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casa · 5 February 2018, 07:47 PM

Thank you to all who shared their insights over the weekend in my original thread “ Thoughts on the panerai 562 as a first panerai”. I walked by the panerai boutique last Thursday and decided to take a look inside. When I ask the gentleman if he had any base models available, he showed me a panerai 562 – a base pam in titanium with a chocolate dial and matching alligator strap. I strapped it on and it just felt right on my wrist. Still I thought I would sleep on it and at the same time ask the folks over at TRF about the watch, since I really had no idea about panerais and titanium watches.
Many in the forum shared good things about the watch, and as the weekend passed, the excitement of strapping it on again only grew more intense. I came across another panerai – a used but mint 112, an iconic model for sure. But it wasn’t titanium, it wasn’t a choco dial, and it didn’t have a matching alligator strap. I kept thinking about getting the 112, but it just didn’t stir any emotion. In the end I knew which one I wanted.

PS. It seems that Pams are harder to photograph. That clean dial reflects everything back into the camera. I must have looked funny moving around looking for an angle to take this photo at the mall.

waikeekee · 6 February 2018, 01:32 AM

Can’t see your picture but I assumed you got the 562? A big congrats to you and may you wear it in good health. I have a 562 too. My is the Q series on canvas strap by JMA.

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Cru Jones · 6 February 2018, 06:06 AM

Congrats!! Great choice.... now the strap hunting begins! :-)

nick c · 6 February 2018, 07:06 AM

Well done!

casa · 6 February 2018, 07:57 AM

oops sorry about that. I use google photos and sharing these on a forum can be tricky. let me try the photo again.

erik asher · 6 February 2018, 06:58 PM

Beautiful...congrats! Let's the strap and PAM obsession begin! Posting pictures is easier to do on the Panerai FB groups, but some pics here would be cool as well!

casa · 6 February 2018, 11:13 PM

I hope the photos are getting thru - it seems that one minute they are there and another they are gone! Oh well, I resized some photos...

here's a photo of the backside - not as interesting as the front IMHO.

casa · 6 February 2018, 11:20 PM

...and a resized version of the first

jpwv · 7 February 2018, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waikeekee

Can’t see your picture but I assumed you got the 562? A big congrats to you and may you wear it in good health. I have a 562 too. My is the Q series on canvas strap by JMA.

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I am not a fan of most pics I have seen of the tobacco dial, but this one looks amazing.

Uppersouth · 7 February 2018, 02:01 AM

Congratulations! Awesome watch!

polaris72 · 7 February 2018, 02:14 AM

Congrats, nice watch! I have got the same movement in my 561 (white dial). I am curious how accurate is your movement. Somehow challenging to check without the second hand, but doable over a week long period if properly set.

yannis · 7 February 2018, 02:33 AM

Congrats!

waikeekee · 7 February 2018, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpwv

I am not a fan of most pics I have seen of the tobacco dial, but this one looks amazing.

Thanks for the compliment. I have my Q series since March 2015 and it’s been very reliable and accurate.

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mps354 · 7 February 2018, 10:20 AM

looks great!

Hairdude1 · 7 February 2018, 01:13 PM

Congrats!

Matt C · 9 February 2018, 01:04 PM

Tobacco sandwich dial is a winner for me, love the 562. Very cool piece!

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Swatz · 9 February 2018, 11:40 PM

+1
Well done.

nigelUK · 10 February 2018, 12:10 AM

Congrats ! I've owned a few Ti Pams. I love the metal.

mjolnir2thor · 10 February 2018, 03:30 AM

Congratulations! Nothing like a new watch in the collection!

casa · 12 February 2018, 02:49 PM

Day 7 and she's ticking along - seems to be within a minute since the time was set last week. I have also acquired some straps but I am still loving the brown alligator so no hurry to change it yet

chris nyc · 13 February 2018, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt C

Tobacco sandwich dial is a winner for me, love the 562. Very cool piece!

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The Newest 562 models are no longer sandwich dial, as far as I recall?!

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vacano · 13 February 2018, 06:49 PM

Love that tobacco dial, enjoy

dualcarb · 13 February 2018, 07:15 PM

Look gorgeous...congrats on a wonderful watch...enjoy

casa · 13 February 2018, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris nyc

The Newest 562 models are no longer sandwich dial, as far as I recall?!

