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Kuttermax · 22 October 2017, 01:53 AM

I stopped by the excellent Panerai Boutique (attached to the David Rosas watch boutique) while visiting Lisbon this week. While I had looked at Panerai's previously, I had not been too serious about purchasing one because I find most a little large for my wrist size. However the 42 mm models intrigued me and looking at the online I knew I wanted to try some on.

While in the boutique, the extremely helpful but not at all pushy sales associate did a great job walking me through the different models. I indicated a GMT model would be of particular interest, especially in 42 mm. She showed me several, but the PAM01537 really caught my eye. I really liked the blue second hand that was added to this model. The Power Reserve indicator on the dial was also something I quite liked. The GMT function with the forward and reverse quick 1 hour adjustments was also very slick. I thought it fit my wrist well too. The sales associate made me take a long hard look at the larger models as she indicated some people do come back wanting a larger model after buying a smaller one, but I was sold on the 42 mm. It hit all the right marks for me.

I did pick up a second strap as well, in grey. It really compliments the watch nicely and, as all you Panerai fans know, it gives the watch a whole different look.

I've been given my new Pan a lot of wrist time while here in Lisbon and I'm sure it will as once I'm back at home.

Bushido · 22 October 2017, 02:11 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the club! I'm really digging the texture on that dial and the overall layout is great. Enjoy!!

nick c · 22 October 2017, 03:35 AM

Very nice! Congratulations

mfer · 22 October 2017, 04:35 AM

Really like the hobnail and raised indices. Surprised more people don’t get these. Congrats

rootbeer7 · 22 October 2017, 04:40 AM

Congratulations. Lovely watch

flintsghost · 22 October 2017, 04:57 AM

Nice watch. Check out the 40mm versions of the GMT like the 244 if you ever see one for sale. They wear much better than the larger ones in my opinion.

Urosfan · 22 October 2017, 12:34 PM

Congrats

oldsalt · 22 October 2017, 01:38 PM

Congrats... nice watch...I'm a sucker for those little blue seconds hands...

cheers

Cru Jones · 22 October 2017, 02:39 PM

Congrats! Gotta love the hobnail.

Sublovin · 22 October 2017, 08:21 PM

Enjoy

1William · 22 October 2017, 10:27 PM

Congratulations.

Regardless · 22 October 2017, 11:51 PM

Congrats! Looks great.

22 October 2017, 01:53 AM	#1
Kuttermax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 22	PAM01537 - First Panerai I stopped by the excellent Panerai Boutique (attached to the David Rosas watch boutique) while visiting Lisbon this week. While I had looked at Panerai's previously, I had not been too serious about purchasing one because I find most a little large for my wrist size. However the 42 mm models intrigued me and looking at the online I knew I wanted to try some on. While in the boutique, the extremely helpful but not at all pushy sales associate did a great job walking me through the different models. I indicated a GMT model would be of particular interest, especially in 42 mm. She showed me several, but the PAM01537 really caught my eye. I really liked the blue second hand that was added to this model. The Power Reserve indicator on the dial was also something I quite liked. The GMT function with the forward and reverse quick 1 hour adjustments was also very slick. I thought it fit my wrist well too. The sales associate made me take a long hard look at the larger models as she indicated some people do come back wanting a larger model after buying a smaller one, but I was sold on the 42 mm. It hit all the right marks for me. I did pick up a second strap as well, in grey. It really compliments the watch nicely and, as all you Panerai fans know, it gives the watch a whole different look. I've been given my new Pan a lot of wrist time while here in Lisbon and I'm sure it will as once I'm back at home. Attached Images

22 October 2017, 04:35 AM	#4
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Really like the hobnail and raised indices. Surprised more people don’t get these. Congrats __________________ member#3242

22 October 2017, 04:40 AM	#5
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,199	Congratulations. Lovely watch __________________ @imrootbeer7

22 October 2017, 01:38 PM	#8
oldsalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia. Watch: ????? Posts: 1,015	Congrats... nice watch...I'm a sucker for those little blue seconds hands... cheers __________________ EXP II - DSSD (blue) - PAM 643 - PAM 724 - PAM 424 - PAM 1499 - GRUPPO GAMA - PAM 1305 - Breguet XXI - 116500LN & BLNR....gone

22 October 2017, 02:11 AM	#2
Bushido "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 512	Congratulations and welcome to the club! I'm really digging the texture on that dial and the overall layout is great. Enjoy!!

22 October 2017, 03:35 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice! Congratulations

22 October 2017, 04:57 AM	#6
flintsghost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Colorado USA Watch: Rolex 16600 Posts: 214	Nice watch. Check out the 40mm versions of the GMT like the 244 if you ever see one for sale. They wear much better than the larger ones in my opinion.

22 October 2017, 12:34 PM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,439	Congrats

22 October 2017, 02:39 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,612	Congrats! Gotta love the hobnail.

22 October 2017, 08:21 PM	#10
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,608	Enjoy

22 October 2017, 10:27 PM	#11
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,646	Congratulations.

22 October 2017, 11:51 PM	#12
Regardless "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 26	Congrats! Looks great.

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