M8TES ALERT >>> CODE RED >> THE MOST EXCITING POST OF MY LIFE , PLS PLS READ >>
July 1 2010 at 5:00 PM
M8TES is GR8 (Login HammerHammer) High Heid Yin from IP address 121.208.118.93
*** Proudly Introducing ***
Special Edition PAM 360 Paneristi's 10th Anniversary Commemorative Panerai Watch
..................... Let me try to explain ........ as a self confessed Panerai Insanely Passionate Risti
To say I was EXCITED would have been the worlds biggest understatement when the concept of a PANERISTI 10th Anniversary Watch came knocking
..............................Something inside went BING and I went BANG ,, the rest is HISTORY
Recognition & Appreciation MUST go to Sig. Bonati and everyone at Officine Panerai ,, Millie Millie Grazie
Supreme THANKS to Paddy & Alexandra Zoller >> they pulled it OFF and made it HAPPEN >>> ALSO to the MOD Team who designed the concept and steered the Ship to Fruition >> The journey was long and with hurdles but we DID IT >> What a GR8 bunch of blokes , the Best
GR8 JOB M8TES We built this Watch >>> I'm PROUD of that >>> Kick arse u bet !
In review >> Da best looking PVD 44 Luminor ever built imho (just look at that dial with so much patina + OP Logo its a GoGo) and ,,, with OUR name on it ,, * PANERISTI * representing all we have worked for and created here in our community ,, our family ,, dats RIGHT >>>> ITS TEN YEARS OF PANERISTI >>> WE MADE THAT HAPPEN ,, a decade , dats 10 whole Years >> one thing I have learnt from my accident is that 10 years can be a LONG time , for some a LIFETIME , i happen to THINK this is Da SEXIEST Pam Period , on behalf of all the MODS , I hope u will AGREE >>>
Pam 360 (full circle) In honor of OUR BROTHER BBQ ,, his Spirit and Code will live on in this Panerai , he was a huge part of this watch being made , RIP BBQ , Missed but NEVER >> Forgotten
This will not just be a watch to me ,,, i REALLY feel that way , she will always remind me of who we are , what we do , and when I strap her on , I'll always smile no matter where I am or what I'm going through I'll look down and smile ,, This watch will remind me of all of YOU , I'd trade every watch I own to have this on my wrist when I'm meeting my maker ! Lets now focus in on the MAGIC that this watch will create , i think about the PRIDE my mates will feel when they strap her on ,, besides being $$ Bang 4 ya Buck $$ for what you get , it represents something we have all put our blood sweat and tears into making what it is today .... www.paneristi.com .... I think we can be PROUD of So Much MORE than just the Watch .........
...... Thats PROVENANCE ..... M8TES is GR8 .....
I know I attach too much sentiment to my watches for me it's the SENTIMENT that makes the watch Special, Feelings, Emotions , Memories , the HISTORY & DNA behind it ????
That's the REAL MAGIC in this Watch to me ,, I think that is why i collect Panerai and am a Paneristi (confirmed by the tattoo under my watch PANERISTI)
Where will i wear this Panerai >>>> To the grave baby , To the Grave , its the M8TES ,, Love and Support behind OUR brand that I LOVE So MUCH
Thank you PANERISTI & PANERAI one and all for giving me so MUCH MORE than just this Watch , U Bet
And the PRICE you ask >>>>> 5,500 EURO , $6700 USD , 630,000 JPY , 52,500 HKD , How DOES that Sound ????
Millie Grazie Sig. Bonati >> M8TES RATES RULE
SO HOW DO U GO ABOUT REGISTERING INTEREST IN PAM 360 >> Start by NOT MAILING & NOT CALLING any AD or Boutique instead do THIS >>>>>
send an email to:
officinepanerai@panerai.com
Include: Name, address, phone #, email addy
PLEASE No calls or emails to boutiques or AD's or U will have ZERO Hope , thats a FACT !!!!!!!
This watch is dedicated to the members and contributors to Paneristi >> Everyone who emails a request to purchase might have a chance to get one
I know ONLY too well its NOT a Perfect World , with only 300 units , some m8tes will Score and some will Not , But EVERYBODY will get a chance
MANY THANKS MUST GO TO OUR BROTHER ARIF FOR MAKING OUR IDEAS COME TO LIFE
The MAIN Man Paddy will be updating us all from here on out , some more images and specifics to follow SOON !!!!!!
