amanico
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Panerai Mare Nostrum Pre Vendome 5218-301/A.
That was one of my favorite Pre Vendome. 
I know, not as pure as a Logo or Marina Militare, but what a character!
Here, in its box. Credit photo: Jatucka.
All an era.
Best,
Nicolas
Vintage
Explore the mythical Panerai Mare Nostrum, from its 1943 prototype to the 1990s re-editions and the new PAM 300. Discover its history, design, and collector appeal.
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Vintage
Revisit the Panerai Mare Nostrum, a WWII prototype chronograph. Explore its history, design, and why this underrated model captivates collectors.
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Explore the aesthetic debate between the Panerai Pre-Vendôme Mare Nostrum 5218-301/A tachymeter and 5218-304 Slytech smooth bezels. See collector preferences.
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Explore the Panerai Mare Nostrum's history, references, and collector appeal. Amanico details the 1942 prototype, Pre-Vendome models, and re-editions like PAM 300 and PAM 716.
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Vintage
Explore the Panerai Pre-Vendome Mare Nostrum 5218-301/A through collector amanico's vintage photos and insights. Discover why this 'un-Panerai' reference is cherished.
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Reference Guide
Explore the Panerai PAM716 Mare Nostrum 42mm, a special edition chronograph. Learn about its 1943 prototype origins, 1993 re-edition, and detailed specs.
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Panerai Mare Nostrum Pre Vendome 5218-301/A.
That was one of my favorite Pre Vendome. I know, not as pure as a Logo or Marina Militare, but what a character! Here, in its box. Credit photo: Jatucka. All an era. Best, Nicolas ...
While modern Panerai does nothing for me
these old Pre-Vendome Models have a certain charm to them that I really can appreciate! ��
Love it
I owned the later reissue and what a fun watch it was to wear! Another one I think about reacquiring sometimes... ...
Never been a fan of....
the MN, as you know. Other than the Demi Moore for pure aesthetical reasons, I've never given it a second look.
urban legend....
I've heard says that, back then Panerai (due to Sly) gained a flash popularity in Tin Town. One 304 Slytech was given to Demi Moor as a present and the name stuck! There there was also a Brad Pitt model. Pitt had a couple of them laying around too. Arnold...
Badly bitten by acute...
..Paneritis, the PAM88 was the second model I bought. The only reason: there were no other model available in the shop and I HAD TO HAVE it. I also bought a 231 (gold Radiomir) shortly after. Then the fever ebbed a bit and I started understanding a thing ...
Very cool, the 231 was a very elegant Panerai
I got Paneritis in the fall of 1998 I was walking in Piazza del Duomo in Firenze when I was stopped by my Friend's father to see these crazy amazing looking watches at a wooden store front with green felt on the window display shelves, he explained the hi...
Loool no My Dad made me sell it
So I could pay for my parents hotel bill when they came to attend my graduation ceremony in New York loool 😆 as I wrote he "lent" me the money, so was payback time
