Officine Panerai

After spending sometimes hunting, finally I got my PAM232, another historic Radiomir model in my collection.. I would like to thank a friend who helped me during the process of acquiring this watch. You know who you are, and I'm really grateful to have you as a friend.

Speaking about the PAM232, I'm sure most of you here know, it is a hommage of the reference 3646. While most people said that the 232 is one of the current Vendome model that has the strongest DNA  of the reference 3646 model, I used to underestimate the 232. I always thought that the 249 is a much better counterpart compared to the 232.





Some of my close risti friend actually asked me why did I buy the 232. Knowing what I previously purchased (PAM1A), they couldn't believe that I actually bought this watch. So to those who are still curious, I bought it because I think that this watch, along with the fiddy, 217 and 249 are the best of vendome models.





So let's talk about the watch, it has a 47mm steel case, solid case back, brown sandwich dial and gold hands. And unlike the 249, it has a flat sapphire crystal instead of the plexi like on the 249. I find it more versatile for everyday wear. And of course with a solid case back it has a greater water proof level compared to the 249.

I find that these 2 models are so close in their history but so different in the look but definitely completes one another.. I'm really happy with these 2 great Radiomir are now in my collection. I'm really enjoying their present on my wrist everytime I wear them.

I hope you enjoy my short post and the pictures.. I will try to take better pictures next week..


Best,


Sam
This message has been edited by samrotandi on 2011-02-27 06:39:26

Huge congratulations, my friend.

I'm very happy to see that you included it in your collection.

Enjoy it!

Best,

Nicolas.

It is a superb watch. Pity that I used to underestimate it, but seems that now it is one of the most satisfying purchase I ever did..

Thanks again!


Sam

A very nice addition with 249,

now you covered all radiomir base,IMO

Enjoy the watch and the strap

thanks

Ed

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It is a superb watch and so are the others.

Wear in good health.

Best regards,

George

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Awesome piece my friend and superb collection

Many of my friends regret to have sold theirs...

Any most of them ended up buying one back...

You can always get another one if you really miss it..

Thanks again for your kind words!


Sam

The Panerai PAM232 is simply a classic piece which many love.  Great pick up.

Cheers,
Anthony

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the 232/249 are essential to a PAM collector..enjoy that beauty...

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even if I don't use mine, much, I still think the 232 has one of the....purest....dials available. Congratulations.....

Cheers - Sergio

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then the 372?

many many congratulations mate really happy for you, and share in your delight with this gorgeous piece.

I cant wait to see from you a historic complete collection.

Best to you,

Imran

But it would make a great addition to my current collection!

I will try to take a photo of the current complete historic collection..

Thanks for your kind word!

Best,


Sam

she's a beauty.  One that I've been eyeing  for some time

Wear in the very best of health!

J

If you have been eying on this one for sometimes, I really think you should get one!

You won't regret having it in your collection..

Best,


Sam

Thanks for the great pics. You have three outstanding pieces! I just got my first (183 G) and hear quite often that these things are addicting. It will be interesting to see!

But you won't regret it..

Best,


Sam

collection, short of one more,3__ .. 

Regards

John

I'm curious...

Thanks for your kind words

Best,


Sam

:0)))))))))))))))))))))))

 i'm so HAPPY for you.

 HUGE Congrats.i know you've been wanting the 232 for sometimes. it finally came to a Good Home :0)))

 wear it in the Best of Health.

(i'm working on something right now. i'll let you know.. so stay tune :0)  )

Tony

I just can't resist to have it after I see my friend's 232 in metal...

A truly beautiful piece.. I'm sure you enjoy yours as much as I do

Can't wait to hear back from you

Sam

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You know, I usually think of a 292, or another model when contemplating my first Rad.
But the 232 quietly hits all the buttons.