What Watch ,, it's the M8TES behind my brand that I LOVE ,, the Watch is just the GPS
A decade on ,, I COPY it now ,, More than EVER b4 >> it's a PANERAI & behind every Panerai is a PANERISTI
And dat , SIMPLY blows me away ,, U Bet....................... BBQ & Drew RIP Feel the Passion ,, Respect the DNA ,, Cheers & Beers ,,, Hoo Roo Hammer
This message has been edited by HammerHammer from IP address 121.208.118.93 on Jul 17, 2010 11:58 AM This message has been edited by HammerHammer from IP address 121.208.118.93 on Jul 1, 2010 5:14 PM
Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.
-Rich Cook
That is a beautiful piece of work.
A big thanks and congratulations to all of you who have been involved in it's development.
Any idea of when they plan on productionalization and delivery?
Thanks to Alan, Paddy and all who are making this possible!
July 1 2010, 8:46 PM
E mail sent.
I'm feel'n lucky:)
"Life's an adventure, you might as well wear a Panerai"
Steve in NJ
270,249,26,305 io sono vivo...so i ride
Alaska: The Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline thru Atigun Pass in The Brooks Range across the Tundra on Dalton Hwy (aka the Haul Rd) north of the Arctic Circle
Re: BTW >>> I can't WAIT for 4 our 10th Anniv Roll Call Wrist Shot ;-)) >>>>>
July 1 2010, 9:21 PM
Well, let me please use this occation to extend great grattitude to our community. On a persona behalf this community has crated stong friendships accross geography, religion, politics, professiona as well as personal choices. This I'm proud of beeing a member of paneria or no panerai.
PROBS to you who made this happen - you know who you are!
in the world when it comes to being picked for anything really, but as someone who is on the site daily, I simply can't wait to see all the wrist shots. Congrats in advance to those who are fortunate enough to own one.
GR8 News Alan!!!! I would be so proud to get one!!! Count me in too....>>>
July 8 2010, 10:25 PM
>>>
PAM360 sounds like 360° of a circle, a symbol of perfection!!! The 10th P.com Anniversary Pannie is THE Panerai I was dreaming of secretly!!!
Thanks to all m8's that made it possible, thanks Alan for sharing such a good news with us mon ami!!!! Thanks to Panerai and Sig. Bonati for such a recognition!!!
Hope to get one these, fingers crossed!
Count me in!
Cheers,
Amazing if i think back; it's probably IS the most visited website for me in the past 10 years hahaha...it's almost like a daily dose of heart medicine.
But, yes, it has been a really great journey and look how our beloved brand has grown all these years. So many new enthusiasts and it's always a great pleasure to meet so many new Ristis.
to Hammer, Paddy, Alexandra, and all others: WHAT A GREAT JOB and whether i can get it or not; Congrats for a great work done for the greatest watch community.
Without you, no one would have came to enjoy what we all love today. Thank you sir
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It is a happy circumstance that when nature gives us true burning desires, she also gives us the means to satisfy them - E. Seykota
This thread is a pure example of the life and spirit in this community. There is nothing
July 2 2010, 12:49 AM
you can compare it to because it is unique in so many ways. 8 hours and the responses and support are still pouring in. Just stunning. What a wonderful gift OP, Sig Bonati, the Mods, Guy, Asi and anyone else involved have given this community to honor it with a timepiece such as this. Thank you all. Whether I am able to attain one or not, I am just honored every day to be in the company of the members of this community.
Absolutely extraordinary. Gorgeous watch - I hope all of those who have contributed over the early years to this forum have the opportunity to wear this watch. Such recognition - I guess Panerai has not forgotten those loyal Paneristi that made the brand so special. Congratulation!
The coolest thing next to a "vintage" logo, which is a tad out of reach for me and many others. Thanks to all who made this possible and hoping I'm one of the lucky few to get one!
Thank you to all involved in making this happen - what an incredible>>>
July 1 2010, 5:31 PM
watch and opportunity/honor to have one. Even if I am not picked, I am so thrilled that this has come to fruition and will be enjoyed by a very lucky 300 indeed!
Thank you Sig. Bonati and everyone at Panerai and thank you to everyone at P.com who were involved in this labor of love.
a sexy beast! . . . .thanks to all of those who labored to bring this to fruition . ..and kudos to Panerai for continuing to recognize passion behind the brand.
especially to Sig. Bonati, Paddy, the MODS team and Hammer to make it happens...
really wish to have this watch as part of my soul.. with my name engraved at the back.
