dreamer8
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2011 SIHH Panerai Roadshow - Melbourne
I was fortunate to get an invitation by Panerai and The Hourglass to dinner to view the 2011 releases.
Foversta and Anthony have posted in greater detail and with much better pictures on the 2011 releases previously, so I will be brief.
I have read and seen pictures of the PAM 372 and the Bronzo and wanted to see them in the flesh. I was not disappointed . I had my doubts about the 372 at 47mm. Would it fit and look okay on my wrist ? Yes, it fitted me well and I love this watch. This new case is superb and the thick (3mm.) rounded plexi looks so correct in this historic collection. Yes, I would have preferred that it had a solid back but it is a minor quibble to me. I tried winding the new manual 3 day movement and it is smooth. The Bronzo is an attractive piece as well and Patina is starting to develop on the prototype. The good food and wines capped off a great evening talking with some paneristis and fellow WIS.
Invitation
Pre Dinner Drinks
LE Platinum Radiomir
Bronzo
white gold radiomir
My favourite - 372
Gorgeous curved plexi
curved plexi
Menu
Local Beetroot salad,Woodside Goats Curd,Rhubarb,Smoked Marrow
Spanish Mackerel, BBQ Octopus,Chorizo,Escabeche.Clams
Mille Feuille of Valrhona Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Peanuts,Bacon
I missed taking photos of Amuse and the main course of delicious 400 Day grain Fed Wagyu Rump,Heirloom Carrot,Toasted Buckwheat,Oxtail.
Thank you to Panerai and The Hourglass for invite and hosting an enjoyable night.
Cheers, dreamer
This message has been edited by dreamer8 on 2011-11-09 22:14:27 This message has been edited by dreamer8 on 2011-11-09 22:16:52