Yes that's correct. I read that beginning with R series Panerai d/c the sandwich dial in the base models. This one is an S series - the numbers are recessed and the lume is painted into the recessed portion. There is still some 3D effect if you grab a loupe, strain your eyes and look closely

, but no where is it near the effect of the original sandwich dials.

5 February 2018, 07:47 PM	#1
casa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Carlos Location: Manila Watch: 116610ln Posts: 94	I got it! Thank you to all who shared their insights over the weekend in my original thread “ Thoughts on the panerai 562 as a first panerai”. I walked by the panerai boutique last Thursday and decided to take a look inside. When I ask the gentleman if he had any base models available, he showed me a panerai 562 – a base pam in titanium with a chocolate dial and matching alligator strap. I strapped it on and it just felt right on my wrist. Still I thought I would sleep on it and at the same time ask the folks over at TRF about the watch, since I really had no idea about panerais and titanium watches. Many in the forum shared good things about the watch, and as the weekend passed, the excitement of strapping it on again only grew more intense. I came across another panerai – a used but mint 112, an iconic model for sure. But it wasn’t titanium, it wasn’t a choco dial, and it didn’t have a matching alligator strap. I kept thinking about getting the 112, but it just didn’t stir any emotion. In the end I knew which one I wanted. PS. It seems that Pams are harder to photograph. That clean dial reflects everything back into the camera. I must have looked funny moving around looking for an angle to take this photo at the mall.

6 February 2018, 11:13 PM	#7
casa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Carlos Location: Manila Watch: 116610ln Posts: 94	one more try I hope the photos are getting thru - it seems that one minute they are there and another they are gone! Oh well, I resized some photos... here's a photo of the backside - not as interesting as the front IMHO.

7 February 2018, 02:01 AM	#10
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,572	Congratulations! Awesome watch! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

7 February 2018, 02:33 AM	#12
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7 February 2018, 01:13 PM	#15
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6 February 2018, 01:32 AM	#2
waikeekee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ubi Posts: 619	Can’t see your picture but I assumed you got the 562? A big congrats to you and may you wear it in good health. I have a 562 too. My is the Q series on canvas strap by JMA. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 February 2018, 06:06 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,586	Congrats!! Great choice.... now the strap hunting begins! :-)

6 February 2018, 07:06 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Well done!

6 February 2018, 07:57 AM	#5
casa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Carlos Location: Manila Watch: 116610ln Posts: 94	oops sorry about that. I use google photos and sharing these on a forum can be tricky. let me try the photo again.

6 February 2018, 06:58 PM	#6
erik asher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: New York Posts: 273	Beautiful...congrats! Let's the strap and PAM obsession begin! Posting pictures is easier to do on the Panerai FB groups, but some pics here would be cool as well!

6 February 2018, 11:20 PM	#8
casa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Carlos Location: Manila Watch: 116610ln Posts: 94	...and a resized version of the first

7 February 2018, 02:14 AM	#11
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Congrats, nice watch! I have got the same movement in my 561 (white dial). I am curious how accurate is your movement. Somehow challenging to check without the second hand, but doable over a week long period if properly set.

7 February 2018, 10:20 AM	#14
mps354 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,139	looks great!

9 February 2018, 01:04 PM	#16
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	Tobacco sandwich dial is a winner for me, love the 562. Very cool piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

9 February 2018, 11:40 PM	#17
Swatz Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 48	+1 Well done.

10 February 2018, 12:10 AM	#18
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,058	Congrats ! I've owned a few Ti Pams. I love the metal.

10 February 2018, 03:30 AM	#19
mjolnir2thor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Watch: 5226G & 5513(1963) Posts: 352	Congratulations! Nothing like a new watch in the collection!

12 February 2018, 02:49 PM	#20
casa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Carlos Location: Manila Watch: 116610ln Posts: 94	1 week Day 7 and she's ticking along - seems to be within a minute since the time was set last week. I have also acquired some straps but I am still loving the brown alligator so no hurry to change it yet

13 February 2018, 06:49 PM	#22
vacano "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Spain Posts: 156	Love that tobacco dial, enjoy

13 February 2018, 07:15 PM	#23
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Look gorgeous...congrats on a wonderful watch...enjoy

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