Everything that is Panerai DNA on this beauty.
Hats off and congratulations to Allan, Paddy, Alexandra, the Mod team and Signore Bonati!
Hope that I'm lucky enough to receive one.
Really having a tough... time... concentrating... at work!! =))
July 1 2010, 8:46 PM
Dear Mr. Bonati, Mr. Pulli, all the Moderators, everyone at Panerai, and of course everyone here on Paneristi- Thank you so much for this unbelievable specimen of Panerai DNA!! =)
Most importantly, thank you for providing such a venue like Paneristi- a place where great friendships are born. =))
Fingers crossed and bleeding, but congrads to the future lucky members of these special 300!! =)))
I am finally able to digest what's going down. A collaboration of work by selfless Ristis have led up to the release of one of the most beautiful PAMs I will ever see. Never thought anyone could persuade OP to use that dial on any of their modern lineup!
In short, GREAT job, you guys, whoever involved. And thank you to OP for listening and coming up with such a beauty!
Okay i left a short response cuz i had to send the email but
July 1 2010, 5:58 PM
201/a esque dial! patina'd! PVD'd! This is AMAZING, I feel like a kid again right now! I really hope I can get one of these beauties!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Paddy, Alexandra, Sig. Bonati and everyone else involved in making this happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a special watch indeed! Panerai really hit the mark square on the head with the PAM 360... the case color, classic logo dial, sublime patina of the lume, the price point for a SE... right down to the 360 degree "community" reference. This watch really has a real immediate appeal that moves me
Crossing my fingers on this one
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"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women" -- Conan the Barbarian
"If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five
years there'd be a shortage of sand."
-- Nobel prize-winning economist Milton Friedman (1912 - 2006)
Congrats to all those who worked so very hard on this >
July 1 2010, 6:08 PM
project to bring this beauty to fruition! It's a fantastic looking watch and it will have a very special meaning to all those lucky enough to get one, and at a such a VERY nice price TOO!
As a proud owner of a Pam 195, I can tell you all of the "stuff" we buy during our live times, that there all only a few things that really have meaning to them, that are true keepers if you will. This exciting new pam looks to be a KEEPER IMHO....
Congrats to Paneristi.com for putting this wonderful and generous watch offering together. And a special THANK-YOU to Mr. Bonati and Panerai for giving this project their approval and support.
A special personal note: For all of those thinking of applying for this very special watch, and this is especially intended for all you heartless, thoughtless and money hungry flippers out there, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, for once in your scumbag lives, have a little heart and please don't send your names in.... There are FAR to many good Paneristi who want and deserve to own this watch who were maybe not around for the Pam 195's or lucky enough or couldn't afford a Pam 203, please don't muddle the mix by submitting your name if your sole intent is to flip this watch! Please, is that really so very much to ask?
And for those inquiring minds who question my position on this, NO, I will NOT be submitting my name for this watch. I am very very lucky to own and I highly treasure my Pam 195 and my Pam 203. The gentlemanly thing to do is to allow others a shot at this beauty so they to can have a watch that hopefully brings them as much meaning as my two favorite watches do to me.
Re: Congrats to all those who worked so very hard on this >
July 1 2010, 11:30 PM
What a fantastic job! Congrats to all who worked to put this special piece together.
Lets hope this amazing piece ends up in the hands of fellow Paneristi, flippers please pass
on this one.
+1 on what you said and thanks for your efforts in the past as well.
BTW, thanks for your help a while back and I hope you enjoyed the sweater.
Cheers,
Bruce
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-- Jean-Marie Schaller
Thoughtful Dean. As a newer member, that wasn't a part of this great community when those 2 special pieces came out, I appreciate the extra spot, that might lead to the opportunity to own this very special pam
Hope alls good!
Thx,
Adam
"AR"
"You will never be happy with what you get, until you are happy with what you have."
...What a great reply to this very exciting post. I'm very sure that you would have been of the select few to be chosen to own one of these Pam 360's. So very noble of you to give up your spot to any one of us that weren't around for some of the other special productions like the 195 or 203. Cheers Dean!
I know how this has become a passion for you and a few others over the last several months. I have my fingers crossed. It would be an honor to share with my other Paneristi brethren!
Big D
27, 112, 232
If You Don't Go, You Can't Come Back.
