Bill
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I lost interest when so many new models came and it became a marketing machine. But still love the what I have collected.
I think these were the last two.
Panerai 217 Destro circa 2005.
This bad boy never gets old. Brother of the 127 with less distortion from the crystal. Always fun. Just needs more wrist time. Have a great Sunday. Panerai Pam217 ...
I don’t know about it being warmly received. I do remember that after market pricing escalated due to speculation.
The current price is a reflection on the strong demand of this piece.
Great watch from great Panerai times
I got mine personally from the late Mr. Ferretti who handed it to me at an OG Paneristi meeting. Loved this as it was a "Marina Militare" and not a "Luminor" and a 2nd 47mm to the Fiddy.. Not too long after, the floood of nearly identical models begun... ...
I lost interest when so many new models came and it became a marketing machine. But still love the what I have collected.
I think these were the last two. ...
Beautiful JLC!
To be honest, the 190 is another favorite of mine. And I love the 8-day caliber in all its variations.
