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Very wearable.
And it does not have 'in your face faux patina' lume.
I have to say that I like it.
Very wearable.
And it does not have 'in your face faux patina' lume.
+1 on the patina lume :)
There are a handful of examples where I find fitting but often it's abused IMHO and the result is less, rather than more.
Btw. you also have the wrist to pull this off!
Btw. you also have the wrist to pull this off!
Still...
Panerais are not known for wearing smaller 
Did you go for it, or were you just checking it out?
Did you go for it, or were you just checking it out?
No no just checking it out
I've go something on my radar and if that will work out it will mean no more watches for quite some time. Or sell some off... and I'd rather not do the latter.
I am sure plenty of Purists would gladly give them a loving home, were it to come to that...
Which I hope will not be necessary!
:-)
Yes but don't count on me selling my most loved ones.
I can only see me selling a Panerai, a Rolex, and maybe my AP when push comes to shove.
I can only see me selling a Panerai, a Rolex, and maybe my AP when push comes to shove.
A copy of the Pre Vendome 5218-301/A. I was waiting for something different. [nt]
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Yes indeed
But easier obtainable I guess. And cheaper?? (don't know what they ask for this one tho)
Yes, the movement is the same....
Other than that, between an..original..and a copy, guess which one I would choose?
I'm no way near an expert (in any watch case for that manner) but it seemed really legit to me.
Are there differences between this production year and the early 90's?
By copy, I meant a..re-make.
Let me try this tack: if you could buy an original "Black Penny" stamp, for a reasonable price, would you buy a..modern..re-make? A tourist would buy the newer/cheaper one, I guess. A purist/collector would buy the original. No?
The '93 Mare Nostrum is a re-make too.
When upholding PuristS standards (like those) for that matter...
Not quite.....
the first MN was never produced and was a 53mm model. The 42mm. 5218-301A is as original as they get. The PAM300 is a remake of the original (if the original had been produced). A bit convoluted but that's just about correct.
Ok point taken
Anyway as they are both identical (apart from serial/ref. numbers?) I feel they did a good job. And if I couldn't find a NOS from '93 for more or less the same price I would happily be the tourist
The bottom line is....
anybody does whatever THEY like, and that includes you and the "re-edition" of the MN with full satisfaction and genuine congratulations from your fellow forumists, me first. Being a unabashed lover of Panerai, I always suggest to buy a little piece of the history of the brand, if at all possible, together with the timepiece itself. Having said that, once in California Charlie Chaplin entered a "Charlie Chaplin look alike competition" and came in....20th. Ciaoo
I know and i do appreciate al your comments!
They are very informative and people like you make this forum what it is: very knowledgeable.
No; Arie, a re interpretation of a proto. The spirit was there, but we were far from the look alike product. [nt]
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Is this limited/boutique only etc.?
Or a general release? Can information on reference number? Trying to get more information but there are very limited details available online. It's not on the site from what I have seen this morning.
Ian
Hello Ian. It's a limited edition, 1000 pieces. PAM 716. And it seems the set includes a reduced model of the destroyer "Durand de la Penne". [nt]
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Much appreciated.
I can't say it will happen, but it is an interesting reference, maybe added to the latter part of my wish list... but on my radar.
Cheers
Ian