Christmas in JULY !! I believe is the expression which sums
July 1 2010, 6:10 PM
up this watch well.
I hope I get one.
Great Grandpa Fuld
"If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five
years there'd be a shortage of sand."
-- Nobel prize-winning economist Milton Friedman (1912 - 2006)
and all the moderators who worked hard for this! I love it
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It is a happy circumstance that when nature gives us true burning desires, she also gives us the means to satisfy them - E. Seykota
Amazing....thanks to all that made this happen.
I just had to pick up my jaw and let my boss punch me under the belt a few
times to make sure I was awake.
Amazing, beautiful embodyment of what this Community >
July 1 2010, 6:58 PM
is about and I would be truly proud and honored to have the opportunity to share and wear this Panerai.
Many thanks to Sig. Bonati and everyone at Officine Panerai and especially to everyone who this special edition possible, Paddy, Alexandra, and all the Mods.
I have been waiting for this historic announcement for quite some time now. It is a gorgeous piece and I will feel most honoured if I am deemed worthy! #18 would be my choice if/when that day arrives. Of course, I would be thrilled with ANY number!
Thanks to all involved. A truly magical post Hammer!
hml
There are so many of us that want to buy and keep this watch. People who would only sell it under the worst of financial circumstances.
Perhaps the Mods can post the list of owners with the watch number, so the community can see who the flippers are???
Not sure if somethign like that is viable, I just know that those of us who don't get chosen to get one are going to be sad to see the sell listing in the CM a couple of days after they are delivered, likely at a huge mark-up.
idk if this watch will be flipper proof, but the emotion behind this watch
July 1 2010, 7:35 PM
is so strong that i don't see people holding back if and when they show up in the CM or DM. That's all i'll say because I don't want to take a turn to negative town here, i'm on top of the world right now!!!! Fantastic job again to everyone involved, I feel like Panerai really gave us the whole deal on this watch, and just the special meaning behind it is just an added kicker, Paneristi, M8s, Community, BBQ all wrapped up into a beautiful pre-v style, PVD, Patina'd beauty!
This is fantastic and awesome. This is my 1 year anniversary with Paneristi and Panerai after getting into this mess last June 2009. Great job to everyone at Paneristi and Panerai's generosity.
What a fantastic gesture from Sig. Bonati, Paneristi and Panerai
July 1 2010, 7:45 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed, but even if I don't get one, no hard feelings just hope my brothers that are able to snag one enjoy it and never ever post it on the CM, that would just be a shame.
"I have my rules. Never collect anything youd never wear. I own watches that are valuable but dont scream theyre valuable. And theres watches I could buy for a quarter of that money, that everybody in the room would go, Wow, that guys got cash. Im not a watch snob." -John Mayer
An amazingly striking piece with a proper meaning. I love it!
July 1 2010, 7:55 PM
Not only is it incredibly cool looking, but it pays much deserved reapect to this very community. The inscription on the back is perfect - I'm glad they didn't take it beyond something subtle.
Such a great offering...I'd surely wear one with pride!
I've been reading paneristi.com since 2004 when I purchased my first of many Panerais. In all those years I never expected to see such a post!
Congrats to Hammer and thank you to all involved in this marvelous project.
Verrrrrry niiiiice (Borat Stylee) - well done to all involved! nt
July 1 2010, 8:03 PM
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What a special day! Allow me a moment, please >>> >>> >>>
July 1 2010, 8:28 PM
to give a BIG "Thank You" to Sig. Bonati and everyone at Officine Panerai for making such an incredible piece for so many to enjoy.
And a big thank you to the MOD Team (and Arif) that have been working behind the scenes to help make the PAM 360 happen.
Whether I get one or not (but man, I sure do hope I get one) doesn't take away from what is really happening here. It is quite an honor to be part of a community where the company we represent takes the time to show us their appreciation....in this manner (could it get any better?? I think NOT!). It doesn't take long to understand what a Big Deal this really is.
As far as the design goes .... well, I would have to say it's perfect in every way. The PVD, the patina'd numbers, the case back .... WOW!! What a looker!!
I can't even imagine how I would feel looking down at my wrist and seeing THAT!!!
Hammer said it best .... Da SEXIEST Pam ... period!!
Right now ... for me ... there is NO other watch I would rather own. Not one! It will represent so much ... this community ... and every person that makes it what it is. Those that are here now, those that were here before me, and more importantly, those that are no longer with us.
