Officine Panerai

Started a new life in Beijing most recently. Took me some time to get settled in. The weather has been formidable for someone who has lived in the tropics all my life ... A white Christmas for a change .... Despite the bone chilling cold ..... a passion a...  

Worshipped and adored :)))

I see you're settling in well in Beijing, with such a watch worn there, you're literally native! Have a good year ahead and see you soon. Mech.

in one hand .... Peking duck the other .... Yes, I feel a fish in water !

hardcore purists or risti in China yet? I'm always curious to know the trend in china ie what's on their wrist? I see all the flashy boutiques in Wangfujing but I haven't seen anyone I deal with their talking WISdom. I guess I haven't found any. regards. ... 

But there are quite a few who have PMed me since ... we should try and meet up when u are here Surprising Bucherer is very popular in China (as I am told). Hublot, Pam, JLC, Cartier (jus to name a few) ... in Yellow/Rose Gold no less, and anything that is... 

Turned to the oldest trick in the book ..... Sweet tongue .... if all else fails Begging might Not an easy piece to get hold of, missed out on the 1st gen "福“ ... Now I know how a Peking Duck Pizza feel like ... LOL !

And thank you for your well wishes !

Congratulations on the second FU watch. Such a unique piece, most people in Canada haven't even heard of this watch's existence. I picked up mine from the HK boutique the pas September, my first Panerai ever. The second edition is much better in my opinio... 

P9001, patina markers LOL ... much to like. Its certainly targeted at a Chinese audience, much like how the Dragon is milked this year ! I hear HK price are better cos of the luxury tax imposed in China, but I could not pass up since I have waited 4 mths ...  

It took me just over 2 years of serious collecting (August 2010), to finally make the plunge and join the PAM Gang. I've always been interested, knowledgeable on the brand's history, evolution and transformation following Richemont and since the mid 2000'... 

if you want to meet up sometime in the new year, feel free to PM me. Congratulations on the new acquisition.

Since there are quite a few of us in Beijing :) Thank you and a Happy New Year !

a very good way to start your new adventure. Good luck!

And a Happy New Year to you and family !

and congratz for this magnificant Pani. Cheers.

Beijing is a nice place, sans the traffic, and am loving it more than Shanghai ! Keeping the PAM till Chinese New Year ..... a month away from now :)

Not my favorite PAM, but there is a watch for every occasion. Enjoy yourself in Beijing, and all the best in your new role. Best, Horo

ndeed , not even close to being my Fav ... but gotta have it for CNY ! Missed the first generation Pam "Fu", not gonna miss this as well ! Ps. Been a long time since I laid eyes on you ! Kinda miss you ! LOL !

HK Boutique? As for your new home and your statement, "The weather has been formidable for someone who has lived in the tropics all my life ... " You ah, bought your mask yet?

Not from HK, from Beijing. My understanding was that its cheaper in HK due to currency, but these birds are relatively rare, and I refuse to get one from the secondary market, so I took the plunge. Brought masks when I first came over and try to stay indo...