I lost count in no time

Very recently a extremely passionate risti reached out with his hands in almost a desperate
attempt to seek out 'nut cases' like himself. He had apparently hit a wall when he attended a 'gtg'
that was organised by a local AD. In his words 'not one Paneristi turned up".

Well what do you expect mate? That's not the way we roll in Singapore. )))))

After his post appeared in Pcom, a few frantic phone calls were made and the stage was set. This chap needed 'therapy" and he needed it NOW! So the few who could swing it that very night, gathered together and provided him an 'outlet'. )))

Thomas mate, it was a real pleasure meeting up last night. If it's any comfort to you, today the few of us had to seek therapy of our own as we got so depressed over the state of our own collection. The the LACK of it that is! )))



The first piece on my wrist, the 6154. I should have made a run for it!


A close up shot. What a dial! Insane really!


Looks like it was made for you bro!


Thomas had this on his other wrist, the 3646. The strap I think he made himself!


Two very happy blokes as they managed to close the deal. YAR RIGHT!


After a few pints, Thomas thought it would be a good idea to lend us his
'GPRS' to find our way home. Out came this little monster >>>>>>


And so there you have it, 3 rare pieces from OP. What else could a guy ask for right?

WRONG! Dead wrong!

How about a 4th piece?


Take a good look, notice any difference?


Lost count yet? How's this then? Seeing double? )))))


Thankfully it wasn't all about vintages, some 'youngsters' made an appearance too.


First time I've seen one upclose, WOW is the word mate!


How about a group shot?



Oh I forgot to mention the 203? Sorry lar! )))


A closer shot.



However for me personally, there was one single piece that truely stood out from
the whole lot. Truely a unique piece and I kid you not. Take a look>>>>>>>>>>


What? Not clear enough? Ok let's try it again.


How's THAT for special! 1 of 1!

Last shot of the night. You see HIS knees? )))


I can't drink, so it wasn't the booze that made my eyes look like they were almost
closing. It was the dazzeling pieces that Thomas had so willingly and generously shared
with us that made me want to cry. When will I ever get to own one

As Terrence said, it was a pleasure to have met you last evening Thomas and look
out for our kopi-o gtgs mate.

Thanks for sharing

thanks for sharing this awesome collection...wow...

Thomas, I'm sure it was a great time you had with the guys!




Cheers
Moses

The obvious reason was the abundance of grail and vintage PAMs on show ... very honestly, I woke up this morning half imagining that I dreamt up the whole thing last night! (not kidding)

Way too many memorable images of my grails, the 203 is of course one of them. But there were SO many others

BUT: more importantly on 2nd thought is the comradeship that only Panerai and P.com can generate among people from all ways of life

Tom: as mentioned, it was a huge pleasure meeting you! Thanks so much for the generosity in sharing not to mention letting us view your awesome collection. But more importantly, for the great company. You may have only just met our little group for the first time but, sincerely, we were talking as if we had known each other for years.

Until next time!

Cheers!

TC (Singapore)

I'm always loathe to let the watches overwhelm the camaraderie.

Welcome to the group, Tom. Your anecdotes are truly priceless and I am sure there's lots we can learn from you yet.



"Aiyah Panerai, buay beh liao eh lah." / Singapore

"Aiyah Panerai, buay beh liao eh lah." / Singapore

can't you give me your paypal addy please ? I would like to take the same menu. They do take away ?

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Gora PBk

We bet on four-number combinations. The winnings will be nowhere near what it takes to buy one though.



"Aiyah Panerai, buay beh liao eh lah." / Singapore

a mate told me so. I'm stupid, i thought it was food ! Am i obsessed by food ?
So good luck !

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Gora PBk

David
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hope all is well..
but what is that TI OOR??

David
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"Aiyah Panerai, buay beh liao eh lah." / Singapore

Cheers!
Shaun

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LONDON | SINGAPORE

And what's that OOR ? 322 or 349 ?

Holy Cow
Thanks for sharing ...

What knees Jimmy? All I see is a beer belly . Nice to have met you Thomas, what a stupendous collection from a genuinely nice guy
To those of you who think 341 Egi is too big, check this Baby out !!

wish i was there... hope to join in future gtgs.

have a great CNY holiday!

Amazing

Blame myself was down wif a cold after caught in rain" Yuying rang me up in the morning about the meetup wif thomas" Damn it I really hate myself now " Can't believe all
tis vintage was from a single collector" That table shot alone was as good as visiting a panerai museum" I dun dare to count total value just yet LOL!!