Every person (raised glass), every post (shared laugh), every word we've ever read or written, will be a part of this watch.
Special, indeed.
Congrats to all that will be fortunate enough to have THIS ONE in their collection.
For me ... I'll be sitting here with my fingers crossed.
Cheers!
Eddie "Sharkman" Sanchez
"It's all about the patina, Baby!"
P U R A V I D A !
The pleasure of what we enjoy is lost by wanting more ~ fortune cookie
There is no other community I would much rather be a part of than this. People, no matter the distance in between are all connected by the passion we have for this brand. It is so heartwarming that the company behind it also connects itself with us, no matter how big it has grown.
I will be hoping and praying that I may be one of the lucky ones to call a 360 mine. If not, I'll just put my name in the hat for the 20th anniversary edition.
Cheers to everyone who makes it SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A WATCH!
Great post Eddie! I couldn't agree more. I can't afford the watch right now but feel touched that Panerai cared enough about our community that they put this together. Even though I won't have this on my wrist - I feel like if it is on the wrist of a brother/sister - then it is still a gift to me.
I think that the effort and time put into this watch is what this site is all about. And like yourself even if I don't get one the presence of it's existance is exciting and has meaning to all who share this website.
and a special thanks to you from me for your offer to help prior. You are truly worthy and deserve this piece of history as you are a STAPLE in this community!!
Cheers,
Bruce
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In a watch, you will see the brain of the engineer, the heart of the designer, the eye of the artist and the hand of the watchmaker.
-- Jean-Marie Schaller
And to all the Mods behind the scenes that worked this one through many many thanks..
And to the guys at OP AB, AZ...many thanks for listening to a bunch of passionate nutters!!!
E Mail sent, what a great design to those that helped in its architecture.
[IMG][/IMG] Reserve World Champion NFR Champion World Record Holder 02' Olympic Athlete and all around good guy!! Pam 104E Pam 26K Pam 285K B&R BR01-94 Breitling Super Avenger Tag "beater"
AMAZING!!!! Email sent to Panerai...I hope to be one of the lucky ones to have this amazing pieces strapped to my wrist. PVD/logo dial...can't get any better!!!!
Even the price-point has BBQ written all over it. That's about as much as he ever wanted to pay for any watch. It's as nice as can be. To quote our good friend Jack Nicholson "it makes me want to be a better man."
I'm in...to get one would make my day...#102 would drive my crazy.
Great job mods and all involved. Thanks in barrels here!!!
Grazie anticipatamente Sig. B.!!!
All the best,
Hagen
Great looking watch. Just had a conversation yesterday with a fellow risti when I described this exact piece, only in a 47mm case. I'm hoping to see one with my name on it. Great job to all those involved!
Thank you for the opportunity, this is wonderful, but...
July 1 2010, 9:46 PM
at this point in time, i will have to pass. But I can't describe how wonderful it was to be included in such
an historical and touching event.
Thanks. Tim.
ROCK ON MONKEY BOY! EVERYBODY WAVE FOR MONKEY BOY! I SAY EVERYBODY DANCE FOR MONKEY BOY!
Re: M8TES ALERT >>> CODE RED >> THE MOST EXCITING POST OF MY LIFE , PLS PLS READ >
July 1 2010, 10:03 PM
allthough only lurking for me, paneristi is the only site i visit every day. you guys don't know how much you mean to all of us out there who really enjoy reading all your posts.
throughout the years I've lived along with you, read your stories and laughed an cried when your stories touched me.
Hammer I remember the morning when I turned on my computer and read the terrible news about your accident, during the rest of the day, your friends kept us posted about your condition. During the next days, weeks and months and eventually years you have been an inspiration to many more people than you probably realise. It's good seeing that one's live can dramatically change but the core stays intact. Respect for that.
Speaking for myself being a one-watch person (I've saved long and hard to buy my 177, about 7 years after first seeing a panerai and instantly falling in love with it) who's not able to do a lot of exciting and mentionable things :
I love coming to paneristi and reading about the porsche rallys / motor trips or seeing brads photo's or travelling along with nad or seeing all the stuff that ride used to be doing or living the life haagen has (best job in the world !) !!
so thank you guys for being my idols, paneristi rules !
Super coooooooool !!!!!! ....Dreams can indeed come true Bijo ...>>>
July 1 2010, 10:26 PM
Sure I've seen that beautiful PVD bugger before???..... Must have been in amongst some hardcore watch porn I was thumbing somewhere of in my dreams m8!!
