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Special occasions
Sometimes we buy watches to mark a special occasion like an anniversary or birthday. Other times it can mark another type of significant event.
Back in 2013 I was hospitalized for 3 days for a serious acute medical condition. I don’t think the doctors thought I was going to make it. Neither did I for that matter.
But thanks to God and some brilliant treatment from the primary physician on my case I survived.
Around the same time I got out of the hospital the Panerai SE PAM 532 Tribute to “Paneristi Forever” in a PVD’d modern 6154 case was announced pretty much by surprise. I recall a lot folks over at Paneristi.com were miffed since they didn’t get a chance to “call the shots” on the watch design nor were the usual watch flippers prepared for it! Its relatively high price compared to previous Paneristi-themed watches didn’t endear it to the flippers either.
Luckily for me this meant many of the usual suspects who always get an advantage on the opportunity to buy SE’s ahead of everyone else passed on the watch. I was able to get one from the NY Boutique by putting down a deposit.
I love the modern 6154 case as it is thin compared to the case on the 662 for example. Ironic considering Richemont Panerai marketed the 662 as an homage to the original vintage 6154. The 3-day manual wind movement, no-date of course but with a running sub-seconds hand and finally the PVD treatment and a solid caseback round out the features.
I bought the watch as a gift to myself for still being alive! As it marks this milestone in my life it will be the last Panerai I’ll ever sell...if I ever have to!
As a physician for well over 35 years I have witnessed many events in my career that Have changed my life. The more I learn each day in Medicine the more I realize how much we don’t know. I’m glad you have done well and wish your continued good health
Best Tony
Thanks for the well wishes, Doc!
Nothing but respect for you physicians and also the nurses out there. You guys and gals are making a difference in people’s lives!
Then you perfectly
understand the double facepalms when ppl are complaining about a scratch on their watch bezels😎
A watch with a special story behind... A keeper for sure. Happy to read that you won, on both counts. [nt]
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First off I wish you a healthy life and glad your ok and with us sharing your passion
This one s a very nice panerai I must say I love the case and crown combination
If it was 44mm i would certainly have a different discussion
If it was 44mm i would certainly have a different discussion
In such stages of life we all
are reminded what is really important in life.
This beautiful watch will be a lifetime companion for you and always raise your awareness for the essential things in life.
What more could a watch enthusiast want...
Many, many congrats and wear this special piece in the best health, Thomas
This beautiful watch will be a lifetime companion for you and always raise your awareness for the essential things in life.
What more could a watch enthusiast want...
Many, many congrats and wear this special piece in the best health, Thomas
Don't you just love it....
when everything comes together, for the better? Enjoy both, your health and the composite beauty 
Good health always!
Thanks for sharing your story. We met here back in Dec 2009. I’m always grateful for that friendship.
Hope you return to our city soon!
Hope you return to our city soon!
That GTG at Dad's was my favorite!
Kababayan, it was an honor and pleasure meeting you in person. You and the guys were so kind and generous to a "foreigner" I'll forever be thankful of our friendship from that day on.
I'll definitely be back to Manila again. Hopefully we'll have another great meet-up!
Nice and give me a shout, we will prepare a grand homecoming for you! [nt]
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