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My first Panerai - 112 Noob

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R4dcu

After visiting an AD recently and trying one on I got a sudden urge to purchase a Panerai and stumbled across someone selling a lovely looking 112 box set so I decided to take the plunge and see what it's all about. Everything seems so much more special when in an AD to me and living with a watch day to day takes something pretty special so I decided to try one of these many super reps before taking the plunge!

 

So glad I did as I'm still a little undecided on it, it's truly is a stunning watch but it's quite weighty compared to previous watches,

 

I've done the whole Seamaster, Tudor BB and Pelagos - it's a really refreshing change but I'm craving a diver. I've decided to look into getting a nice strap and see how I go for a few weeks, i have a Garmin 235 as a daily so I just want that special something for going out.

 

Anyway a thread is nothing without pics so here she is...

 

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lovetrading

Looks AWESOME! Congrats.

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R4dcu

Thanks, I'm still getting used to it.

 

Pam's are stunning designs but I'm unsure how long I'll manage to keep it before spotting something else.

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Member X

112 is one of my favourite PAMs - understated yet has wrist presence.

 

 

Can I ask - is the AR completely colourless? I have an older version and the AR is very slightly light blue, which is annoying as I'm sure the Gen must be colourless.

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SamsonAusKognito

Beauty :)

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ShovelnTC

I had a 112 and loved the look of it but also felt it a touch too big and heavy not to mention that I hate manual winders so it ended up on M2M.

 

Enjoy yours and I hope you fall in love with it.

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R4dcu

I think it is colourless yes as that pic was taken in a dark room with the flash on an iPhone and it still looks good.

 

The size isn't as much of an issue but the manual wind and the weight may make me part with it, craving something ceramic and auto.

 

Going to break it out this weekend and see how I feel, may be on m2m before I know it lol.

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R4dcu

Decided to change it onto the rubber and see how it feels, I have to say I love it compared to the leather straps but still rather substantial in weight.

 

Few quick lume shots as it's a shame not to...

 

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Very poor light and iPhone so apologies for the quality.

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Member X

Looks lovely :) And great fit on the lever pin too!

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mysterio

Nice although the PAM112 did not really sing to me so I let it go. You got it with the fake box?

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SamsonAusKognito

What an amazing watch :)

Looks really great.

When I started here I didn't liked Panerais at all, but meanwhile

I bought 2 for my own and there are probably more incoming. :D

 

Enjoy your watch!

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R4dcu

Yeah it's got all boxes, papers etc... Nice touch but it's just cluttering my side table lol.

 

I'm really craving an auto as the manual wind is doing my head in, may let it go soon.

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mysterio

Yeah it's got all boxes, papers etc... Nice touch but it's just cluttering my side table lol.

 

I'm really craving an auto as the manual wind is doing my head in, may let it go soon.

 

Well you've probably learned your lesson. Next time just buy the watch. Besides, the rep watch boxes aren't that good to begin with. Less spending, less clutter. :)

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R4dcu

Yeah it's got all boxes, papers etc... Nice touch but it's just cluttering my side table lol.

 

I'm really craving an auto as the manual wind is doing my head in, may let it go soon.

 

Well you've probably learned your lesson. Next time just buy the watch. Besides, the rep watch boxes aren't that good to begin with. Less spending, less clutter. :)

 

Luckily the box came with it, I'd never ask a TD for one tbh lol.

 

God knows what I'll get next, have an AP itch that needs scratching.

 

My 112 may make an appearance on m2m soon.

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R4dcu

Going on m2m this week if anyone is interested...

 

Love it but I just can't pull it off.

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gwladboy

Hi, sorry but where is m2m? I can't see it on the front page.

 

This is where you tell me it's really obvious...

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SamsonAusKognito

Very nice lume :thumbsup:

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R4dcu
Very nice lume :thumbsup:

 

Thanks. It only needs to see daylight and it's glowing when you go in doors or shade.

 

Hi, sorry but where is m2m? I can't see it on the front page.

 

This is where you tell me it's really obvious...

 

There's a minimum post count required before access is granted.

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R4dcu

Few pics from this morning just as I've got it out of the box...

 

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ColdFusi0n

Wow very nice watch. Seeing this while waitin for my Noob V4 pam111 from PC. Those pics made me more impatient!

 

Keep that, dont need for the gen lol!

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R4dcu

I've got a V7 no date sub being delivered today...

 

Not found anything I love enough to go Gen yet.

 

You'll love the 111 they're stunning watches that photograph beautifully.

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gwladboy
Very nice lume :thumbsup:

 

Thanks. It only needs to see daylight and it's glowing when you go in doors or shade.

Hi, sorry but where is m2m? I can't see it on the front page.

 

This is where you tell me it's really obvious...

 

There's a minimum post count required before access is granted.

 

Thanks man. Appreciate that.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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childishthing

AMAZING WATCH! The Pam112 was my first genuine "big boy watch"

 

Congrats!

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ringking97

this ever make it to M2M? very interested

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mysterio

this ever make it to M2M? very interested

 

PMing the member probably would get you a faster answer.

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