Hey guys just wanted to say hello as I have been busy reading all the info I can and acquiring a few PAMs in the process. I'm fairly new to the rep world its been about 6 weeks since I discovered rep PAMs. I've been studying as much as I could and this is my first post!
I've acquired a few PAMs during my short start in rep collecting and so far I narrowed it down to 3, actually its down to 2 now the 01B and the 217. After owning a wide variety of these first hand, I can finally say I know exactly what I want. I prefer the sausage dial PAMs and the original pre-v watches. Theres something about the early collection that reminds me of the original history Panerai. Take a look and let me know what you think. I cant say all my purchases were smart ones but every noobie makes his mistakes.
I am thinking about replacing the 176 with is the 02B or a 5218-201A. The person who bought the 176 went totally nuts over acquiring it and am glad its going to another PAM freak .
Here are some photos of my small collection.
The 01B needs quite a few mods and I think it'll be fun acquiring the pieces over time. I just got the correct 01B case back yesterday, needs to get a nice fat and flat lume, dsn hands, install the tall CP, palp crown, and I'm dreaming when I say this a JF case set lol, not to mention a dsn sapphire. Quite a long list of parts but I'm sure one day it will get finished.
As for the 217 I think I really enjoy it as it is with all its 'flaws' as a rep. This is one of the pieces I just enjoy having and dont care about having it fully modded.
The 176 thats going in the mail today going to miss this one