I remember those days myself. I remember when people started talking about Panerai. I had no idea about PAM as I was looking for a Cartier as my first rep rather than a Rollie. The second rep I ever bought was a horrific PAM base with an ultra cool pizza cutter crown...I remember thinking it was the coolest thing ever until I became a little better versed in the ways of panerai. I am enjoying the shift. I mean how many PAM could you possibly have? I want a good diversified collection instead. I have come to the point that I am now concentrating on having a few highly modded quality pieces rather than a bunch of watches.