I went to Glasgow this friday to see Iron Maiden, and after the gig a got a ride home to my friends in Edinburgh.
Early the following morning went out sightseeing, and went to a really nice pub.
I spotted a PAM on a wrist. For some strange reason I guess most of us have some kind of watch radar.
After a few pints, I had the courage to face him.
- That's a Panerai, right?
- Yes, how did you know?
- I'm a watch nut.
- I love your Double Eagle, I have one myself.
We talked for a couple of minutes, when I finally asked if he's watch is real or a rep.
Of course it was genuine, a 177. He has 14 PAMs in his collection. MASSIVE!
I had to tell him that my Double Eagle was fake.
- No f**king way! I have the same watch too, and yours is not a fake!
Then I showed him the back of the watch. He was stunned, and I told him that there are some really good Panerai fakes too. I didn't want to talk too mutch about PAM reps, afraid of spoiling his day, telling him that our PAMs are fantastic.
I had a good time talking about watches, since my friends hate my addiction!