there were waiting lists for Panerai’s. Like 000, 001Q, 292J with pig dial, every ltd edition, then came the bronze ones the 382/507…. There are few that I didn’t get at the time like 360, 605 (grey sunburst dialed 372 with Firenze inscription on the dial

...the watch that I've always considered the ugliest one, EVER produced, held a huge surprise for me. A revenge surprise, of sorts. I've been to only 1 SIHH, in Geneva. I'm not a "social" person and I accepted the invitation only for sheer curiosity and b

..the 605 Firenze, is the most Christmassy Panerai I have Lolllllllllllll Season's greeting everyone

without a doubt. Versatile, classy and even the quality was (even back then) better than other Panerai's straps. For the 605 though, I would suggest a black Assolutamente, though. It's a bit less "dainty" and perfect for a BOLD Luminor IMO

I was transfixed. I was in the Florence boutique, taking delivery of the 587 and while waiting I just had a look at the windows. When I got to the 605, Patrizia (the then manager of the boutique) walked out of a door and walked towards me. As she stopped

and then the other 47mm ones. Uncompromising PANERAIS. No 44, 42, 40, 38.....no nano-ones No,..."if only I had a bigger wrist ones"! I still have most of them laying around (a couple I have gifted away) to my super "panerista"' nephew. Another couple I've

watch, depending on the exposures. Voila' the chameleon: 605 Firenze

Maybe it was yours! I also responded because we have VERY similar and specific tastes — I also have the PAM 605 LOL

..I haven't had them at home...together...for eons. I just thought I'd take some pictures, you won't see around much PAM604 and PAM605