Paneristi SE 360....All the PreV years and all we have been in these first ten years, and sooooooo many more to come... for me... all of it so brilliantly encapsulated in this lovely package, just perfect!.... It's the watch that Pre Vendome Panerai really should have made....A PVD 2 liner Logo with a smokin' fat & juicy dial ... criiiiiikey BUSHY!!!!!!!!! .....
Massive thanks to all involved for making this one tick!! ... monumental stuff!!!! ... Here's hoping I get the chance to be the guardian of one of the 300!!
I cant imagine anything to say but..WOWWWWWWWWW!!!!....
July 1 2010, 10:33 PM
Great job to all in Paneristi.com who are involved in bringing this to reality! I am in agreement with Hammer...truly the best 44 Luminor )))..fingers crossed as I too had sent the email!!!!!!
An excellent idea in my opinion. This is one that should NOT be for flippers, and as a community, we do have some control of what people can and can't do on this site. For this one - if you sell, you sell at original cost or less! (Though why would you? For me, if I'm lucky enough, it will be with me for ever).
Cheers from Ho Chi Minh City!
Malcolm, an Englishman formerly in Mumbai, but now in Vietnam!
Thanks to Panerai & Paneristi, for creating such a special watch for such a special group!
July 1 2010, 10:54 PM
Congrats to Paneristi.com for 10 great years... and thanks to all for making this 'dream' now a reality ~
For once, a Base I can wear
"I bought a really nice watch! Its a Panerai. The Italian Navy used to wear these back in the day. Its kind of hard to get, so I had to make some calls and figure it out. Its very nice."
the most replies to a post ever? I've only been on here for 3 of the 10 years and never seen more than this, any of the long term members remember more replies than this?
Mondo : Laredo, Texas. (USA)
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I'm sorry, I cant hear you over the sound of how awesome my Panerai's are!!!
I am so proud to be a Paneristi. And love to see Panerai offical to show their true love to us.
Really really love the watch. Hope that I can get one. I like to have #26 if possible.
I'm proud of my K0001/1300 Panerai 000. Having the number one watch is in it's own right extremely special to me as a Paneristi and brother in the madness we share. I won't put my name in the hat because I have been blessed already with a special watch. Best of luck to all who try for this beauty. Thank you in no special order to Hammer, Paddy, Sig. Bonati, BBQ, Guy Verbist, Alexandra, O.P. and all of our wonderful Moderator's. All the best, Mark A. Brletic
I'm too new at this to deserve one and too broke....
July 2 2010, 1:17 AM
.... but what a great concept!! Early congratulations to the lucky few, thanks to all involved for making this model a reality. A truly gorgeous design!
Congrats Alan, and to those who worked to make it happen. It was the GTG's, and our conversation in the back of the BHB that made me realize what the passion is all about. Thx 4 sharing it!
"AR"
"You will never be happy with what you get, until you are happy with what you have."
FANTASTIC!!!! What a compilation of features in a Watch!!! OLD SCHOOL!!!
July 2 2010, 2:07 AM
Nice!!
Love it!!! Perfect combination of old school features.
Now let's hope the flippers don't do overtime on this one......
Granted, owners have the right to sell with fiscal emergencies and family... Nobody looking to obtain a pam360
should be looking to make a profit on others misfortunes.
Sensational...great work all involved...here's hoping :-) nt
July 2 2010, 2:13 AM
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'Sir Guy (The Patient) of The Highlands'
************NSW Australia************
"Physical evidence cannot be wrong, it cannot perjure itself, it cannot be wholly absent. Only its interpretation can err. Only human failure to find it, study and understand it, can diminish its value." Paul L. Kirk, 'Crime Investigation', New York: Interscience Publishers, 1953. Page 4.
Thank you very much to Sig.Bonati, Panerai, p.com moderators and everyone who are involves and make this project happens.
Above all, thank you for providing such a great community where people who share same passion has a chance to know one another, even we live in different parts of the World.
breaking my silence after a long time LURKING as this occasion marks a SPECIAL day for Panerai and its community. Truly an incredible gesture from Panerai corporate and a special thanks to all mods and individuals responsible for this special watch. Regardless if I or anyone else who is fortunate enough to receive one, it is still clear that the Panerai community is UNIQUE in the watch world!!
Cheers,
Bruce
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In a watch, you will see the brain of the engineer, the heart of the designer, the eye of the artist and the hand of the watchmaker.
