g.man 0 Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) When I first joined this place I'll admit I just didn't "get" Panerai watches at all. Just weren't my particular cup of Earl Grey. But damn you all if you haven't converted me to their elegant charms! Consequently, this beauty arrived today courtesy of a private sale from RWG member Luto. My first, but certainly not my last Pam (I actually have another model winging it's way to me from China as I type). Remember me when I'm left a penniless drooling idiot with nothing but a drawer full of beautiful watches! Anyway, some initial iPhone pics. Pam 243 modded by Vac - namely - no sunken datewheel, re-lume, waterproofing and movement service (The lume is fantastic btw), on a Kain Heritage Xiran-Sub-761B natural cracked black with ivory stitching and brushed buckle, leather strap... Lume shot. Pulled my sleeve up indoors for about twenty seconds, then held in the shade for this pic. Properly charged it's fantastic Fingers crossed it'll keep as good time as promised, because it's a beautiful piece imho. regards g.man Edited August 10, 2011 by g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted August 10, 2011 Nice... all it needs is the CG reworked and the bezel markers polished and flattened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted August 10, 2011 nice 243. I miss mine. Please reduce the size of your pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted August 10, 2011 very good strap choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 10, 2011 nice 243. I miss mine. Please reduce the size of your pics Sorry, are they too big? They didn't strike me as any bigger than anything else I've seen posted here? g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted August 10, 2011 nice 243. I miss mine. Please reduce the size of your pics Sorry, are they too big? They didn't strike me as any bigger than anything else I've seen posted here? g.man Pic #5 is too long....perhaps rotate it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 10, 2011 No worries chief, give me a mo. regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 10, 2011 Curious as to what the lug width on these for the strap? Is it still the common 24mm or larger 26mm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted August 10, 2011 Curious as to what the lug width on these for the strap? Is it still the common 24mm or larger 26mm? 24MM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 10, 2011 Curious as to what the lug width on these for the strap? Is it still the common 24mm or larger 26mm? 24MM Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comex 0 Posted August 10, 2011 That's is a NICE watch, congrats. I have a question, you wrote; it hasn't got a sunken datewheel Is every gen PAM sunken datewheel free or just this model? I'm a noob concerning PAM's, got one, a 327. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 10, 2011 No idea mate. This one has an A7750 movement that's apparently been modded, but I'm sure there are plenty of people much more in the know here than I am who'll be able to set you straight. regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted August 10, 2011 Nice... all it needs is the CG reworked and the bezel markers polished and flattened. Please please please let me do this!!!! I want to try it and know I can make it perfect!!!! We can work something oit, but I wanna do it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted August 10, 2011 Nice... all it needs is the CG reworked and the bezel markers polished and flattened. Please please please let me do this!!!! I want to try it and know I can make it perfect!!!! We can work something oit, but I wanna do it!!! I've done several of these and many CGs. If u need some tips, let me know. my tutorial for CG is in the tutorial section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 10, 2011 I'm curious now. What is it you think the CG needs done to it? regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted August 11, 2011 This is what mine looked liked before I sold it... I also had a DSN date wheel put on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,528 Posted August 11, 2011 Great watch and a really nice strap choice too! Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted August 11, 2011 Cheers Del. I think it's a lovely piece. Seems to keep excellent time too. @Houndoggie: That is very nice mate. I might have mine polished up like that at some point, but tbh I rather like the brushed finish on the bezel markers on mine. I have a colleague who wears the gen, so I'll have a look at his at the weekend and see what I think, but I'm actually really happy with the way mine looks (for now). ...Anyway, the postman's just been and I have another parcel to open. Stay tuned for another unboxing. fingers crossed g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted August 11, 2011 Wow...nice piece of hardware gman! I could go one of those myself! Enjoy! gman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
