Officine Panerai

that came through after many, many years of collecting. The only small problem is in which of the forums I should place this ? Since I m a "Rolex" guy and this breathes more Rolex than Panerai I m taking my chances to place it here. If the Mods feel diffe...  

I see vintage Panerai I have overwhelming urge to start swearing :) :) This is just perfect piece in perfect condition that reflects all the allure of Panerai and explains very well on your fine side by side example all the hype around Panerai Sadly they ... 

......marvels and in the right forum (LoL) I think if you are, at heart, a Rolex guy, you tend to appreciate similar things in watches.... and i am guessing most here will just adore these

Thank you for sharing! your vintage watch is in immaculate condition. even though on the outside it screams "panerai", i agree, the heart and soul of this watch is rolex. it belongs here!

You achieved a dream I could never realize, and I am very happy it's you! All the best, Nicolas

Everyone talks about it but few have good examples showing that even after 60 years, a watch can be in perfect condition. Congratulations on a fine example. I am intrigued every time I see a Rolex /Panerai and am eager to learn more about them. Thank you ... 

That's a dream watch for any Panerai collector. Congrats on this beauty and wear it in the best of health! Feel free to share more pics when you have time :) Cheers, Anthony

A pleasure for the eyes, simply a DREAM watch ! Enjoy wearing it. Best regards Fabio

A dream most of us spend a life time ... Well dreaming ! Gets tougher as the years pass !!! Huge congrats on an excellent example !

I can see exactly why the modern re-editions of the Pan's are so eagerly snapped up. Although they are not the original, they really do a great job of capturing the original spirit. but, of course, your original is superb! thanks for sharing with us!! che... 

Congratulation for having the holy grail! - Tommy

Awsome find and superb pics as always. Enjoy that beauty. cheers Pete

It is a dream for most collectors! It is in such nice condition and has nice MArina Militare dial And great side by side comparison with the 372 Congrats again! Sam

and a piece of history on the wrist.. huge congrats on a dreamy grail piece for any serious Panerai collector! more photos pls!

... holy grail watch. For Panerai lovers, you have achieved the pinnacle of collecting by having a Rolex movement trapped inside a Marina Militare body. Tres magnifique! - Scott