-- Jean-Marie Schaller
Re: M8TES ALERT >>> CODE RED >> THE MOST EXCITING POST OF MY LIFE , PLS PLS READ >
July 2 2010, 3:10 AM
Wow!!! That is a great looking watch. It just goes to show how great a community like this is. I glad to be a member. Thanks guys and let me be the first to say congrats to those who get a chance to own one. Wear them well.
As a lurker since 2004 who has only posted a few times, it still amazes me how generous and incredible this community is! Shame on me for being so shy and not getting to know you wonderful people more.....I need to make a new New Years resolution! Hammer, you are Sooooooo awesome and awe inspiring to me. It has usually been a post involving your tenacity and courage that has always moved me to add a small posting. As a previous lurker who promises to mend my ways and attempt to do my part in the community here, I would hope I too could register in the pool of hopes in getting this watch.
Thank you all in this wonderful community. I have learned more then I can remember about Panerai.....and feel like I have vicariously gotten to know several of you. I hope to be more of a part of the community from now on. Thank you to all involved in making such an awesome watch available.
Hammer, Paddy and all - I have been watching this growing thread all day - this July 1st, my B-day.....
A fantastic new beautiful Panerai 360 announced on this day makes the celebration so much sweeter.
Congrats on the gorgeous creation! The DNA is very pure & strong with this one.
Dr. Ernie
A really nice watch with special meaning to paneristi.com....
congrats to whomever selected to be able to have this watch..... amazing piece for amazing risti....
Wow... I come back from a long break and I find this waiting for me, haha...
July 2 2010, 5:34 AM
Huge congratulations and thanks to all of those who made this watch possible! And a big thank you to everyone at Panerai for continuing to support this truly special community. I semi-recently obtained a very special watch, and this one would just be sweet icing on the cake. Whether or not I'm lucky enough to get one, it's nice to know that the spirit and passion we share for this brand and for this community will forever be enshrined in this magnificent piece.
THIS IS WHY I LOVE PANERAI AND ITS COMMUNITY. CANT WAIT!!!
July 2 2010, 5:54 AM
First of all, thank you so much Sig. Bonatti and the Panerai crew for making this possible, and special thanks to Hammer the M8tes and all the people who make this special watch for us the loyalists
So, hopefully i will be one of the 300 lucky people who will get a chance to get this lovely watch.
and even better gesture. I hope there are more than 300 available. If anything, hope they can go by the annual roll call. Fantastic work to everyone that made this happen. This is one watch that will never be sold.
Thanks to everyone involved in making this happen! Truly a great recognition of this amazing community. From all the messages already generated, I'm sure I'm already way too late - but email sent!!
Thanks again to all involved - SUPERB!!
Cheers from Ho Chi Minh City!
Malcolm, an Englishman formerly in Mumbai, but now in Vietnam!
thanks to all of those who made this possible and all the Ristis that were here since the beginning that helped make this dream become a reality. At this point I can only dream of having one! Good luck to everyone.
This is indeed an amazing piece. Thanks! Will buy whether it is limited or not. Have registered my interest by sending email. Don't know what's the criteria for selecting the buyer? Hope it won't get traded around at some crazy price as I think that's not what it intended to be.....
I'm an occasional poster but daily reader since 2005 and Paneristi.com is responsible for giving me the PAM virus! I was a student at that time and I suffered a lot before buying a 210 with my first salary
What is great is that this project will allow each paneristi to get a chance to admire the TRUE logo dial daily without (or almost) heavy financial consideration!
Once again congrats to Panerai and all the team who made this happen!
Seb
in fact the best looking modern PAM i've seen. Very impressive Mods were able to get Panerai to do this. Also Panerai deserve lots of credit for agreeing to make it and to keep it at a reasonable price. All around very impressive. Thanks
Hammer--no one can bring down the house like YOU my friend--LOL
July 2 2010, 10:35 AM
Wow--what a response, what a great project and what an effort and example of teamwork by all that had a hand in this.
Never thought, never even DREAMED that I'd still be posting on this forum TEN years later.
Never imagined a watch resource/forum would morph into a community.
NEVER knew that a community could pull together in so many ways, so many times to show the absolute best aspects of human nature, sharing, caring and fellowship.
I'm in awe of what Paneristi has come to represent, and this watch, this effort represents all of that.
