Officine Panerai - Panerai & PuristSPro Los Angeles: THANK YOU!

Panerai & PuristSPro Los Angeles: THANK YOU!

I just wanted to drop a short THANK YOU post to Panerai NA and the PuristSPro for a wonderful evening filled with good food, great friends and of course, wonderous new releases from Panerai!

I am sure Anthony will have complete reporting of the festivities as my photos and words will not do the evening justice. The new venue and intimate setting facilitated discussions with new and old friends. I personally spent 15 minutes alone with Mr. Rafael Alvarez discussing the future direction of Panerai and various topics that have been posted here and on other watch fora.

Thank you to Mr. Rafael Alvarez, Mr. Chad Warrick and the rest of the staff at the Panerai Beverly Hills Boutique. Also, huge props to our very own Anthony Tsai for a great event!

Some poor photos of the evening as the lighting made it tough to really appreciate the pieces. My 190 for reference.

Some of the unique pieces that were in attendance...

Of course, the food! Tasted great!

Tomatoes, heirloom carrots, cilantro and aged balsamic

Baked gnocchi romano with sage butter, parmesan and truffles

Striped bass filet

Ossobucco

Thank you again for a fantastic evening! Until next time!

Thanks for reading!

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Well, Phil, it is aways a great moment,when you can share watches, good food ...

By: amanico : September 16th, 2011-09:13

And all that with friends. Looks like you had an excellent moment. Happy to know that, and wish to be able to attend one of these events in a not too distant future. Best, Nicolas.

It was just a fun evening..

By: ocwatching : September 16th, 2011-09:30

I think I had solid watch "talk" for about 20 minutes and rest was just catching up and meeting new friends! Hope to do the same with you my friend...

+1 . . . Many thanks to Panerai and PuristPro for the wonderful evening! [nt]

By: Craig LA : September 16th, 2011-09:31

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A very big thank you to Panerai for putting on such a great event

By: Bill : September 16th, 2011-11:11

And Thanks you to PuristsPro for making it possible. Very intimate and personal affair. Great preview of the collection. Great People. Thanks Bill

Thanks for the preview post Phil!

By: AnthonyTsai : September 16th, 2011-11:42

I don't have that many photos so I'll be sure to use some of the great photos you took Hopefully I'll have my report of the NYC and LA dinner events finished by end of this weekend! Cheers, Anthony

Thanks again Anthony!

By: ocwatching : September 16th, 2011-12:01

As always, it was nice to see you. And I totally understand the amount of work involved in coordinating and arranging these events. A heartfelt "thank you" to you and PuristSPro! Looking forward to 2012!

same here!

By: marcus75 : September 16th, 2011-12:40

Great to see everyone. I just wish I got to talk to everyone and place their faces with user IDs Thanks Marcus

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By: DRMW : September 16th, 2011-12:43

Thanks for sharing the photos ocwatching, glad to hear you had a great time. HAGWE my friend! -MW

Few more pics.........

By: JMan : September 16th, 2011-13:00

Panerai is a relatively new brand to me. It was great to see the DNA of the brand, the excitement of the Paneristi and to meet the people. Rafael Alvarez, Chad and the entire Panerai staff - A big thank you. Hope the attached pictures show the fun that we...

Great pix JMan..

By: ocwatching : September 16th, 2011-13:42

I didn't get a chance to take photos of the EOT piece that Rafael had on. Thanks for posting and nice to have met you last night! Time to add a Panerai!

good to have met you too [nt]

By: JMan : September 16th, 2011-21:29

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Appreciate these photos J!

By: BluNotte : September 16th, 2011-18:58

Especially that of the 203! Not something you'd see everyday! Ciao e grazie Stephen

you are welcome Stephen [nt]

By: JMan : September 16th, 2011-21:31

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Thank You to Panerai and PuristSPro!

By: patrick_y : September 16th, 2011-14:41

Many thanks to Panerai and PuristSPro for hosting this wonderful event! And what an event! The venue was superb and unique. The watches displayed were truly impressive. And the people; fellow PuristS, the dream-team from Panerai Beverly Hills, Monseiur Al...

Nice to see you again Patrick!

By: ocwatching : September 17th, 2011-12:28

and glad you made it home safely my friend... see you next time!

Grazie Mille Phil!

By: BluNotte : September 16th, 2011-18:57

For the excellent coverage and shots of those beauties! I have not yet seen even one of this year's offerings in the metal, but well since im getting them all, i'll just wait for my own! Glad you enjoyed it and you guys in NA have all the fun! Ciao Stephe...

BlueNotte!

By: ocwatching : September 17th, 2011-12:30

not sure what's more fun..a PuristSPro event with good friends..or having the new collection from Panerai! you need to join us in 2012! Business trip to LA Sept 2012?

Thank you Panerai and PuristSPro for a wonderful evening!

By: shella10 : September 16th, 2011-19:45

It was great to meet new friends and see old ones. It was my very first PP event and definitely will not be the last. Thanks Anthony for putting it all together! Shella PS. Phil, thanks for the food shots. That gnocci was the best thing ever! Too bad we d...

Nice to see you Shella...

By: ocwatching : September 17th, 2011-12:31

and glad you dove into PuristSPro... we will catch up next time!

Good times! Thanks for sharing [nt]

By: Davo : September 16th, 2011-23:39

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Thanks for the pics of the event

By: ED209 : September 17th, 2011-00:35

Wish I could have joined you, thanks for the pics. Looks like a fun event. Regards, ED-209

Thanks for posting Philip,,, great food, watches,,friends,

By: John HS : September 17th, 2011-08:02

What else you need. Regards John

Fantastic Event,

By: oakcrestland : September 17th, 2011-13:23

Just dropping in to thank Anthony and the staff at Purist Pro for another wonderful event. It's always great to talk watches with a great people who share the passion. Kudos to Chad Warrick and his amazing staff from the Beverly Hills Boutique for bringin...

Jim...it was nice to catch up...

By: ocwatching : September 17th, 2011-15:38

but I apologize for not getting more time with you! Next time! Until then, take care! Phil

What a treat!

By: AlexSunrise : September 24th, 2011-15:13

Superb evening, Phil! Thanks for sharing and for helping me cope with the fact I missed this one! Do you have a favorite of any of this year´s novelties? Enjoy the weekend, Alex Ps. Sweet 190!