Victoria Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 VICTORIA'S PANERAI COLLECTION ...well, so far. I first started collecting Panerai watches two weeks into my rep career, which started shortly before I registered on this site, 17 June 2007. A month later, and I had bought these 11 models. Sadly, the Fiddy seen to the left had to be returned, having arrived with that exploding "sapphire" crystal. But don't worry. There are 4 more PAMs on jetplanes, as we speak... And yes, I will get a DSN Ultimate Fiddy one day. You can take that to the bank. Left to Right: PAM 217h (TWP). Strap by Tootall, RWI forum member, custom-made model B2 vintage. PAM 127 (Forum Member): Rep strap. Buckle momentarily being used on above. PAM 199 (Paul): Strap by Greg Stevens Design, custom-made Crazy Horse in black stitch. PAM 183h (TWP): OEM calf strap. PVD Buckle by TWP. Left to Right: PAM 210 (TWP). Rep strap. But ordered a custom-made StrapCulture Rad Historic #2 for it, already. PAM 190 (TWP): Strap, the Metta Catherina -- made of 200+ year-old Russian leather hide salvaged from a shipwrecked Danish ship, via Risti. PAM 118 (Forum Member): Strap, PAV 91 via Timeconnection.biz. The Holy Grail of Panerai straps. Fantasy Mini-Fiddy (Paul): Strap by Officine Firenze by Mario Paci, "Medici, Vecchia Sella in Noce" via Timeconnection.biz. Left to Right: REDUX PAM 111h (Andrew). Strap by "V", forum member, custom strapmaker, made of select Greek hide. PAM 154 (Toro Bravo, Repgeeks in-house Collector): OEM "waffle" black strap. Have bought two OEM buckles on eBay, which are on their way. PAM 076 (Forum Member): Strap, PAV 99 via Timeconnection.biz. STILL TO ARRIVE: PAM 111h, PAM 177h, PAM 113 (Andrew). Lumed/ARed PAM 005 (TWP). Have bought 31 straps, with well over 25 on their way, including StrapWorks, PawMarker, Simona, Zeugma, etc. and also two by Savage of RWI fame. NOTE: The OEM straps above, especially the waffle pattern, I have been reliably informed are almost certainly not OEMs. Ah well. Comments not only sought, but welcomed.
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 I just wrote a really witty post about your collection... Then deleted the entire thing. Im not sure there is anything to say about what you have there. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Except for HOLY SH%^!!!! Thats one hell of a collection!!! Wear each and every one of them in good health!
b16a2 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Wow, a trip to the Doctor for some medication for that Paneraitis! To accumulate such a wonderful collection of Pam's in that timescale is nothing short of a miracle! Beautiful collection!
robertk Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Wow! A "died in the wool" Panerai addict! Great collection.
Victoria Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Posted August 3, 2007 I just wrote a really witty post about your collection... I do that all the time, then my power goes off, or I press delete by mistake, and all my witty retorts evaporate before my very eyes. Just so that you know, I'm hilarious. Except for HOLY SH%^!!!! Thats one hell of a collection!!! Wear each and every one of them in good health! THANK YOU, CARLSBADROLEX!! God willing, I will, and with the knowledge accrued here, I will improve the collection incrementally every day.
Victoria Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Posted August 3, 2007 Wow, a trip to the Doctor for some medication for that Paneraitis! Owning a Panerai is like... ...eating M&Ms. ...munching Fritos ...snacking on peanuts ...owning Jimmy Choos You CANNOT have just one. To accumulate such a wonderful collection of Pam's in that timescale is nothing short of a miracle! Beautiful collection! THANKS TOO! I am very proud. Of my collection, but also, a little proud of myself. *g*
Victoria Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Posted August 3, 2007 Wow! A "died in the wool" Panerai addict! Great collection. HEY! How did you know I dyed my hair? Robert, you couldn't have made me happier with your comment!
Kollektor Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 To my fellow OCD PAM Freak: you are one cool Bird. Wear them all in good health!
Victoria Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Posted August 3, 2007 Lookin' good! Mercy boku, Cornerstone. I know I have a lot of cheapie versions, but that's okay. There are a few that are not my cuppa, and if I had paid more than what I did, I would've been upset. And would've had less cash on hand to buy MORE. MORE MORE MORE! That's my by-word. I am Capitalism walking in high-heels.
Victoria Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Posted August 3, 2007 To my fellow OCD PAM Freak: you are one cool Bird. Wear them all in good health! Bless you, my son! Yes, one cannot be a true collector and not be the tiniest bit obsessive-compulsive. That's why I am up at 2:33 AM awaiting an email reply from a Chinese collector...damn these timezones.
cableguy Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 they all look the same..... minus the different straps you are nuts.... I think I'll order a 111h or 112 from TWP and get 20 straps. ;-)
fitmic Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Hey Vic, you got a serious PAM-addiction. May I ask how long you and your bf/husband been collecting reps?
ajoesmith Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Really nice but i think you need a little help
scoobs1971 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Good lord! You've been really bitten by the compulsive-obsessive rep collectors desease! But, I'm still missing a GMT (PAM089?) and chrono (PAM212/253?) in your collection.......... Would look lovely on a nice ladies' wrist Love your new avattar, by the way!
Watchmeister Posted August 3, 2007 Report Posted August 3, 2007 Very impressive. I predict that within the next few months you will give in and buy a gen as well.
Victoria Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Posted August 3, 2007 Very impressive. I predict that within the next few months you will give in and buy a gen as well. Kruzer, it's like you KNOW me. I've already made discreet inquiries...
Maikel Posted August 4, 2007 Report Posted August 4, 2007 You sure your name isn't PAM? Nice collection you have there...your second addiction will probably be "straps"!
Victoria Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Posted August 4, 2007 You sure your name isn't PAM? That's my middle name! Nice collection you have there...your second addiction will probably be "straps"! Thanks, Maikel. I figure that buying 15 reps and 50 straps is better than buying 1 gen, and having money left over for MAYBE 5 straps. Though I am cash-strapped (groan) at the moment, at least I have loads of goodies to look at it for years to come.
ximenes Posted August 4, 2007 Report Posted August 4, 2007 vbarrett... I haven't pee'd myself in ages.
Victoria Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Posted August 4, 2007 vbarrett... I haven't pee'd myself in ages. Aww, thanks, X! I am very gratified as to the replies, and what they said. I know it takes A LOT to impress members of this high-calibre board so I am doubly honoured. By the way, Fitmic, as mentioned in one of my 600+ posts , my boyfriend is not into watches at all. I will try to change that in time. (Off for the night. See you guys tomorrow!)
swdivad Posted August 4, 2007 Report Posted August 4, 2007 Great collection of watches and beautiful strap choices VB!!!^^^ Your collecting pattern looks vaguely familiar LOL Yes, you will have a gen soon, but just to let you know.... it gets worse, trust me^^ Wear them well!
cornerstone Posted August 4, 2007 Report Posted August 4, 2007 my boyfriend is not into watches at all. I will try to change that in time. That's going to be tougher when the lady of the house is sporting a fiddy! He's going to need a 53mm U-Boat just to keep up appearances!
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