Hey Jimmy why you didn't called me on my celular ? Arf, ok, i'm not living in Singapore, that's true

Stunning meeting, beers, fun and pannies. Thnaks for sharing.

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Gora PBk

Man, what a great evening!!!!

Yu-Ying was so nice to pick me up. Then we took a slight detour due to technical reasons and arrived a bit late to the show, but the evening was one of the most pleasant I remember. What a wonderful group of genuinely great guys!

I had a truly brilliant time and can't wait to meet up again. Thank the Lord it's Singapore, where nobody's ever far from the other. I am sure we'll repeat this GTG very soon! Right guys?

Thanks to Yu-Ying for being my chauffeur for the night, Jimmy you're simply adorable, Pat what an excellent person, Yeu Huan, you're such a pleasant character, Terence I'm running out of praises, but I enjoyed your company just the same. This was in no particular order as well, in case there should be questions. And - no - I am not going to marry any of you guys either, sorry!

What amazed me besides the totally tension and pretense free atmosphere was your knowledge. You guys know your s**t man! You are fully aware of the issues with Vintage collecting, know what happened in the recent past, where certain pieces came from and where they ended up at, as well as of course La Storia, the history of the Vintage Panerais.

I really wasn't sure if it was the right thing to pop my head up at pcom and am certainly guilty of prejudice against the forum, but I have to admit that my recent posting was the best thing I have done as far as watch collecting and meeting good people is concerned!

Thanks guys! I owe you! (but forgive me when I keep my watches, can?)

Gong Xi Fa Cai! More Vintage Panerais to Singapore!

look again it has no crown guard and a rad crown

Cheers for Plastic Watches and Toute-Sweets,
Terry Hudson

No. 119

'I've got a few roos loose in the top paddock'

Alexandria, VA

Cheers for Plastic Watches and Toute-Sweets,
Terry Hudson

No. 119

'I've got a few roos loose in the top paddock'

Alexandria, VA

to yourself

tout-sweet words from N°2 to N°2

Cheers for J-F and Tout-Sweets,
Terry Hudson

No. 119

'I've got a few roos loose in the top paddock'

Alexandria, VA

It just looks super thick to me. Either way minerva is sweet too

Looks like a good time Looking forward to meet up with you soon, Thomas

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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

Lolz... )))))))

Cheers
HongT

Especially the 6154 small Egizino!! Look stunning on Yu-Ying's wrist!! Nice hair cut Ying!!

Cheers
HongT

NICE

"Deus Pascit Corvos"

Jonathan

...incredible items on display !!

Thx for sharing brotha

Great Pams Thomas > congrtaz!!

Cheers
Jose

beautiful pieces.......
That surely was a great GTG!

Greetings,

Mark (Dutch Paneristi)

of people, and watches too



Serva Tempa

It's a lifetime achievement of love and passion, Congrats Thomas

Thanks for showing Jimmy

...& what a GTG should be like.

Best wishes

Matt

cheers
niellaccio
daniele from italy

Niellaccio: Sounds good!!
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Wish I was there to meet you.

Thanks for the pics, Jimmy

Cheers
Kenneth Chen

Great to see.

I want to go back to Singapore now!!

Thanks for sharing bro!!

Usual watering hole but NOT the usual collection! Cheers

"what comes around goes around"

Jay

Long time no speak. Hope all is well with you.

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Cheers!

TC

Sounds like he's found the right people to call his mates!!!!

Fantastic post, what a pleasure it was read and view those great Panerais!

I have to say it again WOW

OMG!!!! you sing risti are crazy! that is awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! make me want to go to SGP. WooooW speechless. truly amazed

I wouldn't have been able to count past two.

Thanks for sharing the experience.



-luke

I'm sure it's a great great gtg with awesome guys and watches.

Cheers





Panerai....So Much More Than Just A Watch!!

btw, I know the location of the GTG , next time drop me a note & I'll be there too, Jimmy

Cheers & cross my fingers,
Irwan

Thanks for reading !!!

Great post Jimmy, and thanks to Thomas for sharing his amazing vintage collection - really beautiful. Looks like you guys had fun

Will we see you in Viareggio again this year, or will Pris have to tackle the mountains of "cozze" all by herself?

Sorry I didn't go to NY, but you know I was reluctant from the beginning.

Best wishes and Gong Xi Fa Cai,

Thomas

Love the type D anon!

Great post. Thanks for sharing!

Aloha

Gary (Mauiguy)