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Good old memories...
The early Vendome and PreVendome truly carries a special charm and this particular 202/A is a beast !
I still remember the very feeling when I first picked it up 
And it really has a special place in my heart , still...
Best,
Sam
Some photos of the Pre Vendome Panerai 5218- 202/A Marina Militare.
I saw this one in Paris, last week, and I thought I saw everything when it comes to Pre Vendome Panerai... As for the Pre Vendome Marina Militare, I owned one, a beautiful one " non matching ". I also saw and was offered a prototype. And, now, I saw a ste...
At that time, they were priced very fair. 1500 Euros, circa. What it had become, now that's another question. But as for the crown lever, I had more than 30 Panerai...
And I never had an issue with them... Best, Nicolas
A friend of mine just bought himself a non-matching...
from a premiere collector, for a..substantial..amount of money, and rightfully so considering the beauty and history of the piece. This prototype, has a less then prestine tritium hands and dial. Humidity must have gotten to them if you observe attentivel...
Thanks for the post,
That Pre Vendome Marina Militare is certainly a beautiful machine. Circa?
One Of My Pano's Is...
... BR (Before Richemont) and the other is AR (After Richemont). Pre-Vendome watches have the cool factor. Post-Vendome pieces are nice but certainly lack the nostalgia factor. - Scott
Beautiful and Powerful Time Machines....
In Another Place in Another Time this was a Dream Piece and for me the Purest of Pure Panerai. Thank You for the Wonderful Journey. S
Good old memories...
The early Vendome and PreVendome truly carries a special charm and this particular 202/A is a beast ! I still remember the very feeling when I first picked it up And it really has a special place in my heart , still... Best, Sam ...
Nice report Nicolas!
these pre-vs have gone down in prices lately. I have a been offered a 202a matching dial for half the price it used to be a couple of years ago.