Fantastic intro by a top bloke, to what is one of the nicest PAM models i've ever seen and to top it off - in celebration of what is the best online forum (not just watch forum) ever!
Kudos to Panerai and all those involved - the PAM 360 is stunning!
That is unbelievable! The watch itself looks unbelievable but the sentiments attached to its creation and excusion are even more amazing! Kudos to Panerai and Paneristi for making this a reality!!!
NO FLIPPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 2 2010, 1:36 PM
Email sent, everything now crossed - can the moderators ensure we have a no flipping policy on this watch? If anyone wants to sell theirs they cannot sell it on the forum for more than the original price. It would be shame for the more unscrupulous members to stock pile these prized pieces just to flip. This watch is not about profiteering!
The watch is wonderful, beautiful and add your own hyperbole;
July 2 2010, 2:03 PM
BUT what makes it over the top is that all of the people who made this happen had the wisdom to have our best 'Risti do the announcement as only he can do!! I know it can be copied off the computer, but wouldn't it me REALLY special to have a printed copy of this announcement delivered to the fortunate few-signed by Alan. That would top perfect!!
What a magnificent piece, with its own line of DNA.
July 2 2010, 3:08 PM
A tribute to the many wonderful people who play and perform on this site, this is such an amazing tribute to the DNA of Paneristi. A piece I would be very proud to own.
Already sent the mail, I hope to have even a chance.
Thanks to all of you that worked to be possible a limited edition dedicated to lovers of Panerai and forum Paneristi.
brings back the same excitement level of having something special, like the 195. A personal thank you to all who have worked diligently, overcoming all challenges to bring this creative concept into reality!
E-Mail request sent ~ Mille Grazie!
Best,
K
A true friend stabs you in the front.
-Oscar Wilde
Simply Amazing! One of the most beautiful SE's ever released! Congratulations to the leadership at Panerai and Paneristi.com for creating a fitting tribute to one of the best community websites in the world. Email sent -- can't wait to get one!
p.s. the pictured strap on this watch is just plain cool -- finally, an OEM strap that actually gives a nod to all of the wonderful 3rd party straps that most Ristis wear with pride. This looks to be one of the thickest straps Panerai has ever produced, and the color makes both the patina of the dial and pvd case pop!
Awesome! Congrats to everyone who made this happen
July 3 2010, 4:30 AM
The PAM360 is truly a thing of beauty. Everyone involved should be incredibly proud of this accomplishment. This site, this community, is very unique and special on so many levels. This watch brings it all together - "full circle".
Congrats on a job well done!
Email sent to Panerai, and crossing fingers that I'm one of the lucky recipients, but wishing everyone else here the very best of luck as well!
I cannot contain my enthusiasm for such a great bunch. I am thankful to be given an opportunity to be part of this historic occasion. Please count me in. Best regards, Alan in Calgary.
of course, I couldn't have missed this, with all the chatter, but still! I hope I'm not too late to ask to be added to the list, this is the PAM I've been waiting for (and more!)
Thanks for all your hard work to make this happen, guys!
Just returned from a trip to Paris and missed out on this very exciting news ....
at least the Netherlands won and I had a wonderful time!
Go Hammer, go Paneristi!
Sent my request in. Been on the road for several weeks and haven't been on the forum. Well you got me into this insanity so I hope I'm not too late. Best to you and your family.
Re: M8TES ALERT >>> CODE RED >> THE MOST EXCITING POST OF MY LIFE , PLS PLS READ >
July 13 2010, 12:42 AM
Though an avid reader, I am not a poster. I guess I over analyze the value a post with my level of expertise can add to the community. However, this accomplishment elucidates the value of community in itself. A group of people passionate about any cause; can create something real and lasting. You all have done that I believe. Excellent example of all the best things Panerai. Excellent piece borne in an authentic spirit.
Re: M8TES ALERT >>> CODE RED >> THE MOST EXCITING POST OF MY LIFE , PLS PLS READ >
July 13 2010, 12:48 AM
Though an avid reader, I am not a poster. I guess I over analyze the value a post with my level of expertise can add to the community. However, this accomplishment elucidates the value of community in itself. A group of people passionate about any cause; can create something real and lasting. You all have done that I believe. Excellent example of all the best things Panerai. Excellent piece borne in an authentic spirit.
You were the perfect person to announce this. I've been off the risti radar lately. Man, it would be nice to get one of these! Now, I will look into what my friend Paddy is saying! All the best Bro,