question, what is a sandwich dial?

TswaneNguni · 5 August 2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

Quick noob question, what is a sandwich dial?

Sandwich = recessed dial.Like the 231 vs painted dial eg a 104.

Andad · 5 August 2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Sandwich = recessed dial.Like the 231 vs painted dial eg a 104.

Exactly, the numbers are stencils cut out in the dial and this allows the lume, on the lower plate, to show through.

explodingtaco · 5 August 2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Sandwich = recessed dial.Like the 231 vs painted dial eg a 104.

Ah, that is the dial for me, now I know what it is called.

mailman · 5 August 2008, 09:21 AM

Beautiful watch Eddie

Congrats and good luck with it

Thanks for the history lesson too

Johno · 6 August 2008, 10:44 AM

How can Panerai call this part of its "Historic Collection" when it is gold?

Do Radiomir's use tubes between the wire lugs and the strap?

Andad · 6 August 2008, 02:24 PM

How can Panerai call this part of its "Historic Collection" when it is gold?

Don't know. I suppose it's a bit like a Rolex 'Anniversary' watch. My Milgauss commemorates a historic Rolex model.

Do Radiomir's use tubes between the wire lugs and the strap?

The wire lugs screw into a short connecting bar that the strap fits on.

I haven't taken it apart 'yet' but that's how the instructions show it.

Lol-x · 6 August 2008, 04:11 PM

I got a great strap in the mail yesterday.

I had the OEM Brown Croc on my PAM177 and I have to say it made a world of improvement in the hugest sense of presentation and wearability to change it to any number of aftermarket straps.

That's what the whole Panerai thing is about, the straps can make all the difference.

Panerai newbies

Andad · 6 August 2008, 06:02 PM

The Pam 231 strap is a 27/20 and I haven't researched strap availability in this original size.
If I can find another style/design strap that looks better than the original strap and it fits the 27mm lugs then it would need to have a 20mm buckle size or an 18K matching rosegold buckle.

Panerai Experts.

pwrslider · 6 August 2008, 07:08 PM

LOVE that watch....great...now I HAVE to get one too!!!

4 August 2008, 04:51 PM	#1
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	My PANERAI 231 arrived today. Took some quick pix. A very impressive watch and a perfect feel on my wrist. Attached Images __________________ E

4 August 2008, 06:12 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,687	Congrats Eddie, it looks very classy, with that classic dial and 18K I think you will find the watch even more enjoyable when you get some of the amazing straps that can be found. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 August 2008, 06:35 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Well done, Eddie!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 August 2008, 08:00 PM	#7
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	JFP in Sydney sell Panerai but JFP in Adelaide don't. They are not associated. __________________ E

4 August 2008, 08:03 PM	#8
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	Additional lume pix. Attached Images __________________ E

4 August 2008, 06:33 PM	#3
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,375	Congrats Eddie Is it your first Panerai?

4 August 2008, 08:06 PM	#9
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	I'm not going to take off this tool watch. Do I have the only wife allergic to peeling spuds? Attached Images __________________ E

4 August 2008, 08:20 PM	#10
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	Very nice, Eddie!! I love the simplicity of the dial, congratulations. Wear it in good health. Cheers Paul __________________

4 August 2008, 08:42 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,687	With the: display back; manual wind; and sandwich dial- is this an 'historical' range model? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 August 2008, 11:28 PM	#12
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	http://precisiontime.blogspot.com/20...pam-00210.html __________________ E

5 August 2008, 03:17 AM	#13
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	What can i say it looks absolutely spectacular Enjoy your new watch __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

5 August 2008, 04:37 AM	#15
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Dont know why ,but for some or other reason I see visions from the "Running of the Bulls" from Pamplona ..................... () Congrats Uncle !! Very,very fine choice as a first PAM

5 August 2008, 05:29 AM	#16
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Quick noob question, what is a sandwich dial?

5 August 2008, 09:21 AM	#20
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	Beautiful watch Eddie Congrats and good luck with it Thanks for the history lesson too __________________ JJ

6 August 2008, 10:44 AM	#21
Johno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 60	How can Panerai call this part of its "Historic Collection" when it is gold? Do Radiomir's use tubes between the wire lugs and the strap?

6 August 2008, 02:24 PM	#22
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	How can Panerai call this part of its "Historic Collection" when it is gold? Don't know. I suppose it's a bit like a Rolex 'Anniversary' watch. My Milgauss commemorates a historic Rolex model. Do Radiomir's use tubes between the wire lugs and the strap? The wire lugs screw into a short connecting bar that the strap fits on. I haven't taken it apart 'yet' but that's how the instructions show it. __________________ E

6 August 2008, 04:11 PM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,687	I got a great strap in the mail yesterday. I had the OEM Brown Croc on my PAM177 and I have to say it made a world of improvement in the hugest sense of presentation and wearability to change it to any number of aftermarket straps. That's what the whole Panerai thing is about, the straps can make all the difference. Panerai newbies __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 August 2008, 06:02 PM	#24
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	The Pam 231 strap is a 27/20 and I haven't researched strap availability in this original size. If I can find another style/design strap that looks better than the original strap and it fits the 27mm lugs then it would need to have a 20mm buckle size or an 18K matching rosegold buckle. Panerai Experts. __________________ E

6 August 2008, 07:08 PM	#25
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	LOVE that watch....great...now I HAVE to get one too!!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

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