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Old 15 September 2012, 12:54 PM   #1
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Icon20 Panerai 243 : A pictorial !

Gents,

I took me forever to upload there pictures ... Its been a crazy work week and Guess what, I am working all through the weekend ! Life couldnt get any better ...

So, after pondering over it a lot and asking for opinions of some well-regarded forum members, I pulled the trigger on this 10 days back ..
Ofcourse, Brice picked this one too .. He is bitten by PAM MANIA these days .. what else could I expect ?

Yes, This One Has Its flaws on paper ... but the moment you strap it on .. It is second to none in wrist presence.

Without much delay ( I am sleepy too .. plus have to get up at 530 ), here is the unboxing ..







THIS IS TRULY A BAD BOY ... It has the looks, the heft, the thickness and sheer weight of brushed steel .. LOVE IT !
The wide bezel works for me ... twas certainly a draw for me towards Seal, AD and Aegir CD-2 ..
In that way, Dare I say, PAM SUBs are the ultimate boutique watches !











For ME, The Sub refers to SUBMARINE ... This watch has a MEAN CHARACTER to itself !









A couple close-ups ..





And another Hint of THE MEAN DIVER ...



A Couple Wrist Shots ...





The Lume is Fantastic .. a v casual shot !



Strap Change .. ??





On the Big Gator ..



On the BJ German AMMO ...



Love it on the Black AMMO .. another awesome strap by BJ .. feels awesome on the wrist .. V V Comfortable.



A Bit too early to commit .. but this one is for keeps !! [ or so it seems ]
I am too darn close to pulling the trigger on my second PAM [ the Panerai craziness is setting in.. ]

Esp with a few straps already on the way .. :)

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Old 15 September 2012, 01:06 PM   #2
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Great post mate and congrats on the score.

Enjoy that beauty!

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Old 15 September 2012, 01:08 PM   #3
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Fantastic pix! I dig the 243 a lot.
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Old 15 September 2012, 01:09 PM   #4
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That is one bad boy. You can just feel the weight of it in these shots. Must feel great on your wrist.
Cheers and congratulations on this beautiful watch.
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Old 15 September 2012, 03:39 PM   #5
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Old 15 September 2012, 05:44 PM   #6
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Congrats - very nice
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Old 15 September 2012, 08:21 PM   #7
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A beauty, wear in good health
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Old 15 September 2012, 09:37 PM   #8
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Awesome watch! One of the best Subs out there! Congrats!
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Old 15 September 2012, 11:03 PM   #9
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Old 16 September 2012, 12:33 AM   #10
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Nice pam 243, also excellent photos!!
Congrats on your new PAM~!!
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Old 16 September 2012, 12:46 AM   #11
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beautiful pix! congrats on the new watch.
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Old 16 September 2012, 01:32 AM   #12
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Excellent choice PAM, excellent photographs of said PAM

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Old 16 September 2012, 02:29 AM   #13
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Very nice pics
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Old 16 September 2012, 02:32 AM   #14
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Beautiful pics!!!!!!!..........along with it being one of the best Subs in the Panerai line up.......congratzz!!!!!!
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Old 16 September 2012, 04:11 AM   #15
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Great pics!
Love the PAM Subs.
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Old 16 September 2012, 05:51 AM   #16
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Fantastic visual poetry ... I so much wan't a Panerai 243, 312 and 372, and ... more!!!
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Old 16 September 2012, 06:44 AM   #17
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Quote:
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Fantastic visual poetry ... I so much wan't a Panerai 243, 312 and 372, and ... more!!!


Well Said.. my friend !
There is no end to the want for a Panerai .. isnt it ?

For me, probably .. a 305 followed by 312 followed by a 335 or 441.

Followed by a declaration of bankruptcy.
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Old 16 September 2012, 06:48 AM   #18
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Old 16 September 2012, 07:22 AM   #19
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stunning!
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Old 16 September 2012, 08:24 AM   #20
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love this watch!
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Old 16 September 2012, 09:21 AM   #21
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Nice! That watch is serious business, enjoy!
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Old 16 September 2012, 12:16 PM   #22
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Great pics! Thx for sharing.
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Old 16 September 2012, 12:31 PM   #23
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Right hand PAM worn on the right wrist. Especially nice black & white pictures. Congratulations.
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Old 17 September 2012, 05:53 AM   #24
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Thanks to everyone for pouring in their wishes ..
Cheers

BTW .. my second PAM is now on order.
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Old 17 September 2012, 06:01 AM   #25
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Excellent pics! Congrats on the 243!
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Old 17 September 2012, 06:26 AM   #26
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LOVE the 243, mine has been on my wrist for a month minus a couple days
or nights out.

Really a great Panerai!

I recently purchased a new strap from Gunny and am in heaven!
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Old 18 September 2012, 02:22 AM   #27
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I'm been looking for a serious dive watch for a few months now. Seriously considering the 243.

Love the pics!
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Old 18 September 2012, 12:55 PM   #28
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Like it a lot on the black ammo strap...
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Badass!! Love it!
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Old 18 September 2012, 02:46 PM   #30
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Damn nice pictures there buddy. Enjoy!
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