Some thoughts about an old friend: Panerai PAM 199 Regatta.
The PAM 199, the Submarsibe Regatta, was in my collection as soon as it was unveiled, in 2004. It was a limited edition of 500 pieces, and as every LE from Panerai, at that time, a quite hot model. The PAM 199 is a Submersible, with a dedicated case back,...
Starting to be too many indeed! So tempting to get them all!
I am still getting to know all the reference numbers and just figured out I can sort all the 47mm Pam on their website even if no longer current! So I saw a few more that would get the excitement vote!
I am also a fan of the older submersibles.
I have a PAM24 and would love one of these examples.
Ah, the Submersible. My first Panerai love.
I bought my PAM25 in early 2004, I loved that watch. I remember the excitement of the hunt (at they all needed to be hunted at that time), and of the purchase. And the first day wearing it out and about in HK while on vacation. Similar patina to yours ove...
My first two PAMs were titanium in large part because they were in my opinion a little more subtle.
44mm is 44mm, but to me I wanted to avoid a shiny (steel) 44mm. I came around to steel very quickly though, and even to 47mm. The Submersible is the watch I look for every year in Panerai’s new releases. Would love the 42mm Carbotech but I just can’t just...
What a nice story dear Nicolas! Thanks a lot for sharing the story of your watches and specially of your meeting after several years with a good friend and a watch you loved so much.
I would say meeting again two good friends! Your post is illustrated as usual with shots that are a joy to view. Un abrazo fuerte amigo mio! Buen fin de semana! Abel PS: Your post made me think that I meet you last time in 2014. Wow! Time flies very fast ...