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What about some pictures of a Vintage Cali?
We very often saw pictures of the modern Cali, in stainless steel, most of the time, in platinum, rarely, and in white gold.
But what about the origins?
I had the pleasure to see one, yesterday, at a small gathering.
The perpetual problem is that most often you never know if you have an assembled watch or not.
Onez thing is sure, the crown is not original.
But the aesthetics is here, and the visual impact is impressive:
When it comes to this kind of stuff, there is always a flame burning in my heart...
Best,
Nicolas.
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What about some pictures of a Vintage Cali?
We very often saw pictures of the modern Cali, in stainless steel, most of the time, in platinum, rarely, and in white gold. But what about the origins? I had the pleasure to see one, yesterday, at a small gathering. The perpetual problem is that most oft...
Isn't that really the very best...
My heart beats faster when I look at it... I still remember my first encounter with one example... And I still couldn't forget how it feel and how it look... Vintage Panerai is really something in a very different league.. Not just it has the beauty but a...
Exactly, my friend.
Once I was offered a superb 6152 4 Lines ( which is a grail for me ), and I just had to sell my 2 Pre Vs and my 2 Vendome. I decided to do so, but it took too much time. And you know how much I love my Logo and Mare Pre V! But there was no doubt in my min...
Ahh I love that one!!!
I was lucky to be able to see that rare beauty in metal... So a question for you Nicolas, Would you sacrifice 2 PreV for a vintage? For me, it's gonna be really tough... Although I agree with you that nothing can beat a vintage Panerai, but really I will ...
will that One be on your Radar next ?!!
i know what you're Thinking Sam.! and you are Dangerous :0))))))
Well Tony...
Honestly, for now, I have to say NO.. As much as I desire a Vintage Panerai, like other Paneristi I really cannot afford it unless I sell my pieces And to sell my PreVs are gonna be the toughest thing I will need to do.. + that I won't be able to decide w...
i hear you brother
i was just saying.! ;0)))) but if i were you?. wouldn't Sell any Watch in your Sweet Collection. Period. you've got some Serious Time Machines there . Keep Them and ENJOY wear'em All in the Best of Health. and let's just Hope that One day you'll Hit the B...
oh. forgot to say
HOW IN THE WORLD DID I MISS YOUR POST about the 202. ??!!!!!!!! sorry Sam again. MANY Congrats :0))))))))
Well then...
I'm crossing my fingers Tony ) I hope all is well there... Haven't heard from you for a while Cheers Sam
Wow....my heart stop beating for a moment
when I see the pics. It was so breathtaking........One of the reason I love about PAMs is the history that is behind it. The history is so rich....And the enthusiasm of PAM collectors who are always eager to share and have great pride in the watches that ...
PAM has nothing to do with Vintage world. It is a Vendome code.
And PAM collectors collect only modern ( Vendome ) Panerais. Hopefully, there is a story outside Vendome pieces. But I do get what you meant. Best, Nicolas.
Hahaha...glad to know that I am not the only one...
who has this mindset. There is always something to learn everyday...thanks again Nicolas. Cheers
Looks great but I always thought the original 500 / 600 pieces of vintage
Cali movement will have the wordings Fab Suisse located differently on the movement with the engraved Rolex wording appearing too as opposed tonthe pics shown. Also the casing looks like a modern Radiomir casing and it looks very mint condition. and also ...
No, this kind of movement can be found on original Calis...
The problem is that many re assembled these Vintage Pannies to make some easy money.... And, from time to time, it is difficult to say if it is original or not. Hence the problem with the Vintage Panerais. When you know that some who authentificate the Vi...
Thx for the info Nico and education. Now that I know, the pictured
watch does look good! tempting doesnt it... Nice!
500-600? where are you getting this quantity from?
500-600? where did you get this quantity from? Over the decades it seems that many knowledgeable parties are increasing the amount of Vintage Panerai/Rolex Watches. Personally I will stick with what I learnt t a time when Panerai was not too famous from t...
Thanks, POY. You confirmed my strange feelings when examining this one.
Was npot sure, to be honest, but I had a curious and strange feeling, an intuition, to say it better. Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge. Anyway, these Vintage Pannies are really something, and on this I think we'll agree. Best, my friend. Ni...
One way only
You need to acquire such piece with a secured background, the rest are chamallows.
Hey thanks for the corrections and history being told.
Panerai history, sequence of series, delivery order, and relevance, imho, unless all are properly documented and archived, no one is able to ascertain the correctness of it all, this is the interesting part especially for their vintage pieces, where each ...
Well it is obvious the "thing" has seen better days, but....
boy, what days they must have been... How not to glance at the dial and forget everything else around you, for a fleeting moment? Ciao - Sergio ps BTW, nice pictures....
Pure classic
Nothing to add to this beauty. Simple clean lines spilling over with history. Very majestic. Thanks you for sharing mon ami. A+ Bill
This is the kind of watch to grab, IF ...
You checked its provenance and authehticity... But, for sure, these Vintage Panerai are another league, as some of these Vintage Rolex. Best, my friend, and thanks for your input. Nicolas.
As I say
Paris is full of secrets Thank you for sharing this but I'm getting older and one day your post will make my heart stop Best Damjan
When it comes to 3646 we enter into a different world...
.....made of history that tells about courage, ethic, honor, strength, sacrifice. In two words: Decima Comandante ! Thanks for sharing
There is a real aura to these pieces.
You just can't replicate the aging process in a new watch. Excellent photographs, thanks for sharing them with us Nicolas.
thanks for sharing Nicolas
i feel the Same Flame Burning sansation in my Heart too. that's a WONDERFUL Piece. Love it. Tony
Passion my friend
One thing I've learnt from fellow Purists here, I always look for your beautiful pictures my friend, gorgeous! In fact I'm asking for a perpetual license to download to my hard drive, yes? I wish you Happy Holidays Amigo, the best for you and your loved o...
Gracias, René.
If you want to upload the, no problem, it is ym honor. Gracias, Amigo. Un abrazo. Nicolas.
6154, ir 6152 4 lines are above, in myopinion. BUT
I would be veeeery happy to satisfy myself with a Cali, a Vintage one, for sure. Best, Phil. Nicolas.